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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Free self-parking
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

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190 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066
  • Place, Artichoke Joe's Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Millbrae Square Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, SFO Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 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
(81 reviews)
  • 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
(227 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Bruno

At Hotel Aura SFO you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Artichoke Joe's Casino and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Millbrae Square Shopping Center. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find a television in a common area, a water dispenser and a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class San Bruno hotel include Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay.

What's nearby

  • Artichoke Joe's Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Shops at Tanforan - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Central Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • SFO Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mexicana Produce Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Societea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Durango - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a television in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Aura SFO. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Bruno hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Aura SFO offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a bath and complimentary toiletries.

This San Bruno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Hotel San Bruno West SFO
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Aura SFO?

Hotel Aura SFO offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aura SFO?

As of 28 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aura SFO on 7 Mar 2026 start from 196.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Aura SFO?

Yep, Hotel Aura SFO has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Aura SFO?

The closest beach to Hotel Aura SFO is Miramar Beach (14.7 km).

Does Hotel Aura SFO serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors speak well of the free continental brekkie here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Aura SFO?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 4:00 AM - 11:00 AM at scheduled times.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Aura SFO?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Aura SFO?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1561 out of 2597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 705 out of 2597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 2597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2597 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent. The front desk clerk was very friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this budget friendly hotel. Everywhere was spotlessly clean as well as convenient to restaurants, groceries, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Oishi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra, Bloomington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great value although the attitude of uber driver led us to believe it wasn't in a great neighborhood and likely to be loud. We only stayed on day and it was a week night. We had no issues with overly loud noise or encountered any neighborhood issues. We took the shuttle to the airport and were the first of three stops. There was only room for three more passengers. Thankfully everyone from other stops fit in remaining space. Travel time to airport was about 20 minutes at 10.00am. Staff was very friendly. No issues were encountered. Room was clean and comfortable. Free breakfast had continental and hot options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, El Cajon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a very nice airport hotel with free shuttle and breakfast. The shuttle was on time, we slept well and got back to the airport in plenty of time to make our flight the next day. Very pleasantly surprised with this budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, MCHENRY

Th
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a older facility in a les affluent section of town. It suffers from the the afflictions of age and lack of maintenance. The room was not very clean but the sheets were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean, basic room.Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast Buffet. Quiet clean rooms. Parking!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Farrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean hotel and near airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed comfortable. The only downside, as in prior reviews, was the lack of soundproofing between floors. But that's standard for older built hotels so not really a surprise. A real bonus was having underground free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room felt neglected. Furniture was chipped and tired. Room need to be totally renewed and updated. Service though was good at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coreen, San Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jailene

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Bottom line is everything is overpriced nowadays. Given that reality, this is reasonably priced in an inflated environment. Because of that, I could use them again if there wasn’t a better value available. The woman at the front desk who has worked there for 10 years was friendly and helpful. Specifically: Shuttle runs every hour and makes many stops for other hotels, is pretty small and can get crowded. Check out is 11 am and the shuttle doesn’t operate from 11:08 am to 3 pm. So they try to make sure you’re out at 11 am. If you want a late checkout and want to also use the shuttle, keep this in mind. WIFI was bad. I was in room 311. Breakfast was very basic. I could have skipped the breakfast and it would not have been a loss. Room is spacious but dated. Certain things should be replaced. No smart tv.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025