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Thirteenth. Every suite has a full kitchen, breakfast is free, and Millbrae BART is 300 steps away.
There's an indoor pool, and BART reaches SFO in 4 minutes by Marriott's count.
There's no airport shuttle and nothing for cruisers. Parking is $40 a day.
Book it with kids, and take BART downtown in the morning.
Book it if
- Families who want a kitchen
- Anyone happy to ride BART
Look elsewhere if
- You need to leave the car.
- You're under 21.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Residence Inn Millbrae publishes.
All suites with full kitchens, an indoor pool, a Starbucks and Sourdough & Co., 300 steps from the trains.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. BART from Millbrae runs to Embarcadero, about a 20-minute walk from Pier 27 by the port's count. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9 AM weekdays and 7 to 9:30 AM weekends.
Marriott gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is 300 steps from Millbrae Station (BART and Caltrain), and 1.8 miles from SFO. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $40 a day. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 34 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
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No hotel shuttle. Millbrae Station is 300 steps away, and BART reaches SFO in 4 minutes for $4.95, per Marriott. It puts the airport 1.8 miles away.
BART
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. BART from Millbrae runs to Embarcadero, about a 20-minute walk from Pier 27 by the port's count.
Marriott gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is 300 steps from Millbrae Station (BART and Caltrain), and 1.8 miles from SFO.
Marriott lists no airport shuttle. It puts Oakland Airport 29 miles away.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. BART from Millbrae runs to Embarcadero, about a 20-minute walk from Pier 27 by the port's count.
Marriott gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is 300 steps from Millbrae Station (BART and Caltrain), and 1.8 miles from SFO.
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.
Self-parking is $40 a day. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $40 a day.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. BART from Millbrae runs to Embarcadero, about a 20-minute walk from Pier 27 by the port's count.
Marriott gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is 300 steps from Millbrae Station (BART and Caltrain), and 1.8 miles from SFO.
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 statedMarriott gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is 300 steps from Millbrae Station (BART and Caltrain), and 1.8 miles from SFO.
Source: marriott.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: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $40 a day. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: marriott.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 site · KitchenAll suites with full kitchens, an indoor pool, a Starbucks and Sourdough & Co., 300 steps from the trains.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9 AM weekdays and 7 to 9:30 AM weekends.
Address
North Rollins Road, Millbrae161 North Rollins Rd, Millbrae, CA 94030
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Residence Inn Millbrae 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
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
$40 a day
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9 AM weekdays, 7 to 9:30 AM weekends
Pool
Indoor pool
Pets
Up to two pets, 60 lb each, $100 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- StarbucksCoffee
- Sourdough & Co.Sandwiches
Rooms
All suites with full kitchens.
Accessibility
Mobility rooms with roll-in showers.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Millbrae Station (BART, Caltrain, SamTrans)300 steps
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Minimum check-in age 21. Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- No airport shuttle; BART to SFO is $4.95 and 4 minutes, per Marriott.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether you can park while you cruise
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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Residence Inn Millbrae FAQ
Does Residence Inn Millbrae have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. BART from Millbrae runs to Embarcadero, about a 20-minute walk from Pier 27 by the port's count.
Does Residence Inn Millbrae have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From San Francisco International: No hotel shuttle. Millbrae Station is 300 steps away, and BART reaches SFO in 4 minutes for $4.95, per Marriott. It puts the airport 1.8 miles away. $4.95 a person. From Oakland International: Marriott lists no airport shuttle. It puts Oakland Airport 29 miles away.
Can I park at Residence Inn Millbrae while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $40 a day. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Residence Inn Millbrae from the cruise terminal?
Marriott gives no distance to Pier 27. The hotel is 300 steps from Millbrae Station (BART and Caltrain), and 1.8 miles from SFO. 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 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 hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9 AM weekdays, 7 to 9:30 AM weekends. 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: not on site. 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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