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Touchstone Hotel - City Center San Francisco, San Francisco

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About the Hotel

480 Geary St, San Francisco, California, United States of America, 94102

Touchstone Hotel - City Center is a small, intimate property located in the heart of San Francisco's historic theatre district. It offers a blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences, making it a unique accommodation choice. The hotel's family-owned management fosters a warm and personal atmosphere, providing guests with friendly service in a relaxed setting. Its prime location places it just steps from Union Square, providing easy access to key attractions, vibrant shopping, and dining experiences.

Location

The hotel's location in Downtown San Francisco allows for easy access to many tourist attractions like Chinatown, the Financial District, and the Moscone Convention Center, all within a short walk. The famed cable cars are nearby, providing an iconic San Francisco experience. Powell Street BART station is also close, offering rail service to San Francisco International Airport, while public bus services ensure that guests can conveniently explore the greater Bay Area.

Rooms

The Touchstone Hotel features cozy rooms designed with warmth and comfort in mind. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, and a private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Heating and free WiFi are provided, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The intimate setting of the hotel gives it the feeling of a European pensione, providing a snug retreat after a day of exploring the city.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy meals at David's Delicatessen, known for its traditional hot deli sandwiches and soups. The adjacent restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with complimentary breakfast included for all guests. Located close to numerous high-end restaurants, guests have a variety of dining options within walking distance. This culinary diversity allows visitors to finish their days with delicious meals reflecting the vibrant food culture of San Francisco.

Leisure & Business

Touchstone Hotel offers complimentary high-speed Internet access in public areas, alongside essential amenities like a coffee shop/café and self-parking options. Concierge services are available to assist guests with reservations for local attractions and experiences, such as excursions to Muir Woods and wine tours in Napa and Sonoma Valley. The hotel imbues a sense of community and familiarity, resembling a private home or members club.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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10 m² 
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2 persons
8 m² 
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2 persons
11 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
San Francisco 1.0 mi
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 14.4 mi
Oakland International (OAK) 19.6 mi
Train
F Market Street Car 1.1 mi
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 1.2 mi
Metro stations
Powell Street Station1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant

Room features

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

480 Geary St, San Francisco, California, United States of America, 94102
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480 Geary St, San Francisco, California, United States of America, 94102
Nearby
Shopping Area
Union Square
1200 ft
Gallery
Xanadu Gallery
1900 ft
Restaurants
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
1100 ft
1001 Market St
King of Thai
300 ft
420 Geary St
Uncle Vito's Pizzeria
400 ft
700 Bush St
Coco Bang
400 ft
550 Taylor St
Bella Lucca
300 ft
418 Geary St
Jack in the Box
400 ft
400 Geary St
Olympic Flame Cafe
400 ft
555 Geary St
Joy's Place
500 ft
611 Post St
The Halal Guys San Francisco
800 ft
336 O'Farrell Street
Tad's Steakhouse
1500 ft
38 Ellis St
Sunflower Cafe
800 ft
284 Ofarrell St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.5
Location
8.2
Service
8.4
Dining
6.7
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 11 review
7.5
7.5/10based on 1473 review
Sam
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.2/10

The hotel offers small yet comfortable rooms that are perfect for solo travelers. The friendly service staff and convenient location make it an excellent value for money choice. However, occasional cleanliness issues and safety concerns at night could be improved.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are small yet comfortable, suitable for solo travelers. They provide all necessary amenities for a short stay.
Service
7.0
The service staff is very friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall stay experience. However, there was an unfortunate incident of missing belongings.
Location
8.0
The hotel's central location allows easy access to public transport and nearby attractions such as Chinatown and the waterfront. However, the area can feel unsafe at night.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was nice with limited options available. Nearby dining options like David's Deli provide a good breakfast alternative.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers basic facilities and services that cater to essential needs during a stay.
Edward
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.6/10

