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Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo, an IHG Hotel

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8.1

Good (1,205 ratings)

Foster City, United States - 

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1 km San Francisco Bay

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2 km San Mateo County Event Center

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2.5 km Hillsdale Shopping Center

Hotel Overview

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo, an IHG Hotel, typically receives mixed-to-positive reviews from guests. Many appreciate its convenient location, comfortable accommodations, and the variety of amenities available. However, some guests have pointed out areas that could use improvement to enhance the overall stay experience.

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Hotel highlights

Cleanliness

Food

Location

  1. Convenient Location: Guests love the central location, making it easy to access local attractions and transportation.
  2. Comfortable Rooms: Many reviewers praise the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms, highlighting them as a key factor in a pleasant stay.
  3. Friendly Staff: The hospitality and friendliness of the staff receive high marks from numerous guests, enhancing the overall experience.
  4. Amenities: The range of amenities, including a swimming pool and fitness center, is appreciated by guests looking for leisure and relaxation options.
  5. Dining Options: On-site dining options are frequently mentioned positively, offering convenience and variety for guests.
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Area for improvement

Bathroom

Air Conditioning

Entertainment

  1. Price: Some guests feel that the price of a stay can be relatively high compared to the value received.
  2. Noise Levels: Complaints about noise, either from other rooms or external sources, can detract from a comfortable stay.
  3. Parking: Issues with parking availability and additional parking fees are a common concern among guests.
  4. Outdated Facilities: Certain parts of the hotel are described as in need of renovation, with comments on outdated decor and facilities.
  5. WiFi Connectivity: Some guests have faced challenges with WiFi connectivity and speed during their stay.

Amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Breakfast available

Breakfast available

Parking included

Parking included

Restaurant

Bar

Room service

Room service

Free WiFi

Laundry

Laundry

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RateScore

Total 1,205 Reviews

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RateScore is average rating from most popular providers

Blended Web Rating

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7.7

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8.2

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booking

221 Reviews

7.7 / 10

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expedia

984 Reviews

8.2 / 10

Reviews

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Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.

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Cleanliness

Food

Location

Breakfast

Bar

Sleep

Business

Atmosphere

Nightlife

Amenities

Bathroom

Parking

Fitness

Restaurant

Couples

Transit

Pool

Family

Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Entertainment

Kitchen

Accessibility

Gym

Cleanliness was mentioned 149 times

13% Negative82% Positive

Reviews based on Cleanliness

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Slapp Boxin Greatness9 months ago

I had a wonderful experience during my stay. From arrival to departure, the staff made sure my room was clean. They enhanced my experience by attending to the needs I had and was always smiling. My one draw back was I spent approximately $800 during my stay and was not able to enjoy breakfast or anything food related because I didn't qualify. I feel like if I'm spending that much money, I should at least be able to enjoy a hot breakfast

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Dana Batarseh6 months ago
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We made the mistake and booked this hotel a second time and again they disappointed. We came to celebrate our daughter’s birthday and booked this hotel for the indoor pool only to be shocked that it is under construction it wasn’t on their website when we booked. Also the room we got is stinky, dirty, full of hair and glitter. After 7 hours of driving and a day of work when we got here we checked in then left to run some errands. I came at the end of my day around 9:30 pm to a disgusting room. When i called to get it cleaned they said that it is too late and they can only give us clean sheets. I feel stuck and disappointed. We certainly won’t be coming back to this or any other crowne plaza we are traumatized.

Hotel Quality

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 350

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Number of floors 6

WiFi Quality

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Ping, ms

Idle

11

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199

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66

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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online streaming

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4K online movies

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online gaming

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What's nearby

San Francisco Bay

1 km

San Mateo County Event Center

2 km

Hillsdale Shopping Center

2.5 km

Coyote Point Park

4.5 km

Stanford University

10.5 km

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Getting around

Hayward Park Station

1.5 km

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Airports Nearby

San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

7.5 km

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Restaurants

Starbucks

770 m

McDonald's

700 m

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

630 m

Starbird

700 m

Starbucks

770 m

Street View

Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$1.2 - $3.7

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Coffee

$3.7 - $6

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Beer 0.5L

$1.3 - $1.6

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$14.8 - $59.9

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$2.1 - $4

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$2.2 - $3.4

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$64.5 - $276.6

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$8.3 - $20.3

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McMeal at McDonalds

$9.2 - $13.8

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$1.8 - $3.7

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Public transport, monthly pass

$78 - $165.9

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.1 - $1.5

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$32.3 - $110.6

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$23 - $216.7

Weather In Foster City

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Precipitation In Foster City

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Air Quality

Moderate

PM2.58

PM1016

30

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Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Poor

Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.

Traffic around property

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Moderate

Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.

House Rules

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Check in after 15:00

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Check out until 12:00

Children welcome

No pets, service animals welcome

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