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The Touchstone Hotel

37.787027, -122.411084
2 stars
480 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102 United States ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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    3.7 out of 5 Good (90 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 3.8)
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    For the costs it was a very nice hotel. Not fancy, no frills, but extremely convenient with a very friendly and helpful staff. It's a little old and... creeks, but so do I. I don't recommend the associated and neighboring deli. Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 28, 2012

    Overview

    Location.
    This small, budget-friendly hotel is in San Francisco's Theater District, less than 2 blocks from Union Square and a cable-car stop. A BART rail station is 5 blocks away.

    Hotel Features.
    The family-owned Touchstone Hotel is smoke-free. Guests receive a 25-percent discount for all meals at the adjoining David's Delicatessen. A computer station in the hotel's lobby provides complimentary high-speed Internet access.

    Guestrooms.
    The hotel has 42 guestrooms, all with complimentary wireless access and free local calls. Rooms also include TVs and complimentary bottled water. Private bathrooms come with hair dryers. Guestrooms are not air-conditioned, but windows open. Daily housekeeping is available.

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    Hotel Info: ‎1-866-539-8117‎

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    Room description

    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.

    Room Details

    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Free local calls
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Hair dryer
    • Individually decorated
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Refrigerator (on request)
    • Standard TV service
    • Window opens

    Standard queen bed

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    Room description

    • One Queen Bed
    Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Complimentary bottled water, daily housekeeping, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.


    Room Details

    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Free local calls
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Hair dryer
    • Individually decorated
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Refrigerator (on request)
    • Standard TV service
    • Window opens

    What you need to know

    • 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.

      • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

    • Pets not allowed
    • Check-in time ends at: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age is: 21
    • Check-out time is: noon
    • Only service dogs are allowed
    • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
    • American Express
    • MasterCard
    • Visa
    • Check-in time starts at: 4 PM
    • No rollaway/extra beds available
    • No cribs (infant beds) available
    • Early departure fee charged

    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.

    Amenities

    • General
    • Coffee shop or café
    • Computer station
    • Elevator/lift
    • Free wired high-speed Internet
    • Internet point
    • Number of buildings/towers - 1
    • Number of floors - 6
    • Restaurant
    • Smoke-free property
    • Total number of rooms - 42
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      • Luggage storage
      • Parking nearby (surcharge)
      • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
      • Year Built 1909
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Free local calls
    • Hair dryer
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Private bathroom
    • Refrigerator (on request)
    • Window opens
    • See more room details
      • Free Wi-Fi
      • Individually decorated
      • Phone
      • Standard TV service
    • Services
    • Airport transportation (surcharge)
    • Breakfast available (surcharge)
    • Parking (surcharge)
    • Parking nearby
    • Tour assistance
    • Business & Event
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Business center
    • Business services
    • Accessibility Features**
    • Accessible path of travel
    • In-room accessibility

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Dining

    David's Delicatessen - A well-known local Jewish deli open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Recreation

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


    • Bicycle rentals nearby

    Notification and fees

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


    • Deposit: USD 150 per stay
    • Early check-in fee: USD 15
    • 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.

    Check-in information

    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.

    Terms & conditions

    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.

    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

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    The Touchstone Hotel Union Square - Convention Center

    A short guide to Union Square - Convention Center

    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.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 miles

    • SHN Curran Theatre - 0.00 yard
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    • Alcove Theater - 100 yards
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    • Theater District - 200 yards
    • Marines Memorial Theater - 200 yards
    • Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 200 yards
    • Downtown San Francisco - 300 yards
    • Lorraine Hansberry Theatre - 300 yards
    • Un-Scripted Theater Company - 300 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC) - 1.8 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC) - 8.5 miles
    • Oakland Convention Center Heliport (JCE) - 11 miles
    • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 12 miles
    • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 12 miles
    • Hayward Executive (HWD) - 18 miles
    • Concord Buchanan Field (CCR) - 24 miles
    • Novato Gnoss Field (NOT) - 26 miles
    • Napa Valley Airport (APC) - 31 miles
    • Livermore Municipal (LVK) - 33 miles
    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 39 miles
    • San Jose Reid Hillview Airport (RHV) - 45 miles
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    • All (90)
    • Business (17)
    • Romance (12)
    • Family (5)
    • Friends (11)
    • Other (45)
    3.7 / 5
    Good

