Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

No issue

When I got out of the shower late afternoon it set off the fire alarm. Sort of annoying, standing there naked, dripping wet, wondering "what now" as your dog is howling to the sound. There wasn't a way for me to reset it. Had to call the front desk. There were signs at the front desk about potential flooding at high tide which didn't capture the magnitude of what actually happens. When I checked in, I was told to avoid one corner of the parking lot because it might get a couple of inches of water at high tide. OK, no problem. In fact, when I returned from dinner the whole back of the property was submerged by nearly a foot water, making the rear entrances unusable. With half the facility's parking under water, I had to park quite a ways away from my room. It was fine, but I wondered what would have happened if I had parked where I had earlier in the day at check-in and had wanted to leave? I'd have had to wade through a foot of water to get to my car. Be forewarned. The breakfast items were kind of yucky--all highly processed and generic. The bananas and yogurt were good. I went there because I liked the availability of the Mill Valley/Sausalito walking track nearby for walking my dogs. Be aware that they informed me of a $75/night cleaning fee for the dogs at the time of check-in that was not advertised when I booked on-line.

Excellent stay. Great staff and the pool and hot tub were awesome.

Great friendly staff!

Cleanliness, Breakfast and Staff were excellent.

Convenient location, very helpful and pleasant staff Beds were not comfortable, building was out of level and floor was uneven

Enrique the night reception desk person was just wonderful. I watched him take care of the guest in front of me and he helped them find a room they like (clearly the guest had stayed there before). And I had made 2 reservations for 1 night each and Enrique help me consolidate into one room where I didn't have to move out. He made me feel welcome and truly supported since I was there to take 2 days worth of all-day classes starting early in the morning. Thank you Enrique!

My room was clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet was well stocked and enjoyable. Coffee was high quality. Hotel staff were always pleasant and helpful.

Helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable bed, nice view overlooking the mountains. We'd stay again for sure - it's such a convenient location for Mill Valley. A bit of noise could be heard from people moving round in the room above / shower noise from the adjoining room but not enough to spoil the stay or prevent us from staying again.

Fun location on major trail system. Newish remodel. Excellent shower. Bad thermostat. Room went from too hot to too cold and would not maintain a comfortable temp.

Superb

Perfect location, walkability to pizza, etc. Close to walking paths. Delicious breakfasts including little omelet, sausage, bacon, juices, pastries and more.

Flooding potential

Close to downtown Mill Valley, Pt Reyes, Mt Tam!

Not at all worth what we paid >$300 a night. Go a bit further down the freeway for much nicer places to stay!!

Exceptional

Room was great Breakfast food could be better - as good as it was - could have been better

Room was great Breakfast food could be better - as good as it was - could have been better

Ice machine was unavailable

No coffee in room, no screen on sliding door, small room.

I would stay again but have been at better sites. Breakfast was ok but coffee was weak. No coffee in room. That is very inconvenient.

Very good

That we couldn't stay longer!

It was very nice to walkpast the parking lot and be on a path along the water with birds strolling about feeding themselves. The breakfast was just right with good choices. The staff was very friendly. That we couldn't stay longer!

Great breakfast. Free bike rental. Clean rooms

Location! Room smelled musty!!’

Location! Room smelled musty!!’

Superb

Location. Bike path and Mill Valley/Mt Tam views. Bath lighting. Wall unit noisy. Not great breakfast.

Location. Bike path and Mill Valley/Mt Tam views. Bath lighting. Wall unit noisy. Not great breakfast.

Good

Very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Good variety for breakfast. Good location for visiting Muir Woods.

Very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Good variety for breakfast. Good location for visiting Muir Woods.

Very good

Very good

Clean room staff good breakfast

Great location for hiking

Good gym, pool and the room was good. Breakfast was great! Nothing. All good!

Everything provided you could possibly want and then some. All good

Everything provided you could possibly want and then some. All good

Nothing. All good!

Great location, friendly staff and good breakfast. Will definitely return.

The Holiday Inn express chain is so predictable so there are no surprises. Nice clean room on the proper linen, lots of charging sockets all sorts of things that you want are there. Pillars feel great bed is comfortable. Staff helpful. Go for it. Great value for money . Nothing

The bed was not comfortable and sounded like it was balancing on top of a filing cabinet. The rooms and hallways were dark with exposed wiring along the ceilings. Staff were perfectly friendly. This place just needs some TLC and an update.

