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Aimee A.

Headed to San Francisco for Valentine's Day and stayed at the intercontinental San Francisco. This is the one located on Howard Street by the Moscone Center. It is not the Mark Hopkins at the top of Nob Hill (where we stayed for an event last year). And having now stayed at both, they both had that great service that Intercontinental is known for, but the one on Howard Street is just a little bit more modern and it is well situated for business travelers. The rooms are decent sized, and as others have mentioned, the Club Lounge (particularly in the mornings) is well worth it. The breakfast was buffet style and lots of variety and selection, plus drinks, and evening cocktails. The weekend was crowded, but we were always able to find seating. The staff is pleasant, as others have mentioned. We were there for two nights and our room was fabulous. We had a great view and slept extremely well. And the location, honestly, could not be beat. Walking wise, it's a little closer to certain tourist areas. We went downstairs, the first day, and asked the concierge how to get to the cable car station. He greeted us with, "how can I serve you?" He just was lovely. The cable car starting point was around the block, and away we went from there. I will say also, I did feel safe walking there, both in the daytime and at night. Yes, there were some transients around, but I did not feel unsafe. It was a fairly busy area and there are people walking everywhere. Of course, you have to be cautious and pay attention, but I felt safe. We had a great trip to San Francisco, would return, would return to that Intercontinental as well.

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Jamie M.

Had a very nice stay at the Intercontinental in San Francisco in September. This was my second visit, and both times have been great. On my most recent visit, we had the good fortune of staying in a corner room. The view was cool, the room was spacious, the bed was comfy, and the furniture was modern. The service was great-we had a positive experience with hotel staff from check in, to a quick dinner, to getting coffee in the morning before we departed. I only wish our last stay wasn't so abbreviated!

Club lounge
Meri S.

Stayed at the InterCon SF for a week on a biz trip and had a great experience. My room was clean, modern and super comfy. I'm a terrible sleeper and actually slept so well here that I came home and already ordered the mattress and pillows (seriously)! They use Byredo products in the rooms, quality stuff, though the specific scent is a bit too strong for me. The staff was friendly and helpful across the board, though the bar was definitely understaffed. Great bartender, just solo and overwhelmed. Not his fault. I had club lounge access, and it ended up being my fave part of the stay. Amazing views, always stocked with snacks, food, cocktails and had genuinely the kindest staff. It quickly became my go-to spot to catch up on work and escape the chaos of the conference. The location was perfect. It was a short walk to Moscone Center and surrounded by restaurants. Also a nice walk, about a mile to the Embarcadero which was calming to take in the views. Would absolutely stay here again.

Manny B.

Very nice Lovely place to stay! The rooms are very nice, super clean, comfortable and large. Our first time staying with them and we loved it so much. At the heart of the Beautiful San Francisco very close to more of the attractions. Highly recommend!!!

Weight Machines for upper body
Annie T.

Easy and fast check-in by Dani (so sweet btw). Fitness gym? Yes. Very nice with a TRX virtual workout machine, machines for chest/back that goes up to around 100lbish, Dumbbells up to 50lbs, yoga mats, typical cardio machines (treadmill, stair master, elliptical), and a little area where you can do some core workouts. They also had disposable earbuds to plug into the cardio machines. Restaurant? Located main lobby but food looked really expensive but there's a lot of little fast food places within walking distance. Location? Great location across a gyu kaku with a Trader Joe's and Target a few blocks away. My girlfriend and I felt safe walking around but still was cautious because there are homeless people around but spread out in other areas not directly in front of the hotel itself. But my only gripe is that valet parking is $86/night and uber/lyft was so much easier to use. Overall I'd definitely love staying here again for Pride weekend!

The fabulous dive bar within walking distance from the hotel.
Genie M.

I had a magical 4 night stay with first class service. The hotel management really nailed the sparkling Deadhead decor. The views from the top floors on the convention side are completely unobstructed. The indoor pool and hot tub was a perfect way to start and end each fabulous day here. The bar is pricey with choice ingredients and there is also a funky dive bar within walking distance worthy of a visit. I recommend the luxury feel, prime location and 1st class experience offered here.Best of the Best hotel.!Bravo!

Taking in the views
Patrick W.

