Holiday Inn Express - Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Virgin rating

Standard Room
Standard Room
Hotel Lounge
Breakfast Buffet
Standard Room
Standard Room
Hotel Lounge
Breakfast Buffet

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

  • Excellent (1145)
  • Very good (1407)
  • Average (453)
  • Poor (90)
  • Terrible (58)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Staff, Bad Location, Get Ready to Pay a Premium For Parking and a View

Jul 3, 2024 Connecticut_Mike

This hotel is doing what they can with what they have but Fisherman's Wharf isn't what it used to be. The hotel itself is nice, the staff is outstanding, but the lack of a pool, either indoor or outdoor, is a lost opportunity. Worse, I bought the daily parking package and I honestly still don't know what I got for it other than something the… Read more
This hotel is doing what they can with what they have but Fisherman's Wharf isn't what it used to be. The hotel itself is nice, the staff is outstanding, but the lack of a pool, either indoor or outdoor, is a lost opportunity. Worse, I bought the daily parking package and I honestly still don't know what I got for it other than something the manager told me about having guaranteed, priority parking. There's a big sign out front touting valet parking for $65.00 plus tax per day so I doubt they'd turn you away if you checked in without the parking package but hey, I could be wrong and I didn't want to gamble. Likewise, I paid extra for a bay view and I'm glad I did because if we had one of the internally facing rooms we'd have opened our curtains to see the room across from us and this red, cement floor below. That wouldn't have made us happy. That said, what they call a bay view is really a "pier view" because the piers across the way obstruct the view of the bay. It does produce a cool optical illusion where Alcatraz appears to be perched on top of them (see the attached picture of the view from our room). Was the daily parking package and bay view worth the expensive premium we paid? Yes, because I wouldn't want to risk parking and have that internal view. But again, the area has gone so downhill that without Ghirardelli Square it wouldn't be worth visiting these days. I'd consider staying in the Holiday Inn Express located north just over the Golden Gate Bridge near Sausalito. It's more spread out, in a better neighborhood but you can still access San Francisco if you have to. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the best

Jun 28, 2024 Mark S Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The hotel is clean and tidy and had a lot of young tourists who were banging their doors late in the evening. This was reported to the reception, who did go to ask the relevant people in room 266 to quiten down. Breafast finished at 9.30am and no bar at the property. Try the Riyu 200 yrds away instead.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Holiday_Inn_Express_Suites_San_Francisco Fishermen wharf Resort Fee

May 17, 2024 redmond0308 Albuquerque, New Mexico

What Resort Fee!!!! On my initial review I gave a a good rating but after checking out I was advised of a $25 a day($75) resort fee WOW NO ONE AT THE FRONT DESK advised me about this charge upon check in Nor was it in clear plain view when I made reservations. I do travel quite a bit and This is totally unfair and now my opinion is totally… Read more
What Resort Fee!!!! On my initial review I gave a a good rating but after checking out I was advised of a $25 a day($75) resort fee WOW NO ONE AT THE FRONT DESK advised me about this charge upon check in Nor was it in clear plain view when I made reservations. I do travel quite a bit and This is totally unfair and now my opinion is totally different from before. It’s one thing to see it in clear view I am certainly requesting a refund of the resort fee and if I get it I will take my review down or I would not stay here ever again. Plus breakfast items being replenished was very slow with the breakfast sausage, syrup very small automatic pancake maker and trying to get a table to eat is well good Luck the elevator well only one working well take the stairs takes a very long time . As far as the rooms overlooking the street very noisy early evening and early morning as far as the charge a bit too high breakfast only til 930 waay to early to close it It should go til 1030 I would like someone to contact me Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and nice rooms

Apr 21, 2024 alex g

Booked this for its location in San Francisco but it turned out to be such a good value hotel. Breakfast was basic but can’t argue with it being included in the price. Location is great for Fishermans wharf and the start of the hop on hop off bus. In a couple of mins walk you could see great views of the Golden Gate Bridge as well as Alcatraz… Read more
Booked this for its location in San Francisco but it turned out to be such a good value hotel. Breakfast was basic but can’t argue with it being included in the price. Location is great for Fishermans wharf and the start of the hop on hop off bus. In a couple of mins walk you could see great views of the Golden Gate Bridge as well as Alcatraz Rooms were spacious and clean. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Convienent location, clean, and comfortable.

Apr 21, 2024 Holly225 Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was a great location convienently within walking distance to restaurants, Pier 39 and the Wharf, and Alcatraz landing. Checkin was easy, breakfast had plenty of options, and ride share drop off and pick up were convenient. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and we slept great.