LiA Hotel

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

LiA Hotel

Motel in San Carlos with free parking
A 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front desk safe, multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine are on-site.
LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at LiA Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Museum of San Carlos History. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 8 minutes from San Mateo County Event Center
LiA Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. LiA Hotel also features express check-out and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This San Carlos motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just a block away from the start of Downtown San Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was really friendly and easy to check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I made reservations and paid whole amount . When I arrived the manager of hotel said that they don’t have any available rooms. This was terrible time for me. Because I have never had the same experience. I hope the hotel. come will return my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shokhjakhon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed for a quick overnight stop. If you’re a light sleeper, noise from other units might be bothersome. Recommend staying on second level so no one is above you. Clean and comfortable and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amplio espacio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yongming

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Heilala

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tonya, san bernardino

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got there and was told they had 1 room left.it must have been the last room standing. Air conditioner didn't work but the manager came and fixed it. The tv didn't work. And i went to get the extra blanket from the closet and there was bugs. Will not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eriq

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hairs all on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ujwal, Buffalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
charged me after, even though i already paid on expedia?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Efren

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025