Hi Folks- I've stayed at this property twice now and wanted to share my experience and hopefully offer some perspective when considering El Capitan Hotel as a place to lay your head when visiting San Francisco. First, let me tell you why I choose El Capitan. I just moved from San Francisco and need to come to town periodically for work. I could crash with friends etc...however this isn't always conducive for early mornings or needing some time to decompress alone. Enter El Capitan Hotel...this place has been a safe haven for me twice now when I needed this most. If you've ever been to San Francisco then you understand just how excessively costly it is. When I travel I need very little: - A clean room with a bed - Access to WiFi - Ability to close my door and be alone This establishment is seemingly run by a family which is so lovely.
There is only one bathroom per floor if you get a shared bathroom space. That wasn’t the problem, the smell of urine in the place because of the amount of urine on the floor in all of the bathrooms that never wax cleaned was horrible. Couldn’t shower for the same reason. Completely unsanitary and disgusting. I’ve stayed in hostels in third world countries MUCH cleaner than this place.
Bed was clean. Got a good night sleep. Its a city, expect city noise.
Pro- it’s convenient Con- I paid in advance for a one bedroom private bathroom and when I checked in they said they gave it away. The shared bathroom was so disgusting, I chose to shower at my gym. The toilet room smells like 💩. It’s dangerous and ghetto outside. Think about this, the staff hide behind bulletproof glass. Charging $250 potential damage for a $70 room that has no bathroom is ridiculous.
When I arrived my room smelt clean and it was. I had a private bathroom witch I would suggest getting. The staff constantly mopped the floors and kept the hotel clean. The hotel had on site laundry $1.50 for washing and drying. And an on-site kitchen. If your looking for a fancy hotel look else where. This is a very basic hotel in a convenient location to cafes shops, and the subway lines as well. They also charge $250 for a security deposit. My stay here was fine and I didn’t have any problems. If your a skateboarder it’s a perfect location because 3 up 3 down is a few blocks north on Mission street as well as Soma Skate park.
This hotel is not a place to take your family. It is in a very unsafe part of San Fran. When my mother and sister and I arrived at our hotel we say prostitutes on the street corner (one was visibly pregnant) as well as bums and junkies everywhere. There was human crap on the side walks and trash everywhere. All the businesses had bars over the doors and windows. There were bars on the entrance for El Capitan and you had to wait to be buzzed in by the office which wasn’t always easy to contact. We ended up getting a different hotel because we felt unsafe. There’s no way I would have gone out after dark. Also there is no safe place to park your car. Upon further research we found that there were many incidents where customers had been bitten badly by bed bugs. DO NOT STAY HERE. I usually stay in cheap places and I don’t need a lot out of my hotel room but I draw the line at safety and cleanliness.
I doubt you can’t find any cheaper deal than this. I suggest to book the room with the bathroom. The Mission area where this hotel is located is a working class neighbor. It’s great deal for authentic Mexican restaurant and bars.
This property is located in a dangerous neighborhood. The rooms, sheets, hallways, and bathrooms are disgustingly filthy. The rooms do not have their own bathrooms or showers, the bathrooms are one per hallway that accommodates one at a time are never maintained. There are stains of all sorts all over the bedsheets, towels etc. No air conditioning of any sort. There was a break in while I was checking in, 4 kids broke in through the roof door and were running around. A man came out with a weapon to scream them off. It did not work. The disappointing part was that Orbitz did not step up to help me cancel my reservation after I called in and report that I did not feel safe here. Orbitz did not come through when I really needed them. Very disappointing how such a successful company can allow such a property on their site, and when one of their customers does not feel safe, Orbitz does not step up to help.
DO NOT GO THERE THE ROOMS ARE NOT CLEAN THE SMELL NOT A GOOD PART OF TOWN
I liked the price and location. I just wish there was a designated smoking section so you're not just out on Mission Street at night when you need a smoke break.
The biggest issue was there was no shower. Not every room has a bathroom and they are not conveniently located for people
It was just fine. Clean enough, neighborhood not as terrible as other reviewers suggested. For the price, it was just fine.
Once we arrived the hotel offered us the same room I paid $134 for, for $63. This was a huge rip off.
Located in Mission District within a short walk of Mission Dolores Park, El Capitan Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Castro Street. This 89-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a nightclub, and laundry facilities.
The 89 rooms have an array of amenities, including coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Hair dryers are also included.
Guests of El Capitan Hotel enjoy features like a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per person. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables.
Hi Folks- I've stayed at this property twice now and wanted to share my experience and hopefully offer some perspective when considering El Capitan Hotel as a place to lay your head when visiting San Francisco. First, let me tell you why I choose El Capitan. I just moved from San Francisco and need to come to town periodically for work. I could crash with friends etc...however this isn't always conducive for early mornings or needing some time to decompress alone. Enter El Capitan Hotel...this place has been a safe haven for me twice now when I needed this most. If you've ever been to San Francisco then you understand just how excessively costly it is. When I travel I need very little: - A clean room with a bed - Access to WiFi - Ability to close my door and be alone This establishment is seemingly run by a family which is so lovely.
