Hotel Overview
terrible internet service
Service at cafeteria (breakfast) was very slow, and didn't provide buffet as advertised.
Wifi...
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Drchito
- Jan 6, 2012
regular ol' hotel
Nothing special. Had what you'd expect. Wifi was just a little bit flaky, but complimentary. Staff...
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clevermonkey
- Jan 2, 2012
Hotel Map
1500 VAN NESS AVE., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
- Area served
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Nearby airports
- San Francisco International, (SFO), 13.00, N, Mile; Oakland International, (OAK), 20.00, NW, Mile; San Jose International, (SJC), 46.00, N, Mile
- Area description
- Downtown - DOWNTOWN
Amenities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- Car Rental Desk
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Cribs Available
- Currency Exchange
- Desk with Lamp
- DVD Player
- Email Service
- FAX
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- News Stand
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Overhead Projector
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Phone with speaker
- Pool
- Porters
- Restaurant
- Rollaway Beds
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Sofa Bed
- Temperature Control
- Tour Desk
- TV
- White Board
Dining
- Cafe Marlette
- Full American breakfast buffet, California cuisine for lunch and dinner. Fresh, handmade pizza served in restaurant, room service (dinner only) and lounge.
- Interlude Bar & Grill
- Bar and casual dining. Pool table. Large flat-screen televisions for sporting events.
- Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- Famous Steakhouse - nationwide chain, casual to formal
- Crustacean Restaurant
- Euro-Asian Seafood
- Swan Oyster Depot
- A San Francisco Top 10! Boston clam chowder, cooked Maine lobster or clams on the half shell.
- Tommy's Joynt
- Celebrating 50+ years of business in an earthquake-shocked landmark of a building, this is one of San Francisco's most colorful and popular hofbraus.
- Bohemia Bar
- Ultimate Party Place or just your corner bar
- Red Devil Lounge
- Red Devil is known for its' gothic decor and intimate lounge seating on two floors, but most of all, Red Devil Lounge is known for its' great music
- Interlude Bar & Grill
- After a long day of business or leisure activities, stop by Interlude Bar & Grill for a quick drink with friends. Located on the lobby level, a great selection of imported and domestic beer, local wines, sports coverage, pool and Wii Gaming
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (97)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATEWAY
- All travelers (97) 3.7 / 5
- Business (15) 3.1 / 5
- Couples (28) 3.7 / 5
- Families (33) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (15) 3.6 / 5
- Singles (6) 3.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 3.8
82%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Drchito
terrible internet service
Service at cafeteria (breakfast) was very slow, and didn't provide buffet as advertised. Wifi connection was terrible, extremely slow and stopped constantly. Parking in the hotel was very expensive.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Muir beach and Muir woods were excellent places to visit.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
clevermonkey
regular ol' hotel
Nothing special. Had what you'd expect. Wifi was just a little bit flaky, but complimentary. Staff was sometimes curt, and refused to be flexible about an accidental $15 movie charge. No breakfast. I doubt my wife will go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mits
family vacation
The location of hotel is good. Staff is cooperative and agreed for early check-in. There was no microwave in the room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
NYE 2011
New Year's Eve
Nice friendly staff and great location for its price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chefparty
Nice NYE Vacation--Lousy Concierge
We came in for NYE weekend, and were very happy with the front desk, room, liked the parking being onsite. Beds very comfy and got a great night's sleep each night. One thumbs down aspect that I have to mention--the "concierge" in the gift shop...although very eager to help, had NO IDEA about nightlife for NYE. C'mon, folks, if you are going to be SOLD OUT for NYE, dontcha think you should have concierge services that are prepared? Spent WAYYYY too long over 2 days with them browsing Google with slow internet for ideas. One gal had lived in SF all her life and had never ever gone to a club, had to call her boss on her cellphone to ask what to look up on the internet. Gave us the wrong address to first club and we ended up in the bad part of town. Like I said, LOUSY concierge. What a joke. In the end, we did our own research and found our own way. Hotel room good overall.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
North Beach--Calzone's. Fisherman's Wharf--Nick's Seafood. Sausalito--Salsalito Taco Shop
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Joon Kiti
Great service
Service was really good and great location. Great price
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Xaviashley
Holiday Inn - SF Van Ness/101
Good location just next to the California line, so v easy access to China Town & financial district. Room was a decent size & clean etc. Been to SF lots of times and stayed in most of the perceived better hotels and this one stood up well against the ore expensive ones
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Weekend Travel
Great Location
Good location and good price. Ask to be placed somewhere other than near the elevators. Beds are too soft but otherwise ok. Avoid breakfast buffet go to "Toast" one block away. Parking $38 plus tax - if you don't need in and out access you can park for $20 less than one block away. Outdoor pool is heated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Noname' Traveller
Very nice staff
The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Aida,in the gift shop, went out of her way to be helpful, offering advice on sites, food, and travel that made our trip very enjoyable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Whole foods was a great place to get lunch and buy snacks. One block west on California.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
stranger
weekend getaway
If you are traveling as a tourist,then you probably won't stay in the hotel too much. Thus,as tourists the only time we were present in our room was in the morning(shower, get ready) and at night (take shower, internet,bed). Nice,clean room. Overall, average hotel for short-time visitors.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Short walk to some good dining places on Polk street.
