1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Convenient location to airport and the BART station
Quiet, tastefully decorated rooms with media plug-in panels and signature Heavenly Beds
Handsome indoor pool with glass roof and whirlpool
American bistro-restaurant with wine focus
24-hour fitness center with weights and cardio equipment
24-hour business
center with plug-in panels and Apple computers
Free 24-hour airport shuttle runs every 20 minutes
Ample meeting space
Concierge and 24-hour room service
Rented fitness clothes and running shoes available
Lobby shop with coffee and snacks
No in-room mini-fridge or minibar
Expensive Internet access fees in
rooms and business center
Expensive on-site parking
Breakfast not included in room rates
Less than a mile from the airport and approximately 30
minutes from downtown San Francisco, the 397-room Westin is a good choice for
anyone flying in or out of the Bay Area. It’s a comfortable and
well-maintained hotel that earns its four-pearl rating with a host of upscale
amenities and lots of meeting space. Tastefully decorated rooms have media plug-in panels, free bottled water, and solid soundproofing. But expensive on-site parking and substantial fees for Internet access
can add to its luxury rate. Travelers may want to compare rates with other SFO-area hotels, like the San Francisco
Airport Marriott Waterfront.
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Scene
Classy, business atmosphere in a busy airport hotel
Arrival at the V-shaped Westin is pleasant and swanky with a
large unloading area highlighted by large palm trees encircling a lovely water
fountain. The tiled entrance leads past an indoor water fountain and into a
large lobby with patterned earth-toned carpet and dark wood paneling. Comfortable leather chairs, clusters of couches with throw
pillows, floor lamps, and coffee tables give generous seating spaces. The indoor atrium adjacent to the lobby
is especially impressive with a large indoor pool and adjacent whirlpool
encased by a handsome glass roof and surrounded by tropical plants and
colorful lounge chairs. The spacious, bistro-style restaurant is accented by dark wood and olive green. Wine
barrels at the entrance point to a focus on wine by the glass and bottle. With
over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, the Westin has a decidedly business
atmosphere and can be buzzing with activity during events and at peak travel
times.
Location
Less than a mile from the airport and Millbrae BART station
The Westin is located less than a mile from the airport -- a seven-minute drive -- and
its BART station’s train service to downtown San Francisco, which takes about
30 minutes. Driving downtown also takes approximately 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic. The hotel’s free 24/7 airport shuttle runs every 20 minutes. A
separate Millbrae BART station is less than a mile from the hotel as well (a six-minute car drive). The
small Bayfront Park directly across the street offers views of the bay and jets
landing at the airport, as well as a pleasant place to walk or jog. Various
restaurants in Millbrae and Burlingame are nearby but not within walking
distance as the area is mostly freeways surrounding the airport.
Rooms
Quiet and comfortable with media plug-in panels and flat-screen TVs
The comfort of Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds receives
good reviews, as do the relatively soundproof rooms, especially for a hotel
abutting an airport and freeways. Warm earth tones accented by a wood
headboard, work desk and credenza and colorful modern art highlight the contemporary decor. Spacious rooms are functional with a corner chair and leather
ottoman and leather office chair. Amenities include robes and slippers, media
plug-in panels, coffeemakers with Starbucks, safes, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and free
bottled water, and daily newspapers. There is no minibar or refrigerator and a
hefty fee for Internet access. Pet rooms are available. The modest upgrade fee
to a bay view king affords lovely views of the bay and jets arriving and
departing on the airport’s runways. The rather average bathrooms are well-lit
and offer a tiled tub/shower combos, magnifying mirrors, and White Tea by Westin toiletries.
Features
Large indoor pool, 24-hour fitness and business centers, and free 24-hour airport shuttle
The atrium features a large indoor pool and adjacent
whirlpool surrounded by tropical plants. The fitness center is top-notch
with a full complement of free weights and cardio equipment. Fresh running shoes and
socks and other exercise clothing can be rented by guests. The fitness center
is open 24 hours, as is the business center with plug-in panels and Apple
computers. The bistro-style restaurant and bar serves American cuisine all day
with a selection of 18 wines by bottle or glass. But unfortunately, the breakfast buffet is not
included in room rates. A lobby shop has coffee, fruit, Danish, and other snack
foods. Concierge services are offered from early morning to late evening, and
22,000 square feet of meeting space is available. The free airport shuttle operates
24 hours, and self and valet parking is available on-site.