Superb

Exceptional

Very good

Overall superb value

The bed was very comfortable and the rooms and hotel in general was very clean. I like the staff. They were very friendly. The breakfast was served everyday and there was a lot of variety and plenty of places to eat. Our room seem to be in the process of some electrical updates and there were wires hanging out in the bathroom and in the main room as well. There were also exposed wires in the hallway. The hot tub was closed the whole time and the hot tub is one of the reasons I booked the hotel. At the very least, I felt they could have covered up the wires instead of just having them hanging down and exposed. The location was out of the city which we enjoyed, but it was close enough to get to San Francisco and cross the bridge when we needed to.

Our room seem to be in the process of some electrical updates and there were wires hanging out in the bathroom and in the main room as well. There were also exposed wires in the hallway. The hot tub was closed the whole time and the hot tub is one of the reasons I booked the hotel. At the very least, I felt they could have covered up the wires instead of just having them hanging down and exposed. The location was out of the city which we enjoyed, but it was close enough to get to San Francisco and cross the bridge when we needed to.

Exceptional

Very good

Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were helpful. Unfortunately the restaurant next door didn't have good food.

Great place to stay for an overnight.

Price seemed quite high

Breakfast was good. Best thing is the brewery next door. Price seemed quite high

The staff was friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was a big hit with the kids.

Wonderful place! Beautiful area. A beautiful jog/biking path runs right next to it.

Room and facilities were clean.

We go at the hotel often always arrived around the same time and he is exceptional.

Breakfast was great and there were menu changes daily. Hot tub did not work while we stayed so if thats a big thing for you, maybe call ahead. Pool area was very nice. Hotel location was great with walking trails, restaurants and stores near by.

Beautiful area to take a walk around if your into nature

Convenient stay to drive to SF quickly without staying in SF.

Property is right on a busy road. No road noise in our room, but pulling in and out w/ our car during busy times of days was a bit challenging.

Staff was very friendly and helpful

They double charged me and I still haven’t been refunded

We stayed here for our visit to Muir Woods. Free use of bikes. Convenient location of bike and walking trail.

We stayed here for our visit to Muir Woods. Free use of bikes. Convenient location of bike and walking trail.

However, this time there was no staff response to the phone calls, additionally, the hot tub was out of service and there was no heads up about this. Additionally, the area around the pool was not well kept, or the areas in the hotel in general. Also, breakfast was not done well at all, the oatmeal was watery, eggs ran out early and when the new batch came it was time to close.

However, this time there was no staff response to the phone calls, additionally, the hot tub was out of service and there was no heads up about this. Additionally, the area around the pool was not well kept, or the areas in the hotel in general. Also, breakfast was not done well at all, the oatmeal was watery, eggs ran out early and when the new batch came it was time to close.

The staff was great! Enrique was outstanding.

The staff was great! Enrique was outstanding.

I, personally, didn't like the pressure from the shower bit it did the job.

Our room was impeccably clean and spacious. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed how open and inviting the breakfast room is. Before checkout, we hung out in the lounge and waited for the rain to stop.

Our room was impeccably clean and spacious. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed how open and inviting the breakfast room is. Before checkout, we hung out in the lounge and waited for the rain to stop.

Mill Valley is lovely, and this hotel is a nice amenity for the area for those visiting. I regret the hot tub wasn’t working, but the room and staff were pleasant and helpful.

Mill Valley is lovely, and this hotel is a nice amenity for the area for those visiting. I regret the hot tub wasn’t working, but the room and staff were pleasant and helpful.

Always my go to

Room very clean; staff very accomodating

Room very clean; staff very accomodating

Inside the room bathroom was not the best, shower curtain broken, toilet seat chipped, not enough towels. Overall don’t think it was worth amount spent for one night

Inside the room bathroom was not the best, shower curtain broken, toilet seat chipped, not enough towels. Overall don’t think it was worth amount spent for one night

Staff were super friendly and helpful!! Breakfast was fine for a chain like the Holiday Inn. We especially liked the sausage egg breakfast sandwich. Part of the hotel was under renovation.

Clean, cordial check in, good breakfast, and it’s only minutes from the legion of Honor in SF. Great location.

Clean, cordial check in, good breakfast, and it’s only minutes from the legion of Honor in SF. Great location.

The great location on a beautiful marsh with walking paths and birds and bay ..near restaurants and parking and close drive to Sausalito and mill valley downtown . Rooms are dour and back of hotel is janky

What i didnt like is how loud the hallway was on the first floor and how small the room was. Other than that, no complaints

What i didnt like is how loud the hallway was on the first floor and how small the room was. Other than that, no complaints

Every staff member was incredibly friendly and professional, the room was beautiful and the beds were extremely comfortable. No complaints whatsoever!

