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San Mateo Hotel Guide - Boutique Hotels in San Mateo, San Francisco

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Check availability on San Mateo Boutique Hotels

Tonight
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Tomorrow
16 Sept - 17 Sept
This weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
Next weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for San Mateo boutique hotels

1. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
claudia
€170
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Dinah's Garden Hotel

2. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Keegan
€173
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hotel Emblem San Francisco

3. el PRADO

el PRADO
University South
United States
Marissa
€441
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
el PRADO

4. The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Samantha
€216
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

5. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Mariesa
€213
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

6. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
€1,267
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Rosewood Sand Hill

7. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Andrea-Liis
€158
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Marker Union Square San Francisco

8. Harbor Court Hotel

Harbor Court Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Yoojin
€238
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Harbor Court Hotel

9. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Maria
€158
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

10. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt
Western Addition
Canada
frank
€266
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"My family and I stayed at this hotel during early September to celebrate a birthday. We had an amazing experience, both from the living space and the staff. Staff were extremely helpful at every step of our visit, giving recommendations and where to go, where to eat, and offering assistance with transportation if needed. Breakfast was included and it was amazing, and there is frequent rotation of certain food items, so you never get bored. They also heated the pool during cold nights which was fantastic. The location on Fisherman's Wharf was great as well, and there were many things to do in the area, or just strolling around the water front which is what we did on nights where we were exhausted and wanted the chance to unwind. There's also a running path on the Wharf, which was excellent and convenient on days the hotel gym was pretty full (which it will get). My only qualm is that they do not offer water after check in, which I found weird, but there is no issue there as there is a Bargain Store right across the street from the hotel that offers inexpensive options for water. Overall, 9/10 experience and will be returning soon!"
Priscila 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8/10 Good
"Convenient location."
Christopher 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel! Right in Union Square. Beds were very hard and pillows kind of sucked. But overall the rooms were nice and very clean. We were on the 29th floor which was a cool view Parking is horrible and because we have a bigger truck they couldn’t valet it and had no idea how to help us and just kind of left us to figure it out, Thankfully we found ONE garage down the street that took bigger vehicles (thanks ChatGPT for finding it)."
Nicole 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"The Chancellor Hotel has a great location on the Powell Street cable car line, half a block from Union Square and four blocks from Market Street. It's an old hotel, built 100 years ago, so the hallways are irregular and the elevator seems ancient. But everything works. The hotel doesn't serve breakfast -- I recommend the croissants at One65 on O'Farrell Street, two blocks away -- but it does serve drinks at night. They also offer cookies, apples, a coffee machine and lemon-infused cold water in the lobby (although a couple of times they were out of the water). They also have a machine in the lobby to fill water bottles. The hotel notes that they don't have air conditioning. That's generally not a problem. The rooms do have ceiling fans that help when it's warm. I'd stay there again."
Tyler 4-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

8/10 Good
"The bathroom was ok except the water when you shower the water is not draining well! Staff was so so, we didn’t have breakfast at the hotel, parking was ok."
Madelyn 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see and do in San Mateo?
The shopping, restaurants and sporting events are just some of the things to enjoy while you're in the area. Major sights and activities around San Mateo include Pier 39, San Francisco Bay and Oracle Park. You might also like to explore more of the area and take in additional sights like San Mateo County Event Center, Hillsdale Shopping Center and CuriOdyssey while you're here.
What kind of weather should I plan for when I travel to San Mateo?
Having a good idea of the weather in San Mateo is important when planning your trip. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 499 mm.
What's the best way to get to my boutique hotel in San Mateo?
You have a few options for transportation to and around San Mateo. The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is located 5 mi (8.1 km) from the heart of the city, but San Carlos, CA (SQL) may also be an option. If you'd like to explore more of the area, take a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station or Hillsdale Station.

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