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
Property preview
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio

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
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Regency Ballroom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(268 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
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(172 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(184 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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 km
  • The Regency Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great American Music Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lombard Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 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
  • ‪El Lopo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hi-Lo Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Victor’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬2 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

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 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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3179 out of 4872 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1055 out of 4872 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 339 out of 4872 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 4872 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 169 out of 4872 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

Allen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and great staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with a great view of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Sayed

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

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views. Decent value.

Hotel was good for the price. Stayed here for the rooftop pool for our kids but it was too cold. They didn't even want to go in it. Also, the pool area could use some updates. View from our floor (20th) was amazing. Restaurant was meh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nay

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Parking was amazing!!!!

Great stay. The lady at the front desk was very kind, respectful, and made it very easy to check in! Parking in San Francisco is extremely difficult, so when I book a hotel in SF there HAS to be PRIVATE ON-SITE parking such as a parking garage or an armed security guarded parking lot. Any nearby public parking will literally ruin your hotel stay for a few reasons. 1 The majority of both paid and free public lots are completely full. Sure you’ll eventually find one, but it could take over 45 minutes driving around to find a spot or to wait for a spot to open up. 2 once you get that public parking spot, your not gonna want to leave. If you leave there’s a very good chance that slot gets taken up and your back to step 1 m. 3 is the Bipping culture in SF. Criminals in SF partake in “bipping” which consists of them driving around to find a car with valuables inside. They often target tourists because tourists aren’t familiar to “bipping”and are prone to leaving valuables out in the open for people to see. Where do many tourists park at? Public parking lots. So parking is the most important factor for me. IHG had AMAZJNG. Its was around $50, easy access, the entrance is literally at the lobby entrance and there is plenty of spots to park in the garages.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew J

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Duyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cyrus Braiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

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

Hefty deposit lovely stay

Our room was clean and comfortable. My only complaint is that when I checked in, I was asked to make a $500 deposit...this feels excessive. I've only ever made a $100 deposit for a hotel room at most, and I felt very blindsided by this price and request as I didn't see any information about it prior. While the deposit was refunded to me, it was very stressful when I had just gotten there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet iver lriced but iverall a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henricus

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing I would have liked was a desk in my room. Otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025