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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
235 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Oracle Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Union Square hotel, you'll find Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cable55 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kin Khao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG is 14.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

As of Jun 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG on Jul 10, 2025 start from $238.0, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 6.3 mi (37-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 6.2 mi (12-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG to downtown San Francisco?

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG is 1 mi away from San Francisco.

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 568 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left my power cord in the fitness room and staff figured out it was mine and returned to me the next day before I knew it was gone. Great work!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The customer service at the front desk was superb. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

pg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stuck between a Ramen restaurant and a bar, it's easy to NOT find it. The view from the window was of the garbage-strewn roof of a neighbouring building. It's right downtown, near the cablecar turnaround, so that's to be expected. Otherwise, there is nothing wrong with this hotel. Everything else was great. The breakfast fare (included) was surprisingly varied. I'd go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was super nice and room service was always punctual. i definitely enjoyed my stay. only downside ,but not the hotels fault, was the area it’s in. between tenderloin and financial district aka downtown which isn’t the safest area. hotel locks it’s doors in the night but also keeps its guests safe with key cards to access the lobby door, the elevator, and your room. without a keycard, there is no access. the little convenience store in the lobby was in fact convenient when i didn’t want to walk to the nearby cvs. it was slightly expensive i would say though. overall though i had a satisfactory stay and the total cost was very affordable !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

TOMAS, Mexico

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location at Union Square, clean and convenient. Close to Chinatown and the Ferry building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshihiro

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was very nice, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Staff was nice and accommodating. The location was perfect. My daughter and I had a great time celebrating her birthday and we will definitely be going back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

GERARDO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were horrible - very uncomfortable and there's way too much noise in the area. They kept moving dumpsters at the building next door, which kept waking us up. Never staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charulatha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suite. Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Breakfast options can be better
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

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Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to Union square, close to everything. Friendly personal. Sometimes too small breakfast zone with good continental breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Venkata

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric, San Mateo

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was quite convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Saved the trip!!

When my daughter was left stranded at another hotel, found room at Holiday Inn. They were friendly and accommodating. Great service!! Thank you Susan!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

GLADIS LORENA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an small hotel but the cleaning and service is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Started out bad needing room with refrigerator that i booked didn't have one, got worse elevator was down after coming back from walking up them hills all day was down entire weekend which my wife got bad knee that has swollen, gotta walk up and down 4 floors for 2 days then gotta bring down 3 heavy luggage bags down at 4 in morning, breakfast and cleanings was good its ok to stay guess came at wrong time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 days at the hotel, the location is good, breakfast included was a plus, very close to a Wallgreens, which was convenient and very close to bart and bus stops....makes it a solid choice for a short stay in the SF bay area. I only wished the rooms were bigger, not much space to walk around the bed and hardly any sunlight coming in from the small window. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good. Small rooms but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, great breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024