$181 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jul 3, 2013 Check-out: Jul 4, 2013

Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

3 stars
1300 COLUMBUS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
301 reviews
location

perfect location shops food transportation all walking distance See full review

  • di from mass
  • Apr 27, 2013
great vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff was fantastic. Thanks!!!!!!! See full review

  • The 3 Gs
  • Oct 18, 2012
Comfortable lodging near Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and more

Comprising two separate buildings, this Fisherman's Wharf hotel is situated within walking distance of Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and ferries to Alcatraz Island. The property features two on-site restaurants and an outdoor heated pool. It also offers complimentary limousine service to guests who stay on the Executive Club floor.

Highlights
  • Located within walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Two on-site restaurants
  • Pets welcome
Rooms

Accommodations -- 579 rooms and six suites -- span two adjacent buildings. All rooms come standard with flat-screen televisions, hairdryers, ironing boards and in-room safes. Many also offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Pets welcome (fees apply).

Features

A subtle nautical theme characterizes the Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf. In the lobby, for instance, seashells and crab icons are common themes. In the rooms, artwork depicts sailboats and other maritime vessels.

All hotel guests have complimentary access to the 24-hour business center, on-site fitness center and the outdoor heated pool.

There's also a sundeck that overlooks San Francisco Bay; it's a great spot to get a tan.

Two on-site restaurants provide endless dining options. At the Bristol Bar & Grill in the Columbus building, grab lobster ravioli or homemade clam chowder. A Denny's restaurant in the Beach building serves classic American fare 24 hours a day.

Self parking is available (fees apply).

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (40 minutes)
  • Oakland International Airport (45 minutes)
  • Cable car stops (5 minutes walking)
  • MUNI bus (5 minutes walking)
Attractions
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • Embarcadero
  • Alcatraz Island
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Presidio
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,000 square feet of meeting space
  • Executive Club floor reservations include complimentary limousine service

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Free local telephone calls
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Golf
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Car rental desk
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Safe
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

37.8065 -122.418
Nearby airports
Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 22.00, MI; San Francisco International, (SFO), 19.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Hyde Street Pier: 0.2 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 0.2 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 0.2 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 0.3 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 0.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 0.5 mi
  • Pier 39: 0.5 mi
  • Lands End: 0.5 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.6 mi
  • Lombard Street: 0.6 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 0.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 0.7 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 0.2 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 0.2 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 0.2 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 0.3 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 0.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 0.5 mi
  • Pier 39: 0.5 mi
  • Lands End: 0.5 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.6 mi
  • Lombard Street: 0.6 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 0.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 0.7 mi
  • Alcatraz Island: 0.8 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.9 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.9 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 1 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 1.1 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1.2 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1.2 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 1.3 mi
  • Union Square: 1.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 1.4 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 1.5 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1.6 mi
  • Japantown: 1.6 mi
  • Japan Center: 1.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 1.6 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 1.7 mi
  • Palace of Fine Arts: 1.7 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.7 mi
  • Exploratorium: 1.7 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1.8 mi
  • Moscone Center: 1.8 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 1.9 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1.9 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 2 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 2 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (301)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Overall score

3.8 / 5
301 out of 301
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.7

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New York, NY
Mar 20, 2011

Awesome location!!

this hotel is walking distance of the Wharf and enough attractions to keep us busy our weeklong stay! we found ourselves not needing to use the rental car. free wifi and the room was super clean and seemed like new. downside: parking was over $40 a day for our car.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

fisherman's wharf, ghiradelli square, and hyde pier are all walking distance with an infinite amount of restaurants, entertainment and attractions

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
slickster72
Colorado
Mar 18, 2011

close to everything

Loved this hotel because it was close to just about everything I wanted to do. Rooms were very clean which is always a big concern for me. One problem I had was the employees speaking broken English so it was not easy getting directions from them. All-in-all, it was a good stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
good known traveler
San Francisco, Ca.
Mar 16, 2011

Good price, good service, and nice room.

I had really good and close places to eat, and gif shops to buy some presents. could be greater if the the hotel could be closer to the down town area. However, this time, I have a complete great trip, means, good service, good location, and nice room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

If there is a place not close to the hotel, you just need to make a short walk to take the bus, or take the cable car.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

1
Traveling Meg
Chicago IL
Mar 15, 2011

Holiday Inn- Overrated and Over priced

This hotel provides no parking and charges for a shuttle to the airport, a service that is complementary at most hotels. There is no complementary breakfast, and the amenities are vastly overrated. For the price of the room, this hotel is a complete rip off and I will not be staying at any Holiday Inns in the future. I have received better amenities and services at just about every other hotel I've stayed at. The only good thing was the location on the wharf, but frankly it just wasn't worth it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 15, 2011

Very good location and the room

Very good location and the room was good. A little bit noise from the long corridor but all in all a good hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
San Francisco,CA
Mar 14, 2011

Lacking

Visited the San Francisco and F. Wharf area for 7 days. Stayed at Holiday Inn[...]For the price, this hotel does not live up to expectations. The place was cold and mechanical, lacking personality and, sometimes, people. Services were well in place, but everything from bananas to parking was drastically overpriced with no flexibility offered. It comes with the territory; I would suggest staying farther away from the wharf and away from Holiday in general.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
1
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Do not pay for parking. Garages are cheaper and street parking is free and available at night.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

3
degjr
Maine
Mar 11, 2011

Could have been a lot better...

Night clerk was rude, inappropriately attired in Holiday Inn Express shirt vs. Holdaiy Inn. Room Service trays (with meal remnants) and glassware sat in hall for two days. Good location, but services are sub-par. Doubt we'll go back rather pay the incremental difference for Marriott where services and cleanliness are reliable. I'm a Platnium Priority Club member and the experience was shocking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Los Angeles
Mar 7, 2011

Great Location

I think it was great for the money you spent. Close to Fishermans Wharf. Good beds, and free internet!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a short walk to a lot of good fish restaurants.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
detroit, MI
Mar 6, 2011

Family getaway

Good hotel location and good price

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-FISHERMANS WHARF

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Halifax, NS.
Feb 25, 2011

Great Stay

Excellent location, staff (especially concierge). Very clean and quiet, also comfortable. So close to the wharf, and bus stops.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Great bus rates; esp. for Seniors.

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