Holiday Inn Express - Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Virgin rating

The hotel

In the middle of Fisherman's Wharf, you'll find yourself in a great spot, close to PIER 39 and Ghirardelli Square. The famous cable car turnaround is just outside too, so you can easily get to other neighbourhoods. There's a smart, maritime theme throughout the hotel making it a warm, relaxing respite from the city. And an American breakfast will fire you up for the day. Why not head over to the notorious ex-prison Alcatraz, wander around vibrant Chinatown or take a walk down to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Central location, next door to Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf. Close to Muni Line and cable cars.

Hotel information

252 rooms on 4 floors in 1 building with 2 lifts. All with air-conditioning, TV with pay-per-view films, complimentary WiFi, telephone, mini fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board. 

Standard Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Complimentary Express Start™ buffet breakfast. Fitness centre with Peloton bikes. Complimentary WiFi. Business centre. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Underground valet parking approx $62 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change). 6 complimentary EV charging stations.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location, parking and breakfast - very poor check-in experience

Feb 27, 2024 Sherry R

Pros: The hotel’s location is convenient to many restaurants, tourist sights and attractions and the area felt very safe to us. Our room was very clean and the breakfast had a wide variety of hot food options and was quite impressive. The valet parking was convenient and easy. Cons: The check-in process did not go well and left a very bad… Read more
Pros: The hotel’s location is convenient to many restaurants, tourist sights and attractions and the area felt very safe to us. Our room was very clean and the breakfast had a wide variety of hot food options and was quite impressive. The valet parking was convenient and easy. Cons: The check-in process did not go well and left a very bad first impression with us. To start, the (2) Queen bed Bay View room type that we had purchased was not available upon arrival - we were told that this was due to the hotel being overbooked (i.e., they are ensuring that their hotel is always full from a revenue perspective…even if it impacts their customer’s experience). I could more easily see this being done to a customer who was only staying for 1 night…however, we were staying for 4 nights. We ended up with a room without a bay view and of a different room type. We were told that the new room was the same price…but, in the end, the (2) Queen beds and bay view combination was most important to us and why we booked this hotel. Next, we were given keys that did not unlock our door. We returned them, and the next set didn’t work either. Finally, they had to call engineering to fix / replace the batteries in the electronic lock. By the time we got our “final” room and had keys that worked, we had made 4 trips with all of our luggage back and forth between the front desk and various rooms of the hotel. Finally, I asked if we could be monetarily “comped” at least “something” for this experience and I was told “no” several times. Finally, they agreed to waive the $25/night guest amenity fee that is typically charged upon arrival. And, while the (reluctantly-given) waived fee was appreciated, after a 10-hr drive this check-in experience left us tired, frustrated and without the “bay view” (2) Queen bed room type we had purchased and been expecting. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous hotel and staff

Feb 27, 2024 Martin F The Hebrides, United Kingdom

Stayed for five nights. Room was very big and had a great view out across Fishermans Wharf to Alcatraz Island. Spotlessly clean and well appointed room. Unlimited coffee and water in reception as well as a large fridge and coffee machine. Breakfast was pretty good considering it’s not a full restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful… Read more
Stayed for five nights. Room was very big and had a great view out across Fishermans Wharf to Alcatraz Island. Spotlessly clean and well appointed room. Unlimited coffee and water in reception as well as a large fridge and coffee machine. Breakfast was pretty good considering it’s not a full restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful both reception staff and housekeeping. Will definitely stay at this hotel on our next visit Read less
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Feb 22, 2024 Jaylynn0908 Airdrie, Canada

We booked at this hotel fairly last minute and were able to get a great rate. Even better is that we arrived at the hotel at 10am and lucky for us they were able to get us into our room then! The hotel was very clean and so was our room. The safe in the room, but I didn’t call that in so I am not holding that against them. What did keep me from… Read more
We booked at this hotel fairly last minute and were able to get a great rate. Even better is that we arrived at the hotel at 10am and lucky for us they were able to get us into our room then! The hotel was very clean and so was our room. The safe in the room, but I didn’t call that in so I am not holding that against them. What did keep me from giving the hotel 5* is that the bed was hard as a rock, I felt like I slept on a piece of plywood. Otherwise a great single night stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent birthday celebration in San Francisco with husband and friends!

Feb 4, 2024 Anne T Hamilton, Canada

Check in was smooth, front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Valet parking staff very friendly as well. Great free buffet breakfast and helpful friendly staff to assist. Clean rooms, excellent housekeeping staff. Rooms well equipped with body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and moisturizer. In large bottles. Hair… Read more
Check in was smooth, front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Valet parking staff very friendly as well. Great free buffet breakfast and helpful friendly staff to assist. Clean rooms, excellent housekeeping staff. Rooms well equipped with body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and moisturizer. In large bottles. Hair dryer. Also a keurig machine with tea and coffee choices. Also downstairs coffee and tea and water 24 hours. Beds also cozy. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. Business, couples, friends and families. Would return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best experience in many SFO stays over 15 years

Jan 30, 2024 aowats3 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

We have family in SFO. Over the years, we’ve tried all sorts of accommodations, from VRBO’s to premier hotels (eg Mark Hopkins) and other (Omni). Frankly, this was the best. Though in such a tourist area, our street (2 blocks away!) was quiet, as was our room, which was super-clean and comfortable. Walk to a plethora of restaurants. We had a room… Read more
We have family in SFO. Over the years, we’ve tried all sorts of accommodations, from VRBO’s to premier hotels (eg Mark Hopkins) and other (Omni). Frankly, this was the best. Though in such a tourist area, our street (2 blocks away!) was quiet, as was our room, which was super-clean and comfortable. Walk to a plethora of restaurants. We had a room with two queens, a lounge chair, microwave and fridge. Very reasonably priced. Easy to catch Uber/Lyft to go anywhere. Only thing I was not happy was free breakfast, both quality and variety (same mediocre food every day, and we spent 8 days there). Read less