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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a striped carpet, and modern furniture.
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(153 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, and a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(223 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(294 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a shower with a handheld showerhead, a towel rack, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, and a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Upgraded, San Francisco City View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Upgraded, San Francisco City View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(206 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Upgraded, San Francisco City View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View (Upgraded, San Francisco City View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(238 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located in Downtown San Francisco within a mile (2 km) of Lombard Street, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. This 496-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Van Ness Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Regency Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grace Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juniper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Lopo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ti Piacera Ristorante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Guests staying at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is USD 55.9 per day, and there's also a bus station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 55.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 38.01 for adults and USD 38.01 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 38.01 for adults and USD 38.01 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 55.9 per day (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day.
  • 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

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG on Jul 19, 2026 start from $175, 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.

What's there to do around Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Francisco within a short 14-minute walk of San Francisco City Hall and also 17 minutes on foot from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. You'll also find Lombard Street and Presidio of San Francisco within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 55.90 per day with in/out privileges. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillow menu as well as an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 14.8 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 20.3 mi away (41-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG.

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4070 out of 5954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1189 out of 5954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 389 out of 5954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 5954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 177 out of 5954 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously such a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elvis

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Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

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Had great stay here. Friendly staff, clean, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and lots of food options
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, food delicious, location perfect !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mark ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karah

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

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Staff was extra nice, the room was amazing and very comfortable. Would stay again and recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

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Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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Clean and friendly staff,definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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comfortable beds, clean room, great location, nice staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and condition was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick trip one night stay. Comfy, clean hotel with parking and lots of food options around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gwyneth

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It was great, lovedy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

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Excellent hotel. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alcina

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Room was nice and clean, Staff was very nice and polite, location was perfect, amazing city view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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It is conveniently located to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George M

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Great staff.. great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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Room was spotless, super comfortable bed and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is near by and rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kushal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extensive breakfast menu
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kenneth c

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and modern rooms with bathtubs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Okhui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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