Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

2.5 star property

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A modern hotel room with a grey and wooden accent wall, a built-in minibar, and a small refrigerator.
A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern lobby with two armchairs, a bench, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Business centre
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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235 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Warfield Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a business center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from Union Square and 11 minutes by foot from Moscone Convention Center
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 624 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room and friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is really nice , staff are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIO MARCIO ATHAYDES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, specious, clean and well-organized. Property was clean and well-located. Staff was polite, efficient and non-intrusive. Complimentary breakfast was a nice added bonus. I truly enjoyed my stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Monet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a week.The rooms and guest areas were clean. The staff was super friendly. Full warning the walls are thin so noise bleeds thru from the hallways and outside and the breakfast is a continental breakfast but none of that bothered me but some others may feel differently. The staff was always nice and helpful at all times even when i came back super late at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shigeki

Liked: Cleanliness
Room is good. Breakfast is not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Good condition. Nice breakfast. Good location. Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and attentive. The room was clean and spacious. Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe hotel. Close to Cable Cars, street cars and BART.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is good and the location is very convenient.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food options close by. Hinodeya ramen next t Door, Magnin Street around the corner, and Union Pizza across the street. All had excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katsura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i recommend this Hotel to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Nice place to stay

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