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Hyatt House Belmont Redwood Shores
4.1/5102 Reviews

Hyatt House Belmont Redwood Shores

Belmont|1.45km from downtown
This place is a dump. You’re better off staying at a Motel 6. We checked in, seemed okay at first. Not too thrilled that the rooms were accessible from the outside but it wasn’t a deal breaker. On our way to our room, we noticed there were a few rooms with the doors wide open. We get to our room and there were black trash bags with what looked like sand bags inside. At first glance, it looked like a dead body. We go inside our room and it smelled of smoke and mold. The room was on the first floor and apparently got damaged by the recent rain in the area. I went back to the front desk and requested to moved to another room. We got to our next room and it was no different from the first. It was smelly and old. There were stains in the sofa cushions and mattress. The pillows smelled like cologne. Needless to say, we didn’t want to stay there. I walked back to the front desk and let them know we weren’t staying. The front desk clerks said they couldn’t refund our money (we were booked for 3 nights) but were told to call and speak with the manager the next day. We were on the property for a total of 20 mins. We ended up going to the Hyatt House in Cupertino, which was 1000 times better. I had to call Hyatt corporate to get some help. The hotel not only was terrible but the front desk clerks NEVER checked us out to make it look like we stayed the entire time. THAT IS SHADY. The hotel would only refund me 2 nights even though we didn’t touch/use anything and were only there 20 mins max. Save your time and sanity and stay somewhere else.
Courtyard Redwood City
4.2/5102 Reviews

Courtyard Redwood City

Redwood City|1.46km from downtown
My wife is a Titanium Bonvoy member and we were excited to stay at this property since we were helping our daughter move apartments and we hoped to find a nice base for future visits. That won't be happening despite the fact that this is quite a new, and reasonably pleasant hotel inside, for reasons I will describe. This hotel is located in what is essentially a commercial area, surrounded by car dealerships and close to highway 101. There is an entry area where one can drop bags and passengers and where is located the reception area. To the left as one looks at the hotel, is the parking garage and one obtains, for a small fee, a card to indicate your guest status at the hotel. However, the garage is in no way secure. Anyone can drive in there and by the looks of some of the cars (two people sitting in the car with hats pulled low over their eyes, no guest cards in most of the cars I could see etc.) it looks as though this is a place people unaffiliated with the hotel hang out. To be fair, we were never accosted or anything, but it can be disturbing when returning at night for reasons that will become clear when I explain the incident below. There is no apparent security there, no cameras that I could see. There are several chargers for EVs. The room we were given was very nice. Interesting layout that differed from the standard rooms one tends to find, large, clean, with a nice sofa and even a small balcony although, unless one enjoys looking across marshland and a Ford dealership, there wasn't much to see from our room. The bathroom was large and the shower excellent. All in all, much to like. I do find the fact that this is a ”no housekeeping unless requested” hotel a bit wearing but I guess that is a cost saving/staffing/covid issue we all need to get used to. Gone, it seems, is the option to opt out of cleaning in return for some benefits as a loyalty member. The staff here (with the notable and welcome exception of the bar tender on our first night) seem bored and disinterested. I can put up with that except for the following incident that occurred on or second night of three. My wife and I were awakened, at around 1230am, by an extremely loud ruckus immediately outside our room. Yelling, F-bombs, screaming. It was clear that what was happening was an extremely aggressive police arrest. Someone was being forced to the ground, cuffed, threatened with tazing, and finally marched away. Literally, right outside our room. This sounded like very serious police action. This is, on the fourth floor of a hotel, disconcerting to say the least. I understand that police actions sometimes happen but when we voiced our concern both in online chat, and in person the following morning this was the response: ”I wasn't on duty last night so I don't know. I think that some guests were being loud and the police were called”. No promise to find out more, to get back to us, and all totally disinterested and bored. We didn't hear any noise close to our roo

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Oceano Hotel and Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor
4.4/5101 Reviews

Oceano Hotel and Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor

El Granada|3.14km from Moss beaches
This hotel is worth every bit of its 4 star rating and the hotel alone I would rate a 5/5 on Tripadvisor. It has many suites with an absolutely wonderful view of the bay and small airport, especially at night. There are a ton of wonderful photo/facie opportunities from most of the hotel rooms and right across the road from the hotel. However, I dropped one rating point to give the hotel a 4/5 for a few reasons: -- Most of the local restaurants are highly overrated and over-hyped, and on top of that they are massively overcrowded at least 1/2 to 3/4 of the day. -- Most of the local shops are just about the worst mall-like beach tourist-trap shops you'll find anywhere. The first negative alone would be enough to drop 2 points from the Tripadvisor rating, but this hotel luckily has two excellent places to eat and drink right next to it, within 50 feet. One of those is a fish shack called Barbara's Fishtrap, which has vastly better seafood than any other restaurant. The other is Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, which has about a dozen excellent in-house beers available and a fairly full range of restaurant food, including more than just pub food. The exception on the second negative point above is one local shop next to the brewery, which is a nice homey privately-owned shop with interesting small items and clothes. It definitely does not have the typical beach souvenir crap, but items you won't find anywhere else. On the first negative with the local restaurants, you'd expect the in-house restaurant in a 4 star hotel (with room service) to be half-way decent, right? The in-house ”restaurant” is nothing more than a pub with pub food, exactly what the brewery next door is not. It's probably because they can't compete, but still, do something else. We walked in twice, looked around for 5 minutes, and there was nobody there either time, 3pm and 5pm. We just grabbed a menu, looked at it, and it was just random pub food that was likely all microwaved. But the room service for things like wine bottles, glasses, even champagne glasses, was all excellent, living up to any 4 star hotel. Needless to say, this hotel is great for a one-night stay on the weekend or something like that, but there really is very little to do if you stay for more than one night. And, two excellent restaurants gets old fast after two days maximum. Lots of nearby scenery if you're OK with relatively cold beaches like I am, but don't expect more than that and two places to eat.
Beach House Half Moon Bay
4.5/578 Reviews

Beach House Half Moon Bay

El Granada|4km from Moss beaches
Booked the Beach House for a solo getaway. Size of room was awesome - plenty of space for just me, and full kitchen was unexpected (two burners plus fridge/mw, and a bunch of dishes & utensils). No counter space (due to the burners), that was a drawback. Also they provide a keurig but my room had no cream or sugar and when I went to the front desk they gave me a cup of half and half! Don't they have little packets? Furniture was a bit worn but the bed was extremely comfortable and the comforter was fluffy & warm. Nice bathroom but again, not so luxurious as the description would have you believe. Booked a partial ocean view, but what I got was a parking lot view with a peek-a-boo of the bay if you stood at the slider and craned your neck. Tons of road noise too. This was disappointing, as I had been hoping to hear ocean waves. If you book this room type, specify the south side of the inn so you are not right by the restaurant next door. Continental breakfast was nice - good choices of pastries, yogurt & hot cereals. No wine reception on Sundays. While the front desk people were courteous & friendly, I felt I had to ask about every little thing. There was no amenity listing in the room or anywhere, so I had to ask: where is breakfast (it was in a meeting room one morning, the lobby another), where is the wine (it was sunday), is the pool heated, what is check-out time. Just felt a little like they assumed you'd know or wouldn't care, as opposed to other places that bend over backwards to be sure you know what they have to set them apart. It was a bit of a walk up to restaurants, which I didn't mind but just be aware. There's a very nice beach walk the other direction, but you're up on a bluff, not exactly on the sand. Next time, I'd go for the full oceanview.

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Ritz Inn-San Francisco Airport SFO
3.7/589 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport
I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by this place. We all want to save money. So I thought for $90 it just for a few hours and it’s clean, I’m good. I got here easily. Right off the freeway. I parked and went to the office and was greeted by a lovely young lady who helped me register and get my keys for the room. When I got in the room I couldn’t believe how clean it was!! I have stayed in 4 and 5 star hotels and it wasn’t as clean as this. Took a shower. A lot of hot water. They have shampoo/ conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Coffee maker, microwave and fridge. TV comes in great Didn’t miss the first Warriors playoff game!! And they let you leave your car here for $10 a day. I just can’t say enough about this place. The family that runs it are so friendly and just wonderful people. For the price, give this place a chance. I for sure will be staying here every time I have to fly out of SFO
Hyatt Place San Carlos
4.6/559 Reviews
The hotel address is a bit remote and the room is a bit small; but the lobby manager saw us checking in, two adults and one child, and took the initiative to inquire and adjust to a larger room; the parking lot is bright and safe, the room facilities are new, and the room lights are slightly darker It would be nice to add a floor lamp; the breakfast is simple but exquisite, and there is a very good Korean restaurant across the street; it is not far from Silicon Valley and Stanford.
Grand Hyatt at SFO
4.9/560 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport
If I were to fly to SFO, this Grand Hyatt would definitely be my first choice. It’s just three or four stops away on the red line. Just go downstairs and you’ll find the front desk. It’s different from traditional American hotels. It has a full range of supplies, including slippers (on the top of the closet). In addition to toothbrushes and toothpaste, you need to bring them yourself. It comes with everything else, even a kettle... There is a capsule coffee machine, the room is quite large, the sound insulation is very good, the bedding is comfortable, and there is nothing wrong with it except that it is expensive. If you arrive early and have a room, early check-in can be negotiated, and you can lie down directly for a few dozen dollars. You have to pay for breakfast, but the quality is okay There is a small supermarket on the fourth floor Takeaway is very convenient, UBER EAT takes minutes, there are Chinese food, Malatang and Japanese food, just remember to take it in the elevator next to the chandelier.
Days Inn by Wyndham San Francisco S/Oyster Point Airport
3.1/5100 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport
There is basically no breakfast, you can pay for it in the coffee shop next door. The parking is convenient, the bed is big enough, and the room I booked has two beds. If it is a self-driving tour, it is still possible, after all, the price is relatively cheap, parking does not need money, there is free wireless.
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport South, an IHG Hotel
4.3/579 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport
The room was really nice and everything was clean. The hotel is in a good location. The lady at the front desk was really nice and even allowed me to check in early. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars on service is because I emailed in advance to get instructions on how to catch the airport shuttle from the airport to the hotel, but I never received a reply. Outside of that, everything was really good. I would stay here again.
Rosewood Sand Hill
4.6/566 Reviews
The hotel is great, the rooms are big, but the location is a bit remote. Suitable for couples traveling. All the toiletries in the room are from le labo, the experience is very good. It can be delivered right away if you ask for a microwave in the middle of the night, very good service.

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