Name: Touchstone Hotel - City Center
Address: 480 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America, 480 Geary Street, California, CA 94102, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $90 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.3

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Hotel Touchstone Hotel - City Center

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location 480 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location

*7.8* Curran Theatre: only 1 minute away! (150 feet by foot)

Powell St. Station - BART: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.3* Westfield San Francisco Center: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.3* Union Square: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*8.0* Geary Theater: only 1 minute away! (250 feet by foot)

Great location close to union square, staff was very friendly.

Patrick, Germany

I like that it was in the middle of the city. 20 minute walk to Bill Gram. Starbucks Right Down stairs. Awesome.

Gabriella, United States of America

adorable boutique hotel, very friendly and helpful staff, nicely decorated room, comfortable bed, the attached restaurant with 20% off discount for staying at hotel and free tea or coffee after 2pm was very nice

Tammy, United States of America

Room was really clean. Staff were all great and the restaurant next door had great breakfast (and a 20% discount for guests of the hotel. Couldn't ask for a better location either

Michael, United States of America

This is a very comfortable boutique hotel. The location could not be better: easy walking distance to Union Square and the financial district. The staff is available and helpful. This one is going on my list for a repeat visit.

Mike, United States of America

The staff was professional, friendly and helpful. Housekeeping I give them a tremendous thumbs up. Well done Touchstone

David, United States of America

Wife liked the breakfast -- I was in meetings and had no time for breakfast.

Mark, United States of America

The bigger room I was given after being in a room that I wasn't happy with

Angela, United States of America

Really clean rooms and private bathrooms. Really modern rooms and great breakfast next door

Raymond, United States of America

Location was downtown city so noisy but downtown was my choice

Lia, Netherlands

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8.7

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Great location close to union square, staff was very friendly.”

Patrick Germany
“I like that it was in the middle of the city. 20 minute walk to Bill Gram. Starbucks Right Down stairs. Awesome.”

Gabriella United States of America
“adorable boutique hotel, very friendly and helpful staff, nicely decorated room, comfortable bed, the attached restaurant with 20% off discount for staying at hotel and free tea or coffee after 2pm...”

Tammy United States of America
“Room was really clean. Staff were all great and the restaurant next door had great breakfast (and a 20% discount for guests of the hotel. Couldn't ask for a better location either”

Michael United States of America
“This is a very comfortable boutique hotel. The location could not be better: easy walking distance to Union Square and the financial district. The staff is available and helpful. ”

Mike United States of America
“The staff was professional, friendly and helpful. Housekeeping I give them a tremendous thumbs up. Well done Touchstone”

David United States of America
“Wife liked the breakfast -- I was in meetings and had no time for breakfast.”

Mark United States of America
“The bigger room I was given after being in a room that I wasn't happy with”

Angela United States of America
“Really clean rooms and private bathrooms. Really modern rooms and great breakfast next door”

Raymond United States of America
“Location was downtown city so noisy but downtown was my choice”

Lia Netherlands

Stay in the Heart of San Francisco –

One of our best sellers in San Francisco! Located less than 2 minutes' walk from Union Square in San Francisco’s Theater District, Touchstone Hotel - City Center features free WiFi and an on-site local deli. Offering rail service to San Francisco International Airport, Powell Street BART station is 8 minutes’ walk away.

The Touchstone Hotel – City Center offers rooms with a flat-screen TV. Ironing facilities, and free bottled water are included. Toiletries are provided in the private bathrooms.

Located next to the Touchstone lobby, DAVID’S delicatessen/restaurant serves traditional hot deli sandwiches and soups. Breakfast and dinner menus are also offered.

The Touchstone Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Chinatown and 6 minutes’ drive to the Museum of Modern Art. Offering live entertainment and special events, Masonic Auditorium is 8 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Union Square is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Francisco, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at Touchstone Hotel - City Center

The Touchstone Hotel is a small, intimate property of 42 rooms in San Francisco’s historic theater district, just steps from Union Square, San Francisco’s shopping, entertainment, and cultural center. Family owned and managed, The Touchstone is the perfect blend of old-world charm, new-world convenience & small-world comfort.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Curran Theatre
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Geary Theater
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San Francisco Playhouse
0.1 miles
Union Square
0.2 miles
San Francisco Cable Car
0.2 miles
Powell St. Station - BART
0.3 miles
Xanadu Gallery
0.3 miles
SF Masonic Auditorium
0.3 miles
Westfield San Francisco Center
0.3 miles
Golden Gate Theater
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Trader Joe's Market Supermarket
0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Oakland International Airport
11.3 miles
San Francisco International Airport
11.9 miles
Mineta San Jose International Airport
39.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The hotel was ideally situated, right next to Union Square in Downtown. The room was really clean and comfy; the staff was really nice. We could let the luggage...”

