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Second, level on 45 with the Holiday Inn Express down the road and behind it on guest parking. A suite, a free made-to-order breakfast, an evening reception, and Hilton's Park, Stay & Go.
The free SFO shuttle runs every half hour, and the Bay Trail starts outside.
Park, Stay & Go names no cruise port and no price. Self-parking is $45 a day.
If you book it, ask whether its shuttle goes to Pier 27.
Book it if
- Families who want a suite and breakfast
- Flyers landing at SFO
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want to be near the ship.
- You want the parking price in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront publishes.
All suites, with a free evening reception, an indoor pool and the Bay Trail at the door. The free SFO shuttle runs every 30 minutes, 5 AM to 12:30 AM.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle of the hotel's own. Park, Stay & Go mentions a shuttle to "select airports and cruise ports" without naming Pier 27, so it isn't scored. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free made-to-order breakfast.
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is on the Burlingame bayfront; it says it's 4 miles south of SFO, and Hilton's airport locator says 2.89. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports"): one night and parking for up to 7, a shuttle that only "some hotels" run to a cruise port, and no published price. Self-parking is $45 a day.
Night-Before Score: 45 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
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A free SFO shuttle every 30 minutes, 5 AM to 12:30 AM, per Hilton. The hotel says it's 4 miles south of the airport; Hilton's locator says 2.89.
Hotel shuttle
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle of the hotel's own. Park, Stay & Go mentions a shuttle to "select airports and cruise ports" without naming Pier 27, so it isn't scored.
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is on the Burlingame bayfront; it says it's 4 miles south of SFO, and Hilton's airport locator says 2.89.
Hilton doesn't mention a shuttle from Oakland. It puts OAK 26 miles away.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle of the hotel's own. Park, Stay & Go mentions a shuttle to "select airports and cruise ports" without naming Pier 27, so it isn't scored.
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is on the Burlingame bayfront; it says it's 4 miles south of SFO, and Hilton's airport locator says 2.89.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports"): one night and parking for up to 7, a shuttle that only "some hotels" run to a cruise port, and no published price. Self-parking is $45 a day.
Parking for your stay: $45 a day; no valet.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle of the hotel's own. Park, Stay & Go mentions a shuttle to "select airports and cruise ports" without naming Pier 27, so it isn't scored.
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is on the Burlingame bayfront; it says it's 4 miles south of SFO, and Hilton's airport locator says 2.89.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Pier 27Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port’s count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Source: sfport.comDistance
No mileage statedHilton gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is on the Burlingame bayfront; it says it's 4 miles south of SFO, and Hilton's airport locator says 2.89.
Source: hilton.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Park, Stay & Go: ask termsHilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports"): one night and parking for up to 7, a shuttle that only "some hotels" run to a cruise port, and no published price. Self-parking is $45 a day.
Source: hilton.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayThere’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteAll suites, with a free evening reception, an indoor pool and the Bay Trail at the door. The free SFO shuttle runs every 30 minutes, 5 AM to 12:30 AM.
Breakfast
FreeFree made-to-order breakfast.
Address
Anza Boulevard, Burlingame bayfront150 Anza Boulevard, Burlingame, CA 94010
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Hilton’s pages differ: $14.95 for standard Wi-Fi on the main page, free on the hotel-info page
Parking for your stay
$45 a day; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free made-to-order breakfast
Pool
Indoor pool
Pets
Dogs or cats, two at most, $150 non-refundable.
Food and drink on site
- Tap & TavernFamily-friendly, with a kids’ menu
- Evening receptionComplimentary
Rooms
All suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Bay Trailat the door
- Topgolf0.5 mi
- Burlingame dining and shopping1 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Hilton Park, Stay & Go and Park & Stay offers, no cruise terms or price
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- Hilton also lists Park & Stay, for the nights you're in the hotel.
- The hotel's SFO distance (4 miles) and Hilton's locator (2.89) differ.
What we couldn’t confirm
- What Park, Stay & Go covers here
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by SFO, about 20 miles from the ship.
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Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront FAQ
Does Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no cruise shuttle of the hotel's own. Park, Stay & Go mentions a shuttle to "select airports and cruise ports" without naming Pier 27, so it isn't scored.
Does Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From San Francisco International: A free SFO shuttle every 30 minutes, 5 AM to 12:30 AM, per Hilton. The hotel says it's 4 miles south of the airport; Hilton's locator says 2.89. From Oakland International: Hilton doesn't mention a shuttle from Oakland. It puts OAK 26 miles away.
Can I park at Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports"): one night and parking for up to 7, a shuttle that only "some hotels" run to a cruise port, and no published price. Self-parking is $45 a day.
How far is Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront from the cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is on the Burlingame bayfront; it says it's 4 miles south of SFO, and Hilton's airport locator says 2.89. It sits in our sfo & the peninsula band. Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port's count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to SFO for $34.99 a person. Otherwise it's a cab or a rideshare from the pier, or the F-line to Embarcadero and BART to either airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free made-to-order breakfast. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: on site, per the hotel. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Ace charges $25 a day for a full-size car, SUV or van, 16 feet long or 6.5 feet tall and up. Metropolis publishes no rate or size limit.
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