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Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South

2110 S El Camino Real San Mateo, 94403 United States of America

Recently Renovated Hotel in San Mateo with an Outdoor Pool & High Speed Internet

Close to Airport/CalTrain
Close to San Francisco airport, This hotel is near San Mateo County Event Center, Cal Train Station, San Mateo Downtown, Hillsdale Shopping Center and not too far away from Half Moon Bay. Show more
Complimentary breakfast
Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South offers a complimentary continental breakfast. Other amenities include a business center, complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite Parking is complimentary.
Free Wi-Fi, Local calls
Guestrooms have complimentary High-speed wireless Internet access, Air conditioning, Iron & ironing boards, Microwaves,Coffee-Maker and Refrigerators; bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Hide

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3.2out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

45%

of guests recommend

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2 Double Beds Smoking
2 doublePremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Smoking.
1 King Bed Smoking
1 kingPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Smoking.
2 Doubles Non Smoking
2 doublePremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
2 Doubles Deluxe Non Smoking
2 doublePremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
1 King Bed Non Smoking - SOE
1 kingPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
1 Queen Bed Non Smoking
1 queenPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
1 Queen Bed Deluxe Non Smoking
1 queenPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Accessible 1 Queen Bed Non Smoking
1 queenPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
1 Queen Bed Smoking
1 queenPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable channels. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

Located in the beautiful city of San Mateo, Howard Johnson Express Inn prides itself of the charming décor and comfortable amenities. They recently changed their ground floor rooms from carpet floors to beautiful hard wood floors. Although, a total renovation of this property was completed in March 2009 they have been updating the rooms with new beds and mattresses, lamp shades, wall papers, and new lightings. They aspire to give you the best quality service and make your stay memorable. Since the hotel is situated among fine dining, renowned attractions, endless shopping possibilities and vast business opportunities, your stay will certainly be hassle-free.

The hotel is located within minutes from the San Francisco International Airport, Downtown San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, Monster Park, San Mateo Expo Center, Downtown San Mateo, AT&T Park, Half Moon Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Pier 39, Alcatrez, Fisherman’s Warf, Hillsdale Mall, Pacifica Beach, Golden Gate Bridge and a short drive away from Napa and Sonoma Valley which host some of the finest vineyards in the world.

They are in close proximity to Oracle, Yahoo, Google, Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Virgin America, NASA, United Airlines, Stanford University, Canada College, and minutes from Silicon Valley which comforts business/ corporate travelers.

Explorer- travelers will appreciate landmarks & historical buildings around the area like Coyote Point Park, Eugene A. Doran Memorial Bridge, De Anza Expedition Camp, Courthouse Square, Father Junipero Serra Statue, Devil's Slide Historical Landmark/ Viewpoint, Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point.

Amenities include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A business center is on site at this property. Complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. The lobby was recently renovated too. Event facilities measuring 1000 square feet include conference rooms and meeting rooms for small groups. This recently renovated hotel also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and coffee in the lobby. Onsite parking is complimentary.

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Parking (free)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Photocopy machines
  • Fax machine
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Business center
  • Total number of rooms - 57
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Dial-up Internet access - complimentary
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 1000
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Television in lobby
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South offers 57 guestrooms. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and free HBO. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided along with direct-dial phones, free local calls, and complimentary newspapers. Coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Air conditioning, in-room safes, Iron & ironing boards, microwaves and refrigerators are also included. Extra towels/bedding and wake-up calls can be requested. Rollaway beds are also available. Rooms are accessible via exterior corridors. Housekeeping is provided. Smoking and Non-smoking rooms available.

Room Amenities

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Clock radio
  • Cable television service
  • HBO
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Non-smoking only
  • Premium bedding
  • Climate control
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • In-room safe
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Dial-up Internet access (complimentary)
  • ESPN

Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast.

Recreation

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Playground nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa

Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South has a full-service health spa nearby.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South

3.2
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.3
Hotel condition:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
3.8
Neighborhood:
3.6
45%

of guests recommend

out of 22 reviews

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A Traveler from Maine
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 10 2011

“A great place for the price. Staff are very very good.”

