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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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 this property

Hotel Aura SFO

A 24-hour front desk, a TV in a common area, and free breakfast are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hotel Aura SFO offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

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

The free breakfast at Hotel Aura SFO gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Artichoke Joe's Casino. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, comfy beds, and spaciousness
  • 15 minutes by car from Oracle Park and 7 minutes from San Francisco Bay
  • Free airport shuttle service
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 a 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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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
Howard Johnson Express San Bruno SFO West
Hotel Aura San Bruno
Aura San Bruno
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Hotel Aura SFO Hotel
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Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1561 out of 2598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 705 out of 2598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 2598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2598 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Ankit

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025