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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco retreat offers a refreshing pool experience and easy access to iconic Lombard Street and other city attractions

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway is near Moscone Convention Center and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Travelers love the outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, and on-site bar. Guests praise the dining options, and dry cleaning and laundry services add convenience to city stays.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ￥21,324
￥25,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(191 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Bay view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(278 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(183 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(199 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Francisco, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is in a walkable area in San Francisco with good shopping. Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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94109, CA, San Francisco, 1500 Van Ness Ave

What's nearby

  • Henry Moore sculptur and City Hall
    Van Ness Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Francisco: il California Masonic Memorial Temple il 13 giugno 2010. Icona dell'architettura modernista di metà secolo, il tempio massonico California Memorial è stato progettato da Albert Roller
    SF Masonic Auditorium
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lombard Street featuring flowers and a garden
    Lombard Street
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Visit Pier 39 with views of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, showcasing attractions, dining, and scenic beauty along the waterfront
    Pier 39
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Regency Ballroom
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

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
  • McTeague's Saloon
    4 min walk
  • Common Sage
    3 min walk
  • Donuts & Things
    3 min walk
  • El Lopo
    3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel near Lombard Street
Located close to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Moscone Convention Center, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, pool, and central location
Room features
All 496 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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
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

Does Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG on Mar 29, 2026 start from ￥21,324, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 55.9 per day.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lombard Street, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, and Moscone Convention Center. Presidio of San Francisco and Pier 39 are also within 3 mi (5 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 2-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3578 out of 5375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1129 out of 5375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 359 out of 5375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 5375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 178 out of 5375 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rafeal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was very clean, staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, comfortable beds, clean roomss. great staff, and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laritza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great view, staff was friendly, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy in/out parking, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and an excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Socrates

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

BLANCA PATRICIA JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and updated rooms, nice city and bay views, friendly and helpfull staff, good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and rooms are spotless, great location as well, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Golden Gate IHG. Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and an excellent location for getting around San Francisco. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quick and easy check in, and clean building overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and courteous, rooms were clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo López

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All nice and clean! great location, great staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Soon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laritza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had a great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights and it was clean, quiet, comfortable, and in a great location - we left our rental car in the garage and walked all over the City. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff clean wonderful stay! We will be back:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Hotel was clean, quiet and accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Staff was courteous, place convenient, rooms attended to well, rapid responses from room service and front desk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only place we will stay when traveling to SF. Friendly staff, easy check- in and check- out process. The rooms were upgraded and beds are always very comfortable. A Nice added feature we had this stay were the automatic blackout shades.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026