CALISTA ORGANIC HOTEL, San Francisco – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Calista Organic Hotel offers 28 studio rooms with one queen bed. Each room includes a kitchenette with microwave, compact refrigerator, and sink. Rooms feature flat-screen Apple TVs with rental devices, premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and free Wi-Fi. All units are wheelchair-accessible and have private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Upper floor rooms are reachable by elevator.
Dining Options
A modest offering of fresh fruit, cookies, and fruit-infused water is available free of charge all day next to the front desk. The hotel is one block from Polk Street, which has many unique restaurants and nightlife options.
Location & Transportation
Located in Downtown San Francisco near remnants of the Barbary Coast. A two-block walk to the California Street cable car system. Five minutes drive to Union Square and Moscone Center. Fifteen-minute walk to Asian Art Museum. Within one mile of Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and San Francisco City Hall. Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and downtown are 20 minutes away by public transport, available a few feet from the hotel.
Hotel Services
24-hour front desk, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance. Dry cleaning and laundry services available. Airport transfers and area shuttles offered for additional fees. Complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property.
Eco-Friendly Features
The hotel uses green cleaning products and organic cotton sheets. This non-smoking property emphasizes environmental sustainability in its operations.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
Guest Parking
- Kitchen
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Kitchen
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Staying at this hotel was a bit of a mixed experience. The rooms felt more like a hostel with private rooms, much smaller than expected. Although the beds were not very spacious, they were clean and had a kitchenette. The lack of air conditioning or even a fan was a downside, especially for a quiet room request. The location, just off Polk St, was great for exploring Union Square and nearby attractions, yet the area had an unpleasant side. The on-site manager was a plus. The dining experience with scones was okay. Overall, the facilities were basic but clean.
I had a comfortable stay at the hotel, with the quietest room option providing a peaceful experience. However, the room rates were higher than expected. The location was convenient with easy access to major routes and great dining options nearby.
Coming all the way from the UK after an exhausting 11-hour flight, I found the hotel's location to be spectacular, just off Polk St with great little restaurants and bars nearby and less than 15 minutes walk from Union Square. However, the area felt a bit on the seedy side with many people living on the street. The service was exceptional, with a polite and helpful receptionist making up for the initial difficulty in finding the check-in. The rooms, while clean, could benefit from some upgrades like double glazed windows and a fan for cooling. The hotel's proximity to a street full of bars and restaurants made for a lively atmosphere, yet it was a bit unpleasant due to the number of homeless individuals in the vicinity.
