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InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

888 Howard Street, San Francisco, California, 94103

8.7 Excellent1428 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    The InterContinental San Francisco offers spacious rooms equipped with the latest technologies, flat-screen TVs, and in-room minibars. Enjoy modern amenities such as iPod clock radios and coffee machines for a comfortable stay.

  • Convenient Location

    Situated near Union Square, guests have easy access to shopping and dining opportunities. The hotel's proximity to the Moscone Convention Center, Chinatown, and the Powell Street Cable Car makes exploring the city a breeze.

  • Exceptional Facilities

    Indulge in 24-hour fitness facilities, including an indoor lap pool, during your stay. Dine at the on-site Luce restaurant, unwind at Bar 888, or browse the gift shop for souvenirs. Experience luxury and convenience at InterContinental San Francisco.

Book your stay now to experience the perfect blend of modern amenities and prime location at InterContinental San Francisco!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

  • Clean and spacious rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

81 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Auditory guidance
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,428 reviews
9/ 10
Muy amable el personal. La habitación tenía unas vistas espectaculares y la ubicación era muy buena. Bonita decoración y la cama era muy cómoda.
Leire · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
1428 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff
  • Clean and spacious rooms

Worth knowing — High parking fees · Area has some rundown aspects

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.2

    Exceptional service noted, with staff being friendly and helpful throughout the stay.

  • Location9.1

    Centrally located, providing easy access to key attractions, but the surrounding area has some issues.

  • Food and Beverage8.7

    Good breakfast and bar experience reported, meeting expectations.

  • Amenities8.7

    Well-equipped gym and a decent pool, though limited use noted.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Overall enjoyable stay; would consider returning, but with a caveat regarding parking.

  • Room Quality8.7

    Rooms were nice and spacious, with great views but some signs of wear.

  • Cleanliness8.2

    The hotel was clean, but concerns about value for overpriced parking influenced the sentiment.

  • Value for Money8.2

    Parking rates were considered excessive compared to nearby options.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

92% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

8.71428 reviews

  • Estancia de dos días en pareja

    9/10

    Leire · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “Muy amable el personal. La habitación tenía unas vistas espectaculares y la ubicación era muy buena. Bonita decoración y la cama era muy cómoda.”

  • Everything I had hoped for

    10/10

    Robert · couple · 2026-09-10

    “The view from our room was fantastic”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Maria · solo traveller · 2026-09-03

    “Service and staff were very helpful. All friendly and ready to offer help. Room was cleaned daily and promptly. I loved the lap pool, not the dinky hotel pools for children to horse around in, but there for people who love to swim. They listen to your needs and requests and happily oblige.”

  • Muy bueno todo

    10/10

    Gustavo · solo traveller · 2026-08-29

  • Prima voor 1 nacht waarbij je niet veel op de kamer hoeft te zijn

    6/10

    Peter · couple · 2026-08-28

    “De vriendelijkheid van het personeel”

  • We’ve stayed at both Inter Continental hotels in SF. And i still like Mark Hopkins. But I did really enjoy this hotel.

    10/10

    Carl · couple · 2026-08-26

    “The staff was amazing. Very attentive and fun to talk with. Loved the room, the breakfast buffet was good.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Peiró Recinos · solo traveller · 2026-08-24

    “awesome location. friendly staff. very clean. amazing food (the corn soup was top notch).”

  • Un bel endroit bien placé à SanFrancisco

    9/10

    Timothée · family with children · 2026-08-23

    “Emplacement, personnel, propre et grand”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Rob · couple · 2026-08-20

    “The cleanliness, location, and DORIAN at bell services, attentive and instructive super friendly and helpful top class employee”

  • BREATHTAKING VIEWS EVEN FROM THE BATHROOMS!!!

    10/10

    N5055JOdanielm · Solo travel · 2026-08-14

    “What may seem to be trivial is in fact one of the many things that makes the Intercontinental San Francisco Howard Street stand above its competitors in the hotel industry. Most hotels give you 1 or 2 complimentary bottles of water, usually at check-in. Here you not only get the “obligatory” complimentary bottles of water at check-in, but as many as you want throughout your stay. This “perk” is NOT AT ALL TRIVIAL!!! During my 5 day stay with the many exciting things to do and see around San Francisco I usually returned to the hotel not only exhausted but dehydrated and VERY THIRSTY! To be greeted by the bellman (Dorian and John are exceptional at their job as they have most of the answers to the many questions from travelers!) with SEVERAL BOTTLES OF WATER after each trip was SO APPRECIATED. Front desk attendants (Gina in particular) always greeted me with a smile and were very courteous and professional in addressing whatever needs I had. The food at the 888 Bistro restaurant near the lobby of the hotel did not disappoint. I had the 888 Burger, the Pulled Pork sandwich and the smoked salmon on bagel for various meals, all of which were incredibly delicious and filling. Waiters Sergio (what a WEALTH OF INFORMATION THIS GENTLEMAN IS!!!), Marco and Enrique were all exceptionally polite and professional and it was apparent they were experts in the restaurant hospitality industry. The lap pool was the longest uninterrupted swimming experience I have ever had at ANY hotel and the hot tub was perfect! The location of this hotel is perfect as it is within walking distance to many commuter stations (BART, trolley, train, etc.) as well as groceries (Target) and a 50’s diner (Mel’s Drive-in). To General Manager Frederick Kleisner II and your entire staff, KUDOS FOR PROVIDING SUCH AN EXCEPTIONAL TRULY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EXPERIENCE TO YOUR GUESTS!!! P.S. EVEN THE VIEWS FROM THE BATHROOMS ARE SPECTACULAR!!!”

  • great location and what you expect generally from intercont

    9/10

    Steve · family with children · 2026-08-12

    “location is perfect. the hotel has all the right amenities and a nice design.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    fortravelling · solo traveller · 2026-08-10

    “Everything is amazing! Without any doubt!”

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