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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is a 3.5-star property located in San Francisco, CA, positioned within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. The hotel sits 1.7 miles from the Presidio of San Francisco and 1.9 miles from Moscone Convention Center, making it convenient for both leisure and business travelers. San Francisco International Airport is 13 miles away (approximately 25 minutes by taxi or shuttle), while Oakland International Airport is 22 miles away.

Each of the 496 guestrooms features a refrigerator, LCD television, and complimentary wireless internet access. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, safes, desks, and phones with free local calls. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The property offers dining through an on-site snack bar and deli, plus a bar and lounge. Daily buffet breakfasts are served from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Beyond dining, the hotel features an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, gift shops, a business center, and over 20,000 square feet of conference and meeting space. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and maintains a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. Parking is available on-site for an additional charge. Service animals are welcome.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 12:00 PM. The property has earned a guest rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on nearly 4,000 reviews. Taxis to SFO cost $50 one way; shuttle service is $17 one way. To Oakland, taxi service is $60 one way and shuttle service is $28 one way.

Location & nearby attractions

In the heart of San Francisco, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Presidio of San Francisco and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Moscone Convention Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Van Ness Avenue - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Regency Ballroom - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
CPMC Van Ness Campus - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Great American Music Hall - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
SF Masonic Auditorium - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Grace Cathedral - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
San Francisco City Hall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Union Street - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
War Memorial Opera House - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Civic Center Plaza - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Louise Davies Symphony Hall - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
450 Sutter Building - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 23.8 km / 14.8 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 32.6 km / 20.3 mi
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 41.6 km / 25.9 mi
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 48.2 km / 29.9 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 496 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Francisco? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

SFO- 13 miles/25 minutes away. Taxi $50.00 o/w and Shuttle $17.00 o/w. OAK- 22 miles/40 minutes away. Taxi $60.00 o/w and Shuttle $28.00 o/w.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
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.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • A non-refundable pet policy applies.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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)

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).