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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property
Hotel in San Bruno with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Interior entrance
Free self parking
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Hotel Aura SFO, near San Francisco Bay, offers a welcoming stay with free continental breakfast. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a 24/7 business center. The multilingual staff assists with area tours.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(212 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
190 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066

What's nearby

  • Artichoke Joe's Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Shops at Tanforan - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • South San Francisco Convention Center - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • San Bruno Station - 3 min drive
  • San Bruno Station - 20 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Societea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Therapy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Head General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Camino Corner Breakfast & Lunch - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel near San Francisco Bay
Hotel Aura SFO provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a free roundtrip airport shuttle. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Aura SFO include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Aura SFO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aura SFO?

As of Sept 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aura SFO on Oct 5, 2025 start from CA $155.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Aura SFO?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aura SFO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Aura SFO?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Aura SFO provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–11:00 AM at scheduled times.

Where is Hotel Aura SFO located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Artichoke Joe's Casino, Millbrae Square Shopping Center, and The Shops at Tanforan. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and South San Francisco Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Bruno Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1470 out of 2434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 661 out of 2434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 2434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2434 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, reasonably priced, clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, many food places to try near by!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice safe location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is.clean and comfortable, and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location super friendly staff definitely will be staying there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place close to the sfp
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and spacious. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , very clean and quiet felt safe will definitely be staying there again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very welcoming and gave good tips on touring the San Francisco area and ways to maximize our fun. Free daily breakfast made it easier on the pocket than having to go out and find somewhere to eat for breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean hotel. Just the cafeteria area is too small, only 4-5 table
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PING

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

8/10 Good

stacey

Liked: Amenities
Perfect for an overnight stay for airport access. Rooms were clean, staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Nice hotel, with good breakfast. Great value for the price. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean quiet and breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PARTHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price with good location. Clean property. Good breafast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok especially for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025