Yes

Yes

Quiet location. Flooding prone area. There should be a notice when you book that says it is a flood prone area, the river easily overflows, flooding the parking lot and in some cases the rooms.

Location

Staff was not very polite. I signed up for the credit card offer in order to get a discount but it did not transfer to my reservation and I got no discount. I tried calling the hotel and they said to call the credit card company, so I called the credit card company and they said call the hotel, hence no discount and applied for the card and got a point against my credit for nothing-will not reserve there again or use credit card. Scrappy deal. Staff and issue stated above. Nothing was made right.

Staff, amenities and convenience of the location.

Staff, amenities and convenience of the location.

They put us in a handicapped room and we are not handicapped. Check in is very late. 3pm.

Staff: the night check-in desk guy. He’s awesome! Great personality and friendly. Made the late check-in and stay worth while.

Staff: the night check-in desk guy. He’s awesome! Great personality and friendly. Made the late check-in and stay worth while.

The gentleman at night at the reception is outstanding…

The gentleman at night at the reception is outstanding…

Noise

It’s a good location and it’s helpful to have breakfast included, but it wasn’t up to the usual Holiday Inn Express breakfast standards. We also had to get extra towels from a linen cart in the hallway because even though we had booked for 4 people, we only had 2 sets of towels in the room.

It’s a good location and it’s helpful to have breakfast included, but it wasn’t up to the usual Holiday Inn Express breakfast standards. We also had to get extra towels from a linen cart in the hallway because even though we had booked for 4 people, we only had 2 sets of towels in the room.

Excellent Staff, Breakfast, Spa, and Bay Views! Just be aware high tide comes in at 8-9am so leave early! Best second floor! Cars get submerged after 8:30am so parking is limited. Beautiful Mount Tamalpais! Great price and an hour drive into the Embarcadero is easy peasy and pass thru Golden Gate! Bed was so comfy and modern furniture

Excellent Staff, Breakfast, Spa, and Bay Views! Just be aware high tide comes in at 8-9am so leave early! Best second floor! Cars get submerged after 8:30am so parking is limited. Beautiful Mount Tamalpais! Great price and an hour drive into the Embarcadero is easy peasy and pass thru Golden Gate! Bed was so comfy and modern furniture

Wonderful staff and breakfast! Flooded a bit in the parking lot with high tide but other than that great stay!

Wonderful staff and breakfast! Flooded a bit in the parking lot with high tide but other than that great stay!

We had to wade out in knee deep water. They had a couple very small signs warning about high tides. They should have put up cones or some sort of warning in the parking lot. The pet fee was $75. Much higher than other similar places.

We had to wade out in knee deep water. They had a couple very small signs warning about high tides. They should have put up cones or some sort of warning in the parking lot. The pet fee was $75. Much higher than other similar places.

We were warned of the high tide flooding by the front desk when we checked in and there was signage throughout property. However, I didn’t understand why management did not just block off the parking spaces. At high tide and with the addition of rain water very early the next morning, the water level in the known flooding area in the parking lot was enough to fully cover tires and in some cases get into vehicles. Guests were really upset. Water even got into first floor guest rooms. Our room was on the 2nd floor. However, power was purposely cut to our wing of the hotel and room as a safety precaution which I can appreciate but a notification of some kind (just knocking on the door) should have been provided. We had to get dressed and pack our things with only natural light from the window and forget about taking a shower (complete darkness in the bathroom). Hotel management definitely needs to plan better for these circumstances.

We were warned of the high tide flooding by the front desk when we checked in and there was signage throughout property. However, I didn’t understand why management did not just block off the parking spaces. At high tide and with the addition of rain water very early the next morning, the water level in the known flooding area in the parking lot was enough to fully cover tires and in some cases get into vehicles. Guests were really upset. Water even got into first floor guest rooms. Our room was on the 2nd floor. However, power was purposely cut to our wing of the hotel and room as a safety precaution which I can appreciate but a notification of some kind (just knocking on the door) should have been provided. We had to get dressed and pack our things with only natural light from the window and forget about taking a shower (complete darkness in the bathroom). Hotel management definitely needs to plan better for these circumstances.

Staff was very courteous, friendly, and helpful. The views over the marshes and toward Mt. Tam were really pretty.

Staff was very courteous, friendly, and helpful. The views over the marshes and toward Mt. Tam were really pretty.

