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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Union Square

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
235 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cable55 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kin Khao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are located near Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG, which provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Moscone Convention Center and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 2 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 568 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Loved the location and found the hotel to be clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay. Front desk staff very pleasant. Great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The quiet and peaceful experience although it would seem loud given the location qas a nice surprise. The continental breakfast was superb and better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

This is refurbished property steps away from the Powell Street cable car turnaround and close to the 38 bus top. The queen bed was comfortable. The bathroom was surprisingly large for a refurbished building. The staff were very helpful and engaging. The complementary breakfast is standard Holiday Inn fare.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Downtown area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

The customer service at the front desk was superb. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location, great breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

It is an small hotel but the cleaning and service is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Excellent location at Union Square, clean and convenient. Close to Chinatown and the Ferry building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Fantastic location, close to restaurants bars and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

I liked this property. It was super convenient for shopping, eating, and entertainment. The only thing that didnt make this an excellent star for me was parking. You had to park a bloack or so down from the property, on the 4 floor and up. Once I got into my room. I was amazed at how the layout was. It was a simple room but absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fantastic stay!

10/10

Spacious suite. Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Breakfast options can be better
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The hotel was good. Small rooms but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice place close to Union square, close to everything. Friendly personal. Sometimes too small breakfast zone with good continental breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The breakfast is good and the location is very convenient.

10/10

Left my power cord in the fitness room and staff figured out it was mine and returned to me the next day before I knew it was gone. Great work!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Clean, quiet two day stay close to the cable car and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

I have stayed here before. It is clean and quiet and the breakfast is good. It's a good option for a day or two in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

It was quite convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Amazing location!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The area is overran with homeless but the hotel itself was very nice and the breakfast bar is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Had a great stay. Convenient to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024