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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property
Travelers find exceptional value and warm hospitality near San Francisco Bay, with easy connections to destinations and nearby attractions to explore

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩153,545
₩183,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(228 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Hotel Aura SFO is in a walkable area with good airport proximity. Union Square and Ferry Building are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Bruno travel guide
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
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Central Park
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • SFO Museum
    4 min drive - 2.6 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
  • Mexicana Produce Market
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    12 min walk
  • Societea
    9 min walk
  • Taqueria Mi Durango
    4 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 water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • 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

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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 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aura SFO on Apr 5, 2026 start from ₩153,545, 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?

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 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Artichoke Joe's Casino and within 3 mi (5 km) of Millbrae Square Shopping Center and SFO Museum. 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1574 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 708 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2615 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, large room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abhram Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, rooms were very clean and quiet, cheap uber ride to the nearest BART station (San Bruno), and the shuttle to the airport was very convenient. Would recommend, and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and just right to lay our heads down for a few hours before a flight out of SFO.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fast and easy check-in. Nice room on the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

F. Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room. Very courteous,helpful staff. Free parking and close to the airport. Good value. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast options. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

QuocHop

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a short stay at hotel Aura. The room was very clean and very roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room Excellent front desk help
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious, clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abu Hasnat Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place. We stayed there for one night and we liked our stay-big and clean room, good amenities, and very close to SFO.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room with basic continental breakfast. Must request daily maid service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carole

Front desk staff very nice. Room was clean. Breakfast was not good first day. No coffee, no eggs, staff sitting and visiting with each other Second day breakfast was good. All in all a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice, room very clean and nice, breakfast available, shuttle to airport, which is very nearby, great price, great value !!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean. Staff are helpful. I had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was booked last minute due to a flight cancellation. We were very pleased with the 2 rooms we booked. Clean, simple, and comfortable for our one night stay. We arrived very late like 1am and the front desk was very pleasant despite our very late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good bed, good coffee, efficient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport shuttle was easy and convenient, good continental breakfast, very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025