Hotels Near San Francisco Bay Area Universities

Bay Area Colleges Stanford University State University University of California Art University

Located just a few minutes from Stanford and Berkeley, Crowne Plaza San Francisco International Airport offers comfortably modern hotel accommodations for travelers, students and families to the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy a complimentary shuttle from SFO Airport to our luxury Bay Area hotel that offers everything students and fans desire from wireless internet to our heated pool. Surrounded by San Francisco’s acclaimed universities, our friendly Bay Area hotel delivers exceptional service, warm hospitality and ultra-hip amenities, such as the West Bay Café and Lounge, fitness club, concierge, hair salon, gift shop, and lots of smart features.

Explore exciting urban and coastal campuses that inspire students to learn in the Bay Area.

Stanford University.

Bordering Palo Alto in the western foothills of San Francisco Bay, Stanford University is one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. Built in 1891, Stanford’s beautiful 8,180 acre campus provides a stimulating intellectual environment among its natural beauty. Students earn undergraduate degrees in the schools of Humanities and Sciences, Engineering, and Earth Sciences. Stanford also offer 4 graduate programs in Business, Education, Law and Medicine. The Stanford University Athletics Department has captured several NCAA championships, and has trained many Olympic athletes and medalists. Hoover Tower’s observation deck offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Peninsula. With a wealth of sightseeing and educational opportunities, Stanford offers free walking tours from Memorial Auditorium. Visit www.stanford.edu. 17 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International

U.C. Berkeley.

Chartered in 1868, U.C. Berkeley is the oldest of the University of California campuses and the flagship of California's university system. The world's leading public university and a wellspring of innovation, Berkeley’s 1,232-acre campus offers a diverse academic community and is place of significant history - the Free Speech Movement of the '60s. UC Berkeley offers 14 colleges and schools, with 300 undergraduate and graduate programs that rank among the top in the nation. Berkeley ranks first nationally in the number of graduate programs in the top 10 in their fields. Cal Performances brings a variety of music, dance, and theatre to the Bay Area. UC Berkeley athletes compete in sports in the PAC-10 Conference. Visit www.berkeley.edu 27 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International [Top]

San Francisco State University.

Located in southwest San Francisco, San Francisco State is one of the nation's top public urban universities. Promoting scholarship and diversity, SFSU offers a spectrum of undergraduate and graduate majors at a vibrant urban campus that is only minutes from downtown and the ocean. SFSU also offers 200 student organizations, career resources and a full line-up of cultural, athletic, and performing arts events. SFSU offers 16 NCAA Division II athletic teams for women and men. For tours and admission, visitwww.sfsu.edu. 13 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International

University of San Francisco.

For over 150 years, University of San Francisco has been one of California’s most culturally and academically inspiring urban universities. USF’s six schools and colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business Management, Education, Law, Nursing and Professional Studies - offer excellent programs that give Bay Area students intellectual and cultural insights. A Jesuit Catholic university with a modern global perspective, USF provides talented teaching scholars who create a stimulating academic environment. USF students enjoy San Francisco’s rewarding internship opportunities. Visit www.usfca.edu. 17 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International [Top]

University of California, San Francisco.

UCFS is a health sciences university devoted to improving worldwide health through cutting-edge biomedical research, graduate education in life sciences and health professions, and outstanding patient care. Tracing its roots to 1864, this university has saved many lives and graduated 25,000 doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and scientists in its schools that rank among the top in the nation. UCFS has a San Francisco campus just above Golden Gate Park and a 43-acre Mission Bay campus south of downtown. Visit www.ucsf.edu. 17 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International

San Jose State University.

Located in downtown San José, San José State University is an outstanding university for hands-on learning and career development, offering a variety of excellent undergraduate and graduate programs. SJSU’s eight colleges offer 69 bachelor's degrees and 65 master's degrees, and certificate programs. From basketball to water polo, the San Jose State Spartans honor a tradition of athletic excellence and success in the NCAA. Cheer for the San Jose State football and soccer teams at Spartan Stadium. www.sjsu.edu. 36 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International [Top]

Academy of Art University.

Located in San Francisco, the Academy of Art University is the largest art and design school in the country with more than 13,000 students. The Academy of Art University offers numerous degree and certificate programs in its fine arts programs, including Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Architecture. The academy offers degree and certificate programs in 14 majors - from advertising and animation to motion pictures and television - and a vibrant downtown San Francisco campus. Visit www.academyart.edu/. 16 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International

Golden Gate University.

Founded in 1901 in San Francisco, Golden Gate University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, management, information technology, law and taxation. Courses engage students in real business situations to prepare for a complex marketplace. The School of Taxation is one of the largest and most respected in the nation with specialized internship programs. GGU’s Saturday MBA programs and executive MBA program, one of the most unique educational programs in the country, offering key education to executives, managers and entrepreneurs. With its main campus in San Francisco, GGU has sites throughout California, including San Jose and Los Angeles. www.ggu.edu. 16 miles from Crowne Plaza San Francisco International [Top]