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Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area

3.0 of 5
160 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Formerly Tam Woods Hotel)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Vienna, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed there because we were photographing the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a simple, affordable, and clean hotel with good service. Breakfast was unimpressive but convenient and included in the price. Treat yourself to dinner at adjacent Italian restaurant, a gem!

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Santa Cruz, California
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80 reviews 80 reviews
42 hotel reviews
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67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We had 3 rooms for a Mother's Day weekend mini family gathering including 92 year old grandfather who wanted to visit Pt Reyes and Muir Woods. We felt AAA rate of $144 was very reasonable and included a plentiful breakfast. Our room with 2 queen beds was large, clean and well equipped. We enjoyed walking/running on the nearby bike path.... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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67 reviews 67 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We had 6 rooms for 12 people running in a 199 mile relay race. The hotel has had a number of different owners over the years, is situated close to CA 101 but without the noise and directly on the Mill Valley Sausalito Multipurpose path. The staff is helpful and accomodating, the beds comfortable, and the breakfast filling and hot.... More

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Nicklaus B, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Hi cvdhmd, Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay with us at the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley. I would like to have a better understanding about what was not to your expectations for our guest rooms. I have sent a private message to you and I am more than happy to open up a discussion regarding your... More

Orland Park, Illinois, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great job here under new management. Very comfortable environment, and can't beat price. This was a 1 night stop for us on our way to Napa and location was perfect to gain quick access to Muir Woods, Sausalito, Tiburon and Golden Gate Rec area. Nice pool area and rooms were good enough for what we needed, but most importantly the... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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7 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This place is awesome. While just a few hundred yards off the freeway, we were never bothered by the news. My kids (ages 10 and 7) always like to have a pool to play in. The pool was big, heated and open until 10:00pm. Arriving at 8 after being in the car for 3 hours, it was great to let... More

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Centennial, Colorado, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Nice place. Quiet and peaceful. Comfortable. I couldn't quite tell what the smell was from my room... it wasn't terrible though. No elevator in case you need one. There are only two floors. The wifi was average at best. I would definitely stay here again... good value.

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Sydney, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The hotel itself is great, as has been mentioned by many other reviews. But there's absolutely no public transport whatsoever near the hotel. If you want to go to downtown SF, please add $45x2 for taxi, bringing the total cost of stay pretty close to what's offered in Fisherman's Wharf. And if you're driving, you'll have to factor in tolls... More

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Nicklaus B, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Hi chrisyang05, Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay with us. From your comments, you mentioned that you had difficulty with public transportation to and from our hotel into Fisherman's Wharf. There are multiple options that we direct our guests to when they are heading out to San Francisco that include the Ferry System and... More

Minneapolis
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55 reviews 55 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I stayed here one night with my husband and three year old son. The pool was beautiful, but unfortunately we didn't get the chance to swim. We did enjoy smokes in the evening and a full breakfast in the morning. Breakfast included warm cinnamon rolls, eggs, bacon, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, as well as cereal and toast, etc. The room... More

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Escondido, California
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67 reviews 67 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My husband, in-laws and I stayed a night at the HIE in Mill Valley, just so we could be close to Muir Woods and it did the trick. We especially enjoyed the free parking and free breakfast, not offered by many places in the San Francisco area. The rooms were very cozy and comfortable. The free breakfast was more than... More

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California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed two nights here last week. The location is convenient to Marin County and San Francisco, right off Highway 101. Next door is a great (but expensive) restaurant, Il Frantoio. Our room faced the highway bridge and we could hear a steady stream of traffic, even with the slider closed. The room was very small and we could hear... More

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Nicklaus B, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Hi A_So_Cal_Local, Thank you for commenting on the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley. I do apologize that the condition of the room you stayed in was unsatisfactory. Rest assured, I have taken your comments and informed our Chief Engineer to effect repairs so that this does not inconvenience our guests here at the hotel. Our staff would have been more... More

 
 
 
 
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Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area

Address: 160 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Formerly Tam Woods Hotel)
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Region: United States > California > Marin County > Mill Valley
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Mill Valley
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
What will you do today in Mill Valley? Each day is a new adventure at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley, located in scenic Marin County. Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area sits against a breathtaking backdrop near the base of Mount Tamalpais, overlooking peaceful wetlands and bike paths. Natural beauty shines in our Mill Valley hotel, which grants access to some of Northern California’s most visited attractions including the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, and the renowned Napa Valley wine country. After an adventurous day exploring the bustling city of San Francisco or the beautiful outdoors of Marin County, relax by the outdoor pool under a private cabana. Borrow a bike from our Bike Center and pedal along the nearby bike paths or roast marshmallows around our outdoor fire pit. Or stay in with the family and watch a DVD from our movie library in one of our newly redesigned guestrooms. Featuring modern, convenient and thoughtful services and amenities designed to keep you comfortable, well rested and entertained, Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area provides the ideal home base for those looking to experience the vast playground that is the San Francisco Bay Area. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Sausalito
Holiday Inn Mill Valley
Mill Valley Holiday Inn

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