Great location in mill valley. The staff was very friendly and the beds were comfortable. 3rd time I've stayed here. My first time here with kids so the breakfast on site was nice.

Great location in mill valley. The staff was very friendly and the beds were comfortable. 3rd time I've stayed here. My first time here with kids so the breakfast on site was nice.

Central location, clean, friendly staff. Would skip the breakfast. There are are many delightful café and breakfast spots near by.

Central location, clean, friendly staff. Would skip the breakfast. There are are many delightful café and breakfast spots near by.

The room was spotless and the heater worked well to warm up the room on a cold night.

The room was spotless and the heater worked well to warm up the room on a cold night.

Thanks

Thanks

They charge an additional cleaning fee separate from the room rate. In 2025, how is this a thing? Charged my card for this but told me all i owed was the room deposit. Bathroom is tiny compared to the room. Pillows were lovely. Parking is always full.

They charge an additional cleaning fee separate from the room rate. In 2025, how is this a thing? Charged my card for this but told me all i owed was the room deposit. Bathroom is tiny compared to the room. Pillows were lovely. Parking is always full.

Because we did not stay there someone is using our email get this fixeed

Because we did not stay there someone is using our email get this fixeed

Great location.

Great location.

This property was less than 5 min from our daughter's house, so it was very convenient for us.

This property was less than 5 min from our daughter's house, so it was very convenient for us.

Wonderful location and amenities

Wonderful location and amenities

We had poor service from the general manager who never responded to our email below: I’m sending this email from the nearby Equator Coffee Shop to use their wifi as the power is still out at the hotel. I would like to request a credit for last night’s stay as with a power outage from 10pm (and as of 8am still no power) I paid for services that I didn’t not receive (power, internet, heat, shower, breakfast). I would also like to draw your attention to another unfortunate gap in service that occurred yesterday. When I returned from cycling at 2pm yesterday my key card no long worked. I was informed at the front desk that I was checked out per my reservation (However when I checked in it was clearly for 5 nights.) I was asked to produce my proof of booking again and then informed it was a system glitch and room keys were reactivated. I travel here several times a year to enjoy the great trail running and cycling, I have always been satisfied with your Mill Valley Holiday Inn but this trip I am disappointed. I would at the minimum request a refund of last night’s stay and I hope by the time I return to the hotel the power is back on so Leah and I can shower up and get on with more fun adventures!

We had poor service from the general manager who never responded to our email below: I’m sending this email from the nearby Equator Coffee Shop to use their wifi as the power is still out at the hotel. I would like to request a credit for last night’s stay as with a power outage from 10pm (and as of 8am still no power) I paid for services that I didn’t not receive (power, internet, heat, shower, breakfast). I would also like to draw your attention to another unfortunate gap in service that occurred yesterday. When I returned from cycling at 2pm yesterday my key card no long worked. I was informed at the front desk that I was checked out per my reservation (However when I checked in it was clearly for 5 nights.) I was asked to produce my proof of booking again and then informed it was a system glitch and room keys were reactivated. I travel here several times a year to enjoy the great trail running and cycling, I have always been satisfied with your Mill Valley Holiday Inn but this trip I am disappointed. I would at the minimum request a refund of last night’s stay and I hope by the time I return to the hotel the power is back on so Leah and I can shower up and get on with more fun adventures!

I have submitted a credit card refund via chat. We DID NOT stay at the Holiday Inn. The Front desk called while we were enroute to advise that there was no electricity at the hotel. He stated he was cancelling on their end with no penalties or charges. Please refund to my credit card the Holiday Inn charges. You can confirm with them

I have submitted a credit card refund via chat. We DID NOT stay at the Holiday Inn. The Front desk called while we were enroute to advise that there was no electricity at the hotel. He stated he was cancelling on their end with no penalties or charges. Please refund to my credit card the Holiday Inn charges. You can confirm with them

Noisy in the first floor, poor quality breakfast and the room keys fail often.

Noisy in the first floor, poor quality breakfast and the room keys fail often.

Beds were comfortable bathroom was clean. We were not there long, but the room was very sufficient. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was good. Coffee was good room worked well for us.

Beds were comfortable bathroom was clean. We were not there long, but the room was very sufficient. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was good. Coffee was good room worked well for us.