Clémence

France

8.3

“In the hearth of the city and union square. Very frienly and helpfull stuff. Delicious breakfast, tea and coffee.”

Ali

United States of America

“Location was great. Starbucks just below. The body wash and shampoo were vegan based and smelled great. The receptionist was friendly and helpful.”

Winnie

Singapore

7.0

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1 Restaurant On Site

David's Delicatessen

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Touchstone Hotel - City Center accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

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Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Should you arrive with more people than the number of adults booked, there is an extra person fee. The extra person fee is 25 USD + taxes per room night and person will be charged.

You are required to present the card used for booking a pre-paid rate upon check-in.

If your reservation was booked by a friend/relative/family member and the cardholder is not traveling with you, then please carry a photocopy of both sides of the card with an authorization letter duly signed by the card holder. The hotel can provide you with this form if needed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Clémence Demeyer
France
Age group: 18 – 24
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Petite Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was a little bit small for two people with suitcases.
The hotel was ideally situated, right next to Union Square in Downtown. The room was really clean and comfy; the staff was really nice. We could let the luggage without extra charge when we did the check-out.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Ronald
Australia
7.1

“Clean place & friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Street noise
Cleanliness

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Muhammad
United Arab Emirates
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything else
Just the receptionist
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Ahmed
Qatar

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Petite Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The washbasin was outside the bathroom.
Location is great and staff are friendly

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Patrick
Germany
7.1

“Simple hotel with good value for money in San Fransisco”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 5 nights
It was pretty loud at night. The facilities looked kind of old. The elevator was very slow and the reduced capacity of 3 persons sometimes led to some waiting time.
Great location close to union square, staff was very friendly.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Mareka
Italy
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Petite Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Unfrendly woman at reception desk when we came back to take the luggage in the afternoon before our departure ( they gently stored it for us) . I don 't ask for too much , but at least a : " Thankyou ( to stay with us ) "
Friendly guy in the evening at Check In

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Gabriella
United States of America
Age group: 18 – 24
9.2

Awesome
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Rooms Was Really Small But Yet Cozy.
I like that it was in the middle of the city. 20 minute walk to Bill Gram. Starbucks Right Down stairs. Awesome.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Allan
Australia
7.9

“Comfortable in a great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I stayed at this hotel 23 years ago. The good things remain but it could be easily updated with tumblers in each room & coffee/tea making facilities in each room.
The hotel is clean & comfortable. It is in an ideal location near Union Square where there are great places to eat & enjoy & great transport.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Louise
United States of America
7.1

“It was the perfect amount of time and would recommended it to friend but with a view”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was not so clean and lack of hooks The bed matrice needs to be replaced in room 605 the one on the left
Location was good

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Victor Garnica
Mexico
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
The elevator is slow and the closet is small.
The restaurant is great. The host people had always a smile on their face and that helps a lot with the communication process.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Tammy
United States of America
10

“Loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
adorable boutique hotel, very friendly and helpful staff, nicely decorated room, comfortable bed, the attached restaurant with 20% off discount for staying at hotel and free tea or coffee after 2pm was very nice

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Michael
United States of America
9.6

“Great place, great value, great location”
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had to wait until 4pm to get my room. 4pm is the promised time but was really hoping for a few hours earlier.
Room was really clean. Staff were all great and the restaurant next door had great breakfast (and a 20% discount for guests of the hotel. Couldn't ask for a better location either

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Tamara
United States of America
9.2

“Would stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds are hard!
Loved the Conceirge and diner

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
5.0

“Too small room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Petite Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The photos of the property on Booking.com was totally deceptive. It wasn’t a renovated room. The room was too small. The basin of the bathroom was outside of bathroom, no alarm clock, no facilities to make coffee. No room for suitcase. Stayed away from the room a lot for exploring the city but would have been better if the room is somewhere I’d like to spend time in. It wasn’t.
Closeness to Union Square. Friendly service of the front staff. Cleanliness of the room.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Mike
United States of America
8.3

“Good value in an expensive market.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not much selection on TV, but with the city of San Francisco just a step outside the front door, this is fairly easy to overlook.
This is a very comfortable boutique hotel. The location could not be better: easy walking distance to Union Square and the financial district. The staff is available and helpful. This one is going on my list for a repeat visit.

Stayed in April 2019

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Stay in the Heart of San Francisco –

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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