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Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area: Traveler Reviews

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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los angeles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great rooms, view, location, service, breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

We stay here whenever we are in the area and love it.
Great staff and location.
I work as a part-time travel agent and always suggest my customers go there.
Love the pool and jacuzzi area, which are kept spotless.
You can take a nice walk along the water after breakfast.
Make sure you stop by the front desk for shmores to cook at the fireplace in the evening.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Comfortable room with great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

We had a comfortable room. The grounds were nice but access to the walking path near the water was closed due to utility work. There were notices about rooms being remodeled which will be nice. Breakfast was ok. The big win was the location. It's close to Muir woods and has easy access to the city albeit we paid a toll crossing the golden gate into the city. There was not an additional fee for parking like many hotels charge in the city. It was nice to be close to the city and have some of the perks of being outside like less traffic and noise.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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“Comfortable Room and Friendly Staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

Clean, well appointed and very comfortable room. Front desk, check in associate was friendly, warm and provided welcome advice on how best to avoid weekend StinsonBeach/Muir Woods traffic and crowds. Good advice and most appreciated! Richardson Bay was practically outside our door and a lovely place for a walk, jog or offered bike ride. My husband loved the outdoor hot tub & salt water pool while I appreciated the comfortable seating in both sun or shade. Overall, a very nice facility that I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone traveling to the San Francisco area.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Pleasant hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

We were pleased with our experience at the Tam Woods Hotel. The rooms were clean and nice enough. The breakfast was good, and the hotel was convenient to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Recreation Area. We particularly liked the outdoor fire and the Smores kits that the staff prepared for the guests. The price was a little high, but Tam Woods appeared to be one of the better options in the area.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good and bad!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

The good: Nice public areas, room nicely appointed; breakfast ok. Staff was friendly & helpful including special requests and attention after we spent a night at the hospital. Night clerk went out of her way to find some food for us when we returned at 5am.

The bad: At best the entrance to this hotel is difficult to find. But, the hotel changed names 2 days before we arrived at midnight. If we had not known the area we would have been totally lost!! They should have notified us of the name change via email. The hotel has actually changed names again since we were there.

The ugly: The noise between rooms was horrible. We had a room with a door for an adjoining room and we could hear every word, etc. all day & (worse) all night.

Room Tip: Ask for non-adjoining room!! Rooms on south and west side are away from the highway
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area

Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Sausalito
Holiday Inn Mill Valley
Mill Valley Holiday Inn
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 Center Fitness Center 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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