Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

If it seems like you’re always rushing to or from the airport, next time consider keeping your travel stress at bay with a stay near the airport. The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is just seven minutes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco—convenient for both visitors and locals who need to be close to SFO.

The hotel’s 789 guest rooms include a flat-screen TV, iHome stereo with iPod docking station, refrigerator, coffee maker and Wi-Fi (for an additional fee). Rates start at $109 and vary, depending on type of room. If you want to stay connected with the airport theme, ask for a bay view room, where you can watch airplanes land and take off.

But don’t just hang out in your cozy room. The hotel’s restaurant, sports bar and deli are all good places to kick back at mealtime, and fitness fans can spend quality time at the gym and outdoor pool. And San Francisco is a short ride away, so don’t miss out on all the big city fun.

Get a good night's sleep near SFO

Bay Area residents can take advantage of the hotel’s Park, Stay and Fly package to start a vacation off stress-free. Spend a relaxing night in a guest room at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport and ride the complimentary shuttle to the airport for your flight the next day. While you’re gone, you can leave your car safely stowed at the hotel’s covered parking lot for up to 10 days at no charge. (Additional parking in excess of 10 days will be $10/day for a maximum of 20 parking days per package.)

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 650-347-1234
1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010

Photos courtesy of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

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Relax at the El Rancho Inn & Suites

Great hotels, regardless of where they fall within the budget to luxury range, know how to please all clients—whether they’re visitors or locals. That’s what makes the El Rancho Inn & Suites so special for folks on a San Francisco vacation as well as people who live in the Bay Area.

Located just 15 miles from San Francisco and a short shuttle ride to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the Best Western Plus hotel is a comfortable and convenient option for both visitors and Bay Area residents. The 300 rooms include complimentary local calls and high-speed Internet—which is often hard to find even in luxe hotels. Nearly one-third of the rooms are extended-stay suites with fully equipped kitchens. Rates start at $99 per night, and vary depending on type of room and time of year.

Comfortable rooms close to SFO and the city

During your downtime, enjoy meals at the on-site Terrace Café, laze in the sun beside the outdoor pool, or hit the fitness center. Complimentary parking makes it easy for you to come and go as you wish, without worrying about whether there will be a parking space when you get back.

Speaking of parking, one of the best things about the El Rancho Inn & Suites for Bay Area residents is its Park and Fly Package. With your stay before a trip, you get 14 days of complimentary parking, a complimentary departure snack, 24-hour airport transportation and a discounted return stay rate. That airport shuttle service is for all guests as well—so visitors don’t have to worry about grabbing a cab when they arrive at SFO.

The hotel also cares about its guests once they leave the property. If your flight is delayed after leaving the El Rancho, you can call and have the shuttle return for you. If you’re delayed just a few hours, relax at the restaurant or pool and spend them more comfortably than you would in the airport. If your flight is delayed overnight, you can have a room for free, based on space availability.

In these days of extra fees for services, the quality service included in a stay at the El Rancho Inn & Suites is a great value.

El Rancho Inn & Suites, 800-826-5500
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Photos courtesy of El Rancho Inn & Suites

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