Residence Inn, San Francisco Airport, San Mateo

SERVICE & CHECKIN -- I like the property manager here; swift, personable, & respectful.

No egregious fee for early checkin.

Uncovered parking is conveniently located at front of the property.

LOBBY & TRANSITIONS -- The lobby was immaculate; more business-cozy than flashy. Very functional with comfortable seating.

The grounds were well-maintained & nice to walk around. There are a few recreational courts too along the path to your room.

ROOM (walkthrough) -- Great dimensions, stock, & design. On par with a newer studio apartment in the Bay areas.

Cleaning standards were high & the aroma entering the unit was nice.

There's plenty of natural light that enters via the faux balcony.

All the makings for a cozy, productive, & relaxing extended stay for 2-3 people.

TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- The dreaded super-glued-dresser-tv-stand.

I really wish Marriott would do away with these or rethink the experience. Rotating an entire dresser or forcing limited viewing angles is over the top & tacky. Otherwise it's just your typical Marriott TV solution.

BED -- Grrrreat sleep!

Linens were clean, the mattress had sufficient firmness, & the pillows were supportive.

No complaints.

WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Gravely underwhelming.... possibly the worst of 2024.

NOT ideal for remote work, streaming, multi tasking or multiple devices.

Please invest in better networking.

--Performance--

Video streaming - bad

Online gaming - bad

Video chatting - bad

--Nerd Stats--

7-10 Mbps download

7-13 Mbps upload

0% packet loss

55 8 ms latency

40.7 ms jitter

BATHROOM -- A medium-small split bath within earshot of the bed.

Cleaning standards were good, the shower experience was favorable, & the vanity was a delight.

The layout is just "too" quirky & it can be a challenge if sharing the space with a light sleeper.

FOOD & DRINK -- DoorDash friendly.

As a nomad, it was nice having a full kitchen amenity to cook a few healthy meals here & there.

All dining ware + appliances were clean & in excellent condition.

⚠️The birds/wildlife are aggressive here so do not leave deliveries outside for long periods of time-- they will peck at them!⚠️

LOCATION & NOISE -- A quaint community vibe reminiscent of a prefab apartment complex.

The winding roads to reach this place are such a chore (you'll see what I mean...).

The walls & construction materials are really thin so pray for quiet neighbors.

RATING

A competitive property with cozy accommodations & friendly staff.

Its biggest drawbacks are the weird layout & the dismal WiFi infrastructure. Plan to tether or disconnect entirely for any internet work.

I wouldn't stay here again until the wireless is massively improved but it's a fair recommendation.

4/5⭐️

@mrstaycation