Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 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
(158 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(174 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(164 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(260 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

In the heart of San Francisco, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Presidio of San Francisco and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Moscone Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Lombard Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chase Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • El Lopo
  • ‪Cordon Bleu - ‬3 min walk
  • Grubstake Diner

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Lombard Street
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 496 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Francisco? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Japanese, Spanish

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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
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

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

Payment types

Important information

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, 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

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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2857 out of 4420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 980 out of 4420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 4420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 4420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 4420 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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inconvienent if you have a service animal. No place to take them to potty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyung hyun

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Kirkland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and views from 25th floor room were spectacular. recommend high floor west view away from elevator. you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandini

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mirela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amardeep

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

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money. Lots of light in the rooms with the large windows. The paid parking was especially convenient…. But expensive. Great location to explore SF.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Silvana

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pinak

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

kimberly

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

8/10 Good

SANJEEV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe and the amenities were top notch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gustavo

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was warm and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Romit, REDMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do not take rooms next to the elevators. The noise from the moving elevator cars is pretty bothersome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, they have great service, the parking is very convenient. In the room I would change the carpet (allergies), other than that I enjoyed my weekend stay very much. Great view also!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025