Touchstone Hotel - City Center

3.0 star property

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Economy Room (Petite Double room)
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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480 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room (Petite Double room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Touchstone Hotel - City Center

A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Touchstone Hotel - City Center offers 44 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Touchstone Hotel - City Center. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • Guests speak favorably about the value of their stay and the area's walkability
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Union Square and a 2-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center
As a guest of Touchstone Hotel - City Center, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 35 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 18 to 45 for adults and USD 18 to 45 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 45 for adults, and USD 18 to 45 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night(545 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Touchstone Hotel
Touchstone City Center
Touchstone Hotel - City Center Hotel
Touchstone Hotel - City Center San Francisco
Touchstone Hotel - City Center Hotel San Francisco

Touchstone Hotel - City Center Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 616 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betzaida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The only think I was change is the tv, it didn’t have many channels overall it was a great experience and loved stay there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an incident with my initial room which the staff was unaware. However, PJ and Juliet were both apologetic and resolved the situation quickly and to my satisfaction. Both employees were professional and personable and made my stay something positive to remember. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Built in 1925, this wonderful hotel is straight out of a Humphrey Bogart movie. I highly recommend it for a short overnight stay, as I. When attending a show. Very clean & well maintained, but not modernized. Don’t be offput by its single-front entrance. The rooms haven’t been upgraded, but they are clean and comfortable, obviously small but cozy. Clean bathrooms with a bathtub. The rooms have enough power outlets to charge all my gadgets. It’s located directly opposite the Curran theater on Geary Street, and just two blocks from Union Square. Parking is provided around the corner on Taylor by the Post-Taylor Garage. Very convenient. The hotel gives guests a coupon for $35 per 24 hours. You can’t get cheaper. A classic Diner next door serves breakfast. The Thais restaurant two doors down has a great dinner menu.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David, clovis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was in good condition. It was nothing fancy, just a room you would expect from a 3 star hotel. It was comfortable and in a good location. It felt safe and you could walk to close-by restaurants, shops, and Union Square. The Asian receptionist was very helpful, and a real sweetheart. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First of all, yes, I understood this was a budget hotel and yes, I kept my expectations low. I’ve stayed at many and never been as disappointed as I was here. The rancid smell is overwhelming as soon as you walk in the door and permeates throughout the hotel including the room. I found several bugs, and woke up very itchy all over my body. The subpar conditions really are not acceptable and certainly not worth the little you’ll save by staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Its close to everything , clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the hotel was definitely ever bit budget they tell you;)--the staff was really warm and helpful. The key card reader had some issues, but the staff works well and knows the quirks. I just rested my head here a night on my way to up to Portland, and it was all I needed. Warm shower and a bed(even if it wasn't the fluffiest thing in the world), WiFi, and the experience was just fine. Do be aware you hear street noise just outside, but my night actually wasn't bad for that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a humble stay with everything you'll need, this is the place. Staff was awesome. Got a discount to the restaurant attached. Walkable to some pretty good restaurants and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hani

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VASANTH KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and staffs are very nice and good secure WiFi.. no load street road noise in the room…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

gary

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Had to park down the street to have a cheaper price. This street had a few homeless people on it throughout the day. The temperatures at night got down to 50⁰ and this hotel only has space heaters.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beatriz Leyva

Liked: Cleanliness
No shampoo, bar soap the rest of the days until we asked for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full disclosure, I only stayed here because every other room in the city was over $1k per night because of a conference. Location was convenient. Spartan. No ice, no fridge, no safe. To its credit, the bathroom and shower were clean and comfortable. The shower had great pressure and hot water. The bed was hard as a rock, no side sleeping possible. Noway could 2 people fit in my “petit” room. The pull-down “desk” was barely big enough for my laptop.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place in a great area, no parking, no AC, just be aware, I’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was expensive. The breakfast was horrible. The beds were so small. I only weigh 166 pounds and I couldn’t even move in the shower horrible horrible horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located and I felt safe walking arround the area, the staff is very nice, the rooms are small but for one person it was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025