In the heart of San Francisco Bay, Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North, an IHG Hotel welcomes you with a free breakfast buffet and roundtrip airport shuttle. Enjoy relaxation time in the spa tub or stay active at the gym. With 24-hour amenities like WiFi and a business center, this hotel makes it easy to balance work and play.
373 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
What's nearby
South San Francisco Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
SFO Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
The Shops at Tanforan - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Artichoke Joe's Casino - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
San Francisco Baking Institute - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 14 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 45 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 51 min drive
San Bruno Station - 3 min drive
Millbrae Station - 6 min drive
South San Francisco Station - 23 min walk
Free airport shuttle
Free area shuttle
Restaurants
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Dunkin' - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Denny's - 12 min walk
King Sun Buffet - 7 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Chase Center. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include buffet breakfast, WiFi, and an airport shuttle. A hot tub and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
89 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 19.99 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite extended parking (USD 25 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM*
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Offsite
Free area shuttle
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Free local shuttle
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (1022 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Accessible airport shuttle
Visual alarms in hallways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Video-game console
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Parking
Self parking costs USD 19.99 per night with in/out privileges
Extended parking costs USD 25 per day
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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
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
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North
Express Francisco Francisco
Express San Francisco By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North 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.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 19.99 per night. Extended parking costs USD 25 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG has a hot tub and a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG is located a short 6-minute walk from South San Francisco Convention Center.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
2.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with many choices and options available. (45 reviews)
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2025
Good to stay
Chien Ping
Chien Ping, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Location is great close to the airport and lots of restaurants and fast foods! Breakfast was ok not a lot of choices but at least they have it.
Angelita
Angelita, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2025
Everything was great, door kept getting stuck which made it hard to shut but everything else from the staff to the breakfast to the comfy bed was excellent!
Ofa
Ofa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Clean & friendly.
Easy to check out.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
Great
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Great stay
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
The staff was helpful and the breakfast was decent.
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Average hotel
Average hotel, average price. Good place to crash before flying out early in the morning
Colton
Colton, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
The staff were very accommodating and pleasent.
Namgay
Namgay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Great Customer Service & Clean Hotel
Cedrick
Cedrick, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Wonderful stay
carmen
carmen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Great place to stay
Romel
Romel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
A very clean hotel, very helpful staff and a fantastic breakfast!
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
The view outside was a bit weird forklifts moving around stacking boxes of who knows what. Air conditioning unit took a while to turn on. Overall decent for a one nighter
Sonya
Sonya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
The hotel was nice and clean. Staff were efficient and polite
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Great place to stay with a nice breakfast and shuttle to the airport
Lisa R
Lisa R, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
The receptionist we’re excellent
Mathew
Mathew, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
Convenient and good deal for the location
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Helpful staff.
Xenia
Xenia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Convenient location close to the airport, upkeep and cleanliness top notch, reasonably priced, very comfortable stay.
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
The room is clean, and as you walk to the hallway it smells good. Staff are nice and friendly.
Josephine
Josephine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Great location to experience sf
Daud
Daud, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
It was a very pleasant and peaceful experience and staycation
Only thing was paying for parking and the hot tub was partially working
lilia
lilia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Closed to SFO Airport and offered Free Shuttle Bus