Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Lombard Street

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel is close to Moscone Convention Center and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym and a bar. The hotel's dining options have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
$132 nightly
$155 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Excellent
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

Wonderful
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Wonderful
  • Bay view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Resort Fee)

Excellent
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Wonderful
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Exceptional
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee)

Excellent
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Wonderful
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Van Ness Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Regency Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lombard Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 30 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 36 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 41 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 11 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 17 min drive
  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 1 min walk
  • California St & Polk St Stop - 2 min walk
  • California St & Larkin St Stop - 4 min walk

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

At Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Pier 39. You can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is steps away and California St & Polk St Stop is 2 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 496 rooms
    • Arranged over 26 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (2 hours per day)
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 55.9 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 60
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 16 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 38.01 for adults and USD 38.01 for children

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 55.9 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 55.9 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (18-min drive) and San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 1-minute walk from California St & Van Ness Ave Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Union Square. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options were convenient and offered a variety of choices. (72 reviews)
  • The property offers secure and convenient parking with a gated garage and easy access to vehicles at any time. (124 reviews)
  • The pool was a great perk, heated, clean, and nicely shaded with various sitting options. (33 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was exceptional from the customer service to the cleanliness of the room.
Abena, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Within minutes by car of every major tourist attraction. Some within walking distance. Clean but furniture a little dated. Good restaurant and other amenities.
Brian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is great, it’s close to lots of attractions with upscale neighborhoods. Hotel services are excellent with friendly and charming staffs. Room is spacious and clean, well kept. I enjoyed my stay at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway a lot.
Tuyet-Van, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our time spent here was great! Close to everything we needed! Staff was great!
Nui, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a nice room. Clean. Nice neighborhood
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, enjoyed our stay in San Francisco
Stanley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location. Lovely corner room view. Reasonably priced. We walked almost everywhere, incl Fisherman's Wharf, for dinner. (It's an uphill walk back...)
Nathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and a great location
Tonya, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location is excellent! The room is spacious and clean. Water pressure in the shower is very good, however the sink faucet the water is very slow it was a struggle to wash your hands!
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good service and front staff was awesome.
ELIAS, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was alright. Would have been better if it were clean. Also, would have been good for there to be some kind of foot mat at the door. Staff was friendly. The outdoor dog area was quite good.
Gabrielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Christopher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, and the staff - from check-in to housekeeping - were all super friendly and helpful.
Lori, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was hoping for a hot tub but tue pool and room with city view were amazing. We left the blinds open all night. So beautiful.
Rebbecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel
Jing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great.
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness, staff and breakfast
Teresa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
Ida, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect, rooms are beautiful and cold
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again!
Alejandro, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Wajahat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, clean hotel, the staff is really nice and helpful. We had a great view of the city from our room and the beds were so comfortable! This is our second stay and we will be coming back again!
Hector, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I’m happy to stay and recommend this Hotel
Thelma, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location and clean room comfy bed
Bay, 2-night trip