Enjoyed our short stay downtown in the financial district of SF. It's a La-te-da kind of stay. Immersed in the hub of daily living and grind. We got see many professionals appear for the Config Con happening at Moscone. Enjoyed seeing my old haunts and experiencing the famous hotel that Barrack Obama stayed several years back. The staff are/were wonderful. Many went out of their way to give us an optimal stay for comfort. Yes, of course please stay here next time you're in town. Plenty to experience and see in this neighborhood. If It's happening in SF, it's going to be here. Stay in luxury and the comfort of being local to it all.

Egg nog pot de cream, peppermint chocolate cake, gingerbread muffin.
Helen L.

Was there for a company party. Very lavish on the 3rd floor banquet room. Food displayed nicely in front outside the banquet hall. The beef flat iron was very tender (highlight). Potato scallop with cheese was delicious. The mozzarella with tomato. Cheesy macaroni. Very dry chicken, maybe slice it next time to thinner cuts. The fish was dry, not sure, some kind of white fish. Plenty of grilled veggies. The dessert egg nog pot de cream was good. Peppermint chocolate cake was ok. The gingerbread muffin was dry. There was a vegan table but there's a sign to cater only to vegans. Plenty food untouched. Service was fast and they do work extremely hard in taking away dirty plates. Lovely self help coffee and tea, with lemon and honey. We jad a ice ctram dundae station. Fresh fruit compote and nuts, cherries, and spinkles on your own. Great party. Great venue. Parking inside hotel was a bit expensive. Company reimbursed.

Jeanne R.

Stayed here for business and I can honestly say that the service is some of the best I've received at any hotel. From the valet, to the doorman, to the bellman, the housekeeping staff, to the front desk, concierge, restaurant staff, I felt like I was a VIP. Never had to wait longer than a few minutes and was always greeted with warmth, a smile, respect, and professionalism. Folks here also seem to really like their jobs and want you to enjoy your stay. They were particularly lovely with my 2yo toddler, who was showered with little gifts of stuffed animals and free breakfast. The rooms were also spacious, clean, well appointed, and quiet. I have no complaints. Looking forward to the next opportunity to stay here

Our view from the 19th floor.
Kemlyn B.

I had a great weekend stay at this downtown San Francisco hotel. The front desk is friendly and constantly asking if you want bottled water. The bed was very comfortable with a nice fluffy comforter. The room was well designed with automatic shades. The view was beautiful in the day and at night. I enjoyed the two lane lap pool and hot tub. They stocked pool towels. Imagine that! Notes: There are not enough hooks in the bathroom to hang our towels. The location is near a homeless colony of sorts. Parking is $75/day. Other places are comparable, hence, this is SF. Next time, we will turn in our rental car and just do ride share and Muni Mobile passes!

Christine M.

My partner had a free IHG night expiring so we decided to do a staycation in the city here. It exceeded expectations! The area is close to some less savory streets but the downtown location is central and convenient. Everyone that we encountered that worked there from front desk to bellman to bartenders were super friendly and helpful. The room itself was fantastic - spacious, great view (with an automatic shade that rolls down), and huge comfortable bed. Great Byredo products too. Very clean as well. They gave us free water bottles since they don't have a minibar in the room (not sure if that's a temporary thing or a permanent thing). Bar served a mean dirty martini too.

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My favorite IHG in SF. Clean and modern and spacious suites. The IHG club is also nice. Various food/alcohol throughout the day.

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Ask the Community - InterContinental San Francisco

What room has the best view of the city?

The higher 03 suites, higher 19 suites, and the 02 suites. You would get the the views of the city. If you have any questions about it, please feel free to ask the front desk upon check in.

I forgot my slippers. Does this hotel have free complimentary slippers?

How far to ucsf medical center?

The Hotel is 4.2 miles from UCSF Medical Center.

How far is pier 39 from the hotel?

It's a nice 40-45m walk away! Very easy to get to.

How much is the parking per day?

It's all self parking now in their own private underground garage it's roughly around $60 per night.

Is parking included with the room?

No unfortunately it's not

Is the swimming pool heated?

I'm almost positive it is. It's indoors too.

Does a standard room have a mini fridge?

