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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

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View from property
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Breakfast meal

Overview of Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10 Very good
8.4/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
Map
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationUnion Square18 min walk
  • Popular LocationLombard Street2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGhirardelli Square3 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)24 min drive

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About this area

San Francisco

Located in San Francisco, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel is in the city centre. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Union Square - 18 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • The Grubstake - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Ben Thai Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Common Sage - 3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Oracle Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel is located close to Lombard Street, and provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • A lift, a ballroom and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location
Room features
All 496 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, fridges and free infant beds

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI), Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 45.63 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Accessible bath
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Grab bar in shower
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 45.63 per day

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

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
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
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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?

As of 8 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel on 12 Jun 2023 start from €167.00, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 45.63 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue and Lombard Street. Union Square and Ghirardelli Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 2-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 2 minutes.

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 990 out of 1849 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 54%
Rating 8 - Good. 516 out of 1849 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 28%
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1849 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 9%
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1849 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 5%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1849 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 4%

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was fabulous, the room was very clean, the staff was professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

HORACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Rob in the bar was an excellent Barman, we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was next to the elevator. Check out time is 12:00nn but the house keeper keep trying to open the door around 10am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice but very expensive and they charge me extra and not really sure why. Also they required 250 deposit and they kept it. Also not sure why my room was clean with no damage
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arianna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Manger was very rude and not willing to help .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Helene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worse staff ever
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023