There is only one bathroom per floor if you get a shared bathroom space. That wasn’t the problem, the smell of urine in the place because of the amount of urine on the floor in all of the bathrooms that never wax cleaned was horrible. Couldn’t shower for the same reason. Completely unsanitary and disgusting. I’ve stayed in hostels in third world countries MUCH cleaner than this place.
Dear Guest, We apologize for the issues that you experienced, and we will discuss your review with our housekeeping manager to ensure that our standards of cleanliness are maintained. We are so disappointed to hear that you had such a negative experience during your stay with us. Please accept our most sincere apologies. We aim to exceed all of our guest's expectations, and obviously, we failed to do that for you. We hope you won't be dissuaded from staying with us again. Thank you for your review. Kind regards, Customer Care Team
Bed was clean. Got a good night sleep. Its a city, expect city noise.
Dear Julio, Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent stay at our hotel. While it is good to hear that you had a reasonable stay, we are sorry for the issues that you encountered that marred your time with us. We hope to remain your hotel of choice in this area, and to give you a better stay on a future visit.
Dear Guest, Thank you for rating your recent stay with us. We are sorry if certain aspects of your stay did not please you, and we do wish that you had made us aware of these during your stay, so that we could have remedied them for you. We hope that you might enjoy a better stay with us in the future. Kind regards, Customer Care Team
Dear guest, We are disappointed if one of our guests leaves with less than first rate experience. Our aim is to provide a clean, comfortable and pleasant place to stay. We sincerely apologize that our hospitality and attention to details left something to be desired, this is very unlike us. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Please feel free to connect if there is anything we can do to help. We sincerely hope that you will give us another chance to restore your faith in our hotel and hospitality.
Pro- it’s convenient Con- I paid in advance for a one bedroom private bathroom and when I checked in they said they gave it away. The shared bathroom was so disgusting, I chose to shower at my gym. The toilet room smells like 💩. It’s dangerous and ghetto outside. Think about this, the staff hide behind bulletproof glass. Charging $250 potential damage for a $70 room that has no bathroom is ridiculous.
Dear Rena, We are sorry to read your review of our hotel. While it is somewhat discouraging, feedback such as yours helps us to improve upon our service. We will take all of your observations in relation to our property and attempt to make several improvements for the enjoyment of our future guests. Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it and hope we will have the opportunity to host you more successfully in the future. Kind regards, Customer Care Team
Dear Guest, Thank you for rating your stay with us - we are pleased that you had a good stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back before long. Kind regards, Customer Care Team
When I arrived my room smelt clean and it was. I had a private bathroom witch I would suggest getting. The staff constantly mopped the floors and kept the hotel clean. The hotel had on site laundry $1.50 for washing and drying. And an on-site kitchen. If your looking for a fancy hotel look else where. This is a very basic hotel in a convenient location to cafes shops, and the subway lines as well. They also charge $250 for a security deposit. My stay here was fine and I didn’t have any problems. If your a skateboarder it’s a perfect location because 3 up 3 down is a few blocks north on Mission street as well as Soma Skate park.
Dear Shasha, We are delighted to have provided you with suitable accommodation for your trip here. We appreciate your kind rating, and we hope to welcome you back again before long.
This hotel is not a place to take your family. It is in a very unsafe part of San Fran. When my mother and sister and I arrived at our hotel we say prostitutes on the street corner (one was visibly pregnant) as well as bums and junkies everywhere. There was human crap on the side walks and trash everywhere. All the businesses had bars over the doors and windows. There were bars on the entrance for El Capitan and you had to wait to be buzzed in by the office which wasn’t always easy to contact. We ended up getting a different hotel because we felt unsafe. There’s no way I would have gone out after dark. Also there is no safe place to park your car. Upon further research we found that there were many incidents where customers had been bitten badly by bed bugs. DO NOT STAY HERE. I usually stay in cheap places and I don’t need a lot out of my hotel room but I draw the line at safety and cleanliness.
Dear guest, We are disappointed if one of our guests leaves with less than first rate experience. Our aim is to provide a clean, comfortable and pleasant place to stay. We sincerely apologize that our hospitality and attention to details left something to be desired, this is very unlike us. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Please feel free to connect if there is anything we can do to help. We sincerely hope that you will give us another chance to restore your faith in our hotel and hospitality.
Dear guest, We are delighted to have provided you with suitable accommodation for your trip here. We appreciate your kind rating, and we hope to welcome you back again before long.
Thank you for your detailed and complimentary feedback; we very much appreciate the time that you spent sharing your experience with us. It is always wonderful to hear positive feedback in relation to our staff, thank you for those comments. We are pleased that the cleanliness of your room was satisfactory and that you had a comfortable stay. It sounds as if our hotel was very suitable for your accommodation needs, and we hope to welcome you back when you are next in town. Kind regards, Customer Care Team