Holiday Inn San Francisco, San Francisco, Avoid

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Holiday Inn San Francisco	Average Price: $188 Check Rates

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1500 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, 94109 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 53 of 110
Average review rating: 3.61

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (33) , MyTravelGuide (1036) , Travelocity (10) , TripAdvisor (373) , YahooTravel (22)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. We were told to avoid the Tenderloin District near the hotel at night (homeless, drug dealers, etc).

"Good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/27/2011 Vote

2. This however had a massive crack running the length of the window frame which we had to block with a towel to avoid the howling gale outside, coming into the room.

"Shabby " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/11/2011 Vote

3. Didnt have a problem with noise, but would avoid Lombard St side of hotel.

"Excellent comfy stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/8/2010 Vote

4. Didnt have a problem with noise, but would avoid Lombard St side of hotel.

"Excellent comfy stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/8/2010 Vote

5. A tip that I learned was the homeless people tend to avoid the streets that have hills.

"Nice Hotel, Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/10/2010 Vote

6. We would never stay at this hotel again, and certainly recommend that others avoid it also.

"Hated the Gateway Holiday Inn in San Francisco " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/8/2008 Vote

7. To avoid by any means.

"Worst Hotel ever seen " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/29/2007 Vote

8. A place to avoid; an all hassle hotel.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/29/2007 Vote

9. A place to avoid; an all hassle hotel.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/29/2007 Vote

10. Park on the streets to avoid the $36 parking garage fee.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/29/2007 Vote