The hotel has spacious but worn rooms that need modernizing. It was quite clean, but major noise issues, especially during the weekend. The service at the Touchstone was great and helpful, although amenities like little soap were scarce. The location may require vigilance in the red light district area adjacent to Union Square. Dining options were limited and overpriced for vouchers at nearby restaurants. Despite the drawbacks, the hotel offers convenience next to Union Square and downtown.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and quite spacious but in need of modernizing.
Service
8.0
The service at the Touchstone was great and helpful, although amenities like soap were limited.
Location
6.0
The location requires vigilance due to being in the red light district area near Union Square. However, it offers easy access to amenities.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience offered limited choices at a high price in connected diners.
Facilities
Alice
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.2/10

The hotel offers a reasonably priced stay with modest, comfortable rooms. While the room size and dated bathroom were drawbacks, the convenient location near Union Square and dining options nearby were highlights.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are small, but they met my expectations for a modest and comfortable stay. The bathroom needs updating.
Service
8.0
The service was attentive and courteous, but they didn't offer help with luggage up multiple flights of stairs.
Location
8.0
The hotel is in the heart of downtown, close to Union Square and Macy's, offering easy access to bars and restaurants. However, the presence of homeless people asking for change was noticeable.
Dining
7.0
While the hotel doesn't offer food and beverage, the connected diner next door provided a convenient 20% off for guests, which worked out well for meals.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel lacks on-site dining and certain modern facilities, but the proximity to dining options compensates for this.
John
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.0/10

The hotel is a great find in the heart of San Francisco, with easy access to Union Square, shops, and public transport. The rooms are compact but impeccably clean, and the private bathrooms are a definite plus. The service provided is top-notch with genuinely friendly and helpful staff. However, dining options are lacking, as meals are not included, which could impact the overall value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were small, but very clean with a shower and toilet in the bathroom, alongside a sink set into the bedroom.
Service
9.0
The staff were all very friendly and helpful, making the stay quite pleasant.
Location
9.0
The location is fantastic, just a 5-minute walk to Union Square, surrounded by safe streets and easily accessible to public transport.
Dining
7.0
Dining was not included, which could be inconvenient for guests wanting a more comprehensive meal service.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers satisfactory facilities, though dining options could be improved for added convenience.
Peter
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is amazingly located super close to Union Square and pretty central for going to any of the tourist areas. The rooms were clean, simple, and comfortable. The service was really helpful and accommodating, especially after being stranded for hours in downtown San Francisco. The location is convenient and walkable, despite the presence of homeless people. The dining options were decent, with a nearby diner offering a discount. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, simple, and comfortable, providing a relaxing stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was really helpful and answered all our questions. They even allowed me to check in earlier, which was a relief.
Location
7.0
The hotel is very convenient and walkable, close to restaurants, shops, and transportation. Despite some homeless individuals in the area, the location is still ideal for exploring San Francisco.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent, with a nearby diner offering a discount. However, the limited breakfast choices could be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers access to a nearby diner with a discount, enhancing the dining experience for guests.
Theodore
United States of America, November  2023
7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the rooms were small, they were surprisingly quiet despite the location being a bit dark. However, the rooms were decently sized and clean. The service was a bit confusing at times, especially with our credit cards, but the staff from the UK was excellent and made up for it. The location was perfect, very close to Union Square, but you have to keep your wits about you. The dining experience was not your typical hotel breakfast; it was just a voucher for the nearby restaurant with very limited choices, although the old school diner next door was superb.

Rooms
7.0
The room was small but very quiet, a bit dark due to the location, but decent size and clean.
Service
8.0
The service was a bit confused with our credit cards at first, but the staff from the UK was excellent and they were great and helpful at The Touchstone.
Location
9.0
The location is perfect, very close to Union Square, but you need to keep your wits about you.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience is not your typical hotel breakfast; it's just a voucher for the nearby restaurant with very limited choices, although the old school diner next door was superb.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were satisfactory.
Patrick
United States of America, October  2023
7.4/10

The hotel has a great location just a few blocks off Union Square, making it perfect for my needs. The rooms were comfortable but could have been cleaner in some spots, and the noise level was a bit high. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to offer helpful advice. However, the dining options were limited, and the area could be a little sketchy late at night.

