Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel near Lombard Street in San Francisco

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Lombard Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

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

Standard Room

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(167 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

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

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Lombard Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Hi-Lo Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cordon Bleu - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel near Lombard Street in San Francisco
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 terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 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
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG offers 496 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides 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
  • 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.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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 daily newspapers
  • 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
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

Important information

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, 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 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 9:00 AM to 7:00 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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG on Oct 2, 2025 start from $140.0, 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 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 and 4.6 mi (9-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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 9:00 AM to 7:00 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. 2983 out of 4595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1004 out of 4595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 4595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 4595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 162 out of 4595 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect location for San Francisco
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Amazing staff, so kind and helpful. Not sure about parking. Decently located. Lots of public transportation around. I felt safe. The views and pool are the selling point. A touch outdated like ceilings carpets and light switches and bathroom doors. Main areas are updated though. Great value for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, San Antonio

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann, SPRING GROVE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place for a vacation with 2 young girls. We were close to everything, food was good, service was good and the girls got to swim!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

charles, summerton

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I’d like the cleanliness of the room and good quality of the amenities. I’m enjoying my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Junuk

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good place for travel SF
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we wanted to do and see was less than 15 minutes away! Which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andre

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rickisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is clean, and the staff is nice. Otherwise, it's a pretty standard hotel. There's one small pool outdoors, but there's no hotbub. There are no microwaves in the room, just a room in the lowest level with two microwaves for all guests. The restaurant has a very limited menu, and no complimentary coffee in the lobby. Thankfully, there a several good cafes and restaurants in walking distance. It's not the worse place, but I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Beatriz, El Paso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, very cool location, and friendly staff, just don't stay on the 6th floor. The constant noise from pool and gym is annoying, specially when some people doing weights drop them, it's very lound and the floor rumbles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Great room for the money got a free upgrade to a corner sweet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia, Berwyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Don’t accept a room anywhere near the elevators, it sounds like a plane is taking off every time the elevator is used
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself is nice and clean. The lady at the front desk was very rude when I called to ask questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rubi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YEVHENII

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025