Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94109-4606
About us
- Prime San Francisco location on Lower Nob Hill between Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. - Breathe taking unobstructed views of San Francisco Bay and the entire city of San Francisco. - 20,000 Sq Ft of versatile meeting conveniently located on two floors with seasoned Catering Managers and Banquet Professionals. - Knowledgeable Audio Visual Technicians to guide technical needs - 24-hour fitness center and heated outdoor pool - Cozy on-site restaurant and full bar
Venue Details
ChainIHG
BrandHoliday Inn
Built1974
Renovated2024
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms496
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Hotel of the Year - 2014
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Revenue Team of the Year - 2014
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
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May 19, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
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Aug 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Jul 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,600 sq. ft.
Space (private)
18,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
5,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
300 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,600 sq. ft.
Space (private)
18,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
5,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
300 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
496
Single (1 bed)
263
Single (1 bed) rate
$109.00 - $599.00
Double (2 beds)
228
Double (2 beds) rate
$109.00 - $599.00
Suites
5
Tax rate
8.625%
Occupancy rate
16.35%
Total guest rooms
496
Single (1 bed)
263
Single (1 bed) rate
$109.00 - $599.00
Double (2 beds)
228
Double (2 beds) rate
$109.00 - $599.00
Suites
5
Tax rate
8.625%
Occupancy rate
16.35%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
15 mi
Distance from airport 15 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $49.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
R-O-H Restaurant in San Francisco
Nightlife
0 mi
Experience our New Restaurant Atmosphere, Savory Menus, and Chic Wine Bar!
Guests staying at the Holiday Inn San Francisco Hotel don’t have to venture far to find a delicious restaurant in San Francisco. We’re proud of our new R-O-H Bar and Restaurant near Nob Hill, which will feature the best local and international craft draft beer, a wine bar with sips from Napa and Sonoma, a selection of spirits, and a menu of dishes from one of San Francisco’s iconic neighborhoods. R-O-H Bar and Restaurant is the centerpiece to our new active lobby, which will welcome guests to a comfortable setting to relax and be yourself. Select from 11 craft beers and 8 wines on tap, plus an extensive liquor selection. Here, guests will be able to savor a selection of authentic SF food – without leaving the hotel!
However, when you’re ready to explore the neighborhood, the Holiday Inn is within walking distance to more than 60 restaurants in downtown San Francisco, from Japanese to Italian to American. Our centrally located hotel is an easy walk to Nob Hill, Union Square, and more downtown San Francisco neighborhoods.
1500 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA, US 94109
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Cable Cars
Historical landmark
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If you’re looking for hotels near the cable cars in San Francisco, the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway is literally just steps from California Street, where cable cars offer easy access the all the sites and sounds of San Francisco. The California Street cable car stops at California Sreet & Van Ness Avenue – just one block from the Holiday Inn Hotel.
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Shopping
Shopping
Did someone say San Francisco shopping?! From vintage shopping in Haight-Ashbury to the chocolate and walking tours of Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco offers many different neighborhoods with plenty of shopping. Whether you prefer boutique stores or high-fashion department stores, the city has something for everyone!
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Pier 39 & Fisherman’s Wharf
Recreation
Pier 39 offers fun for everyone! Located on the San Francisco Bay, Pier 39 is an entertainment center with shopping, dining, and attractions, such as the Aquarium of the Bay, a carousel, and street entertainers such as jugglers and caricaturists. Walk west and you’ll discover the Fisherman’s Wharf, where you’ll find the city’s freshest seafood at world-class restaurants.
Local Universities
University
Whether you’re visiting a student or touring a college yourself, the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway is close to several San Francisco universities. We’re conveniently located near UC Hastings Law School, as well as the Academy of the Arts. Other colleges in the city include the University of California San Francisco, University of San Francisco, Golden Gate University, Wharton School, and California State University San Francisco.
More Scenic Sights
Recreation
San Francisco truly offers some of the most unique tourist attractions. Located at the top of San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill, visit our famous Coit Tower, an art deco column rising into the sky where you’ll enjoy amazing city views. Or, venture to Lombard Street, famous for its steep 1-block section that consists of 8 sharp turns. Guests can walk down the street or even drive their car!
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Parks & Beaches
Park
San Francisco is home to many beautiful parks and beaches. Stretching over 1,000 acres, Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco’s most beloved parks and features several museums, including the newly-renovated California Academy of Sciences and the deYoung Museum of art. It’s also a recreation center with playgrounds, tennis courts, an historic carousel, the Japanese Tea Garden, and a buffalo paddock. More northeast, experience the vibrant neighborhood of North Beach, home to the annual art and jazz festival. Also known as Little Italy, guests can savor Italian pastries, pastas, and cafes in many North Beach restaurants.
