Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (6228 reviews)
1500 Van Ness Avenue , San Francisco , US
+1 415-441-4000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly location
Comfortable beds
Good views
Cons:
Expensive breakfast
Parking fees
Rude staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Multiple reviews noted that some rooms were dusty and towels were rough.
Service
8.88
Front desk staff received mixed feedback, but many reviewers mentioned friendliness.
Location
9.12
Location was praised for convenience and accessibility to attractions.
Room Quality
7.67
Issues reported with room size and decor; some rooms did not match reservations.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities such as fitness center and pool were well-received, with some complaints about parking.
Value for Money
8.06
Mixed feedback on pricing, particularly around breakfast costs and parking.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast was noted as expensive, impacting the value perception.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall stay was enjoyable for most, with several minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

City Convenience and Relaxation

Explore San Francisco with Ease

Book your stay now at the Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway for a perfect blend of city exploration and relaxation. Enjoy breathtaking city or bay views from your spacious room equipped with modern amenities. Stay fit at the 24-hour fitness centre or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. With the iconic cable car system nearby, visiting top attractions like Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Chinatown is a breeze. Don't miss out on the convenience and comfort this hotel has to offer - reserve your room today!

Important information:

SF Big Bus stop number 9 and California Street Cable Car stop.
Self-parking is available at an additional cost. Please contact the property for details.
Please note that all breakfast-included rates include a breakfast credit for 2 guests.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SFO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 6228 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.88
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Pedro C.S. • solo_traveller • es
9
Más que correcto
Pros:

Hotel cómodo, funcional, y limpio, con parking (de pago), piscina, gimnasio, y bufé libre de desayuno (tienes que elegir un pack, o el del parking o el del desayuno).
El desayuno era abundante y aceptable.

Cons:

El aire acondicionado era un poco ruidoso, y sólo conseguimos dos temperaturas: Tundra Ártica o Death Valley. No acertamos en el término medio.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Andres • couple • co
10
Pros:

Great location. Clean. Good facilities. Parking included.

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Fam • couple • nl
8
Super mooi uitzicht!
Pros:

Super mooi uitzicht op de stad en het bed lag lekker!

Cons:

Parkeren is duur, maar dat is overal in SF

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Franco • couple • it
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Libby • family_with_children • us
9
Comfortable stay in a great room with good linens and fantastic bathroom mirror.
Pros:

Breakfast was the best! Staff were all very courteous. The pool had a few and was a nice temp. Exercise room was clean and expansive. Rooms were nicely appointed and great city view.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • nz
9
Good stay
Pros:

Spacious. Clean.

Cons:

Noisy AC

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • au
8
Clean, comfortable but noisy.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, the hop on hop off bus stops right at the door. Tasty food at the restaurant.

Cons:

There’s a fire station close by, the first 2 nights there were sirenes non stop until 2:30am. I asked to move rooms (higher floor on the other side of the building) it was a bit better but still could hear the sirenes.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • do
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • couple • pl
1
Ogólnie hotel ok, ale ukradli $300 depozytu
Pros:

Pokoje i obsługa jest OK

Cons:

Nie zwrócili depozytu $300. Przy wymeldowaniu pracownik twierdził że odblokował depozyt i może to potrwać około 3 dni, w praktyce pożegnałem się z pieniędzmi z karty kredytowej

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Radek • family_with_children • cz
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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georgina • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

We loved our stay here! Only 3 nights and then we moved to another hotel closer to our tour bookings for the next stage of our trip. Our next hotel was another chain but I would say “fancier” but we really missed this holiday in and thought it was way better!! Breakfast was great and not too crowded, friendly staff, nice communal entrance, laundry, pool and gym. Nice room and view. We wish we had stayed longer and not moved hotels now! Nice location and neat transport links

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • extended_group • it
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ugnė • couple • lt
8
Pros:

good location with panoramic view of the city delicious and hearty breakfast

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • it
7
Buona posizione ma assenza di privacy in camera
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Ristorante e camera a livello piscina con porta finestra che dà sulla palestra e sulla piscina. Vanno tenute le tende sempre chiuse

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ignacio • couple • ar
9
Friendly staff, great breakfast !! Would come back.
Pros:

Facilities were great. The breakfast was amazing

Cons:

I would perfume a little bit the room . It is in the edge of what one could consider 'walking distance' to union square.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sherman • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent stay, very comfortable and convenient!
Pros:

Location is great! Staff was helpful, and rooms were very nice! Comfortable beds and super convenient to all of San Fran sight seeing!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lian • couple • nl
8
Prima plek en alles netjes schoon
Pros:

Het was schoon

Cons:

Niks

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee