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Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway

3.0 of 5
1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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ne england
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

found this hotel a little out of the way, no where near all that San Francisco has to offer, and thats loads. But at least during the day the trolly's and trams were regular and you could get to pier 39 (tourist area) with ease. The front of the hotel overlooks a filling station and has a Wells Fargo bank... More

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
21 May 2013

The cable cars and buses certainly make it easy to get around the city. I appreciate your comments. Thank you for staying with us. More

devon uk
Top Contributor
111 reviews 111 reviews
59 hotel reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
123 helpful votes 123 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here near the end of a 17 day tour. Room was comfortable and clean. Didn't have any meals there since there are places to eat nearby. Really handy for the cable car. Very very helpful lady in the hotel gift shop who gave us perfect directions

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Thank you. We do have a great location. It will be a pleasure to pass along your comments to the staff in the Gift Shop. More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stayed here in mid April 2013 as the final destination of a 3 week tour of the West Coast of US. Ru Paster, the Front Office Manager took great care of us and went the extra mile by booking us in for an additional day when we requested it at short notice. Ru also took the time to give... More

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
13 May 2013

I couldn't agree more. That Ru is quite something! Actually, it's just those types of opportunities to help guest's that makes this worthwhile. It will be great to see you again. More

Solihull, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here as part of an American West tour which also took in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The hotel was clean and comfortable and in a great location for the cable car and local bus to Fisherman's Wharf. Views from the upper floors were great but there was some traffic noise even on the 21st floor.

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for staying with us. I have heard so many wonderful things about that western states tour. More

Springfield, Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This morning we checked out. My friend's legs are covered with bed bug bites. I picked up someone's old knee high hose & old peanuts from carpet. Air conditioner was mildewed. Decor from the 80's. electricity didn't work in half the room. Yuk!

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
13 May 2013

I am not happy to hear about the condition of your room. We work too hard and care too much to allow this to happen. I truly hope the staff was informed before you checked out so we could address the problem. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. More

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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The hotel doesn't look attractive at street level, but that doesn't matter. The reception area isn't very attractive- but that didn't bother me. The hotel is located at the end of the cable car line so it is easy to get to the city centre. Each time i went to my room i looked out over the city and siad... More

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
7 May 2013

We are certainly happy that you chose our hotel. As good fortune has it, our facade and lobby will be renovated in the near future. Thank you. More

Sussex, New Jersey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Stayed 3 weeks here for work. I picked the Holiday Inn because I needed to be able to stay in a safe area where I could easily catch a bus to and from where I would be working. Location is perfect for public transportation. Right next to bus stop for Fisherman's Wharf and a 3 block walk for bus to... More

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for such a thorough review. It's great to have someone who has stayed so long to give great insight. The restaurant and gift shop will be happy to hear that you enjoyed their service. Please come back and see us. More

Buenos Aires, Argentina
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63 reviews 63 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

After searching for over a month for a decent place to stay for 5 days, at a decent price in SF, I ended up booking at the Holliday inn, not being quite convinced. It was about $130 a night, without breakfast or parking. Every other similar place near union square was around $200, and some were even more “classic” (old... More

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I agree that we often offer the best deal, especially for a full-service hotel. Your recommendation about the Muni pass is also a good one. We would love to have you stay with us again in the future. More

San Francisco, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Stayed here for 1 night to attend a concert at Warfield, usually I preferred to stay in the Union Square area but there was a conference during that weekend so most places were sold out or ridiculously expensive... paid about $200 for the night which is average for San Francisco on the weekend. Overall it was a nice place to... More

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
29 April 2013

I am happy that you were taken care of during your stay. You will be happy to hear that besides the secure safe deposit boxes we have had at the Front Desk, we are now adding safes in each room. Please come back and see us. Thank you for your comments. More

Leeds, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for 5 nights. We were on the 24th floor which had great views of the city. Rooms were clean, comfortable and spacious. My only criticism would be that there's a lot of noise from the street, even at that height. I had to use eat plugs.

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Ru P, Manager at Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, responded to this review
27 April 2013

I am so happy that you enjoyed the room and view. You certainly identified the challenge of an urban hotel, close enough to the attractions can also mean close enough to the city noises. Thank you. More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway Hotel
Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway Hotel San Francisco
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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
San Francisco Holiday Inn
Address: 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #106 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
Price range (per night): INR10,715 - 21,152
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Take a video tour.The Holiday Inn Hotel San Francisco Golden Gateway is located in the center of San Francisco, just steps away from the historic California Cable Car turnaround. Located in lower Nob Hill, the Holiday Inn Hotel San Francisco Golden Gateway is near all major attractions: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf , a few blocks from Union Square and Chinatown, and the hotel is less than 10 minutes from Moscone Convention Center and a couple blocks north of City Hall/Civic Center. The 26-story, 499 room Holiday Inn Hotel San Francisco Golden Gateway offers fantastic city and bay views. Our tastefully appointed guest rooms begin on the 6th floor of the hotel and all offer flat panel TVs and free wireless Internet access. Cafe' Marlette offers a daily buffet breakfast for quick and easy service, as well as a delicious a la carte menu. Interlude Bar & Grill is a casual bistro and sports bar, with pool tables, and large screen TVs. The Holiday Inn Hotel San Francisco Golden Gateway is the perfect location for business or pleasure in thecity by the bay. ... more   less 
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