Hotel is simple, a bit small but clean. A great place for the price. Staff are very very good. Continental breakfast is clean and good. Close to food and stores, right off main freeway so. Attractions are easy to get to. Frig and microwave in room, this is a plus. You will hear some outside noise but overall I would stay there again.

A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 25 2011

“Nice and neat”

The room is a little small but has everything will need, nothing we don't need. Breakfast in the lobby provided plenty of bagles and fruits, coffee and milk so it's quite convinient. The Japanese restaurant across the street is a good place for lunch or dinner.

A Traveler from Meridian, MS
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 10 2011

“Not Impressed”

They were nice people, but you couldn't leave anything sitting out that you didn't want thrown away by housekeeping. One gentleman even complained that housekeeping had thrown away all his toiletries (razor, shaving cream, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash). The attending only offered to replace the toothbrush and toothpaste...what about the rest of the guy's stuff? I had to call to the front desk and ask for washcloths and more toilet paper...the attending told me I could come down and get them...I didn't mind going to get them, but I thought they were supposed to supply those things.

A Traveler from Los Angeles
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 8 2011

“I can't wait to go back next time. I will revisit this hotel in my next trip to San Mateo!”

The hotel was super clean, comfortable staying and very quiet at evening. I was amazed how clean the bed sheets and covers were. I normally take mattress plastic cover since I get bug bites all the time very easily and I had never had that problem during my stay even without my plastic cover. I recommend this hotel to everyone! You won't regret it!!!

Area recommendations
I would definately recommend this hotel pacifically in this location in San Mateo. I'm sure all hotels are different but pacifically this location is the best to stay at Howard Johnson.
Events and shows
A great Jewelry show at the San Mateo county event center. Next show is in September 9-11. You can get almost any Jewelry for half of the price from retail price and there are so many beautiful jewelris to look for. You can go and buy a good stuff for holidays so get ready!!
A Traveler from new york city
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Apr 23 2011

“terrible”

terrible

A Traveler
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Apr 7 2011

“good trip”

it was a good trip by expedia

A Traveler from Whittier, CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Mar 29 2011

“Not Impressed with Customer Service”

Flight was late at SFO and, upon arrival at hotel, was made to stay outside at a check-in window. This, despite the fact that the weather was cold and rainy at the time. Did not even occur to him to open the lobby until I asked. I was put in a smoking room, despite the fact that my request online specifically requested a non-smoking room. I immediately asked to be moved. I was put into a handicap accessible room. However, I was told I that would be moved the next morning to make room in case someone with disabilities needed a room. The clerk said, "It would be very unkind of us to not have rooms for disabled persons." It did not occur to them that it would be very unkind of them towards me to move me when I already had reserved a room, when I was provided the incorrect type of room by the staff in the first place. In short, very poor customer service orientation. Pass on this motel if that is a priority.

Area recommendations
Stay near the airport. Vagabond Executive near SFO is surprisingly good, but was booked for my weekend of travel.
A Traveler from central valley
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 27 2010

“this will challange you value consious customers.”

it may be cheap but its not worth this much discomfort!

A Traveler from Paso Robles, CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 20 2010

“Not comfortable”

Older hotel that has been remodeled, but with poor workmanship and materials. Shower did not work at all. Light switches were very unusual. Couldn't figure out how to use them in the dark. So, had to walk across a dark room to find a lamp. From our room we could hear a lot of outside noise.

A Traveler from Inland Empire
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 18 2010

“Check out this great offer”

Howard Johnson Express San Mateo exceeds my expectation. It is conveniently located in a clean and nice area. The place is well kept. The manager is couteous. Breakfast is simple but fresh. It is very affordable.

Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South

2110 S El Camino Real San Mateo, 94403 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • San Mateo County Event Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Mariners Point Golf Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
  • Crystal Springs Golf Course - 6.5 km / 4 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In suburbs
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • Airport nearby
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby

The preferred airport for Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

San Francisco International Airport , California, United States of America: SFO is conveniently located 12 miles south of San Francisco. BART, or the Bay Area Rapid Transit, links San Francisco International Airport with The City (as San Francisco is commonly known among locals). The airport is conveniently located to businesses in the north and residential and business communities to the south. Some of the leading biotech and Silicon Valley companies are within minutes of the airport.

Howard Johnson Express San Mateo-SFO South

2110 S El Camino Real San Mateo, 94403 United States of America