How Axel worksUpdated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month
Every hotel here is part of the IHG family. The San Francisco selection spans Financial District & Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach, Nob Hill, Downtown & Union Square, SoMa & Moscone Center, Marina & Cow Hollow and Tenderloin & Civic Center. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.
Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach: the strongest classic-visit choice, with two distinctly different places to sleep. Nob Hill: stay for hilltop atmosphere; take the slopes seriously. SoMa and Moscone Center: a purpose-built choice for conventions and museums, not effortless neighborhood wandering. Tenderloin and Civic Center: visit for food and performing arts; choose your sleeping address carefully.
IHG hotels in San Francisco, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026
Every hotel here is part of the IHG family. The San Francisco selection spans Financial District & Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach, Nob Hill, Downtown & Union Square, SoMa & Moscone Center, Marina & Cow Hollow and Tenderloin & Civic Center. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.
Compound search: hotels in the IHG family, located in San Francisco (Financial District & Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach, Nob Hill, Downtown & Union Square, SoMa & Moscone Center, Marina & Cow Hollow and Tenderloin & Civic Center); check-in 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach; Nob Hill; SoMa & Moscone Center; Tenderloin & Civic Center. Order: cheapest first.
Other dates for the same page: Nov 6 to 8, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-nov-6-to-8-2026; Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving stay, Nov 24 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-thanksgiving-stay-nov-24-to-27-2026; Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 28, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-thanksgiving-stay-nov-25-to-28-2026; Thanksgiving stay, Nov 26 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-thanksgiving-stay-nov-26-to-29-2026; Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-nov-28-to-dec-1-2026; Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-nov-29-to-dec-2-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-dec-11-to-13-2026; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-francisco/ihg-hotels-san-francisco-jan-8-to-10-2027.
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Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (4)
1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn
2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn Express
3. InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG — 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
4. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG — 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
More hotels in the area (0)
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Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach · from about $297
Nob Hill · from about $365
SoMa and Moscone Center · from about $386
Tenderloin and Civic Center · from about $216A practical pool-and-transit choice with skyline views and no resort or destination fee. You accept paid parking, with noise near elevators and mechanical rooms. 20 minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $331 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Holiday Inn Express
Dependable family sightseeing basics with included breakfast and generally generous room sizes. You accept crowded breakfast seating, added fees and some soundproofing complaints. Ten minutes' walk to Pier 39.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $379 all in for 2 nights, of which $65 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Classic hilltop character and skyline views cheaper than most Nob Hill picks. You accept dated rooms, some cramped bathrooms and steep uphill walks. Eight minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district, 25 minutes' walk to Ferry Building.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $436 all in for 2 nights, of which $84 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
A Moscone-focused stay with an indoor pool, comfortable beds and helpful staff. You accept daily fees and surrounding street conditions some guests dislike. Ten minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $494 all in for 2 nights, of which $83 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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