Room was amazing with a great view of the hills. Perfect trail behind the hotel to go on a nice morning walk. Rates are great. Hotel is a quick 5 minute drive to Sausalito or Mill Valley. Girlfriend and I loved it. i’m

Room was amazing with a great view of the hills. Perfect trail behind the hotel to go on a nice morning walk. Rates are great. Hotel is a quick 5 minute drive to Sausalito or Mill Valley. Girlfriend and I loved it. i’m

Location was great! Overall a good value!

Location was great! Overall a good value!

Older motel could benefit from some updating.

Older motel could benefit from some updating.

Clean room and very kind staff

Clean room and very kind staff

The room was very clean.

The room was very clean.

Breakfast menu was fresh. There was a great view from the balcony. .

Breakfast menu was fresh. There was a great view from the balcony. .

Hotel located right on edge of a marsh. Made for a peaceful walk and bird watching. Room was clean and quiet except for upstairs neighbors for a bit in the evening. Bed comfortable. Breakfast had wide variety to choose from. Cheerful and helpful check-in clerk. He recommended East Brother pub next door. Went for early dinner and found all food was excellent and service staff attentive and friendly. I’ll stay again!

Hotel located right on edge of a marsh. Made for a peaceful walk and bird watching. Room was clean and quiet except for upstairs neighbors for a bit in the evening. Bed comfortable. Breakfast had wide variety to choose from. Cheerful and helpful check-in clerk. He recommended East Brother pub next door. Went for early dinner and found all food was excellent and service staff attentive and friendly. I’ll stay again!

The breakfast could use some improvement

The breakfast could use some improvement

Hotel is older the room was nicer. The hallways have had wear and tear but are clean. The room itself was all currently upgraded.

Hotel is older the room was nicer. The hallways have had wear and tear but are clean. The room itself was all currently upgraded.

Everything was clean and the location was good. We enjoyed being close to the walking trail and breakfast was plentiful! Would recommend staying here again!

Everything was clean and the location was good. We enjoyed being close to the walking trail and breakfast was plentiful! Would recommend staying here again!

Great hot tub, quiet environment, clean and friendly staff

Great hot tub, quiet environment, clean and friendly staff

Very the man at the reception is extremely efficient and nice.

Very the man at the reception is extremely efficient and nice.

one night for business Staff is lovely helpful the place is clean. the breakfast was greasy and super basic thank you

one night for business Staff is lovely helpful the place is clean. the breakfast was greasy and super basic thank you

Awesome breakfast

Awesome breakfast

Close to the freeway, quiet, good walking/biking trail, free bike rental. Many dining options close by. For casual meal and great snacks go to Good Earth which is better than Whole Foods and closeby. In n Out burger is also close, wide variety of dining options in Sausalito which is beautiful and romantic.

Close to the freeway, quiet, good walking/biking trail, free bike rental. Many dining options close by. For casual meal and great snacks go to Good Earth which is better than Whole Foods and closeby. In n Out burger is also close, wide variety of dining options in Sausalito which is beautiful and romantic.

Only complaint I have is the breakfast…was expecting staples such as scrambled eggs and bacon, they didn’t have that. Other wise, great experience overall.

Only complaint I have is the breakfast…was expecting staples such as scrambled eggs and bacon, they didn’t have that. Other wise, great experience overall.

Great place close to town and walking paths.

Great place close to town and walking paths.

Good location, worth the price. Tams tavern connected was awesome!

Good location, worth the price. Tams tavern connected was awesome!

Break was late 2 of the three days because the person responsible was late to work. Unacceptable.

Break was late 2 of the three days because the person responsible was late to work. Unacceptable.

We appreciate the little details that make the room efficient and easy to stay in. The bed was nice and the room clean.

We appreciate the little details that make the room efficient and easy to stay in. The bed was nice and the room clean.

Would have preferred a ground floor room, as we are getting older with s/w limited mobility. But climbing the stairs was probably good for us. We asked for, and received, a late check-out time, which was very helpful.

Would have preferred a ground floor room, as we are getting older with s/w limited mobility. But climbing the stairs was probably good for us. We asked for, and received, a late check-out time, which was very helpful.

Pet friendly some shopping couple of mins away by car. You can rent bike for free there.

Pet friendly some shopping couple of mins away by car. You can rent bike for free there.

Booked a king room with bay view. Received accessible room with a fence view. On questioning, we were told they were over booked. We insisted, bearing in mind we are top tier with IHG and Platinum with Hotels.com. Miraculously, a room was found that better reflected our booking, although not in full. To compensate, a $50 discount was offered and accepted. At checkout, no one new anything about the agreed discount. The operative made numerous phone calls and promised to sort it out once the manager began work later. Four days later the discount was applied. Overall, a very poor experience.

