Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
About Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
Conveniently located just 6 mi from San Francisco International Airport, this hotel in San Mateo, California offers thoughtful services along with ideal on-site dining options. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo features guestrooms and suites with free high-speed internet access. Guests will also appreciate the hotel's outdoor heated pool with whirlpool and fitness center. For freshly prepared Californian cuisine in a casual atmosphere, visit the Garden Grille Restaurant and Bar. Located in the San Mateo Hilton, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 24-hour Pavilion Pantry offers microwaveable packaged items for in-room preparation.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Airport shuttle
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel is generally praised for its cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. However, several guests have complained about the noise, particularly from the elevators and construction. The breakfast has also received mixed reviews, with some guests finding it expensive and others enjoying the options.
- Cleanliness
- Comfortable rooms
- Noise
- Expensive breakfast
- 4/5
People at restaurants was super nice Some of the counter people wasn’t very friendly
- 5/5
great experience, close to a shopping plaza
- 4/5
The personal very professional and helpful I was not their fault ,but we need to get up and evacuate the hotel because the fire alarm went on at 1:00 am, but the good thing is that they gave us free breakfast.
- 5/5
Property is kept up well. The staff is friendly and professional Beds are very comfortable . Definitely recommend.
- 5/5
Could not figure out how to work the tv channel guide.
- 5/5
Excellent Could not figure out how to work the tv channel guide.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 4/5
Location is good, they don't charge for parking which is nice (don't understand places that charge for parking that's just petty) My room was clean and generally the place is well taken care of. Staff are pleasant. The elevator has a straw on the floor that wasn't picked up for over 2 days, peanut, and other junk. Yes I know many people are slobs but you do need to clean the elevator people get in and out of them all the time.
- 4/5
Location is good, they don't charge for parking which is nice (don't understand places that charge for parking that's just petty) My room was clean and generally the place is well taken care of. Staff are pleasant. The elevator has a straw on the floor that wasn't picked up for over 2 days, peanut, and other junk. Yes I know many people are slobs but you do need to clean the elevator people get in and out of them all the time.
- 4.5/5
Nice safe area. Free parking. Several hot breakfast items were cold. (Sausage, Hash-browns). There was several noises which made it hard to fall asleep so I used my white noise to drown that out. Also, because I used booking.com the hotel said they wouldn’t provide me with Hilton Honors points for my stay. This seems very odd to me.
- 4.5/5
Nice safe area. Free parking. Several hot breakfast items were cold. (Sausage, Hash-browns). There was several noises which made it hard to fall asleep so I used my white noise to drown that out. Also, because I used booking.com the hotel said they wouldn’t provide me with Hilton Honors points for my stay. This seems very odd to me.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Friendly front desk and restaurant staff. Loved how welcoming and accommodating they were for those of us traveling with our dogs. Will definitely book again when visiting the area.
- 4.5/5
The breakfast was excellent. The staff were so helpful. We ate from the buffet and had special orders made and it was all good, fresh and appealing.
- 4.5/5
The breakfast was excellent. The staff were so helpful. We ate from the buffet and had special orders made and it was all good, fresh and appealing.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Greatvstsy
- 4/5
I didn't use Clean , quiet room
- 5/5
clean easy
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Was excellent dinner.
- 5/5
Was excellent dinner.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Excellent service and the room is very clean. Very nice staff.
- 2/5
Morning front desk was courteous and willing to accomodate a later check-out time which was very helpful and appreciated.
- 1/5
This was a nightmare. I hooked the suite and immediately we could hear and feel a chronic rumbling noise occurring every minute or so. It was so loud the room was uninhabitable. When we reported it to the front desk one of the staff was pleasant and the other was egregiously aggressive and obstinate— questioning us, accusing us of making up stories, raised her voice and ultimately the nicer one found us another room option BUT it was a much cheaper room and I did not get any reimbursement. Then a couple days later I tried to do laundry and discovered a decrepit old coin op , put my money in and the thing didn’t work. It was one issue after another . I am extremely horrified and I DEMAND A FULL REFUND
- 5/5
Yes the breakfast met my expectation and the rooms were extra clean
- 5/5
Staff was extremely courteous. Property clean and very comfortable. My 2nd time here and it was perfect.
