Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Lombard Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(150 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 double beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(160 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(156 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(247 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

In the heart of San Francisco, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Presidio of San Francisco and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Moscone Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Lombard Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Grubstake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Common Sage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ben Thai Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Lombard Street
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG offers 496 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 496 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Francisco? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 2 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 55.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 38.01 for adults and USD 38.01 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 38.01 for adults and USD 38.01 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 55.9 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gateway Holiday Inn
Golden Gateway
Golden Gateway Holiday Inn
Golden Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Gateway
Holiday Inn Golden
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway San Francisco
Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2734 out of 4246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 944 out of 4246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 307 out of 4246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 4246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 4246 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garratt M, St Helens

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I expected. I have stayed at this property six times and have always been satisfied with the experience as well as its location relative to my business needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has access to many attractions in walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stsy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
love the in and out parking privileges and it was very safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Only area for improvement is to eliminate stains in the room and bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! Staff were friendly and very helpful. There were also a lot of great dining options around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property, city views, pool/gym, and breakfast! Everything was easily accessible and help was amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The soundproofing is very poor. I can hear the door opening next door even with earplugs. There are microwaves and water refilling on the lower lobby floor. It is conveniently located with Whole Foods and some cafes.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Entrance to parking was a bit of a hassle with everyone trying to check in, but it was good overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gosiph ALGHARBI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Had an amazing stay! View was gorgeous! Bed was super comfy and room relaxing. Will recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Vancouver

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was as expected for price and location, no problems but also nothing special - except the staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful and very easy to talk to, it makes a big difference. The area is convenient for getting around, not a lot going on but pretty clean and safe by SFO standards. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I go to San Francisco several times a year and when I do I always stay at the Holiday Inn Golden Gate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025