Booked a king room with bay view. Received accessible room with a fence view. On questioning, we were told they were over booked. We insisted, bearing in mind we are top tier with IHG and Platinum with Hotels.com. Miraculously, a room was found that better reflected our booking, although not in full. To compensate, a $50 discount was offered and accepted. At checkout, no one new anything about the agreed discount. The operative made numerous phone calls and promised to sort it out once the manager began work later. Four days later the discount was applied. Overall, a very poor experience.

Worked very well for trip.

Worked very well for trip.

Staff was very friendly and cordial, everything was well maintained

Staff was very friendly and cordial, everything was well maintained

Negative: only two functioning bikes available to use.

Negative: only two functioning bikes available to use.

Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was good. Room was quiet. However, they don't give the cleaners enough time to do a good job cleaning. Beds were fine, but the bathroom needed work. I would stay there again.

Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was good. Room was quiet. However, they don't give the cleaners enough time to do a good job cleaning. Beds were fine, but the bathroom needed work. I would stay there again.

This is my second time really enjoying my time stay at this hotel. Love the rounding views, having a good time with my early morning walk and enjoy my breakfast there, room service was excellent.

This is my second time really enjoying my time stay at this hotel. Love the rounding views, having a good time with my early morning walk and enjoy my breakfast there, room service was excellent.

Highly recommend, great place to stay, and explore this area. Breakfast was very good, and staff friendly.

Highly recommend, great place to stay, and explore this area. Breakfast was very good, and staff friendly.

The location is perfect! Super close to downtown Mill Valley with great food and shopping. Also its proximity to San Francisco is really convenient for trips into the city without having to stay in the city with higher prices of hotels and parking. The offered free bicycle access which is awesome considering the trail it is located on. The fridge/freezer unit was particularly helpful as the freezer is a separate compartment and held all of our ice packs cold from our cooler for our journey!

The location is perfect! Super close to downtown Mill Valley with great food and shopping. Also its proximity to San Francisco is really convenient for trips into the city without having to stay in the city with higher prices of hotels and parking. The offered free bicycle access which is awesome considering the trail it is located on. The fridge/freezer unit was particularly helpful as the freezer is a separate compartment and held all of our ice packs cold from our cooler for our journey!

Easy friendly

Easy friendly

Breakfast was not the best... all food was gone before 10

Breakfast was not the best... all food was gone before 10

The floodwater was closed so we didn’t have a restaurant but it’s ok there was one nearby, the hot tub didn’t work but the pool looked nice. Great variety of breakfast options

The floodwater was closed so we didn’t have a restaurant but it’s ok there was one nearby, the hot tub didn’t work but the pool looked nice. Great variety of breakfast options

We enjoyed our stay. Nice clean room.

We enjoyed our stay. Nice clean room.

The hot tub was out of order and did not tell us on the website when we booked it. When we confronted the reception, he tried to play it off like he didn’t know it was out of order when there were 3 signs once you entered the pool area. The room (that we were put in, not all of them) was on a hill so everything was slanted inside the room which made us feel dizzy and was a tripping hazard. Kids were running around at 5am in the room above. It sounded like they were coming through the ceiling it was so loud. The continental breakfast had stale cereal, no juice left in the dispenser, no hot water, and no pancakes in the machine (this was at 7am so only half an hour after breakfast started). None of this was posted online and if this had been posted we would not have booked the room.

The hot tub was out of order and did not tell us on the website when we booked it. When we confronted the reception, he tried to play it off like he didn’t know it was out of order when there were 3 signs once you entered the pool area. The room (that we were put in, not all of them) was on a hill so everything was slanted inside the room which made us feel dizzy and was a tripping hazard. Kids were running around at 5am in the room above. It sounded like they were coming through the ceiling it was so loud. The continental breakfast had stale cereal, no juice left in the dispenser, no hot water, and no pancakes in the machine (this was at 7am so only half an hour after breakfast started). None of this was posted online and if this had been posted we would not have booked the room.

Good location easy access to different routes out to other areas. wasnt to busy or congested

Good location easy access to different routes out to other areas. wasnt to busy or congested

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us the location was good, close to golden gate bridge and easy to get in and out to go to different areas.

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us the location was good, close to golden gate bridge and easy to get in and out to go to different areas.

Convenient location to drive to the nearby attractions. Clean facilities and nice staff.

Convenient location to drive to the nearby attractions. Clean facilities and nice staff.