- 5/5
Clean. Nice staff
- 5/5
Friendly staff, nice large fitness center with 24-hour access. Optional continental breakfast and easy parking. Quick walk to Bridgepointe shopping center is a plus too!
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
The room was great! I was there for taking an exam in town so it was perfect, clean and quiet.
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Immensely clean and it smelled wonderful, which is a huge bonus for me!
- 5/5
I would stay here again!
- 5/5
The staff was friendly, room very clean, minutes away from the San Mateo Convention Center and nice restaurants. We definitely will come back.
- 5/5
Staff very courtesy
- 5/5
Friendly staff, clean rooms
- 5/5
The room was perfectly clean, the breakfast was very good and the staff was very friendly.
- 5/5
Clean room, and the decent size room. Staff were great and Will definitely book again!
- 5/5
Clean, good location. Great food.
- 4/5
Clean and friendly staff
- 3/5
They started charging $25 for their continental breakfast.
- 5/5
Everything was clean and wonderful
- 3/5
But the man running breakfast was wonderful. The kids just wanted cereal and eggs so he didn't charge for 3 meals
- 5/5
This is a well-kept property! I was really impressed with how clean and BIG the room was. The staff was incredibly friendly from the time I arrived until I left.
- 5/5
Clean, comfy beds and pillows. Room was clean all around. Temperature was great too! Quick check in and check out, Great Staff!
- 5/5
Very clean and friendly staff. Although we didn’t have a chance to dine at the restaurant, it smelled amazing. I appreciate the coffee and cucumber water that was available at all times. Hotel was close to everything too.
- 5/5
Room was basic. Air conditioner noisy.
- 5/5
All staff very friendly & helpful.
- 5/5
Very clean thank you
- 4/5
Yes, clean room and welcoming staff
- 5/5
Friendly staff, room is cleaned and prepared in the car.
- 5/5
Did not have breakfast here.
- 4/5
Great rooms
- 5/5
Cozy, comfortable, and most importantly clean. Stayed here a few times and never disappoints. Area is close to food and store without feeling busy or congested. Parking is ample with plenty of spaces. Highly recommend!
- 5/5
Enjoy the stay
- 5/5
The room was lovely and spacious and super-clean.
- 5/5
Clean room
- 5/5
Appreciate the front desk service was excellent
- 5/5
Great hotel
- 5/5
Really nice and helpful people
- 4/5
The room was very clean and comfortable.
- 5/5
Great price and location
- 3/5
I went to get breakfast and they had closed early and I wasn’t the only customer that was disappointed.
- 5/5
Easy and quick check in
- 5/5
Clean room breakfast was amazing
- 3/5
Room shower equipment is not properly working.
- 2/5
I selected Hilton because I am a Peloton rider and want to work out when I travel. Unfortunately the bike was not working. I confirmed with the front desk that it was not working. I was disappointed that I could mot get a work out in during my stay.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
I had a nice quick stay, room was clean and the bed was comfy. Enjoyable stay!
- 4/5
I have been staying at this Hilton Garden Inn on-and-off more than 10 years, though I was not recognized. Carpeting on my floor looked dated. Some guests left uneaten food on the table in front of the elevator after breakfast, I was surprised that by night time the food was still left there. Not good if the hotel wants to control pests. Shower in my room was a bit wimpy and not like the Hilton Garden Inn (Waikiki Honolulu) that I just checked out from.....their shower was powerful and soothing.
- 5/5
I Love everything about it. The breakfast was great. The front Desk staff and house keeping were nice. I Love The location as well, I way from The Buzzling sound of The other cehicle passing by. Easier check In and out. Looking forward of coming back next year.
- 5/5
Staff was friendly, the room was clean and there was plenty of free parking.
- 3/5
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- 4/5
It’s close to shopping, dining, etc. The hotel room is spacious. The bed is very comfortable.
- 5/5
The person at the front desk accommodated us to get in the hotel one night early as I had made the wrong date reservation. This was very kind and helpful after a long travel day.
- 4/5
The property was in a great location close to shopping and dining. A car was helpful to have for trips to different tourist spots. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and in a safe area.
- 5/5
Clean and quiet property. Would definitely stay again!
- 5/5
Clean pool and helpful staff who printed out copies for me.
- 5/5
Our stay was great. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable and the staff were kind and helpful. Great job!.