The mini fridge at the intercontinental already has drinks inside and if you lift any, it charges the room. There's a small section for personal stuff.

Is there free in-room WiFi (with or without being part of a free membership program like Marriott/IHG etc.)?

I do recall entering room # and last name as input fields to access Wifi. The other option was entering your IHG membership #.

Are kids allowed in the pool?

I think so but I've never seen any kids.

Is it easy to get from the InterContinental Hotel (888 Howard St) to Fisherman's Wharf using public transportation?

There is a cable car that departs a few blocks from this hotel (Powell & Market) that will take you there and is quite fun to ride. Watch out for long lines!

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Review Highlights - InterContinental San Francisco

“Came to San Francisco for Dreamforce 2014 and found that the Intercontinental would be close by the Moscone Center which it really was.”

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Union Square, Lower Nob Hill

For those used to staying at JW Marriotts or similar level of luxury or higher, this property will…read morelikely feel underwhelming to you. Those that a hotel of this level is an infrequent splurge, or stay here with tempered expectations, may find it satisfying depending on the rate/perks you got. We paid a little over $300 a night including all fees/taxes but as AMEX Platinum members got extra credit and perks so our total credits/perks were worth about $300 total for the two nights including an $80/day breakfast credit. So it was about like staying for $150/night with no credits/perks. Given location/amenities, I think up to around $200/night would be a fair discount rate (as of Summer 2026) Location: is good for tourists and the area in general feels safe and clean as the city has cleaned this area up a bit from previous years. Parking: $94 a day for valet (no self park.) Yep, welcome to Downtown San Francisco. You could valet park in the small garage across the street for $32 but no in/out privileges. Lobby/Check-in: It's an atrium style hotel with lobby on the 3rd floor. Check-in was easy. Lobby is nice with a bar and lots of seating with a whole other seating area to the side and behind the bar. They have their climate control too cold though in the Lobby. Dining: There's only one restaurant at lobby level with just a view of the building next door. Prices are very high but short of outrageous considering you are in a JW in the middle of San Francisco. We thought it would be hard for 2 people to use the $80 credit for breakfast. Not so when average breakfast entrees are in the $33-$38 range. We also ate dinner in the restaurant. The food for both breakfast and dinner was excellent. Not Michelin Star level of course, and overpriced, but actually pretty quite good for a hotel restaurant. Note there is a setup for a Buffet Breakfast (were told it is $52/person when open) but they didn't run it on Saturday or Sunday so there was a bit of a wait to get a seat in the restaurant for breakfast. Rooms: Rooms are decent size and well-furnished in good condition but although they don't feel outdated, they feel a little 'tired around the edges' so to speak. If you want that freshly renovated feel, you won't get it here. Bathroom size is going to vary as our large corner room with a sitting area with table had a very small bathroom and our neighbors had a smaller room but with a decent size bathroom. Street noise was minimal on the 12th floor but if you are sensitive to the noise, I wouldn't go any lower than floor 10. Views will vary but likely will be of the side of another building through what I call 'prison windows' which is a smaller than average window opening inset within a concrete looking surround. Bed was comfortable, mattress was good but felt slightly stiff/tired as though it was probably getting near then end of its lifespan but still quite comfortable. Linens very good. So overall good beds but nothing to write home about. I had read the reviews and although I typically stay in this level of a hotel I had tempered my expectations and so the stay was satisfying and served its purpose with no unpleasant surprises. If you want to be less prone to having an overcharged feeling: a) Use valet across the street or SpotHero app to find cheaper in/out parking nearby (if you have a car) and b) don't bother eating/drinking in the hotel -- go elsewhere to non-hotel restaurants to eat and drink.

To all Marriott members from Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, etc…read more Do not stay at this Marriott, find another one, for the following reasons. - They do not have a concierge - They do not have a pool - They will charge full price for breakfast, I paid $240.00 for breakfast (please see attached) These are all facts, I am also a "Lifetime Titanium" Member, And they treated me like crap. I asked for reimbursement regarding my breakfast. They refused. Obviously, I love Marriotts, stay away from this place!!! When they respond, revert to my invoice and remember I'm a "Lifetime Titanium" member. Arnie

InterContinental San Francisco - hotels - Updated October 2026

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