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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Union Square

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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square offers a practical home base in the city center. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and helpful staff for dry cleaning and laundry needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €136
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
235 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bartlett Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gong CHA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Union Square and Embarcadero Center are located near Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG, which provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business centre and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG on 1 Dec 2025 start from €136.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Embarcadero Center and Ferry Building are also within 1 mile (2 km). Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 593 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and found the hotel to be clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food options close by. Hinodeya ramen next t Door, Magnin Street around the corner, and Union Pizza across the street. All had excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for visiting the city, friendly staff, and thorough cleaning. The room wasn’t very large, and breakfast didn’t offer a large quantity of items, but they were still quite varied
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Front desk staff very pleasant. Great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled awful. Like horrendous. I will be calling someone for a partial refund. We did NOT pay for that experience. The entire floor smelled like mold. Worst hotel I have ever stayed in in San Francisco and I will NEVER RETURN.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

katsura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i recommend this Hotel to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! Very pleasant and helpful staff. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. The hotel has a convenient location to all the artractions and necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

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

Great location

Great location, great breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quiet and peaceful experience although it would seem loud given the location qas a nice surprise. The continental breakfast was superb and better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Esan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, close to restaurants bars and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an small hotel but the cleaning and service is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas

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

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is refurbished property steps away from the Powell Street cable car turnaround and close to the 38 bus top. The queen bed was comfortable. The bathroom was surprisingly large for a refurbished building. The staff were very helpful and engaging. The complementary breakfast is standard Holiday Inn fare.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The customer service at the front desk was superb. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is good and the location is very convenient.

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was very nice, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Staff was nice and accommodating. The location was perfect. My daughter and I had a great time celebrating her birthday and we will definitely be going back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

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

Excellent

The room was beautiful, it was big and comfortable. Breakfast was served early which was super convenient. The room had a coffee machine and we had free coffee available to use every day. The hotel location was great as well super convenient. The staff was very attentive and the hotel in general was super clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

TOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location at Union Square, clean and convenient. Close to Chinatown and the Ferry building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MARY ANNE

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

Nice place to stay in San Francisco

Clean, quiet two day stay close to the cable car and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024