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    The Monarch Hotel

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    #198 of 230 Hotels in San Francisco
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    1015 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109-6902
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    Overview
    2.5
    435 reviews
    • Excellent5%
    • Very good19%
    • Average41%
    • Poor14%
    • Terrible21%
    5 Nov 2017
    “Wouldn't go back”
    23 Oct 2017
    “Old Hotel”
    Free Wifi
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Breakfast included
    Airport Transportation
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    2 Star Hotel
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    1015 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109-6902 See on map
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    30 Apr1 May
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Good location

    Glad that we chose this hotel for our outing night in sf. We saw this hotel in our way to city hall n clubing. Great location and really friendly frontdesk. Room was great and secure at night. Eventhough there are lots of homeless around but...More

    Thank Tenzin Y
    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at The Monarch HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us - it sounds as though our property was ideal for your needs. I look forward to sharing your kind words with our team, and hope to...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great stay

    Loved this place. Beautiful old hotel, very helpful front desk. Gave us great recommendations for places to visit.loved the fact that it was only 6-7 blocks away from the shopping malls n stores. Also lots of restaurants and cool bars just few blocks from the...More

    Thank Cleo C
    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at The Monarch HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your rave review! We are so glad you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We look forward to sharing your kind words with our team, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Hotel Management

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Surprisingly nice for the price!

    Good clean rooms. awesome location and very friendly staff. Me and my friends got the 2 double bed rooms. It wasn't anything fancy but room was clean and bed comfortable. we pretty much walked everywhere as this place was centrally located. totally worth visiting again.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great Location!

    Its a nice little place right in the middle of everything.. lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance! Comfortable bed n clean room.Great price for a hotel thats in downtown SF !!! the staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.More

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    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at The Monarch HotelResponded 1 week ago

    We were delighted to be your hosts recently, and we are very happy that you enjoyed such a great stay at our hotel. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the very near future, and are delighted to hear that...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Old, smelly, unclean - Do Not Stay Here

    I was moved from another hotel to this one because they overbooked. All of my clothes and luggage smell. Not an old smell but a weird musty smell. My door didn't lock. I didn't have a hair dryer. There were used Kleenex tissues in the...More

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    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at The Monarch HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    We are sorry to discover that our hotel was so unsuitable for your needs. This really is a shame - we are known for the wonderful value, and clean comfortable budget accommodation that we offer, and it does not sound as if your room was...More

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    25 October 2016|
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    Response from Christine T | Reviewed this property |
    We stayed at Monarch Hotel on the corner of Van Ness and Filbert St. We were very close (walking distance) to Lombardi St (aka Crooked Street), Fisherman's Wharf (get tours around bay), Golden Gate Park (bus ride), cable car... More
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    parking is about 40-45 a day
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    1 October 2015|
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    Response from Vonessa R | Reviewed this property |
    I called the hotel to confirm what their transportation arrangements were.. Which is an additional cost not expensive.. But I also used google to see what transportation options were available.. And went from there... As far... More
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    "rooms facing the back away from the street is quieter"
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    "To be honest no idea, good luck"
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    "The Geary street side has a lot of traffic. Bring earplugs."
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    "Ask for a room away from the elevators (I was given one, for quiteness"
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