San Mateo Marriott

The Scene
The exterior of this building is a welcoming sight in an area of generic lodgings. It displays an updated Mission style, with red tile roofs and Mediterranean architecture. As for the interior, it offers a daring design not common at an airport business hotel.

The Details
Unlike many of the chains near the runways, this property offers bold, urban design. Whimsical arched red sofas line the lobby, which also houses the Calfornia Grill & Bar and The Marketplace. Spacious guest rooms offer contemporary appointments, large televisions and some great Bay views. Accommodations are known as The Room That Works, as they have been specially designed for business travelers and include two-line phones and data ports. The outdoor pool and fitness center are well above average. The sights of San Francisco are just fifteen minutes away.

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User Reviews for San Mateo Marriott

Citysearch (3), Trip Advisor (2 ), All (5)

FIRST RATE SERVICE AND STAFF!

09/17/2006 Posted by dwebber

I recently stayed at the San Mateo Marriott for 4 days on a business trip and was very satisfied with the great accomodations and with the level of service provided by the staff. They were all enthusiastic and very friendly which, lately on my trips, I've found to be quite rare. The wait to check-in was short despite what seemed (at first) to be a long line. The rooms were immaculate. The food was surprisingly good; I went with a server's recommendation each time I dined and did not go wrong once. I didn't like the wine list though; I was surprised by the awful selection they had. The only bottle I wanted they were out of, so I settled on (moderately priced) cocktails and beers. The friendly bartender may as well work on Wall Street for all the stock tips he gave me. I tried all night to make the cocktail waitress smile. She was really attentive and fast but seems to have lost her smile. I don't know why but it felt like quite an accomplishment when I finally made her laugh. Overall The SMM was a great place to stay and I'll definitely be back.

Pros: Service and staff, lots of parking, quiet

Cons: Hotel was hard to find, Parking fees not cheap, bad wine list

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