Best Hotels in Foster City, CA | The San Francisco Peninsula

Top Business Hotels for Productive Stays

Business traveler? Foster City offers many hotels just a short drive from major Bay Area tech hubs, centers and corporate offices in nearby San Mateo. Plus it’s a quick trip back and forth to San Francisco International Airport and downtown San Francisco, making it easy to get here and get around.

COURTYARD

The Courtyard San Mateo-Foster City is everything you need in a business hotel: clean, convenient and comfortable. Located just 15 minutes from San Francisco International Airport, you’ll find recently renovated rooms, free Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstations, a fitness center, indoor pool and on-site restaurant The Bistro.

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CROWNE PLAZA

Located just eight miles from SFO, the Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo is centrally located on The San Francisco Peninsula and offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, a 24-hour business center, meeting space, two restaurants and an indoor pool and hot tub. Crowne Plaza's Sleep Advantage Program also helps make your stay more relaxing with an aromatherapy kit and drape clip.

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Extended Stay & Family-Friendly Suites

TOWNEPLACE

In town for more than a couple of days and need an extended stay option? Towneplace Suites San Mateo/Foster City offers everything you need to feel at home for as long as you’re in town. From complimentary Wi-Fi to a fully equipped kitchen, fitness center and free buffet and hot breakfast, Towneplace Suites San Mateo/Foster City is the ideal choice for families looking for an adventure or solo travelers who need more than just a bed for a few nights. It’s also close to shopping centers and is less than two miles from the Bay Trail, which means easy access to hiking, biking, jogging and other outdoor fun.

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Pet-Friendly Stays Near the Bay Trail

Traveling with your four-legged friends and looking for a pet-friendly place to stay? Not only do Towneplace Suites San Mateo/Foster City, Courtyard San Mateo-Foster City and Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo all welcome your pets with open arms, but they’re all also conveniently located to parks and the Bay Trail’s scenic coastal paths. Perfect if you’re looking for some outdoor recreation to stretch both legs and paws. Just be sure to double-check each hotel’s policies before booking.

Pet-Friendly Policies At a Glance

Policy	TownePlace Suites San Mateo/Foster City	Courtyard San Mateo Foster City	Crowne Plaza Foster City San Mateo
Pet Types	Dogs and cats	Dogs and cats	Dogs only
Weight Limit	None listed	Up to 35 lbs	Under 40 lbs
Quantity Limit	Max 2 pets per room	None listed	Max 2 dogs per room
Fees	$40 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay, plus $20 per night	Approx. $100 non-refundable fee per stay, plus $20 per night	$150 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay
Unattended Pets	Well-behaved pets may be left unattended	Pets should not be left unattended	None listed
Additional Policies	Designated pet relief area located in front of the hotel	Call ahead to confirm pet-friendly room availability	Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier in all public areas. Service animals are welcome and exempt from pet fees.

Why Stay in Foster City?

Foster City is conveniently located near SFO, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and many corporate headquarters. It’s full of outdoor activities, shopping, parks and other things to do. The Foster City lagoon and canals even offer a breath of fresh air you typically wouldn’t find close to an airport. There’s also a wide range of Foster City hotels to choose from. And staying outside of the city typically means lower rates and less stress. From its planned community history to the unique city it is today, there’s truly no other place like Foster City in the Bay Area.

Getting There & Getting Around

With close proximity to SFO and major routes, plus public transportation, it’s extremely easy to get to and around Foster City as well as the rest of The San Francisco Peninsula and downtown San Francisco. Not only is public transportation convenient and cheap, it also saves on having to pay for parking while on any excursions.

SamTrans offers Route FCX (Foster City Commuter Express), providing weekday morning and evening express service between Foster City and downtown San Francisco.

If you happen to have a car, Foster City is also close to both Highway 101 for travels throughout the rest of The San Francisco Peninsula and beyond as well as the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge if you’re looking to head toward East Bay.

Plan Your Trip on The San Francisco Peninsula

Foster City puts you exactly where you want to be. In the cool, confident center of the Peninsula’s innovation scene. Staying here gives you more than just a wide variety of sophisticated hotel options. It grants you immediate access to scenic lagoon-front dining (Internally link to the upcoming Foster City restaurants page), premier shopping, and the coastal recreation of the Bay Trail. Whether you are here for a high-stakes meeting or a weekend escape, Foster City serves as the perfect waterfront base for exploring the best attractions across the entire San Francisco Peninsula. Need a hand mapping out your Peninsula getaway? Dive into our Itineraries and Things To Do to see how Foster City bridges the gap between the Pacific Coast and the city lights.

Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Mateo-Foster City

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I host a large corporate event or meeting at a hotel in Foster City?

Yes, many hotels in Foster City have spaces perfect for hosting large corporate events or meetings. The Crowne Plaza Foster City - San Mateo has 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.

Are Foster City hotels located near the San Mateo County Event Center?

Foster City and its hotels are just a couple of miles (or less) from the San Mateo County Event Center, which makes it a great place to stay if you’ve got an event to attend at the event center and want to avoid any traffic or long commutes.

What kind of waterfront activities can I enjoy while staying in Foster City?

One of the unique features of Foster City is its 200+ acres of lagoon waterways where you can kayak, windsurf or rent an electric boat for a casual cruise on the water. Away from the lagoon waterways, Foster City also offers close proximity to the Bay Trail, which offers more than 350 miles of open space for a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and running, while also connecting to parks, marinas and more.