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Reviews of Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City-San Mateo, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404, United States of America

#3 of 3 hotels in Foster City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 193 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Location, clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom didn't look like it was cleaned very well. Someone else's urine was still at the base of the toilet. The bedside table alarm clock looked like someone sneezed all over it. I had to bring my dog and was disappointed how much I had to pay to have him at the hotel.

    The location was great for what brought me to the area. I loved the options for food within walking distance. The breakfast vouchers were great in the hotels dining area

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    7.0
    Just fine :/
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super loud AC, no fresh air in the room as all windows were sealed. We firstly got a room with one window missing, and a telephone couldn't be used to call front desk. it took us a while to call housekeeping and front desk, to confirm the window was missing and requested for another room. Things could be done in a much efficient way with nicer gesture. Travelled with kids, but only got 1 breakfast coupon, while front desk said kids eat for free, restaurant staff wanted to charge me for kids (despite my booking included breakfast), it got fixed eventually, but would be nicer if it didn't happen at all.

    Location is good, comfy beds. Better than other hotels in the neighborhood.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size a bit small

    Exceptional bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    Meets our needs every time! We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    See the above comments.

    Location: can walk one block to Panera, pizza or ‘The Habit’ burgers. so close to freeway on and off ramps, friendly staff, very reasonable rates. The breakfast buffet was good and has slots of variety and the ‘Bistro’ make EXCELLENT pizza and delicious burgers!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful hotel. In the business district. Everything you need for an overnight stay or weekend getaway. A very nice place to lay your head. Reminded me of the beautiful hotels Ive stayed at pre-pandemic and pre world gone crazy...luxury & affordable. Easy choice for me. Thank you.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location also I stayed there couple time.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool under construction that was not specify when we booked

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No fan in restroom

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very quilt, clean, bed comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    Foods really excellent
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All fine

    Workers are friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in could have been smoother

    Comfortable beds clean rooms great food int the bar and buffet breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Vending machines don't take tap pay. A lot of the things there were old and outdated. Was expecting more from the name Crown Plaza.

    Indoor pool.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    9.0
    Great vibes even though a little outdated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While being in a nice atmosphere and indoors, the pool and hot tub felt aged and could use some refreshing. They were still enjoyable though. The TV in the room was very dated and didn't have many channels. All of the light fixtures and other electronics in the room could be updated as well

    The lobby area was very welcoming and had a nice ambiance. The room was very clean. Even though there was a night club downstairs, it was very quiet in the hotel. Plenty of parking free of change and very safe feeling neighborhood.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    8.0
    Short overnight stay close to the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff was kind, but not friendly. Could have been more helpful with information about where to park and how to get to our room. 

     Location to our destination airport, and easy access on and off of the freeway.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    9.0
    you won’t get free breakfast if you use booking.com
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    oh, I didn’t like that. I didn’t receive a complimentary breakfast just because I use Booking.com whereas in the past I have used this website and I received a complementary breakfast… I thought it was rude and why wouldn’t the manager just offer it to me out of courtesy when I asked ? it’s known on my file I’m loyal and always stay at the hotel..

    convenient location. resort feel

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    9.0
    my stay was enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    food

    easy in and out

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was unbeknownst to us right across from party Venus the music was loud lasted until 1am. Room was so hot couldn't lower the themorstat.

    Beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2022

    7.0
    Should be a great hotel and rooms are indeed comfortable, but condition of amenities and noise from lobby make it sub pa
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Terrible pool, hot tub has apparently been broken forever, hotel restaurant acts as nightclub on Friday and Saturday.

    Comfortable beds, good wifi, covered and plentiful parking next to the hotel.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    8.0
    a mixed bag at a good location but with a few things to improve that could make it worth £250 a night
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the breakfast was pretty good and some of the front of house team exceptional

    the location is great and after a little hiccup most of the staff were brilliant and very helpful but there were some issues and some of the team wasn’t quite as helpful as they might have been

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2022

    8.0
    Relaxing and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first night there were a lot of issues with the tv service, so for hours we had no channels working. Also bringing actual room service back would be amazing

    The breakfast was really good for the food they offered, but a bigger selection would be nice. Just adding toast would be great! All breads offered were sweet things. No toast to eat with the eggs and bacon. Side note….the scrambled eggs were amazing and cooked perfectly

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    7.0
    be aware there are the possibility of loud events.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    some carpet stains and banged up furniture. many late night parties. no bath towels.

    good location. free parking. clean.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    I forgot to pay my bar bill and the poor bartender got dinged for it I returned the next chance I got and paid it then but he shouldnt have gotten in trouble for me

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2022

    7.0
    Ok but nothing outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More information on hotel facilities. No hotel directory in room. Could have used tv service to provide info on hotel so this is an opportunity for IHG.

    Convenient location just off freeway

    Stayed in June 2022

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