Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

3 stars
1500 VAN NESS AVE., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
114 reviews
Great Location

A great location for cable cars and buses. A coffee shop right next door that opens at 5:30am. The... See full review

  • Icebunny
  • Mar 5, 2012
Family get away

Rooms recently renovated and staff very accommodating. Not as close to sightseeing, but used cable... See full review

  • Hikenan3
  • May 2, 2013
Take a virtual tour of our San Francisco hotel. Enjoy Staying at San Francisco Hotel's Ideal Location Positioned in lower Nob Hill next to the California Street Cable Car turnaround, we provide some of the best accommodations in "the City by the Bay." You'll be impressed when you stay at the Holiday InnĀ® San Francisco - Golden Gateway hotel. Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and the Golden Gate Bridge are all within a few minutes of our downtown San Francisco hotel's location. Other attractions include the infamous Alcatraz Prison, beautiful Golden Gate Park and the bustling district of Chinatown. Depending on the season, you can also plan to take in a 49ers or Giants game. Our meeting facilities are among the most remarkable in San Francisco. Our hotel features more than 18,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, which can accommodate up to 650 in a theater setup. In addition, we offer a 24-hour Business Center with high-speed Internet access and copy and print services, as well as close proximity to Moscone Convention Center. While staying at our San Francisco hotel, you can enjoy perks like the Fitness Center, heated outdoor pool and free 2 Mb/Sec high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. You can also join us for a filling breakfast at Cafe Marlette and a delicious dinner at Interlude Bar and Grill. Welcome!

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Children's activities
Golf
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

37.7894 -122.4221
Nearby airports
Oakland International, (OAK), 20.00, MI, E; San Francisco International, (SFO), 13.00, MI, N;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.3 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.3 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.4 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.4 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.4 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.5 mi
  • Japantown: 0.5 mi
  • Japan Center: 0.5 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.8 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.3 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.3 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.4 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.4 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.4 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.5 mi
  • Japantown: 0.5 mi
  • Japan Center: 0.5 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.8 mi
  • Union Square: 0.8 mi
  • Lombard Street: 0.8 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.9 mi
  • Chinatown: 1 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 1 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 1.1 mi
  • SoMa: 1.1 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 1.1 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 1.1 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.1 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1.2 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.2 mi
  • Moscone Center: 1.2 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.3 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.3 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1.3 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.4 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 1.4 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.4 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.4 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.5 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.5 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.5 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.5 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.6 mi
  • Palace of Fine Arts: 1.7 mi
  • Lands End: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.7 mi

Dining

Cafe Marlette
Full American Breakfast buffet and California cuisine for lunch and dinner. Fresh handmade pizza served in restaurant, room service and lounge.
Interlude Bar and Grille
American Cuisine. Opens from 4:30pm to 10:00pm
The Pour House
Wine Bar

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (114)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Overall score

3.6 / 5
114 out of 114
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.2
Value:
3.7

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Hikenan3
LaQuinta, CA
May 2, 2013

Family get away

Rooms recently renovated and staff very accommodating. Not as close to sightseeing, but used cable car system to get everywhere which added fun! Front desk suggested to ask for short time discount pass to save money on cable at.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

3
Kat999
Jupiter, FL
Apr 7, 2013

Family visit

Overall the accommodations were what should be be expected. The staff was friendly, particularly in the restaurant. Paying $40 per day for parking was outrageous, especially when there were times when the facility was full and you got no value for paying the fee.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

2
Gotthiskil
San Jose, California
Mar 25, 2013

Surprise parking fees

We arrived at the hotel just to find out that we have to pay an extra $80 plus tax for parking ($40 per day). The location was great and I know that parking is impossible in San Francisco, however I would have liked to know that I will have to pay extra for parking when I booked the room. The parking was not mentioned anywhere, so I assumed it was included in my stay. I just wish I was informed prior about this fee, which ended up being a third of my room reservations, so I could research other parking lots in the surrounding area or simply prepare to pay the extra expense. Other than that, the hotel was great, room was clean and the staff was very friendly, would definitely recommend for a stay in San Francisco, but expect to spend a lot more.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

3
Tang
Business
Brea,california
Mar 14, 2013

No free car parking

Pay $40for car parking,too expensive!It's not included.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

4
Young weekender
Sacramento, CA
Feb 18, 2013

Good weekend stay

This is a standard, nice Holiday Inn. It's in a good location and the staff are very nice as well. Barker at the front desk was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Grubstake diner is just around the corner towards Pine. Open until 4 am.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

3
MGNN
cincinnati
Oct 19, 2012

decent but overpriced

location was good- only a mile to Union Square. bathroom was very outdated. room needed some upkeep. not a bad hotel, but very overpriced for the room that you're getting. would stay here again if it were $100 or less per night- wouldn't pay more than that again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

4
KDBE
Livonia Michigan
Oct 1, 2012

Good location

Room clean, halls clean. Quiet and good location. I can't believe it only had a 3 star rting

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Eat breakfast at "Stacks" -- worth the drive.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

3
Sundale
Phoenix, Az
Aug 21, 2012

Super Shuttle nightmare

They have a really good breakfast and nice freindly staff in their restaurant. However, on our floor the vending machine did not have a water during all our stay (4 nights). Their concierge makes too jobs at the same time. She is running the store and trying to help visitors with arrangments. We had to pay twice for Super Shuttle service: first time online with hotel reservation and second time - cash into the driver hands, because concierge did not give us a voucher but only reservation number. We called Super Suttle managers but they said even if we paid for service the driver would not take us to the airport without printed vaucher. It was 3: 30 am and concierge was not available to settle issue down. So we did not have a choice and paid the Super Shuttle driver cash to catch our plane. It was insane and very humilative moment!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

4
Great Gusto
Sacramento
Jul 6, 2012

good disability bathroom facilities

Good experience. We were given a room just a few doors from our friends from overseas which made our visit much more convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY

Reviewer score

3
King Louis
San Francisco, CA
Jul 5, 2012

Worth staying at while in San Francisco.

Holiday Inn Van Ness - Great location. Transportation everywhere. Very clean - hotel staff know their job. If renting a car, best to do it at the sundry-shop in the hotel because this will allow you to park at the hotel for FREE - otherwise it cost $38 per night. Downside: no safety boxes either in the room or available at reception.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
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