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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Lombard Street

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A modern hotel room with a large city view, a wooden dining table, and a television on the dresser.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

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
(248 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

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

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

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

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

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

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
(269 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Francisco hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lombard Street and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Moscone Convention Center and Presidio of San Francisco are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • ‪Lush Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Lopo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McTeague's Saloon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5-star hotel near Lombard Street
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 496 guestrooms or units
  • 26 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG offers 496 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Null
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

How close is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is 14.8 mi (31-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 Golden Gateway by IHG?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG on Nov 29, 2026 start from $140, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (29-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 38.01 for adults and USD 38.01 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 55.9 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG to downtown San Francisco?

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is 1 mi away from San Francisco.

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4470 out of 6493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1281 out of 6493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 420 out of 6493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 6493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 6493 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, food and accommodations! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay was second time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, friendly staff, very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable bed, great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting San Francisco.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed my stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Won’t stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is comfortable and so close to the California Street Trolly! We loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel and central to all the spots we meant to hit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and rooms where clean and it was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was awesome and the location, very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service all around from front desk to the cleaning staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is in a very good location and has parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect, parking lots was easy to get in/out, clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. My room was very clean everyday. The beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very helpful staff, check-in staff was very friendly and so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice rooms Walking distance to food. Breakfast options were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this area. Safe and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026