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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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Interior entrance
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Free self parking
Hotel Aura SFO, near San Francisco Bay, offers a welcoming stay with free continental breakfast. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a 24/7 business center. The multilingual staff assists with area tours.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(212 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Head General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amami Sushi Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Durango - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel near San Francisco Bay
Hotel Aura SFO provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a free roundtrip airport shuttle. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • 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

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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
  • 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
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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: 3:00 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

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: 3:00 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. 1489 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 675 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2468 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

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good dining options within walking distance and close to the airport. Great for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eroica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for single night, very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Milind

Good budget spot near the airport. We stayed for a night as a pit stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lots of food options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and check in. Clean rooms and lots of dining options in the area. Conveniently close to airport and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean property, conveniently located, and the staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was really clean and the staff were great. no very many places to eat around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and accommodating. It's close to the airport and has indoor parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room very close to airport. Free parking, decent breakfast. I was hoping there would be more sit down dining options walkable, but there were a lot of food trucks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and super helpful people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with huge rooms that were very clean. The stuff are very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times when my wife had medical appointments in SF. Property is consistently clean, maintained and reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good value, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Airport shuttle available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay at Hotel Aura! Clean, friendly staff, and free parking and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Very convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice one in a budget. We really like the rooms. They were clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice safe location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty-More

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, reasonably priced, clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Comfortable, affordable, free parking. 5 minute drive to the SFO car rental return area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, efficient staff, airport shuttle worked out really well. Only thing is wish Breakfast hours were earlier so we could have given that a try:)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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