    Score breakdown (from 17 reviews)

    • 5.0
      (3)
    • 4.0
      (10)
    • 3.0
      (1)
    • 2.0
      (2)
    • 1.0
      (1)

    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      3.8
    • Service
      3.8
    • Comfort
      3.3
    • Condition
      3.5

    Reviews: Overall

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Very nice"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    For the costs it was a very nice hotel. Not fancy, no frills, but extremely convenient with a very friendly and helpful staff. It's a little old and creeks, but so do I. I don't recommend the associated and neighboring deli.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night business trip in Jul 2012
    Bill
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Very convenient"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    I really enjoyed the staff. They were very nice and helpful. My room was decent. I didn't like the fact that the TV was up so high and that there weren't any good channels. But it left me more time to read and watch Netflix! The location was close to everything in union square.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night business trip in Jul 2012
    Gena
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Dec 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great bargain, excellent value."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    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.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Nov 22, 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "sweet, friendly and economical"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Staff was extremely helpful. The room was small but comfortable and the pricing, extremely reasonable. Would stay here again!
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Nov 16, 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Small, but good"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    The hotel is fairly small, but overall a very good stay. I had an issue the first night with street noise, but they were very accommodating and found a room in the back of the hotel for me. It's very close to some good Union Square locations, and not in any kind of bad neighborhood. The check-in lady was very nice and they held my bags for the day […] after I checked out. Recommended. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Nov 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "too small no air condition"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    as title
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Oct 17, 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "good but noisy"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Good hotel but rooms on geary street are awfully noisy with homeless people shouting at night.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Aug 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Small hotel in an awesome area"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    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. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Dec 22, 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "STAY AWAY - Much better options nearby..."

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    I stay in SF for business almost every week and have enjoyed trying different hotels in the Union Square neighborhood. Each has had good and a few not so good points but this place is awful. In fact, this is the first time I have decided I had to write about my experience. While the room seemed pretty clean the hallways were threadbare and dirty. One […] set of curtains in my room were falling off the rod and after the front desk had closed I discovered that my toilet was not getting any water - so it would not flush. While I paid for two nights I left after just one night. While checking out I mentioned the broken toilet and that I would only stay in the place one night but the fellow at the desk couldn't have cared less. As others have mentioned the street noise is VERY loud but I understand that is beyond the control of the hotel, general upkeep of the place is not. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Aug 2010
    Tom P
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    1.0 / 5
    Poor

    • Cleanliness
      1.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Jul 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nice Budget Hotel in the Heart of San Francisco"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    I recently stayed at The Touchstone Hotel on a business trip and it was everything I was looking for - a clean, safe hotel to sleep and shower in for a budget price. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and made great suggestions about getting out and about in San Francisco. The location is excellent, with close proximity to Chinatown and many […] other shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. The BART station is less than a 10 minute walk away. I felt safe in the area, even at night. IMO, the rooms were a little bit small compared to the average room size in the "brand-name" hotels, but this didn't really bother me, as there was still plenty of space to store my stuff and move around. Having free wi-fi was definitely a plus. I would definitely stay at The Touchstone again on my next trip to San Francisco and would definitely recommend this hotel to others. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Jul 14, 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The position is very central, 2 blocks away from Union square, and the staff was nice and helpful. The hotel looks old but i don't have any particular complain.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night business trip in Jan 2012
    A Traveller

    The following reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night business trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
    KR

    The Touchstone Hotel
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "hyper centre"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Ok
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Sep 26, 2011
    A Traveller
    FR

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Good for its price."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Old, narrow. But price and location are good. Service is good, people are good and warm.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Business trip
    Apr 20, 2011
    A Traveller
    JP

    The Touchstone Hotel
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "タッチストーンズホテル,サンフランシスコ,ユニオンスクエアまで2ブロック"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    値段に見合ったサービス.無料wifiは速度もまずます.ユニオンスクエアにも近く観光などには便利. 唯一の難点は空調.12月の滞在だが暖房を部屋でコントロールできず,寒くて困った.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night business trip in Dec 2010
    A Traveller
    JP

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