Had a nice room facing the bay

Had a nice room facing the bay

Rooms were not updated, small and door locks were brown.

Rooms were not updated, small and door locks were brown.

We generally enjoy this hotel chain because of its staff and amenities but we would not frequent this location again.

We generally enjoy this hotel chain because of its staff and amenities but we would not frequent this location again.

Excellent

Excellent

Great!

Great!

Great stay and lovation

Great stay and lovation

Nice stay. Close to Muir Woods. Easy highway access.

Nice stay. Close to Muir Woods. Easy highway access.

While the rooms are renovated, the building itself is really old, and I had to change rooms because of creaking ceiling above me. I would not come back. Additionally, I had an issue with my work bookings where I had two reservations for my entire five nights stay. I communicated almost every day and still had someone call me during the workday to ask me why I hadn’t checked out of my room. Finally, every time I tried to call the front desk, it was just dial tones on the phone. I had to call from my cell phone three different times.

While the rooms are renovated, the building itself is really old, and I had to change rooms because of creaking ceiling above me. I would not come back. Additionally, I had an issue with my work bookings where I had two reservations for my entire five nights stay. I communicated almost every day and still had someone call me during the workday to ask me why I hadn’t checked out of my room. Finally, every time I tried to call the front desk, it was just dial tones on the phone. I had to call from my cell phone three different times.

Lost power co couldn’t check in and staff would not help us relocate.

Lost power co couldn’t check in and staff would not help us relocate.

Nobody answers the front desk, either from the room or by dialing the number for the front desk online. This room was too expensive to not be able to watch TV. I would have to drive to the front desk for help. Ridiculous.

Nobody answers the front desk, either from the room or by dialing the number for the front desk online. This room was too expensive to not be able to watch TV. I would have to drive to the front desk for help. Ridiculous.

Great hotel. Our 2nd time here.

Great hotel. Our 2nd time here.

Everything was excellent

Everything was excellent

Comfy beds and clean

Comfy beds and clean

easy access to walking paths

Good!!

A beautiful location near the Bay and there was much wildlife! Breakfast was amazing!

Great experience. My favorite was a walking trail right off the property and we walked to dinner. Bikes were free. The breakfast was nicely presented, the pool was wonderful, and the staff were helpful. Location was ideal, nestled between Sausalito and Mill Valley.

I saw many mixed reviews when I booked this hotel but thought it would be convenient location. I am not sure why but when we book with Expedia stays on this trip we are put in room way in back farthest rooms of hotel, even when they have other rooms empty. I feel we were treated lesser because of booking with Expedia and not very happy with service. Room was loud in the morning with worker doing maintenance outside. There was no elevator to be found in our building and had to carry heavy suitcases up stairs. I won’t recommend.

The television was broken and they could not fix it or give me a different room.

Nice and clean property but seems old.

Really noisy room heard people walking dogs barking kept us up all night upstairs for squeaked really loud every time somebody walked. It woke you up.

Ive stayed here 4 times and we love the convenience of the kocation, the staff, the pool and hot tub and the breakfast. We love the views as well. However, this is. O fault of the hotel, but last night i got no sleep due to the noisy neighbors. I had to drive five hours today on no sleep and im so upset.

Economical, clean and good location with free parking

My experience was horrible. Booked a wheelchair accessible room and it was not accessible at all. it was soooo inconvenient from the parking spot to the room as a wheelchair user. staff was nice but room was horrible.

I had to go back twice a day to get keys that didn’t work. The room was good, when can get into it.

Always a great place to stay

Friendly staff

Great check-in , great staff , very clean

We loved everything

Clean and comfortable room.

Only problem was the room we were originally given had a terrible smell but the front desk moved us to a different room that was fine

It was a simple stay but works

I commend Holiday Inn, Express Mill Valley SF area for having a clean room available.. Had a little issue opening the door to the room, manager was very accommodating by subtracting $20.00 from the original price of the room..Overall, no major complaints..

Enjoyed the pool and nearby bike paths. Nice breakfast spread as well. Very clean and modern rooms.

Great hotel with fantastic service from employees.

Great location! Staff (Jefferson) was excellent!

There were ants in the bathroom.

Excellent location. Appears to be renovating and improving. Definitely on an upswing.

We traveled to visit Muir Wood and see San Francisco. This was the perfect location. Breakfast was good, the staff was absolutely amazing. We stayed a week and I wouldn’t change anything about our stay. The price, cleanliness, and friendliness of staff was amazing. I felt safe at this location and I was able to travel all over while using this location as home base. I highly recommend.

