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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Bathtub, free toiletries, towels

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, The Shops at Tanforan
    ‪3 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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(250 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Millbrae Square Shopping Center. 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 14 minutes from Chase Center
  • 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
Hotel Aura SFO
Aura SFO
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel
Hotel Aura SFO San Bruno
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel San Bruno

Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1600 out of 2648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 711 out of 2648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 2648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2648 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shitel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a stay near the airport great value .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, perfect location for early morning flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, free airport shuttle, good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Great Staff and Closer to the Airport
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lived the front desk staff and it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good airport hotel with extremely friendly staff. Airport shuttle worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Front desk very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was dated, but staff were wonderful and it was a clean and quiet place to stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria Del Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, near the airport. Convenient and provided parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stopover on the way to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a sleeper of a good hotel. Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, free parking and breakfast, and close to SFO, all at a reasonable price. My third time staying and I'll be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond. Perfect hotel for why I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the airport after our flight arrived so was very convenient. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Very nice selection of breakfast items. Staff was helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, large room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, the room was very clean, and we had everything we needed for a quick layover at SFO. A great value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Welcoming staff, easy access to airport with shuttle. Clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026