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Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94109, California, United States

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Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Golf course

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

Welcome to the Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, where exciting city adventures begin! Located just 1mi from the vibrant heart of San Francisco, this cozy 3-star hotel is an inviting oasis that blends comfort with convenience. Whether you're exploring Fisherman's Wharf or the majestic Golden Gate Park, you can kickstart your day in this fantastic city with a delectable breakfast before diving into your San Francisco itinerary. Starting at just $112 a night, it’s the ideal launching pad for your urban escapades!

With over 3,600 reviews to back it up, guests rave about the feeling of home they experience here. Relax and unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, soak up some sun on the terrace, or get your heart pumping at the fully-equipped fitness center. Don't forget to drop by the bar for a refreshing cocktail after a blissful day of exploration! Need to catch up on work? The business center is free for all guests, so you can balance work and play like a pro!

Families and solo travelers alike will appreciate the range of amenities offered—such as wheelchair accessibility, non-smoking rooms, and even beach chairs for those sunny days ahead! Whether you're there for business or pleasure, the 24-hour front desk is always on hand to assist you, making your stay as smooth as possible. So grab your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and let the Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway be your home away from home!

After a delightful day of exploring the Electric City, retreat to your serene sanctuary at the Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway. From stunning Bay views to the lively cityscape, you can choose from a variety of room types to suit your taste and group size. Whether you opt for a cozy room with a King bed or a spacious suite perfect for the family—there's something for everyone! Each room is designed with your comfort in mind, ensuring that you’ll wake up refreshed and ready to tackle another day in this iconic destination.

As you unwind in your room, don’t forget to take advantage of the spectacular rooftop outdoor pool. There’s nothing quite like lounging poolside while soaking up California sunshine! With unrivaled views of the surrounding landscape, you'll feel like you're on top of the world. And once the sun sets, the area transforms into a dazzling display of city lights—perfect for a romantic evening under the stars. Grab a drink from the bar and take some time to relish the beauty surrounding you.

Lastly, a stay at the Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway means you’re never far from the action. With countless attractions, restaurants, and vibrant neighborhoods just moments away, embarking on culinary adventures and cultural excursions is a breeze. Whether you’re dining at a trendy eatery or hopping onto a cable car for a city tour, your vacation is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. So pack your bags and prepare for a magical stay in San Francisco; your adventure awaits at the Holiday Inn!

Closest airports

Oakland International Airport

11.8mi

San Francisco International Airport

12.1mi

Buchanan Field Airport

24.2mi

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

40.1mi

Sonoma County Airport

54.1mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Golf course

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

View

Rooms

Standard  Room in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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Standard Room

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Our Standard TwinDouble Room offers a spacious 301 sqft of comfortable accommodation for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the view and relax in the private bathtub or watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV.

Corner King Room with City View in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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Corner King Room with City View

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Enjoy stunning city views from the comfort of your room, complete with a spacious king size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and coffee machine. Ideal for a couple or a small family, this 301 sqft corner room is a perfect oasis for your stay.

Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility in our Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub. With a spacious size of 301 sqft and a stunning city view, this room provides all the essential amenities including a private bathroom, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Unwind and recharge in the king size bed and indulge in a relaxing soak in the mobility accessible tub. Ideal for 2 adults and 1 child, this room offers the perfect retreat for your stay.

King Room with Grand View in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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King Room with Grand View

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Coffee machine

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Immerse yourself in luxury with our King Room with Grand View, boasting a spacious 301 sqft room size and a breathtaking view. Indulge in the comforts of a king-sized bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and modern amenities such as a coffee machine and flat-screen TV. Experience ultimate relaxation and convenience with features like air conditioning, a walk-in closet, and a refrigerator, ensuring a memorable stay.

Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Coffee machine

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Enjoy a grand view from this spacious family room with two double beds, perfect for hosting 4 adults and 3 children. Relax in the private bathroom complete with bathtub, or take in the view while sipping coffee from the comfort of your air-conditioned room.

King Room in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Coffee machine

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Experience ultimate comfort and relaxation in our spacious King Room, perfect for couples or small families. Unwind in the private bathroom and take a refreshing bath in the bathtub. Enjoy the stunning view while sipping a cup of coffee from the coffee machine, and indulge in entertainment on the flat-screen TV. Stay cool and cozy with air conditioning, and take advantage of the convenient amenities such as the walk-in closet, hairdryer, and safe.

Standard King Room with Accessible Roll-In Shower in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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Standard King Room with Accessible Roll-In Shower

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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Experience ultimate comfort in our Standard King Room with a spacious 301 sqft area, featuring a roll-in shower that is accessible for all guests. This room comes with a luxurious king-size bed and offers a stunning view, along with amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator. It is perfect for accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Standard Room with Two Double Beds in Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

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Standard Room with Two Double Beds

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Coffee machine

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Our spacious Family Standard Room with Two Double Beds is perfect for a relaxing stay with your loved ones. With modern amenities including a private bathroom, bathtub, and a stunning view, you can unwind and enjoy your time together.

Guest reviews

8.1

3,664 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Rachel

9.1

August 2023

Great location, with elevated city views. We lioved the comfortable and quality sheets, swimming pool and felt very safe

Limited options for hot drinks in room, no Milk only disgusting powders - no complimentary biscuit or chocolates. The hotel and San Francisco as a whole was very expensive

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Orlando

8.2

November 2022

I had a corner king city view on the north west corner on the 20th floor the view was absolutely amazing, you can see the bay and a lot of the city. There is a trolley right on the north side of building you can jump on to take you all over the city. The location was perfect pretty much walking distance to everything if you don't mind getting your steps in and the pool was heated. We swam on a cold November day. I would most likely stay again.

