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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers can explore vibrant Union Square or prepare for meetings at Moscone Convention Center, then return to a hotel with convenient laundry services

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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square offers a practical home base in the city center. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and helpful staff for dry cleaning and laundry needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG is in a shopping district. Ferry Building and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
Map
235 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square, San Francisco
    Union Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Francisco
    Moscone Convention Center
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 450 Sutter Building
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Warfield Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 min walk
  • Kin Khao
    2 min walk
  • Caffé Central
    2 min walk
  • King of Thai Noodle House
    1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Union Square and Embarcadero Center 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, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Embarcadero Center and Ferry Building 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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 609 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean suite and an accommodating and friendly staff. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and found the hotel to be clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Front desk staff very pleasant. Great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Esan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, close to restaurants bars and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an small hotel but the cleaning and service is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! Very pleasant and helpful staff. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. The hotel has a convenient location to all the artractions and necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

MARY ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay in San Francisco

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The customer service at the front desk was superb. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was very nice, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Staff was nice and accommodating. The location was perfect. My daughter and I had a great time celebrating her birthday and we will definitely be going back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

TOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location at Union Square, clean and convenient. Close to Chinatown and the Ferry building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The room was beautiful, it was big and comfortable. Breakfast was served early which was super convenient. The room had a coffee machine and we had free coffee available to use every day. The hotel location was great as well super convenient. The staff was very attentive and the hotel in general was super clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Everything was great. Hotel is walking distance to downtown. Breakfast was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and in a great area. The hotel valet was particularly convenient for us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean comfortable room…bed was a little noisy and super water saving shower head wasn’t best….but great place to stay and enjoy San Fran
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pei Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Good location The room is simple and has everything you need. Friendly team there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located to easily get around city via public transportation. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Good breakfast selection. Larger rooms for city hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charulatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suite. Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Breakfast options can be better
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024