Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Free self-parking
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
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, 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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite King

  • 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 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 comfy beds, cleanliness, and spaciousness
  • 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. 1585 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 708 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2622 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was great - clean and spacious. It was quiet and the bed was so comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dominique

It smelled very clean in the lobby and the room was clean. The young man in the lobby was very friendly and even told us about good food in the area. The elevator going to the parking garage was a big plus for us since we were traveling with a baby in a stroller. The only thing that could have been a little better was breakfast. The only warm food was waffles since the eggs were gone quick. But there were other quick things to grab so we were still able to eat. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean in the room, quiet at night and the shuttle to the airport was on time. They are in the process of remodeling the rooms. Should be a nice place when they’re done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Junior

Budget hotel by SFO. Very nice staff. Rooms are a bit out dated. Shower pressure was not great. Trickles. Located on a busy road. Very nice Mexican restaurant just across the street (Celia’s). Breakfast included tough scrambled eggs great location for a night close by from long haul flights or a night prior to flight out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

KAREN, BOKEELIA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night to catch a flight the next morning. I appreciate the airport shuttle being on time and efficient. Check in was also smooth. However, I did not appreciate the property charging my card in the morning several hours prior to check in. That has never happened to me before. Also I will say this is not my normal standard of hotel for stay because it is an older property however it was very clean and I was comfortable for the night. If you are need of a hotel close to the airport for a night this is a solid choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

MARY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, free airport shuttle, good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tianyu

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hal

Very expensive for a dump
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra, Reno

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Myungsoo Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super outdated and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Asaya A

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Courteous service. Free shuttle to SFO.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms. Close to the airport. Free shuttle. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Xiaoshan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Staff & service
No bathroom floor mat. Slick stepping out of shower. Also person next door snored all night and kept me awake. Thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justino

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026