- 4/5
This is where I usually stay as it’s close to where I need to be. I’ve always had a seamless stay. Quiet and convenient. I lost the first nights sleep due to the toilet running. They fixed it in the am and all was good.
- 5/5
Very convenient location, can walk to shopping and restaurants. Target is nearby. Safe clean as expected.
- 5/5
Staff was friendly and it was clean. Some outside noise was heard during the night.
- 5/5
Close to my sisters house in Foster City
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
Face towels need to be larger and there should be at least two bottles of water in the room.
- 5/5
The hotel was very clean, the staff was excellent. Nothing bad to say. Definitely will stay here again.
- 3/5
The property is in pretty good standing and in a nice area. The room I stayed in had really old bed that almost sank to the floor when I laid in it. It was very uncomfortable.
- 5/5
The stay was wonderful!
- 2/5
customer service was poor
- 2/5
After a 10 hour flight we got to the hotel for them to tell me that they oversold the their rooms and my daughter had to sleep on a roll a way. NOT HAPPY!! Why did I bother to make a reservation for a room with 2 queen beds ifHilton doesn’t honor that reservation!!!!!!! I made this reservation 3 months ago!!!!
- 5/5
Roma and bathroom were spotless and well stocked.
- 5/5
Excellent accommodation.
- 5/5
Very clean and quiet. Decent food options.
- 3/5
Kind staff, but the breakfast was subpar, pancakes were unavailable and my daughter got sick after eating eggs
- 5/5
Great ! Room super clean and thanks for getting me a room with a tub
- 5/5
Conference at the location
- 5/5
There should be more than one chair in a room, in case 2 people want to sit down, without having to be laying on their bed. When I asked for an additional chair for the laptop workspace, I was told that it could not be done (Sean). But the next morning, someone else on duty said, "no problem" and voila, there was another chair. Sean may need some retraining.
- 5/5
Ample parking; clean and safe environment surrounding the building with adequate security.
- 4/5
Convenient location for business travellers.
- 1/5
You don't receive any service if you book through 3rd party. They treat you differently. You can't use your Hilton benefits or receive any points even though you paid the same price.
- 5/5
Very clean
- 5/5
I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Loved the location and how close to restaurants and shopping it was. Great stay!
- 2/5
There was a cheaper price on Expedia that day, but they wouldn’t honor it We had to move rooms because the toilet wasn’t working properly
- 5/5
It was clean and the staff was really helpful.
- 5/5
Wonderful stay. Layover for 2 nights before heading to Hawaii. Hotel is located in a business area but we found places to eat shop. Wonderful, helpful staff. Great price, too.
- 5/5
Great lloocation
- 4/5
The rooms were clean and loved to location.
- 5/5
I arrived earlier than expected and was able to get a room. Service was excellent, from the front desk to the restaurant server. The hotel is in a nice, safe location and very clean and nice. I would definitely stay here again.
- 3/5
Peloton is not working, sorry, the manager is out. Can we get 15 minutes later for check out, oh sorry we can’t.
- 5/5
The lobby was beautiful, and very nice rooms!
- 5/5
Excellent
- 5/5
Good experience
- 4/5
Everything close by to walk to the stores
- 5/5
Clean Hotel & Room. Would stay here again
- 5/5
Very clean room and hotel. Easy parking and close to shopping.
- 5/5
Nice hotel, better than expected!
- 5/5
This is (at least) our fourth time staying here. Through all of our visits, Sheena and the front desk staff have been incredibly helpful and responsive. The property is centrally located with loads of nearby shops, restaurants, and anything else we may need during our stay. Will definitely be back.
- 4/5
they has microwave oven and refrigerator and lobby free coffee, very nice for the traveler in case they have some leftover food from the restaurant to bring back or reheat the coffer or water.
- 4/5
Nice area, nice hotel and stuffs
- 5/5
The staff were awesome and really helpful. The place was spotless
- 5/5
Staff were super friendly!
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Excellent location
- 4/5
Nice location between San Francisco and San Jose. 10 min drive to airport. Shopping area with in walking distance.
- 5/5
Pleasant stay. Staff were accommodating and friendly.
- 5/5
Great experience at this hotel! I didn’t feel like it was walking distance from Disneyland but honestly, it was work the drive. I enjoyed the complimentary cookies upon arrival. I would stay here again.
