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San Mateo, a family-friendly city near San Francisco, offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural attractions. Visitors can enjoy festivals, sporting events, and top-notch restaurants, while exploring sites like the San Mateo County Event Center and Coyote Point Park. With a variety of accommodations available in the area, San Mateo serves as an ideal base for experiencing the beauty of San Francisco Bay and beyond.

San Mateo has a variety of hotel options to appeal to all traveler tastes. If you are traveling with your family and want a top kid-friendly hotel, consider San Mateo SFO Airport Hotel offering family-friendly amenities like a free continental breakfast and a free roundtrip airport shuttle, plus free cribs in guestrooms. Another top hotel is Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo, which has an outdoor pool and a restaurant along with climate-controlled guestrooms with free WiFi. Find the perfect match for your stay by filtering your search to popular locations, neighborhoods, amenities, and more. Plus, as a MileagePlus member you can browse for hotels with member-only benefits and prices!


Frequently asked questions

Is there a way to use my MileagePlus miles on United Hotels in San Mateo?

To redeem your United MileagePlus miles on United Hotels, you can select the toggle "Use MileagePlus miles" on the homepage or search results page to view properties for your trip in miles. You can pay with miles or a combination of miles and money at checkout as long as your miles balance is enough to complete the booking. You’ll get access to special MileagePlus offer rates when paying with miles once you’ve logged in as a United MileagePlus member.

How can I earn MileagePlus miles on my United Hotel San Mateo booking?

United MileagePlus members can earn 2x bonus miles on close to a million properties worldwide. To earn MileagePlus award miles on United Hotels in San Mateo, select your desired property from your search. You can earn award miles whether you pay immediately or at the property, as long as you pay for your booking with a credit card or cash. At checkout make sure to enter your MileagePlus membership number if you are not already signed into your account. Your miles will be posted to your account within 6-8 weeks after trip completion.

What are the best-reviewed hotels in San Mateo?

You’ll find plenty of choices in San Mateo with 104 hotels and vacation rentals when you book on United Hotels. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport is a hotel with a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10, and it features a free buffet breakfast and free parking. Another well-reviewed hotel is Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo, which features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Take a look at all of the available top-rated hotels and vacation rentals in San Mateo.

Where should I book my stay in San Mateo for my United Hotels trip?

On United Hotels, you will find plenty of neighborhoods in San Mateo to choose from. East San Mateo is a popular area to stay in San Mateo, and is home to top-rated hotels including Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport and Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo.

Can I get a good deal on my San Mateo United Hotel?

When searching through United Hotels for places to stay in San Mateo, simply sort search results by price from low to high. If you’re a United MileagePlus member, you can also select the "Member prices" filter for savings on select stays/properties.

What is the best time of year to book my United Hotel visit to San Mateo?

For the best weather in San Mateo, consider visiting in September when the temperature averages 65°F with little to no rain. August also has sunny days and low rainfall.

Why should I book my San Mateo hotel with United?

You’ll have access to almost a million properties worldwide when you book your stay through United Hotels. Plus, if you’re a United MileagePlus member, you have access to exclusive member benefits and savings like VIP access. By using United Hotels, you can choose to pay for your trip with MileagePlus miles or money and earn miles to redeem for your future travels, giving you more flexibility. Learn more about United Airlines' loyalty program, MileagePlus®.