Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property

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

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, SFO Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Millbrae Square Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel in San Bruno with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
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, spaciousness, and comfy beds
  • 7 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 15 minutes from Oracle Park
  • 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
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Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1541 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 697 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2556 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 Excellent

Melodie, Stuart

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean property, conveniently located, and the staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Breakfast pretty much doesn’t exist.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport shuttle was convenient, quick trip to the airport. Short trip to downtown Burlingame and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, efficient staff, airport shuttle worked out really well. Only thing is wish Breakfast hours were earlier so we could have given that a try:)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Oak Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndzi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, FINDLAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good if you are looking for a room close to SFO. Our room looked out on a neighbors garage and backyard. No outside amenities but we just wantta place to rest and prep for our early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good value, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yosuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Helpful front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was next to the lobby so we were awakened early by people talking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carmelita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pillow has a stain on it however the facilities were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for accommodating my extra & additional request. I was able to complete my work. Again, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty-More

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hendricus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, spacious room with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025