This is a very nice hotel in a good location.

Very nice

The breakfast was substandard, considering the price. The entire front part of the air conditioner was falling off of the unit. The bathtub faucet was broken at the water redirection knob.

Great for family, Great location

Noisy construction all day. Erratic quality of staff service. Flooding in parking lot. The lobby hot water for tea was always empty

Nice, clean room and good breakfast, convenient location.

Outside of property - very trashy

Everything was good, but the staff were exceptional! Our questions & requests were always met with friends smiles, answers, & solutions.

The room was relatively clean and the staff was accommodating when we reported the the sink in our room was leaking, they offered to put us up in a similar room on the same floor which was really nice. Also moved us to the second floor when we requested. Unfortunately the second room's TV didn't function which was a bit disappointing but better than a leaky sink lol. The breakfast was nice and filling. The location is difficult to get out of at rush hour. The staff wasn't really available most of the time, the phone that rung the desk wasn't picked up. It's a very average stay, perhaps just barely not worth the price? But if you just need a clean place to sleep and a filling breakfast I'd say it's good. I ended up staying at the Best Western down the road the following time and it was much more worth the price imo. So take what you will from that.

Location is excellent. Couldn't get wifi connected.

This is a super comfortable room of course you still hear the traffic, but it’s central easy clean with a luxurious feeling

Perfectly located, (Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, San Francisco, Sausalito) pleasant and informed staff, clean rooms with good space, wonderful restaurants within 5 miles, and a lovely walking trail

We just needed to sleep - in late, out early. The bed was okay. The upstairs neighbors apparently did not need sleep and were practicing for a marathon ALL NIGHT LONG. Obviously not the establishments fault, but sound proofing is …

Was good

Nice hotel maintain well, good breakfast

Friendly staff. Scenic area.

Recommend

Overall, this hotel is in a great location if you are visiting family in the Marin area, or if you are exploring San Francisco but want to stay out of the city to keep a mindful budget. However, the building is an older construction, and it I was built on a marsh. It has been updated over time, and it’s definitely showing its age. The staff are all very kind and hardworking – they have good communication, and they keep the hotel neat and tidy on a daily basis. Breakfast was consistently good quality as well, with something for everyone. Unfortunately, on the second night of our stay, the bathroom faucet sprung a leak and water drained all over the sink and down onto the floor, so we had to change rooms very late at night. The next room we moved to had many other problems – broken refrigerator, and the room itself was not square, so neither the doorwall nor the entry door fit squarely into their frames, leaving an inch gap at the top of both doors where air came in. The heating/AC units in both rooms also didn’t work consistently, so the room felt either too warm or too cold most of the time. Because the room was not square, it’s sort of felt like you were walking and sleeping on a slight slant when you were in the room. When we complained the following morning, the staff immediately accommodated us by moving us to yet a third room for the rest of our visit. The receptionist also said that they shouldn’t have moved us into that room the night before! (Room 230). Not great.

Everything was great, especially the outdoor environment all around hiking in beautiful mountain. My only issue was the fan broke in my room and they fixed it promptly but now it’s broken again.

Very nice stay

Will definitely come back and stay here again.

A deposit is required, this information is not indicated on the website. And everything else is fine

Cons: had to walk outside to get to rooms (card readers weren’t always easy to use, making it hard to get inside at times), bed was uncomfortable.

Check in went smoothly. Room was clean. We dropped our stuff and set the vent to ventilate the room while we were gone came back to a comfortable temperature. Breakfast was good for the most part. We were a bit late in the morning and some things were empty, but found enough to have a decent breakfast.

Very nice, convenient and affordable.

I had a great stay at this hotel. I would recommend it

Great location that puts you close to city and rest of Marin. Super comfortable and clean rooms. One of the best Holiday Inn’s I’ve stayed was just super great all over

Hot tub was a bit cool and the beds were saggy.

The view of the water from the balcony was amazing! We watched the low tide and the high tide and so many birds! Nice breakfast too!

Construction work on my patio made it hard to sleep since I work at night.

Very friendly!

My room was slightly musty.

This is a fabulous property. However you can hear noise coming from the hallways, other doors opening and closing along with people outside talking in the night in the parking lot.

Excellent location (close to Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, Sausalito, Golden Gate….) pleasant and responsive staff, clean rooms, and a wonderful walking path just outside your door!

Bonus: there is a restaurant/bar next door with great food and hotel guests get a 15% discount. We ate there both nights.