Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Lombard Street

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Breakfast meal
View from room

Overview of Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

8.4

Very good

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
Map
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, View, Corner

  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown San Francisco
  • Lombard Street - 20 min walk
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - 25 min walk
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 28 min walk
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 31 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 31 min walk
  • Pier 39 - 38 min walk
  • San Francisco Bay - 39 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 44 min walk
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 3 min drive
  • Union Square - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 25 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 36 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 11 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 16 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

  • Limoncello - 5 min walk
  • Kuma Sushi + Sake - 6 min walk
  • Liholiho Yacht Club - 11 min walk
  • Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - 12 min walk
  • Octavia - 7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

At Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Oracle Park and Pier 39. You can visit the 24-hour fitness centre 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 travellers say good things about the convenient parking and pool. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is steps away and California St & Polk St Stop is 2 minutes.

Languages

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

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Housekeeping on request
Recycling
This information is provided by our partners.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global), SafeStay (AHLA - USA) and WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 496 rooms
  • Arranged over 26 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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.
  • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (USD 45.63 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height bed
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Accessible bath
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

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

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 45.63 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of:

  • Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?
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, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 45.63 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?
You can check in from 3 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 1-minute walk from California St & Van Ness Ave Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Union Square.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and clean. Staff very friendly.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Corey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Central Hotel with great views
Hotel was clean and the staff friendly and very helpful. Location on Van Ness is great for bus and cable car travel around San Francisco.
Susan, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Ashley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Great location right next to the california streetcar. Car is $5 all day in 2023 to mark their anniversary
Nicola, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Nerida, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Edward, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Very chic
A compact room, but very tastefully decorated, and a totally amazing view - thank you for the 22nd floor!
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 1-night trip
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