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Twelfth, level on 35 with the Hampton downtown and behind it on free breakfast. An indoor pool, Fire | Vine for dinner, a free SFO shuttle and Hilton's Park, Stay & Go.
Hilton puts downtown 25 minutes away.
Breakfast is extra, and Park, Stay & Go names no cruise port or price.
Book it for a proper airport night, and ask about the offer's shuttle.
Book it if
- Flyers landing at SFO who want dinner on site
- Dog owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You want to be near the ship.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hilton SFO Bayfront publishes.
An indoor pool, Fire | Vine Grill & Bar with a 10-foot fireplace, and a bay-view breakfast room, on the Bay Trail. The SFO shuttle is free.
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.
Paid buffet at Windows on the Bay; Hilton sells a Breakfast Included rate.
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27; it puts downtown San Francisco 25 minutes away. It's on the Burlingame bayfront, 4 miles from SFO by the hotel's page. 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 $40 a day, covered, in and out.
Night-Before Score: 35 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
A free SFO shuttle, per the hotel, which doesn't publish the hours. It says the airport is 4 miles away; Hilton's locator says 3.21.
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; it puts downtown San Francisco 25 minutes away. It's on the Burlingame bayfront, 4 miles from SFO by the hotel's page.
No shuttle from Oakland. The hotel puts OAK 32 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; it puts downtown San Francisco 25 minutes away. It's on the Burlingame bayfront, 4 miles from SFO by the hotel's page.
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 $40 a day, covered, in and out.
Parking for your stay: $40 a day, secured and covered, in and out; 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; it puts downtown San Francisco 25 minutes away. It's on the Burlingame bayfront, 4 miles from SFO by the hotel's page.
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; it puts downtown San Francisco 25 minutes away. It's on the Burlingame bayfront, 4 miles from SFO by the hotel's page.
Source: hiltonsfo.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: hiltonsfo.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 $40 a day, covered, in and out.
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 siteAn indoor pool, Fire | Vine Grill & Bar with a 10-foot fireplace, and a bay-view breakfast room, on the Bay Trail. The SFO shuttle is free.
Breakfast
Not freePaid buffet at Windows on the Bay; Hilton sells a Breakfast Included rate.
Address
Airport Boulevard, Burlingame bayfront600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hilton SFO Bayfront 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
Free
Parking for your stay
$40 a day, secured and covered, in and out; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid buffet at Windows on the Bay; a Breakfast Included rate is sold
Pool
Indoor pool
Pets
Pets up to 75 lb, $75 non-refundable.
Food and drink on site
- Fire | Vine Grill & BarCalifornia food, a 10-foot fireplace, California wines
- Windows on the BayBreakfast buffet with bay views
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Topgolf Burlingame0.2 mi
- Burlingame shopping and dining1 mi
- Downtown San Francisco25 minutes
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 offer, no cruise terms or price
- On the Bay Trail; 100% non-smoking
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.
- Self-parking $40 a day; no valet.
- Hilton's SFO locator puts it 3.21 miles from the airport; the hotel says 4.
What we couldn’t confirm
- What Park, Stay & Go covers here
- Shuttle hours
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.
Tell us your sail date and we’ll check Hilton SFO Bayfront for the night before. No payment on the form.
Hilton SFO Bayfront FAQ
Does Hilton SFO Bayfront 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 Hilton SFO Bayfront have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From San Francisco International: A free SFO shuttle, per the hotel, which doesn't publish the hours. It says the airport is 4 miles away; Hilton's locator says 3.21. From Oakland International: No shuttle from Oakland. The hotel puts OAK 32 miles away.
Can I park at Hilton SFO Bayfront 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 $40 a day, covered, in and out.
How far is Hilton SFO Bayfront from the cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to Pier 27; it puts downtown San Francisco 25 minutes away. It's on the Burlingame bayfront, 4 miles from SFO by the hotel's page. 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 3:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. 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?
Paid buffet at Windows on the Bay; a Breakfast Included rate is sold. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
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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