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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a practical retreat near San Francisco Bay where express check-in, multilingual staff, and convenient location make exploring the city effortless

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining - LiA Hotel (San Carlos)
LiA Hotel, in the heart of San Francisco Bay, offers essentials for a smooth visit. Enjoy WiFi, parking, and express check-in/checkout to ease travel hassles. Multilingual staff helps guests navigate their stay confidently.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in San Carlos, LiA Hotel is near a train station. Filoli and Stanford Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve. Nazareth Ice Oasis and Stanford University Arboretum are also worth visiting.
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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070

What's nearby

  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stanford University - 15 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 22 min drive - 22.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 12 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crepe Stop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isarn Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Broiler Express - ‬3 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

Motel near San Francisco Bay
LiA Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at LiA Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel
LiA San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel
LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

Is LiA Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at LiA Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at LiA Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is LiA Hotel located?

Situated in San Carlos, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of San Carlos History and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre. Sequoia Hospital and Marlin Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Carlos Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

LiA Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money and the location is a 5 min walk to the heart of downtown San Carlos and all the amazing restaurants and cool stores!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, personable staff and good value for the room rate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Management (Bobby) is great. Excellent location for shops, restaurants, transportation. Easy free parking. I love it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bobby, the Manager is wonderful. The room is clean and comfortable. Easy parking. Great location. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne and Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and. competent staff, easy check in and check out, clean room, great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Tired hotel, in need of renovation. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Very nice all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. Comfortable bed. Plumbing okay. Bobby, the Manager, is great. Parking is easy. Many, many restaurants within walking distance. Public transportation is very close.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean new rooms. Quite. Great tv and service. In room coffee maker, fridge and microwave.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at LiA Hotel are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

judith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty shoddy motel. Surprisingly clean though. I couldn’t stay. I found another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty clean and mostly safe area. Very good Price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quite but close to everything - comfortable king bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immediate surroundings are nothing to talk about, but it just a few minute drive over to a very cute part of San Carlos with good restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is cute and clean. I would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room in a great location for a great price

Great location and clean and spacious room. TV in one room did not work-was not sure if it was simply meant to be a monitor for a computer or mobile device. Bathroom small-but worked for one person
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Shaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Bed Award

By far the most comfortable and luxurious bed of any property in its price range I have ever stayed at. The king sized mattress, half dozen pillows, and comforter were all generous and soft.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good, walking distance to many restaurants. Nice, accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Returned here several times it’s clean and rates are reasonable, spacious rooms, good parking. Friendly staff and close To all shopping restaurants freeway will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay.

Very spacious room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at LiA! Everything about the trip was smooth and stress-free. The hotel was easy to find, check-in was quick, and the room was clean and comfortable. No issues at all—just a super easy, pleasant experience. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed somewhere to stay while visiting my baby brother at Stanford. I had accidently reserved for 3 nights instead of 1 and the property manager saw that we had just come from the hospital and did everything he could to help. The room was very clean and the staff were extremely kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davaa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s comfortable and so clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our check in was not late but the female staff seem irritated. Overall the room is clean and the bed is very comfortable. The area is quiet and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025