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Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo

3.5 of 5
1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We checked-in yesterday one of their Suites with my friends..Party all night long!! the Club Bistro is Fantastic! definitely going back again...food was delicious! accept one thing! cups outside is waiting for you! if you're driving drinking! thats its you're done! I made reservations for my bday in September. Party again! Overall! Great Hotel to stay! Buffet on Sunday! Yummy!

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Miami, Florida
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47 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
164 helpful votes 164 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

The Pros: The Hotel offers 'Distress rates' for airline passengers who's flights are cancelled. The Buffet Breakfast is good but with limited variety, Cost around $16 There is wifi and you will get a password at the front desk The also give you a complimentary bottle of water if you ask for, at the front desk Nice rooms. The Cons:... More

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Charlottenlund, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Ended up at this hotel due to a flight cancellation. The room itself was clean and normal standard. I asked specifically for a quiet room, but got one which was next to the highway. Came in late and didn't bother to go back and change room, as I thought traffic would cease during night. It didn't, so I didn't get... More

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CrownePlazaFC, Manager at Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Dear LykkeBG, Thank you for your review. Our staff tries their best to accommodate room requests, although we cannot always guarantee specific room types upon check in. We are glad the Clubhouse Bistro and shuttle was of good use during your stay. Hopefully, we will get the chance to serve you again soon! Sincerely, Crowne Plaza Foster City-Management More

Ojai, California
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76 hotel reviews
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251 helpful votes 251 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

So the only things I really need in an airport hotel are a quick shuttle service and a good night's sleep. I got neither. After a missed flight, United gave me a voucher for the Crowne Plaza and said to go outside SFO Terminal 1 to the Hotel Shuttle stop and wait for the shuttle to come. When, after 45... More

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CrownePlazaFC, Manager at Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Dear V Traveler, Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for your recent experience at our hotel. Our shuttle leaves the hotel on the hour, every hour from 6:00am-10:00pm; otherwise, guests will need to contact the hotel directly for pick up. With your review, we will certainly take into consideration the noise disturbances, room cleanliness and shuttle efficiency to... More

Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

My friend and I had an absoutly amazing stay!, The facilities are spotless and the staff was fabulous! Not only did our trip experience totally enhance the purpose of our trip to see her son compete at the Stanford invitational, it also turned out to be a wonderful girls weekend due to the wonderful Crowne Plaza!

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CrownePlazaFC, Manager at Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo, responded to this review
April 4, 2013

Dear Cstacy, Thank you for your kind review! We are glad our hotel was part of your wonderful weekend and we sincerely hope you stay with us again soon! Sincerely, Crowne Plaza-Foster City Management More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013 via mobile

Ok. I've been traveling that area for about 2 years now. I'm pretty picky on where I stay, here you go. If you want quiet ask for a room in the executive tower. Extremely friendly staff, great service. Remember to pack dress shoes or you not getting into the clubhouse bistro which is one of the best dance places ever.... More

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London
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55 reviews 55 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013 via mobile

There are only a few things that really upset me when on business travel. Dirty rooms are top of the list but second is Internet access. If my body clock is out and I want to work at 4am then I want reliable access to the Internet. I arrived at the hotel yesterday and booked in. The rooms are clean... More

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CrownePlazaFC, Manager at Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo, responded to this review
March 20, 2013

Dear HentiCat, Thank you for your review. We apologize to hear about your inconveniences. We understand that complimentary Internet access is one of the main reasons guests choose to stay at our hotel. Striving to improve on the quality of internet is one of our top priorities. In addition, we will be going through a hotel wide renovation starting this... More

Pleasanton, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

I was upgraded to the excecutive tower two seperate nights. One night there was a fridge, computer, and extra toiletries. The other night was just extra toiletries. The bathroom is a little dated and I don't like that the door swings all the way to the shower. But the water pressure is strong and the hot water gets really hot,... More

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CrownePlazaFC, Manager at Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo, responded to this review
March 19, 2013

Dear katy m, Thank you for your review. Your comments with the shower and room temperature have been taken into account by our hotel departments. This enables us to improve on our future guests' stays. We ensure you that if you choose to stay with us again, these problems will be avoided. Sincerely, Crowne Plaza Management More

New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Very good location (if you do not want to be directly downtown San Francisco.) You are approximately 20 to 25 minutes from downtown San Francisco. The hotel has several restaurants, offers room service (food was very good); comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, mid-size bathroom and mini refrigerator. All amenities are above average. Free ample parking, free wi-fi (speedy), and within two... More

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CrownePlazaFC, Manager at Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo, responded to this review
March 19, 2013

Dear aberdeen2009, Thank you for your review. We are indeed proud to offer a wide range of upscale amenities to our guests. In addition to the complimentary shuttle to and from the San Francisco Airport, we also offer a Hertz Car Rental on site for guests' convenience. Thank you for your future recommendations and we hope to serve you again... More

San Bruno, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We stayed in a king room. No views from this hotel. On the bathroom ceiling the paint had peeled and lots of bubbles where it was going to peel even more. Very slippery tiles on bathroom floor when wet. Room was clean.

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Also Known As:
Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo Hotel Foster City
Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo Hotel
Crowne Plaza Foster City
Crowne Plaza San Francisco
Peninsula Foster City
Foster City Peninsula
Address: 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
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Region: United States > California > Foster City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Foster City
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City is centrally located on the San Francisco Peninsula between Downtown San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. Our property is just 7 miles from San Francisco International Airport and 22 miles from downtown San Francisco. Our unique building design has a beautiful atrium lobby filled with koi ponds, waterfalls, and palm trees that will provide a relaxing setting on your next visit. Some of our features include:* Complimentary Internet access in all guest rooms, lobby, all restaurants, and pool area* Three different varieties of restaurants, room service, and a sports bar* Complimentary SFO airport shuttle* Complimentary parking* Complimentary shuttle leaving 3 times daily to The Hillsdale Shopping Mall* Conveniently located next to The BridgePointe Shopping center* 24 hour business center with complimentary use of three computers and a printer* Relax in our indoor heated pool jacuzzi* Use of Fitness center* Executive Club Level rooms include Dell XP desktop computers with DVD drive, flat screen monitors and Continental Breakfast, Monday-Friday.* 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting space ... more   less 
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