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Hotel Touchstone Hotel - City Center

Touchstone Hotel - City Center

480 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America – Great location - show map – Subway Access

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2,086 reviews
  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Total

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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Stay in the heart of San Francisco – Great location - show map

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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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  • Is there a private shower?

    All Petite Double Rooms feature ensuite shower and toilet. Sink is located in-room for convenience.


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    Touchstone Hotel is a non-smoking property. All rooms and public spaces are smoke free areas.


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  • Is there air conditioning?

    Our rooms are not equipped with AC due to San Francisco's mild climate. Some rooms feature ceiling fans, all rooms can be provided with table fans if needed.


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  • Where exactly is the parking available? Is it far from the hotel? Is it safe to park there overnight?

    Parking is a garage in another building which is 3 blocks away and safe to park overnight.


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  • Isit air conditioned? IS there an elevator?

    All rooms are featuring opening windows and are equipped with either a ceiling or table fan. Yes, all hotel floors are serviced by an elevator.


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  • Is there a private shower?

    All Petite Double Rooms feature ensuite shower and toilet. Sink is located in-room for convenience.


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  • Have you smoking area?

    Touchstone Hotel is a non-smoking property. All rooms and public spaces are smoke free areas.


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  • Is there air conditioning?

    Our rooms are not equipped with AC due to San Francisco's mild climate. Some rooms feature ceiling fans, all rooms can be provided with table fans if needed.


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  • Where exactly is the parking available? Is it far from the hotel? Is it safe to park there overnight?

    Parking is a garage in another building which is 3 blocks away and safe to park overnight.


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  • Isit air conditioned? IS there an elevator?

    All rooms are featuring opening windows and are equipped with either a ceiling or table fan. Yes, all hotel floors are serviced by an elevator.


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  • How much is parking?

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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.

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What's nearby
  • 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
  • Xanadu Gallery
    0.3 miles
  • SF Masonic Auditorium
    0.3 miles
  • Westfield San Francisco Center
    0.3 miles
  • Golden Gate Theater
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • San Francisco City Hall
    0.7 miles
  • Coit Tower
    1.1 miles
  • Lombard Street
    1.1 miles
  • Oracle Park
    1.3 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square
    1.4 miles
  • Pier 39
    1.5 miles
  • Anchor Brewing Company
    1.7 miles
  • Alcatraz
    2.8 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge
    4 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge
    4 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Powell St. Station - BART
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Oakland International Airport
    11.3 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport
    11.9 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    39.4 miles
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Amenities of Touchstone Hotel - City Center

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24-hour front desk
Elevator
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Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $10 per day.

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Services
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
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From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

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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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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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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.

Please inform Touchstone Hotel - City Center of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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  • The prices at Touchstone Hotel - City Center may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Touchstone Hotel - City Center is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Touchstone Hotel - City Center (subject to availability):

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    • Secure parking

  • Room options at Touchstone Hotel - City Center include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Touchstone Hotel - City Center is 1,150 feet from the center of San Francisco.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Touchstone Hotel - City Center by:

    • Car 40min

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