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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property
Hotel in San Bruno with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Welcome to our reception area, featuring a sleek reception desk, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
Relax in style with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.
Park your car in this secure underground garage with ample parking spaces and easy access.
Enjoy fresh juices and a selection of coffee at our reception area, where you can also find a variety of snacks and fresh fruits.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(193 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
190 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066

What's nearby

  • Artichoke Joe's Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Shops at Tanforan - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • South San Francisco Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Bruno Station - 3 min drive
  • San Bruno Station - 20 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Societea - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Isla Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Head General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New China Foods Millbrae - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel near San Francisco Bay
Free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a 24-hour business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Aura SFO. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Aura SFO include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Hotel San Bruno West SFO
Howard Johnson Express San Bruno SFO West
Hotel Aura San Bruno
Aura San Bruno
Hotel Aura SFO
Aura SFO
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel
Hotel Aura SFO San Bruno
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel San Bruno

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Aura SFO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Aura SFO?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aura SFO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Aura SFO?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Aura SFO provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–11:00 AM at scheduled times.

Where is Hotel Aura SFO located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Artichoke Joe's Casino, Millbrae Square Shopping Center, and The Shops at Tanforan. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and South San Francisco Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Bruno Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1426 out of 2352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 641 out of 2352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 2352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2352 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location super friendly staff definitely will be staying there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

stacey

Liked: Amenities
Perfect for an overnight stay for airport access. Rooms were clean, staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , very clean and quiet felt safe will definitely be staying there again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Nice hotel, with good breakfast. Great value for the price. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price. Very comfortable beds!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debashish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, staff very helpful, room was pretty nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SESH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, convenient location innproximity to SFO airport, spacious and clean rooms. Best of all very courteous and helpful staff that make the stay relaxing and stress free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, great parking, very quiet room especially considering the proximity to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly, patient, and courteous staff. We will make this our go-to hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and convenient hotel to SFO with free shuttle to airport! Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayah

the room did the job for the night, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from airport, free shuttle and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great safe place. The shuttle was on time and super fast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy late-night check-in, had a comfortable night’s sleep and wasn’t disturbed by any outside noises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property provided excellent shuttle service to SFO and we were able to park our car there during our trip for a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel with comfortable beds and lots of pillows. Very convenient to airport! Not close to a lot of the tourist attractions, but we weren’t looking for that. Breakfast was just okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very helpful good breakfast and airport shuttle included made this a great value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michellee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good 1 night stay for the value. Bed comfortable and room was pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean, spacious, super accessible and very near to the airport with a shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect distance from the airport. Includes breakfast & parking which are a must for me. The room was clean, easy check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Helpful. The rooms are really great and the shuttle service is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025