Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City, CA, 94065
  • Marlin Park
    13 min walk
  • Hiller Aviation Museum
    3 min drive
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center
    5 min drive
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lagoon View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lagoon View

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 341 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lagoon View

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Accessible

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, Accessible

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Redwood City

Located in Redwood City (Redwood Shores), Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco is within a 10-minute drive of San Mateo County Event Center and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from San Francisco Bay and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Facebook Campus.

What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Mateo County Event Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Filoli - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Stanford University - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peacock's Koriander Indian Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scroll Bar Waterside Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chuck's Donuts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Waterfront Redwood City hotel in Redwood Shores with a 24-hour fitness center
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco offers 421 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 421 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite at Waterside Grill & Lounge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Redwood City? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Waterside Grill & Lounge - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Waterside Grill & Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 29 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sofitel Hotel
Sofitel Hotel San Bay Francisco
Sofitel San Francisco Bay
Redwood City Sofitel
Sofitel Hotel Redwood City
Sofitel Redwood City
Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel Redwood City
Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel
Sofitel San Francisco Bay Redwood City
Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel Redwood City
Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel
Pullman San Francisco Bay Redwood City

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service , beautiful view , good area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

raheleh

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
dated, good location tho
Hotel is a little dated, plumbing issue for sure !(3" of water and soap scum 1 minute into the shower) . The breakfast buffet was embarrassing honestly. Ive had better free holiday in express breakfasts (and saved $38, lol)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Meysam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had a mold issue on the wall near the floor (bubbling paint areas and visible black areas). The tub also did not drain well while showering. The room vents were very dusty. I told the staff and I was upgraded to a nicer room, however, the next room while nice was musty (smelled like a smoker had used prior). Two lounge chairs by pool were broken and not able to adjust. One of the doors to access the pool with the pass did not work. I had paid extra for a late check out but then my card didn't work and I had to let them know. Overall, it seems this hotel needs significant upgrading and maintenance. I would not stay again or recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melaney

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

daisy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in we didn’t get double bed as we requested and paid for . Fire pit outside the lobby didn’t work . The bathroom toilet in our room was not flushing . Overall I wouldn’t stay again in this place . A lot of customers that stayed there had the same issues . Also they charge extra fees that you are not aware of once you get to the hotel to check in . Not for my standard as a hotel . I thought it was be better for the price we made .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely professional, welcoming, and helpful. Loved my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The person that checked us in was a bit rude. We did not feel welcomed to the property. When I asked about which card the room would charge, her response was not customer service centric.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. The front ealk could use some attention though. The parking garage was a mess. The elevator doesnt go to the third parking floor, sand bags ripped open in the stair well, lights on the top deck don't work or weren't turned on creating an unsafe situation, cobwebs and dirt everywhere. Looks like the garage doubles as a junkyard for old hotel equipment and the rear entrance has trash all over the landscaping. It could use some serious attention and cleanup work for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

arun

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

arun

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dd
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024