Geary Motel closed?

Question

Have stayed here as affordable and close to family visit in area. Tried booking in August for 3 nights and not able to access. If closed any other nearby suggestion? clean and affordable I.e. under $200 a night.

Answer

Good question. I couldn’t find any reliable current evidence that a “Geary Motel” in the Union Square area is closed — but I *did* find references to a Geary Parkway Motel (at 4750 Geary Blvd) being “permanently closed” on MapQuest.

However — there is also a “Geary Parkway Motel” listing on other sites (including hotel directories) that show rooms, amenities, and recent reviews. This conflicting info makes the situation unclear, so it’s possible the motel is in flux or the name is being mixed up. Some booking sites may no longer list it, which could explain why you can’t access it for your August dates.

Because this is uncertain, it’s wise to consider nearby alternative hotels that are more reliable, safe, and affordable (under ~$200/night is tough in SF, but there are decent budget options if you book ahead). Here are a few suggestions:

Casa Loma Hotel – Located in Alamo Square, very budget-friendly, walkable neighborhood feel.
Hayes Valley Inn – Cozy, B&B-style in Hayes Valley, central location, and great value.
Handlery Union Square Hotel – On Geary (351 Geary Street), a historic, well-known budget hotel in a very central area.

Some more tips:

Double-check booking engines (like Booking.com, Hotels.com) for the Geary Parkway Motel specifically — try slightly different name variations.
Reach out directly to any hotel’s front desk or reservations line to confirm if they’re open for your dates. Sometimes smaller motels don’t keep booking sites fully updated.
Consider your priorities: if staying very close to Union Square is most important, the Handlery Union Square Hotel is probably your safest bet. If price is more important, then Casa Loma or Hayes Valley are strong contenders.

In short: the “Geary Motel” you used before might be the Geary Parkway Motel, which has conflicting status. Given the uncertainty, booking a nearby budget hotel is wise — especially for travel in August, when SF stays can be pricey.