The Monarch Hotel, San Francisco - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1015 Geary Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

San Francisco 1.2 km

Airports

San Francisco International (SFO) 22.0 km

Oakland International (OAK) 32.5 km

Train

Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 2.5 km

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
Fire extinguishers

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Location

1015 Geary Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109

Map view

1015 Geary Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109

City landmarks

Harbour

Pier 39

2.7 km

Monument

Lombard Street

1.8 km

Grant Avenue

Chinatown

1.3 km

Shopping Area

Union Square

1.3 km

Island

Alcatraz Island

4.6 km

Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

6.4 km

Harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

2.6 km

Market

Ferry Building

2.6 km

Cable car ride

2.4 km

Historic Site

Painted Ladies

1.5 km

Tower

Coit Tower

2.3 km

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

1.3 km

Mall

The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square

2.2 km

Gallery

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

1.9 km

Museum

Asian Art Museum

750 m

Public Building

San Francisco City Hall

750 m

Museum

Exploratorium

2.6 km

3601 Lyon St

Palace of Fine Arts

3.1 km

Church

Grace Cathedral

1.3 km

Mall

Ghirardelli Square

2.3 km

Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

1.9 km

National Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

2.5 km

Park

Mission Dolores Park

2.9 km

Theatre

American Conservatory Theater

1.3 km

Theatre

War Memorial Opera House

750 m

Museum

Mechanical Museum

2.7 km

Stadium

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

750 m

Baseball Stadium

Oracle Park

2.8 km

Mall

Westfield San Francisco Centre

1.6 km

Broadway at Columbus Avenue

North Beach

2.6 km

Nearby

Museum

Haas-Lilienthal House

470 m

Restaurants

Tommy's Joynt

140 m

1101 Geary Blvd

Irving Pizza

250 m

928 Geary St

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

350 m

1042 Larkin Street

Wing Lum Cafe

200 m

1150 Polk St Between Hemlock Street & Sutter Street

Moulin Rouge Restaurant

200 m

887 Geary St

Little Henry's

250 m

955 Larkin St

Piccolo Italia Pizza

300 m

799 Ofarrell St

Bang San Thai Cuisine

310 m

791 Ofarrell St

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant

320 m

771 Ofarrell St

Domino's Pizza

220 m

876 Geary St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

6.0

Location

7.4

Service

6.8

Dining

6.0

Jackson

United Kingdom, January 2025

5.4/10

My stay at The Monarch Hotel was a mixed bag. While the location was convenient for exploring San Francisco and I appreciated the old-fashioned charm, the issues with safety and room quality really detracted from my overall experience. 🏨

Rooms

5.0

The room itself felt cramped and lacked basic amenities like a refrigerator or adequate heating. I also encountered issues with the door not closing properly, which made me feel quite insecure during my stay. 🛏️

Service

5.0

I found the staff's response to security issues lacking. When I reported my concerns about the door not locking properly, I felt dismissed, and there was a significant absence of care regarding my safety.

Location

5.0

The location, while central and close to Union Square, is in a disadvantaged area with visible homeless populations nearby. It felt a bit gritty and unsafe, especially at night.

Dining

6.0

I didn't utilize dining options at the hotel, but the area is close to many restaurants and cafes, which was a plus for exploring local cuisine.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel offered basic services like housekeeping and shuttle assistance, but there was no parking availability, which I found quite inconvenient.

Elliot

United Kingdom, December 2024

5.6/10

My stay at The Monarch Hotel had its ups and downs. While the location was great for accessing the city hall and downtown, I didn't feel entirely safe walking from the train station due to the homeless encampments nearby. The room itself was comfortable and spacious, but there were a few cleanliness issues and the bathroom lacked hot water. Overall, it had character but there were some areas in need of improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The room was spacious and comfortable, although there were cleanliness issues and the bathroom did not have hot water.

Service

5.0

I found the staff to be helpful, but communication was a challenge as their English was limited.

Location

6.0

The hotel is located near city hall and is within walking distance of downtown, but the presence of homeless individuals nearby made me feel uneasy.

Dining

5.0

I didn't dine at the hotel, but I noted that there were options available for hamburgers nearby.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities such as dry cleaning and shuttle services were offered, which was convenient.

Terry

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.8/10

I had a mixed experience at The Monarch Hotel. On one hand, I appreciated its beautiful old charm and the helpful front desk staff who offered great recommendations. However, I faced several issues with my room that detracted from my stay. Overall, I enjoyed the location close to shopping and dining, but the maintenance problems should not be overlooked.

Rooms

5.0

The room showed signs of age, and I experienced maintenance issues that made my stay uncomfortable.

Service

8.0

The front desk staff were friendly and provided valuable suggestions for exploring the area.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, just a few blocks away from shopping malls and numerous restaurants.

Dining

7.0

While I didn't dine at the hotel, there are plenty of food options nearby, which was very convenient.

Facilities

6.0

The amenities offered, including dry cleaning and housekeeping, were helpful, but I did not find them particularly noteworthy.

Dominic

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.4/10

I had a pretty good experience at The Monarch Hotel. The room was clean and had its unique charm, though the area was a bit gritty. Its location was definitely a plus, making it easy to walk to many attractions. However, I did notice a lot of homeless people around, which some might find concerning.

Rooms

10.0

The room was clean and comfortable, and had a great bathroom with useful touches.

Service

10.0

The front desk staff were really friendly and accommodating, which made my stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic – I was within walking distance of popular spots like Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square.

Dining

6.0

I didn't try any dining options at the hotel, but the nearby Welsh pastry shop looked interesting.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities like housekeeping and shuttle services were available, though nothing too fancy.

Joshua

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.4/10

My stay at The Monarch Hotel had its highlights, like the charming character and prime location. However, the experience was overshadowed by noise and the general condition of the hotel. For the price, it is a decent choice if you're not too sensitive to surroundings.

Rooms

5.0

The room was small and lacked basic amenities like heating or a refrigerator. The noise from the streets was quite noticeable, which made for a less than restful stay.

Service

6.0

There wasn't much interaction with the staff, but the basic services like housekeeping were satisfactory.

Location

7.0

The location is excellent, within walking distance to many notable attractions, and easily accessible to food spots. However, it's in a disadvantaged area with visible homelessness.

Dining

6.0

While dining options nearby were plentiful for quick bites, the immediate surroundings were quite gritty.

Facilities

5.0

Basic facilities like dry cleaning and housekeeping were available, which is useful, but didn't offer much else.