- 5/5
Great and convenient Expedia and customer service.
- 5/5
The breakfast service was outstanding; great person in charge of it.
- 5/5
great
- 5/5
We had a great stay at Hilton garden. Will book again in the future.😊😊
- 5/5
Keurig fridge microwave in room, nice to have
- 5/5
safe free parking Clean rooms Great breakfast hospitality host
- 5/5
It really was different from other Hiltons. The management does a great job. Room was very clean, and it felt as if I was in a brand-new room.
- 4/5
Hotel was very good. Breakfast was terrible at $24 per person (eggs were cold, bacon was tough, fruit wasn’t ripe).
- 5/5
Very pleasant and comfortable!
- 4/5
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- 5/5
The staff went above everyday service 😁
- 5/5
I thought I lost my computer in the room before check out so I feel very angry at once. However the front desk is very calm to help me and get the problem solved. Very professional and nice!
- 1/5
Unfortunately the people next to us were smoking in the room and made the fire alarm go off in tbe middle of the night - also caused our room to smell like cigarettes because it vented into our room from the bathroom vent and connecting door - property was nice but one persons choices made it undesirable for us I would have though they would kick them out after the alarm went off but they let them stay for the remainder of the weeken
- 5/5
Room was clean, friendly staff. Easy check-in process (after 12am) safe location. Definitely recommend and would book again.
- 5/5
Excellent.
- 5/5
Great stay!
- 5/5
Everything was great
- 5/5
Very quiet and safe environment. Jus that the room is small and only one chair.
- 5/5
Great and easy stay. Everything was clean and staff was very kind
- 5/5
Very nice stay--really liked the room-close to the airport and nice area
- 5/5
What a great property! Best staff ever.
- 5/5
Staff was nice and very helpful. We didn’t like the first room we got, and the staff-Nicole found a better for us. Overall, would definitely stay here next time we are in town again.
- 5/5
Very friendly staff! Room was perfect everyday. Nice to have a shopping center close by as well. Loved our stay!
- 5/5
Excellent
- 5/5
Sheena is awesome
- 5/5
Breakfast was very nice....Ruben was exceptional!
- 5/5
Nicole was great!
- 1/5
Staff
- 5/5
The staff at this hotel couldn’t be more helpful or attentive. They are absolutely wonderful. The room is spacious and clean, the $5 buffet is well worth it and incredible. If you’re in the area I highly recommend staying here
- 5/5
Clean and quiet. Super comfortable bed and nice shower. Nearby strip mall contains a Target in case you forgot to bring something, as well as a few restaurants you probably also have at home. Otherwise surrounding neighborhood is residenti and seems safe.
- 5/5
Great stay, wonderful breakfast!
- 5/5
Breakfast was pricey for the meal!
- 5/5
Very clean and quiet.
- 5/5
Love it especially the waiter ,very good man
- 5/5
Lovely comfortable facilities. Gracious professional staff. Good value.
- 4/5
We liked the recent room remodel and window blinds. However, in the bathroom the placement of the toilet paper dispenser in relation to the toilet made for a somewhat awkward reach back. We were also disappointed that the air conditioner/heater was still the old noisy unit that wakes us at night when it comes on.
- 1/5
Hotel under renovation. All windows covered with plastic. Staff said nothing could be done. If I knew in advance would have not booked. Staff would not give me refund. Left, called Expedia customer service & booked another hotel.
- 4/5
I appreciate the cleanliness of the hotel and the location was ideal.
- 5/5
Our stay was flawless from start to finish. The customer service agent who checked us in was friendly and professional. He was very respectful of our service dog. We loved the snack shop downstairs. The breakfast manager was extremely friendly and welcoming. The breakfast had great options. We opted to just pay the 9$/kid and us adults just had leftovers from dinner and free coffee because 24/person for adults was more than we wanted since we weren't very hungry. Lastly, when we were a little slow in the morning they granted us a late check-out with no charge and no hassle. Even though they were doing renovations it didn't really affect our stay and overall the hotel was very quiet. We did not try the pool, I'm not sure if it was heated or not.
- 5/5
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. It has been remodeled. It was nice before, but is now refreshed. The staff is great and our bed was incredible. We will be back.