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The Touchstone Hotel

480 Geary St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America

Budget-friendly San Francisco hotel near Union Square

Union Square
Located in San Francisco's Union Square, this petite hotel is a half-block from the American Conservatory Theater. Union Square and a cable-car stop are within 2 blocks. Show more
Deli discount
Guests receive a 25-percent discount at the adjoining David's Delicatessen. The Touchstone Hotel also offers a business center with complimentary Internet access and print service.
Free Wi-Fi
This family-owned San Francisco hotel offers 42 smoke-free guestrooms. Wireless Internet access and local phone calls are free. Rooms also include TVs and private bathrooms. Hide

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3.8out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

87%

of guests recommend

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Standard Single Room
1 double bed. Individually decorated. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone. Free local calls. Complimentary bottled water. Partially open bathroom in room. Shower only. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerator on request (surcharge). Non-smoking only.
Standard queen bed
1 queen bed. Individually decorated. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Phone. Free local calls. Complimentary bottled water. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Refrigerator on request (surcharge). Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • No rollaway beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Early departure fee charged
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Deposit: USD 150 per stay
    • Early check-in fee: USD 150
    • Late check-out fee: USD 25
    • Refrigerator fee: USD 1.5 per day
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • Check-in is from 4 PM – 11 PM. Guests must arrive and check into the hotel no later than 11 PM otherwise no one will be able to assist them.

Property Amenities

Occupying a renovated 1909 building, this small, budget-friendly hotel is 2 blocks from Union Square and a cable-car stop. The Curran Theatre, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), and Geary Theater are all within about 1 block of the Touchstone Hotel.

A computer kiosk provides complimentary high-speed Internet access and printing. Guests enjoy 25-percent discounts off all meals at the adjoining David's Delicatessen, which is open all day. The hotel is completely nonsmoking.

  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Year Built - 1909
  • Business services
  • Airport transportation
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Total number of rooms - 42
  • Self parking
  • Valet parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Elevator/lift
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fax machine
The Touchstone Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Property Amenities Featured Image

Rooms

The Touchstone Hotel has 42 guestrooms. All include TVs, complimentary bottled water, irons/ironing boards, and telephones. Wireless Internet access and local calls are free. Bathrooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Compact refrigerators are available upon request (surcharge). Rooms are not air-conditioned, but windows open.

The Touchstone Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Rooms room

Room Amenities

  • Direct-dial phone
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free local calls
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window opens
  • Non-smoking only
  • Standard television service
  • Individually decorated

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Touchstone Hotel

3.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.1
Hotel condition:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.7
Neighborhood:
4.1
88%

of guests recommend

out of 33 reviews

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A Traveler from Cambridge, MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 22 2011

“Great bargain, excellent value.”

Great location; clean rooms. Wonderful staff. Okay, the rooms are small. So are the prices. You can't beat the value! I'd stay again, and soon.

Area recommendations
Union Square is a great location. Central. Easy walking to many places. Convenient use of public transport.
A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 16 2011

“sweet, friendly and economical”

Staff was extremely helpful. The room was small but comfortable and the pricing, extremely reasonable. Would stay here again!

A Traveler from Whittier, Ca.
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 31 2011

“Cute, clean, and within walking distance to the cool stuff.”

I arrived early for check in and the lady at the desk offered to call me when my room was ready. That would never happen at a larger hotel. All the staff that helped me were very kind and courteous. The room was small but very clean. The decor was simple and modern. The room I stayed in was meant for one person and had a small window that looked out to nowhere and had an AC unit that did not blow cold. There was an additional plug in fan that helped out. The location was great. I was within walking distance to Union Square, and China Town. I was there for the Nike Womens Race, and the start line was only one block north, and the bus dropped us off around the corner when the race was over. This all happend by chance, but I will stay here again. Nothing fancy, but cute, and a great price.

A Traveler from Rochester, NY
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 17 2011

“too small no air condition”

as title

A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 31 2011

“Small, Decent, Noisy”

The hotel was small (to be expected), decent and fairly comfortable. A couple of blocks from the BART and Union Square. The service was very good, no problems at all. Only problem with the room was that is was very noisy, we were on the street side and the windows were thin. Lots of street noise and the kind of noise that comes with being in an old building.

Area recommendations
Union Square for the shopping, North Beach for the Italian food, The Mission for the Mexican food.
Getting there
If you are driving, park at a BART station outside the city for cheap overnight parking (request a permit in advance) to save yourself the $30-$60 a night it costs to park downtown, and take public transportation all over. It is easy, reliable and safe.
A Traveler from Baton Rouge, LA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted May 22 2011

“THE NOISE!!! the noise.....horrible.”

In a great spot, very adjacent to the trendy Union Square and the Westfield with tons of high-scale stores. The hotel itself was rather small. My room was small as well, but since I was just one guest, it was fine and it worked. The bed was a little stiff but the sheets were clean and nice. The room had no air conditioning, which wasn't as much a problem since the weather is nice, and you can open the window to let fresh air in. I had a room that faced into the street in front, and at night when I was going to sleep, I would open the window. The noise that radiated from the street was TERRIBLE. I could hardly sleep!! And when I closed the window, it wasn't much help at all. The noise from people, from traffic, from the garbagemen, it was too much. Unfortunately this acceptable hotel with a great location is overshadowed by how noisy it was there, I unfortunately will not stay there again.

Area recommendations
Union Square Financial District Tenderloin
Kaz from San Jose Ca
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 18 2011

“Kaz C”

Will stay here again...amazing experience.

King W from St Paul, MN
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Feb 8 2011

“A great stay!”

Over the years I have stayed at a number of hotels when I visited San Francisco. The Touchstone Hotel was certainly the best value I have experienced and I had a great stay.

Travelling Sam
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 23 2010

“I would stay again”

Nice friendly hotel in a great location. Some rooms can be noisy because of outside noise but this is a budget city centre hotel so some outside noise should be expected. Staff could not do enough to help me. Turn left outside the hotel and within minutes you are in Union Square if you manage to get past the very excellent Tooleys bar down and across the street!

A Traveler from Washington, D.C.
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 22 2010

“Small hotel in an awesome area”

Small, but clean, great service with a great price in a fun area. But my room was too loud being right above the dumpsters and listening to sirens all night. Great if you are on vacation, but I was staying there the night before a big interview so didn't get much sleep. Double bed, comfortable. Thin blanket, given extra blankets and portable heater when requested. Clean bathroom, flat screen tv. Complimentary water. Easy access to public transportation. Would stay here again.

The Touchstone Hotel

480 Geary St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • American Conservatory Theater - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Alcove Theater - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Marrakech Magic Theater - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Marines Memorial Theater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Lorraine Hansberry Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Un-Scripted Theater Company - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Magic Parlor - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • SF Playhouse - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Union Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Westfield San Francisco Center Shopping Mall - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • San Francisco Visitor's Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Flood Building - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Xanadu Gallery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Golden Gate Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

Location Highlights

  • In shopping district
  • In city center
  • In historical district
  • In entertainment district

The preferred airport for The Touchstone Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

The Touchstone Hotel

480 Geary St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America