InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

Hotels
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
8.7 (1428 reviews)
888 Howard Street , San Francisco , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
High parking fees
Area has some rundown aspects

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
The hotel was clean, but concerns about value for overpriced parking influenced the sentiment.
Service
9.21
Exceptional service noted, with staff being friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.05
Centrally located, providing easy access to key attractions, but the surrounding area has some issues.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were nice and spacious, with great views but some signs of wear.
Amenities
8.73
Well-equipped gym and a decent pool, though limited use noted.
Value for Money
8.19
Parking rates were considered excessive compared to nearby options.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Good breakfast and bar experience reported, meeting expectations.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall enjoyable stay; would consider returning, but with a caveat regarding parking.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 05:20

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The InterContinental San Francisco offers spacious rooms equipped with the latest technologies, flat-screen TVs, and in-room minibars. Enjoy modern amenities such as iPod clock radios and coffee machines for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location
Situated near Union Square, guests have easy access to shopping and dining opportunities. The hotel's proximity to the Moscone Convention Center, Chinatown, and the Powell Street Cable Car makes exploring the city a breeze.

Exceptional Facilities
Indulge in 24-hour fitness facilities, including an indoor lap pool, during your stay. Dine at the on-site Luce restaurant, unwind at Bar 888, or browse the gift shop for souvenirs. Experience luxury and convenience at InterContinental San Francisco.

Book your stay now to experience the perfect blend of modern amenities and prime location at InterContinental San Francisco!

Important information:

Breakfast is only included for guests who book breakfast rates. Breakfast rates include breakfast for 2 guests daily.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1428 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
Мaksym family_with_children us
10
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Vitalii family_with_children us
10
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
Everything I had hoped for
Pros:

The view from our room was fantastic

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Service and staff were very helpful. All friendly and ready to offer help. Room was cleaned daily and promptly. I loved the lap pool, not the dinky hotel pools for children to horse around in, but there for people who love to swim. They listen to your needs and requests and happily oblige.

Cons:

The windows are splattered with muddy rain, which may be out of their control depending on what day of the week they may get their windows cleaned, but it affected the view. Some of the fixtures are worn out. And what's with Newsmax on TV, that was a turn off on my opinion.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Gustavo solo_traveller us
10
Muy bueno todo
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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N.P. solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Peter couple nl
6
Prima voor 1 nacht waarbij je niet veel op de kamer hoeft te zijn
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid van het personeel

Cons:

De kamers hebben vies en heel oud interieur

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Carl couple us
10
We’ve stayed at both Inter Continental hotels in SF. And i still like Mark Hopkins. But I did really enjoy this hotel.
Pros:

The staff was amazing. Very attentive and fun to talk with. Loved the room, the breakfast buffet was good.

Cons:

We ordered room service delivery for guacamole and chips. EASY right? It was terrible, especially for 20 bucks..store bought guacamole mixed with water to look fresh. The salsa was also horrible, bottled salsa, looks like it was blended to make it seem fresh. I mean they have avocado toast on the menu, but they can’t make fresh guacamole!, It takes the little things to make your hotel elite…..and this was bad.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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aurelio family_with_children it
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Peiró Recinos solo_traveller gt
10
Pros:

awesome location. friendly staff. very clean. amazing food (the corn soup was top notch).

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Timothée family_with_children fr
9
Un bel endroit bien placé à SanFrancisco
Pros:

Emplacement, personnel, propre et grand

Cons:

Le bistro trop cher, le réveil qui sonne à 06h00 du matin alors qu on a rien demandé

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Rob couple us
9
Pros:

The cleanliness, location, and DORIAN at bell services, attentive and instructive super friendly and helpful top class employee

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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N5055JOdanielm Solo travel Monument, El Paso County, Colorado
10
BREATHTAKING VIEWS EVEN FROM THE BATHROOMS!!!
Pros:

What may seem to be trivial is in fact one of the many things that makes the Intercontinental San Francisco Howard Street stand above its competitors in the hotel industry. Most hotels give you 1 or 2 complimentary bottles of water, usually at check-in. Here you not only get the “obligatory” complimentary bottles of water at check-in, but as many as you want throughout your stay. This “perk” is NOT AT ALL TRIVIAL!!! During my 5 day stay with the many exciting things to do and see around San Francisco I usually returned to the hotel not only exhausted but dehydrated and VERY THIRSTY! To be greeted by the bellman (Dorian and John are exceptional at their job as they have most of the answers to the many questions from travelers!) with SEVERAL BOTTLES OF WATER after each trip was SO APPRECIATED. Front desk attendants (Gina in particular) always greeted me with a smile and were very courteous and professional in addressing whatever needs I had. The food at the 888 Bistro restaurant near the lobby of the hotel did not disappoint. I had the 888 Burger, the Pulled Pork sandwich and the smoked salmon on bagel for various meals, all of which were incredibly delicious and filling. Waiters Sergio (what a WEALTH OF INFORMATION THIS GENTLEMAN IS!!!), Marco and Enrique were all exceptionally polite and professional and it was apparent they were experts in the restaurant hospitality industry. The lap pool was the longest uninterrupted swimming experience I have ever had at ANY hotel and the hot tub was perfect! The location of this hotel is perfect as it is within walking distance to many commuter stations (BART, trolley, train, etc.) as well as groceries (Target) and a 50’s diner (Mel’s Drive-in). To General Manager Frederick Kleisner II and your entire staff, KUDOS FOR PROVIDING SUCH AN EXCEPTIONAL TRULY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EXPERIENCE TO YOUR GUESTS!!!

P.S. EVEN THE VIEWS FROM THE BATHROOMS ARE SPECTACULAR!!!

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Alberto couple us
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Steve family_with_children cz
9
great location and what you expect generally from intercont
Pros:

location is perfect. the hotel has all the right amenities and a nice design.

Cons:

the beds are not great -- the overlayer put over the mattress makes the whole bed sort of collapse. its soft in a not good way and terrible for back and posture. did not sleep very well. i would change hotels only for this. Breakfast buffet needs more vegetables.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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fortravelling solo_traveller ge
10
Pros:

Everything is amazing! Without any doubt!

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple us
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Nadine family_with_children de
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ochoa solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Gabrielle couple us
8
beautiful view, amazing service, a little dirty..
Pros:

The room that i stayed in was wonderful and had an amazing view, the location was optimal for traveling around the city with lots to do near by.

Cons:

My room did have some scraps of trash and signs of old water left in the coffee machine that i found a little gross… i think if they made sure there was no debris and that the coffee machine and facilities were cleaned a little better i would’ve had a better experience.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee