InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Yerba Buena Gardens

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Experience the sleek, contemporary design of the InterContinental San Francisco hotel, marked by a striking entrance and glass facade.
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Relax in a spacious living area with a curved sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table, surrounded by a panoramic city view.
Enjoy a comfortable dining experience in our stylish dining area, featuring a central bar, seating options, and large windows offering a view of the city.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the large bed, set against floor-to-ceiling windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Oracle Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Skyline View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (West Side View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (West Side View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 283 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (West Side View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (West Side View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Skyline View)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Club Lounge Access

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (West Side View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Corner

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (West Side View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Skyline View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (West Side View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (West Side View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Central San Francisco getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco hotel, you'll find Yerba Buena Gardens and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Also, Moscone Convention Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Oracle Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oracle Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Yerba Buena-Moscone Station - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 15 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪InterContinental Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Icicles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Executive Order Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

4-star hotel near Yerba Buena Gardens
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly InterContinental San Francisco by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 556 guestrooms or units
  • 33 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 43000 sq ft of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG offers 556 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels, video-game consoles, and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 14.95 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 84.36 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 75 for adults and USD 15 to 75 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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

  • 60-inch HDTV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 41.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 75 for adults, and USD 15 to 75 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 84.36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

InterContinental San Francisco Hotel
InterContinental Hotel San Francisco
InterContinental San Francisco
San Francisco InterContinental
Intercontinental San Francisco Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco Intercontinental
Francisco Intercontinental

Frequently asked questions

How close is InterContinental San Francisco by IHG to the airport?

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG is 14.1 mi (27-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 InterContinental San Francisco by IHG?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at InterContinental San Francisco by IHG on Aug 10, 2025 start from $179.2, 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 InterContinental San Francisco by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at InterContinental San Francisco by IHG.

How close is InterContinental San Francisco by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (36-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 6 mi (12-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does InterContinental San Francisco by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at InterContinental San Francisco by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 18 and 75 for adults, USD 15 and 75 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at InterContinental San Francisco by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at InterContinental San Francisco by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at InterContinental San Francisco by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 84.36 per night.

Does InterContinental San Francisco by IHG have a pool?

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does InterContinental San Francisco by IHG have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Californian cuisine, brunch, and light fare.

Does InterContinental San Francisco by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is InterContinental San Francisco by IHG to downtown San Francisco?

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG is 0.9 mi away from San Francisco.

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Behnam

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN

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

Weekend getaway

Amazing weekend getaway for my husband and I! Staff was super friendly and helpful, breakfast buffet was delicious, beds were soooo comfy! Shout out to Bartender Ken and his Butter Fly Way cocktail!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anderson johanny, Sosua

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todos perfecto
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s about 10-15 away from everything! Really great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mozhdeh

Liked: Amenities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Great service! Beautiful room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nataly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoann

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

4/10 Poor

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose ruben

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ERICA

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
For some reason we had a $150 charge on our credit card after our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel. very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

You can’t go wrong booking w Intercontinental

Front desk was wonderful, Gina helped us out a bunch. She went above and beyond. The hotel was nicely decorated to welcome everyone for NBA All-Star weekend. Rooms were clean and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and super clean with a great view.Staff was the best very accommodating and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Intercontinental SF. Staff, valet, cleanliness is all amazing. What I love the most is the access to EV charging.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

azam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025