Rooms
7.0
The room was comfortable, but could have been slightly cleaner in some detail spots. It was small for a couple with luggage for three nights.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially 'J', was friendly, informative, and awesome, providing helpful advice and assistance.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location near Union Square was ideal for my needs, though the area felt a little dodgy at times and noisy at night.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited, but I found some decent choices in the adjacent cafe.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for my stay, but nothing exceptional.
Chris
United Kingdom, September  2023
8.2/10

The hotel is situated beside a small alley where we could occasionally hear noise from outside but overall provided a quiet and comfortable stay. The rooms were well-equipped with free bottled water, a good shower, and all necessary supplies. The service was exceptional with very helpful staff assisting in various ways. The location, despite being close to a sketchy area, was ideal for exploring the city's key attractions. The dining options nearby were good, though slightly pricey. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were quiet and comfortable, with all the necessary supplies provided.
Service
9.0
The staff was super helpful and pleasant, going above and beyond to assist with various needs.
Location
9.0
The location was very good, with easy access to key attractions and public transportation.
Dining
7.0
The dining at the delicatessen next door was good, although slightly expensive, especially with the hotel discount.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had convenient facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Katherine
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.6/10

The hotel offers cozy rooms with good internet, towels, and soaps provided, but lacks amenities like a fridge or laundry facilities. The high ceilings add a nice touch, though the bathroom cleanliness leaves much to be desired. The location is fantastic, close to popular attractions and public transport, with a downside of dining options being a bit expensive. Overall, a decent stay for those prioritizing convenience over room amenities.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are small but clean, and the high ceilings are a nice feature.
Service
9.0
The service was very helpful and accommodating, showing genuine care for guests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a fantastic location, right in the heart of the city, within walking distance of major attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining options are good, although slightly on the expensive side.
Facilities
While lacking some amenities, the hotel offers a pleasant stay with clean rooms and good internet.
Andrew
United States of America, June  2023
8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. The rooms were intimate and provided what I needed for a safe stay in San Francisco, although they lacked certain core necessities. The service was excellent with friendly and helpful concierge and staff at Touchstone Hotel and David's Delicatessen. The location was very convenient, being close to Chinatown and Union Station, although it bordered on a sketchy area. The dining experience at David's was very good, especially the delicious coffee. Overall, a comfortable and friendly place to stay in the heart of the city.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were cozy and provided the essentials for a safe stay. The bathroom featured a good shower and all necessary supplies.
Service
9.0
The concierge and staff were super friendly and went out of their way to assist me, from locating places to organizing shuttle pickups.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was very central, near Chinatown and Union Square, making it convenient for exploring the city. However, being close to the Tenderloin district was a bit sketchy.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience at David's was very enjoyable, with great home-made products and exceptional coffee.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Alexander
United Kingdom, April  2023
7.6/10

The hotel is very convenient for sightseeing in the city, with clean and reasonably comfortable rooms. The hotel's small size may not provide much space to move around freely, but it's very convenient overall. The service is welcoming and friendly, although it might falter in being honest about additional charges. The central location is perfect for exploring the main attractions on foot, offering great accessibility to various points of interest. The dining options, while limited in-house, connect you to nearby eateries for better choices. The facilities are adequate, but with varying price perceptions.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are clean, reasonably comfortable, and very convenient.
Service
7.0
The service is welcoming and friendly, with a slight concern about honesty regarding additional charges.
Location
9.0
The hotel's central location is perfect for exploring the main attractions on foot.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience links you to nearby discounted options for a varied choice.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities meet basic needs with varying price perceptions.
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