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Alcatraz Island
Historical landmark
Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island was a famous federal prison from 1933 to 1963. Known as “The Rock”, you won’t want to miss one of the best San Francisco tours – Alcatraz Island. It was the home of A-list criminals including “Scarface” Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Harlem Mafioso and “Bumpy” Johnson, and Morton Sobell, the military contractor found guilty of Soviet espionage along with Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Alcatraz Tours are available throughout the day, and we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. Visitors can reach the island by ferry ride from Pier 33 near the Fisherman’s Wharf.
Famous Districts
Shopping
The many neighborhoods that make up San Francisco are also popular tourist attractions. See the LGTB Castro District, located in the sunny neighborhood of Eureka Valley, where rainbow flags fly high and gay-centric shops and restaurants are a plenty. To relive the days when women and men wore their Sunday best, stroll and shop at Union Square, offering elegant boutiques and grand department stores like Nieman Marcus, Macy’s, and Sak’s 5th Avenue. For a more cultural experience, Chinatown is one of San Francisco’s top tourist attractions, where you’ll find plenty of Chinese restaurants to try and souvenirs to take home, such as silk embroidered pajamas, chopsticks, and fortune cookies.
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Family Fun
Recreation
If you’re traveling to the city with the little ones, you’ll find plenty of family attractions in San Francisco. Challenge your kids’ imagination with the 7D Experience, or visit our famous Aquarium of the Bay to learn about our ocean and its creatures. On the outskirts of the city, Holiday Inn® guests can also visit the San Francisco Zoo, just 7 miles southwest from the Hotel.
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Museums & Culture
Museum
For those looking for more cultural attractions in San Francisco – from art museums to beautiful outdoor gardens – the city offers some of the best places to visit. Explore the Walt Disney Family Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Yerba Buena Gardens, and so much more
Local Sports Attractions
Recreation
Home of Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park is considered one of the most beautiful ballparks in the country. Located on McCovey Cove, just 3 miles from the Holiday Inn, this ballpark is a testament to one of the MLB’s oldest teams. Or, visit the brand-new Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers! This new football stadium is 40 miles from the city and connects to Caltrain for direct access to and from San Francisco.
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Japantown - West
Business district
1 mi
Japantown comprises about six square city blocks in the Western Addition in San Francisco. The area is home to a large number of Japanese (and some Korean and Chinese) restaurants, supermarkets, indoor shopping malls, hotels, banks and other shops, including one of the few U.S. branches of the large Kinokuniya bookstore chain.
The main thoroughfare is Post Street. Its focal point is Japan Center (opened in 1968), the site of three Japanese oriented shopping centers and the Peace Pagoda. The Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa designed by Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi and presented to San Francisco by the people of Osaka, Japan.
1825 Post Street
San Francisco, CA, US 94115
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Ghirardelli Square
Recreation
1 mi
Domingo Ghirardelli came to San Francisco during the 1849 Gold Rush, making his fortune by selling chocolate. Today's Ghirardelli Square was originally built as a woolen mill in 1864, and the Ghirardelli Company moved here from Jackson Square in the late 1890s. The chocolate factory is elsewhere these days, but you'll find a retail outlet and sweet shop here.
900 North Point Street
San Francisco, CA, US 94109
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San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Airport
14 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the “gateway to the Pacific,” is a world-class airport serving tens of millions of domestic and international passengers annually. One of the world’s 30 busiest airports, SFO is committed to setting the standard for our industry.
This includes being a leader in safety and security, customer service and satisfaction, community relations, environmental commitment, quality of facilities, and financial and economic vitality. SFO was the first major U.S. airport to achieve 100 percent fully automated and integrated baggage screening. Today, efficient operations ensure our passenger screening wait times are among the shortest in the nation.
San Francisco International Airport
PO Box 8097
San Francisco, CA, US 94128-8097
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Union Square Shopping
Shopping
15 mins
Union Square San Francisco is the United States' third-largest shopping area. The city's first mayor probably didn't imagine this when he set Union Square aside as a public plaza in 1849. Neither did folks attending 1860s pro-Union Civil War rallies here.
Nevertheless, Union Square became San Francisco's shopping epi-center in the early 1900s and today, upscale stores and hotels surround Union Square, and shopping extends blocks from the central plaza.
Most stores here feature clothing, art works or items for the home. It's a nice place for browsing and window-shopping, but if you're going to buy anything, be prepared to open your wallet wide because prices are high.
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We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.
Additional Information
Safety Information
Cancellation Policy
Individual Reservations 24 hours prior to arrival.
Additional details
The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet connectivity in all guest rooms and meeting rooms. All guest rooms are equipped with HD flat panel LG LCD Televisions.
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Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Monthly waste reduction goals
Does Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, This is measured on recycling expenses along with monthly targets
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Need to contact Aimbridge Hospitality who is the management company of the hotel
Health and Safety
Were practices at Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, No plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
george.chu@aimhosp.com
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