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Reviews of Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

1500 Van Ness Avenue, Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States

#88 of 223 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2834 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    We had a wonderful stay even with the shortcomings. On our first stay we checked in late as our flight arrived late. Whe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice if toothpaste was supplied in every room. The air conditioning was also quite noisy when it would come on so most of the time we had it off. Just lucky that the weather was mild. We experienced the same thing when we stayed at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway from April 27 - May 1.

    The best asset of Holiday Inn Golden Gateway is its location! It’s close to all bus stops and is in a safe area which is always an asset. The staff were all very nice, warm, accommodating and friendly. And giving us the extra hour to check out without having to pay extra was a bonus and very much appreciated. The hotel room also had all the amenities such as coffee maker, iron, etc. which made it all the more convenient. And of course having a pool!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Small room with great service and amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are full-size beds and really too small for two people. The rooms are very small. The trash cans in the rooms are tiny, and there were no trash bags to take out the trash. The cleaning crew left a used towel from the previous customer in the bathroom. The breakfast buffet is not worth the $30 price.

    The hotel was safe, and the staff were professional. There's an iron, steamer, coffee pot, safe, and refrigerator in the room. The AC works very well. The pool and fitness room are very nice and updated. There are vending machines and a CVS medicine machine. There is a cafe, bar, and buffet breakfast on-site every morning from 630-1030 am. The parking garage is the cheapest in town at $45 per night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not much breakfast options in nearby surrounding.

    Overall clean room especially bathroom. the nearby streets were not totally save for night walks but ok.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Average stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel does not offer basic need of water as complimentary which i found it petty while you have paid alot for a night rate.

    Location,uber and city buses at door step,T-mobile store for your sim card next door,bed and breakfast was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great spot to rest up during our visit to SF.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no microwave in the room.

    the view from our room on the 23rd floor, facing the bay was spectacular!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was quite far from everything. Quite expensive.

    Good views on upper rooms, with grand view (costs extra). Good and warm pool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Cost rising for extended stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chair in room broken. Air would not turn on

    Very helpful staff. Very friendly . But my husband's surgery was more entailed so I had to extend my stay at a much higher rate! I finally slept in the hospital because I couldn't afford $700. for the same room. This was a crises in our family. No humanity from the hotel. Just type in computer & say that's the rate. I really expected more He lived, I slept in a chair for 2 nights. Not feeling safe and comfortable in the hotel. I explained my situation, but no help from desk. The first few nights were wonderful. The tall darker skin raiders fan was amazing! I was very dissapointed when I need to stay longer, husband fighting to live. I thought your hotel would at least help . No I had to pay 3x the amount for the same room. Where's your customer service?

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good thought no change in menu.. there should be more options for vegetarian

    It’s very property..train bus station is walkable..room cleaning was perfect..staff is good..breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money hotel in good location for tourist stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to pool+gym good for longer stays View from room superb

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner in the room was very loud and couldn't be used at night due to the noise, making the room really hot at night. And when it was turned on, it blew directly onto one need making that bed freeze

    The lobby was very welcoming. The room size was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy aircon along side bed and noise from adjacent lift, which we had been warned about but turned out to be noisier than expected

    Large room clean,good service from housekeeping and front desk

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Best view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows needed ckeaning. Loud lift noice in the room

    Really nice view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very Nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some dust on furniture.

    Friendly and welcoming staff members, quiet room facing east, large comfy bed with nice linens and pillows, spacious bathroom, good-quality towels, toiletries, good room and task lighting, very large TV screen, closet with ample hangers, easy chair and small table plus a desk and chair, blackout shades. Centrally located close to public transit and neighborhood shopping and dining district.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    I would recommend without hesitation. Though check the breakfast allocation on booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our rooms were on different floors, however the stas did work to ensure that our adult and teenage child were across the hall. Although grandparents were 4 floors below.we paid for breakfast and on entering breakfastvwevwee you'd 5th member of our party had to pay additional x

    Staff and accommodation cleanliness were great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    stay was nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I didn't like that i reserved a king bed and got 2 queens!

    Like that hotel was close to everything we wanted to do.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok but somewhat disappointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from traffic at night plus very noisy people in room opposite meant did not sleep well first night. Fridge small and did not close properly. Excessive use of single use plastic (utensils, cups etc). Would be nice to have a proper glass for drinking from.

    Comfortable facilities- bed was great. Had booked a room with a view so that was good. Location was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs a refresh

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall, it was a good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room wasn't as clean as I had hoped.

    The check-in went smoothly and the parking was convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Better than the night before
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk staff was a little rude

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    My stay was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No hot water on Wednesday morning.

    The location was perfect or my needs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast, no free parking

    Location, clean and nice room, coffee machine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good

    Thought the hotel represented excellent value for money,with the added bonus of a roof top pool. Good choice of food was offered.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    affordable parking at a clean hotel with everything you need
    • Couple
    • King Room with Grand View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    location to cpmc hospital is perfect & the price for parking is significantly less than most of the 3 star and above hotels in the city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean, central hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Grand View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite small and tight, parking is pretty expensive.

    Quite good location, though it is in top of a hill. Clean and modern

    Stayed in April 2024

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