Hotel Aura SFO

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

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Interior entrance
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(174 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 1.4 km
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Shops at Tanforan - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • SFO Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • South San Francisco Convention Center - 3 min drive - 4.0 km

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)
  • A computer station, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, 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

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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
  • 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
  • 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: 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
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Hotel Aura San Bruno
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Aura SFO
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel
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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 3 mi (5 km) of Millbrae Square Shopping Center, The Shops at Tanforan, and SFO Museum. 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. 1385 out of 2296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 627 out of 2296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 2296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2296 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

Easy to find, great parking, very quiet room especially considering the proximity to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This was a good hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

staff was very helpful good breakfast and airport shuttle included made this a great value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Really nice, clean, spacious, super accessible and very near to the airport with a shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to airport with shuttle every hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great service and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

otel with beautiful rooms and nice breakfast and staff, the only thing is a little small breakfast area to sit and noise in the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Location! Staff excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Comfortable beds and friendly staff. Mike was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Quiet, clean and courteous, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Property was great for going to/from the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent airport shuttle. Many restaurants near to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very good place and awsom people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Can’t beat the price. Best bang for the buck I’ve found.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

The property is close and convenient to the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Definitely would stay here again. Easy parking, relatively close to SFO, friendly staff and continental breakfast. Be sure to check out Todo’s Pizza down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay very helpful & kind front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Shuttle service and spacious room. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean. Was surprised how large the room was and nice staff. Easy to get to airport, food and a great ice cream shop around the corner. Breakfast was.. ok but convenient. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great airport stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Was only there for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Decent place to stay one night to catch a plane the next day. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025