That you have to pay to park in their non valet parking garage. I didn't like for the price I paid the room was very small, one small little closet , no microwave in my room. The staff wasn't to friendly, only one older Gentleman at front bell desk who was super helpful by name of Michael he provided us with a lot of info. Other than that not to bad at all.

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Serena

8.2

October 2022

The room was very nice and the beds were comfy. The check in and check out were quick and easy. The staff were friendly and informative.

It would be nice if parking was cheaper.

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Larry

9.1

October 2022

Great central location

Nothing JWD

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Pristine

9.1

May 2023

The room was comfortable and quiet as we were at the corner. The bathroom was very clean. The area around the hotel was quiet and had a couple of food options around which made it convenient. Felt safe staying here.

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Lee

9.1

May 2023

Location. I had an appointment at UCSF so location wasy key. The ease of parking and it was free! Thank you!

The room was very dusty. I had to clean every surface in order to be comfortable

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Georg

8.2

July 2023

The view from the room was brilliant! Room was also nice. The AC was an old fashioned one which was quite noisy.

We were a family of 4 in a room. We booked breakfast. When we arrived at the hote,l we were informed that only 2 guest qualify for the breakfast vouchers of 25 USD each. A cooked breakfast costs 23 USD. Meaning we had to spend a further 150 USD for our 3 day stay. With this in mind we could have probably booked some other hotel. To say that we should read the "small print" when you book a room with breakfast is near to con! Also you have to que for at least 15 minutes to order the breakfast on busy mornings.

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Melinda

9.1

April 2023

Excellent location for us - half way between Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf. We love walking and don't mind the hills, so the location allowed to walk 20mins one direction towards Union Square and Chinatown or 30mins in the opposite direction to Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. We even managed to come across Japantown which we wouldn't have bothered to visit if we had stayed closer to the water.

The hotel is a bit dated and the minibar kept gurgling and was very loud. Also a little too cold indoors despite it being cold outside as well.

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Ritesh

8.2

June 2023

Good location overall. Views from the room were good and the parking onsite was good to have with elevators with security for requiring keys for operating. Beds were decent.

Parking cost were bit on higher side for overnight parking for the hotel guests. It was also bit confusing as the on phone hotel support staff told us height restrictions being 5 feet 6 inch and our minivan with height of 5 feet 8 inch would not be allowed. We just took the chance and drove to hotel where the parking staff said height restrictions and clearance was 5 feet 10 inches and our minivan was fine. Had we gone by what the phone operator told us we would have to go look out for other parking garages and then worry for making other arrangements to reach hotel from there.

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Dennis

10

May 2023

The room was clean, tastefully decorated and newly furnished. It was large enough to make it comfortable to move around and the high ceiling added to the spacious feeling. The bed was a very comfortable king size. There was plenty of hot water for a long hot, soaking bath. The restaurant had excellent food that was reasonably priced and the portions were generous. All of the staff were friendly, courteous and very, very helpful. We asked for a microwave to be brought up and it was delivered in less than 10 minutes. There are just too many things that we liked to mention them all.

There was absolutely nothing that I could find wanting.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

Attractions

San Francisco Japantown

0.5mi

Fillmore District

0.6mi

Pacific Heights

0.7mi

Barbary Coast Trail

0.9mi

Saints Peter and Paul Church

1mi

Grateful Dead House

2mi

Conservatory of Flowers

2.8mi

San Francisco Botanical Garden

2.9mi

Baker Beach

3.2mi

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

3.6mi

Sea Cliff

3.9mi

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

5.5mi

Berkeley

10.5mi

Marin County

11.7mi

Half Moon Bay

22.2mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Rooftop
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Golf course

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

View

Stay rules - Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee?

Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at the Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway. The hotel offers on-site public parking for a fee of $46 per day. Reservations for parking are not required.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee cost?

The base price for Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee starts at $112. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee offer?

The Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway offers several types of rooms. These include Standard Rooms with TwinDouble or King size beds, Corner King Rooms with City View, King Rooms with Grand View, Rooms with Two Double Beds with Grand View, and Standard Rooms with Two Double Beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, except for the Room with Two Double Beds which accommodates 4 adults and 3 children.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee?

Guests at the Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. One of the main attractions is the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is located on the rooftop, providing guests with beautiful views as they relax and swim. An important detail to note is that this pool has an age restriction and is only for adults.

In addition to the pool, guests can also take advantage of the other amenities offered by the hotel. There is a golf course, perfect for those who enjoy the sport. The hotel also provides beach chairs and loungers, allowing guests to sunbathe and relax by the poolside. For those who prefer to stay active, there is a fitness center as well as options for biking, walking tours, and hiking. Overall, there are plenty of options for guests to enjoy their time at the hotel.

Is there a swimming pool at Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee?

The hotel has one pool available. The pool is located outdoors and is available all year round. It is heated and situated on the rooftop, offering a view. It is worth noting that there are age restrictions, meaning it is only for adults.

Does Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee accept credit cards?

Yes, Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel with no Resort Fee accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted as a form of payment. They accept various credit cards including Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, JCB, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay.