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Hotel Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway(3 stars)

1500 Van Ness Avenue Show map
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  • Great hotel (15)
    "Great hotel" found in 19 reviews
    • " Great hotel for those on a city break " 
      4.819444444444445
      July 2012
    • " Older but nice hotel in the heart of San Francisco " 
      4.65
      September 2011
    • " ... you check in! bed is pleasant, bathroom sufficient large, flat screen TV with today yes standard. A renovation would be good, since the carpets exterior/walls and the best time back have. The value for money but it was fine. " 
      4.65
      February 2012
    • " We have only 2 nights in the golden Gateway stayed in, but we nevertheless very felt comfortable. Very friendly staff, clean hotel , good location (cable car station) to a good price. We would recommend it for an short stay ... " 
      5.291666666666667
      January 2012
    • " The hotel is a bit outdated now. For a short break however well-suited hotel in the city. Through the cable car terminus and some bus Lines, a very good and quick access to ... " 
      4.5166666666666675
      August 2012
    • " Good hotel " 
      5.316666666666666
      March 2012
    • " Our first hotel in the United States and we were very satisfied . We have the first 2 nights here slept and at the end our round trip the last night. We stayed ... " 
      5.316666666666666
      March 2012
    • " Only a few steps away is a cable car station in SFO as we have noted, is very important. Right next to the hotel is a Starbucks, a block away from a supermarket. The hotel is in good condition , the rooms functional, not particularly new but big. The view from the huge windows was ... " 
      4.979166666666667
      November 2011
    • " ... once again could be cleaned. The hotel has also a pool and various other entertainment possibilities, but from this we could us because of Lack of time not impression make. With the rooms itself we were very satisfied . A major disadvantage however is the parking, because the costs for hotel guests extra about ... " 
      4.816666666666666
      July 2012
    • " ... San Francisco (if it wasn't't cloudy was). In front of the hotel is a bus station and it has very good connections to fisherman's warf, for example. The hotel is like all holiday inns very basic, but clean and tidy . " 
      4.854166666666667
      October 2011
    • " Nice hotel with a great view on San Francisco " 
      4.125
      September 2012
    • " Good standard hotel with restaurant at fair prices. Although it's not right in the centre but with easy access to ... " 
      4.916666666666667
      October 2011
    • " Golden gateway - great hotel , great location " 
      5.4
      September 2012
    • " Simple and good hotel " 
      4.75
      December 2011
    • " If you are only staying overnight and otherwise the way all day, this hotel is a good point for excursions ANGA port. Anaonaten is rather impersonal, the hallways are dark and the ... " 
      3.625
      July 2011
  • The hotel has a good location (14)
    "The hotel has a good location" found in 14 reviews
    • " The hotel has a good location in the heart of San Francisco. There are many dining options in the vicinity, you can also make ... " 
      4.65
      September 2011
    • " As almost all hotels in the USA very loud machines, water eTC. Noise and noise from the street. Sleep only with ear plugs. Two Walls our room on the corner were completely window. As you had a great view to Frisco. " 
      5.5625
      July 2012
    • " Our first hotel in the United States and we were very satisfied. We have the first 2 nights here slept and at the end our round trip the last night. We stayed at the 22 stock so that we a magnificent view skyline had. Our room was large with 2 queenbeds. The location of the hotel is very good around ... " 
      5.316666666666666
      March 2012
    • " We have three nights at the 13. Floor of this hotel and had a great view of the skyline of downtown San Francisco (if it wasn't't cloudy was). In front of the hotel is ... " 
      4.854166666666667
      October 2011
    • " We have three nights at the 13. Floor of this hotel and had a great view of the skyline of downtown San Francisco (if it wasn't't cloudy was). In front of the hotel is a bus station and it has very good connections to fisherman's warf, for example. The hotel is like all holiday inns very basic, but clean and ... " 
      4.854166666666667
      October 2011
    • " Nice hotel with a great view on San Francisco " 
      4.125
      September 2012
    • " ... of the rooms is different. We had unfortunately a very small room and a mini bathroom. There are two walls our room from window and the view was so much beautiful. In the 8th floor (from 26), a great view on San Francisco. Unfortunately are the windows nothing special clean. You could in any case be ... " 
      4.125
      September 2012
    • " Golden gateway -great hotel, great location " 
      5.4
      September 2012
    • " ... again to San Francisco travel, then we would in any case at the golden gateway check-in. The staff at reception and the concierge were accommodating, nice and helpful. Our request for a room with great view of the city and to the bay (25th Floor) were fulfilled. The cleaning staff was very friendly ... " 
      5.4
      September 2012
    • " ... however glad on one of the upper floors to, because it in the room around the pool area certainly was very loud, because also in the evening had everyone free access to of the terrace. We had a great view over the city, and many bus stops on the doorstep. The tram was right around the corner. The ... " 
      4.458333333333333
      August 2012
    • " Decent hotel in a good location " 
      4.416666666666667
      September 2012
    • " Great location , great view, great service " 
      5
      February 2011
    • " Great location, great view , great service " 
      5
      February 2011
    • " As described in the title, overall, we were very pleased! Big hotel with a lot of rooms, great view from the 23rd floor, decent room service, nice area ... " 
      5
      February 2011
  • Very friendly staff (5)
    "Very friendly staff" found in 5 reviews
    • " We have only 2 nights in the golden Gateway stayed in, but we nevertheless very felt comfortable. Very friendly staff , clean hotel, good location (cable car station) to a good price. We would recommend it for an ... " 
      5.291666666666667
      January 2012
    • " ... The staff at reception and the concierge were accommodating, nice and helpful. Our request for a room with great view of the city and to the bay (25th Floor) were fulfilled. The cleaning staff was very friendly and patient. Right next door is a Wells Fargo bank in a starbucks coffee shop is; so was the ... " 
      5.4
      September 2012
    • " Clean room, friendly staff " 
      4.458333333333333
      August 2012
    • " with the service there was no problems, all were very friendly . in case of any problems with the internet we were helped immediately. in the lobby there are ... " 
      4
      December 2011
    • " Great location, great view, great service " 
      5
      February 2011
  • Small room (2)
    "Small room" found in 2 reviews
    • " ... acquired. Directly next to the hotel is a Starbucks and a street deeper a drugstore. The rooms are tastefully decorated and clean. The size of the rooms is different. We had unfortunately a very small room and a mini bathroom. There are two walls our room from window and the view was so much ... " 
      4.125
      September 2012
    • " Very small room " 
      4.2
      June 2011
  • Hotel is very expensive (1)
    "Hotel is very expensive" found in 1 review
    • " ... is around the corner and so it's easy to the center; definitely Buy more days of fun (is in the hotel possible), A single is expensive. Skip onto a car in the city, parking garage in the hotel is very expensive . free Wiki one receives access code automatically when you check in! bed is pleasant, ... " 
      4.65
      February 2012
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Hotel review overview

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rating

Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    4.5
  • Room
    4.4
  • Service
    4.7
  • Location
    4.7
  • Gastronomy
    3.8
  • Sport
    3.7

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    12
  • Very Good
    23
  • Acceptable
    9
  • Poor
    1
  • Terrible
    1
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Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " Great hotel for those on a city break "  Read more
    4.819444444444445
    July 2012
  • " Older but nice hotel in the heart of San Francisco "  Read more
    4.65
    September 2011
  • " ... you check in! bed is pleasant, bathroom sufficient large, flat screen TV with today yes standard. A renovation would be good, since the carpets exterior/walls and the best time back have. The value for money but it was fine. "  Read more
    4.65
    February 2012
  • " We have only 2 nights in the golden Gateway stayed in, but we nevertheless very felt comfortable. Very friendly staff, clean hotel, good location (cable car station) to a good price. We would recommend it for an short stay ... "  Read more
    5.291666666666667
    January 2012
  • " The hotel is a bit outdated now. For a short break however well-suited hotel in the city. Through the cable car terminus and some bus Lines, a very good and quick access to ... "  Read more
    4.5166666666666675
    August 2012
  • " Good hotel "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    March 2012
  • " Our first hotel in the United States and we were very satisfied. We have the first 2 nights here slept and at the end our round trip the last night. We stayed ... "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    March 2012
  • " Only a few steps away is a cable car station in SFO as we have noted, is very important. Right next to the hotel is a Starbucks, a block away from a supermarket. The hotel is in good condition, the rooms functional, not particularly new but big. The view from the huge windows was ... "  Read more
    4.979166666666667
    November 2011
  • " ... once again could be cleaned. The hotel has also a pool and various other entertainment possibilities, but from this we could us because of Lack of time not impression make. With the rooms itself we were very satisfied. A major disadvantage however is the parking, because the costs for hotel guests extra about ... "  Read more
    4.816666666666666
    July 2012
  • " ... San Francisco (if it wasn't't cloudy was). In front of the hotel is a bus station and it has very good connections to fisherman's warf, for example. The hotel is like all holiday inns very basic, but clean and tidy. "  Read more
    4.854166666666667
    October 2011
  • " Nice hotel with a great view on San Francisco "  Read more
    4.125
    September 2012
  • " Good standard hotel with restaurant at fair prices. Although it's not right in the centre but with easy access to ... "  Read more
    4.916666666666667
    October 2011
  • " Golden gateway -great hotel, great location "  Read more
    5.4
    September 2012
  • " Simple and good hotel "  Read more
    4.75
    December 2011
  • " If you are only staying overnight and otherwise the way all day, this hotel is a good point for excursions ANGA port. Anaonaten is rather impersonal, the hallways are dark and the ... "  Read more
    3.625
    July 2011
  • " The hotel is a bit outdated now. For a short break however well-suited hotel in the city. Through the cable car terminus ... "  Read more
    4.5166666666666675
    August 2012
  • " ... is around the corner and so it's easy to the center; definitely Buy more days of fun (is in the hotel possible), A single is expensive. Skip onto a car in the city, parking garage in the hotel is very expensive. free Wiki one receives access code automatically when you check in! bed is pleasant, ... "  Read more
    4.65
    February 2012
  • " ... We have the first 2 nights here slept and at the end our round trip the last night. We stayed at the 22 stock so that we a magnificent view skyline had. Our room was large with 2 queenbeds. The location of the hotel is very good around the corner Cable car station. Our first breakfast in the United States also has ... "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    March 2012
  • " Good, clean hotel in a good location "  Read more
    4.916666666666667
    October 2011
  • " The hotel has a good location in the heart of San Francisco. There are many dining options in the vicinity, you can also make ... "  Read more
    4.65
    September 2011
  • " As almost all hotels in the USA very loud machines, water eTC. Noise and noise from the street. Sleep only with ear plugs. Two Walls our room on the corner were completely window. As you had a great view to Frisco. "  Read more
    5.5625
    July 2012
  • " Our first hotel in the United States and we were very satisfied. We have the first 2 nights here slept and at the end our round trip the last night. We stayed at the 22 stock so that we a magnificent view skyline had. Our room was large with 2 queenbeds. The location of the hotel is very good around ... "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    March 2012
  • " We have three nights at the 13. Floor of this hotel and had a great view of the skyline of downtown San Francisco (if it wasn't't cloudy was). In front of the hotel is ... "  Read more
    4.854166666666667
    October 2011
  • " We have three nights at the 13. Floor of this hotel and had a great view of the skyline of downtown San Francisco (if it wasn't't cloudy was). In front of the hotel is a bus station and it has very good connections to fisherman's warf, for example. The hotel is like all holiday inns very basic, but clean and ... "  Read more
    4.854166666666667
    October 2011
  • " Nice hotel with a great view on San Francisco "  Read more
    4.125
    September 2012
  • " ... of the rooms is different. We had unfortunately a very small room and a mini bathroom. There are two walls our room from window and the view was so much beautiful. In the 8th floor (from 26), a great view on San Francisco. Unfortunately are the windows nothing special clean. You could in any case be ... "  Read more
    4.125
    September 2012
  • " Golden gateway -great hotel, great location "  Read more
    5.4
    September 2012
  • " ... again to San Francisco travel, then we would in any case at the golden gateway check-in. The staff at reception and the concierge were accommodating, nice and helpful. Our request for a room with great view of the city and to the bay (25th Floor) were fulfilled. The cleaning staff was very friendly ... "  Read more
    5.4
    September 2012
  • " ... however glad on one of the upper floors to, because it in the room around the pool area certainly was very loud, because also in the evening had everyone free access to of the terrace. We had a great view over the city, and many bus stops on the doorstep. The tram was right around the corner. The ... "  Read more
    4.458333333333333
    August 2012
  • " Decent hotel in a good location "  Read more
    4.416666666666667
    September 2012
  • " We have only 2 nights in the golden Gateway stayed in, but we nevertheless very felt comfortable. Very friendly staff, clean hotel, good location (cable car station) to a good price. We would recommend it for an ... "  Read more
    5.291666666666667
    January 2012
  • " ... The staff at reception and the concierge were accommodating, nice and helpful. Our request for a room with great view of the city and to the bay (25th Floor) were fulfilled. The cleaning staff was very friendly and patient. Right next door is a Wells Fargo bank in a starbucks coffee shop is; so was the ... "  Read more
    5.4
    September 2012
  • " Clean room, friendly staff "  Read more
    4.458333333333333
    August 2012
  • " with the service there was no problems, all were very friendly. in case of any problems with the internet we were helped immediately. in the lobby there are ... "  Read more
    4
    December 2011
  • " ... isn't far. Breakfast and meal one should however outside of the hotel since there the prices and the quality better. Mel's drive-in is a typical American Diner, that at any time of the day the perfect food offers. And it is also only 5 minutes' walk away. Unfortunately there is no safe in the room, ... "  Read more
    4.819444444444445
    July 2012
  • " ... a food not the ordered. There is also the feeling only as Durchgangstourist to be treated. ( only restaurant) in the hotel you are friendly and dealt with complaints quickly and unbürogratisch. The rooms are in good condition, to the windows in terms of done are. Rather somewhat longer in the catalog leaves and other ... "  Read more
    3.75
    October 2012
  • " the rooms are big enough and well equipped. They are already a bit older and worn, but nevertheless everything was still ... "  Read more
    4
    December 2011
  • " ... day, this hotel is a good point for excursions ANGA port. Anaonaten is rather impersonal, the hallways are dark and the furniture was old and worn. The staff does not speak or hardly any German. The rooms are clean, but the windows could also be cleaned. For children the hotel doesn't have much to offer. But ... "  Read more
    3.625
    July 2011
  • " ... acquired. Directly next to the hotel is a Starbucks and a street deeper a drugstore. The rooms are tastefully decorated and clean. The size of the rooms is different. We had unfortunately a very small room and a mini bathroom. There are two walls our room from window and the view was so much ... "  Read more
    4.125
    September 2012
  • " Very small room "  Read more
    4.2
    June 2011
Jonas
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 19-25
1 Other hotel reviews
3.7
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
Hotel lies beside a obdachlosenviertel, but however very central in the town. A car you should definitely not thereby, you need however also not there public transportation easy to reach and extremely cheap. … read more
Susanne
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 46-50
7 Other hotel reviews
4.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
The staff at reception were very friendly and were willing to help, also the service in the restaurant was good.There are 2 restaurants. We only the restaurant for dinner/bar. The menu was typically an american sports bar. At quality and quantity there was nothing to complain about. Prices were ok.Room as described above, fridge available, as well as a small coffee maker. It was not vacuumed every day. In the bathroom there was a lot of dust. Toilet/sink but were cleaned daily!Large city hotel, was also used by business travelers. We had a big room with two beds. The condition … read more
Michael
Austria
  • Couple
  • Age 26-30
1 Other hotel reviews
5.1
Rated:  
  • 3 to 5 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
Very hardworking staff, classisches american hotel a large hotel group, right next to a cable car station … read more
Matthias
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 26-30
7 Other hotel reviews
5.2
Rated:  
  • 3 to 5 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
We were there for 5 days in san francisco, the hotel has 26 floors, location is good, right around the corner with cable car start, shops, restaurants and bars are as well right nearby. If you self catering could in ' whole foods' right opposite shopping. Room was good, fridge, tv, air conditioning. Great view about sf. Hotel staff was friendly. Pool was rather small, however, heated! We can only recommend the hotel! Price-performance is okay. … read more
Tanja
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 31-35
15 Other hotel reviews
4.4
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
Room number 1410. 14th Floor thus and great view to the city ;-). Room by the size and furnishing completely adequate and above all clean. Hotel lies centrically in San Francisco on a large street without homeless person in front of the door! One reaches by bus well the hippie district of San Francisco with beautiful boutiques streets: haight and ashbury!. fischermanns threw is also from there easy to reach. The marked streed is during the day quite nice for shopping. As soon as it got dark but lots of dark and homeless onto the street. When we in the hotel … read more
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    This popular full-service hotel with excellent facilities lies close to the Civic Centre, in the government and administration quarter of San Francisco. The area surrounding the hotel is full of shops and restaurants. Union Square is around a 15-minute walk from the hotel, but it is also possible to use public transport, as there is a tram just steps away from the hotel.
  • Facilities
    This 26-storey hotel includes a total of 499 rooms of which 5 are suites. Amongst the facilities at this pleasant, fully air-conditioned hotel count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange facility, a newspaper stand and lifts in addition to a bar and a restaurant. Furthermore, it is possible to take advantage of the conference room and public Internet access as well as the room and laundry services. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park and garage facilities (fees apply).
  • Rooms
    The attractive rooms each come with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, an Internet connection, coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, as well as centrally controlled air conditioning and heating.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Guests may make use of the hotel's swimming pool, which affords spectacular views out over the city, or enjoy a workout in the in-house gym.
  • Payment
    American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.
  • Misc.
    Children up to the age of 12 are able to enjoy complimentary meals with every full-paying adult. Family plan: 2 adults and 2 children (up to the age of 18) are able to share the beds in the double rooms. Parking fee: 35 USD per day.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Business centre
  • Cash machine on site
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Additional childrens' bed
  • Satellite TV
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Pets allowed

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Beauty treatments

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Gay friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Express check in and check out
  • Car hire
  • Ticket service
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Pets allowed
  • Children welcome
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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