Hotel North Beach
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Hotel has no air condition and windows are Always left Open for ventilation but windows have no window screens so Mosquitoes and bugs get I ! Room too small and no coffee maker. Many bathrooms on floor but all not Always working
The hotel and room was well appointed, especially for being in an older building. The room (double bed) was clean and maid service was great. Our room was on the third floor, facing Columbus Ave, and had two large windows, a small fridge, small closet, and chest of drawers. The beds were comfortable enough, although I didn't sleep under the sheets due to the heat. We were nervous about the shared bathrooms and showers, but both were updated spaces with enough room and privacy. They got dirty towards the end of the day as you would expect, but we survived by wearing flip flops to protect our feet. The only significant downside, and it wasn't really the fault of the hotel, was the heat. We stayed during one of the record-breaking hottest weekends, and there is no A/C or fan in the room. Even with both of the windows open, it was pretty uncomfortable. At night, with the windows open, the street noise was brutal. As with some "cheaper" hotels, some of the clientele on our floor were very casual. Our first day, we walked down to the lobby to see a man clothed solely in a bath towel around his waist. Several people walked back and forth to the bathroom with very little clothes on. Many guests kept their room doors open at all hours of the day and night. Overall, though, I feel we had a decent experience considering we didn't want to pay more than a few hundred a night at the higher end hotels.
The room was very warm. Even after informing staff it still was warm. The bathrooms smell as and require more cleaning.
I've stayed at this hotel several times over the past 10 years. It's my "go to place" to stay when traveling to SF alone or with a buddy but not with my wife or family. You can't beat its North Beach/Chinatown location. There are numerous & variety of places to eat & drink, in all price ranges, close to the hotel. From the hotel, it's about a 20-minute walk to Union Square & about a 30-minute walk to the Fisherman's Wharf area. Otherwise, within a two-block radius, there are 5 different bus lines (8,10,12,30 & 45) that will get you close to the before mentioned areas. All my experiences with the front desk have been pleasant. The rooms are very basic, small, old but clean. Essentially, it's just a place to sleep on your visit to SF. The beds are comfortable enough. There's a small tv, refig & microwave along with a small desk, small closet & dresser. The wifi worked well for me most of the time. There's a small sink in the room with the toilets & showers down the hall. There are several on each floor. I have always found the toilets & showers to be clean. Also, I've never had trouble finding one available when I needed to use one. This place is for low budget travelers, a step above staying in a hostel, who are looking to stay in a private room. It's NOT for a romantic getaway or a family on vacation. However, for a couple who have low standards for a room, it would be OK. Also, you get the best room rate when you book for a week or longer.
Booked airtravel and hotel thru Orbitz. Great package price, but accomodations was represented for a hotel. This facility offers a room, but you have to out of your room into hall for toilet/shower. That makes this a HOSTEL OR DORM. Lived in SF all my life; this is shady area. Refused to check in.
Came to San Francisco for Game Developers Conference. The hotel was... well, our room was infested with bugs and the bathrooms seemed to never have been cleaned. I would not recommend anyone spend their money here.
The room had a sweet effervescence; the bedspread had a stain, but otherwise ok.
Nostalgic stay to re-live original stay 15 years ago, good improvements and same atmosphere as first stay (St. Paul Hotel); overalll good experience. Walked to SottoMare Italian restaurant (reservations a must) or you'll have a 2 hour probable wait. If you want Chinese cuisine, there are too many good places to visit all by short walking distances.
It was not luxurious by any means, but for the money it was very nice. Rooms were clean, hotel was well managed. With a price such as this for the location, and shared bathrooms it was very good.
I stayed during the Chinese New Year and was so happy that I was close to the excitement. The staff is very friendly, and they do a great job at being knowledgeable about the area and ensuring the rooms/common areas are clean and welcoming. I went on a solo trip for fun and had such a great experience. This is a very authentic way to experience city life and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. The only thing I would suggest is to make sure you bring shower shoes. This hotel is easily on any public transportation route as well as bus/group tours. I was able to get picked up and dropped off on 2/3 of my bus tours. You are about a 10 minute walk from the piers that overlook the bay and Bay Bridge as well as some of the most iconic scenes in the area. To Fisherman's Warf, you're about 15 minutes away. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a back pack, the hills are no joke. This hotel houses residents as well as travelers. Be prepared for a variety of both during your stay. One thing that I can always say with anyone I came in contact with is that everyone was extremely nice and friendly.
Overall a great experience. the room and facilities were clean and well maintained. Staff friendly and helpful. Will return.
Deplorable. Depressing. Tiny rooms, terrible lighting,
The rooms were clean. Bath/restrooms/toilets not in the same room, just on the corridor! Extremely loud, even by night: no air condition - windows had to be opened for fresh air. Old/quite historic building. Comfortable rooms - fridge, microwave, Wifi, TV --> Muni Passport (3 days 31$/person) incl. Cable Car (1 tour normally 7$/person), bus + street car - Almost everything in reach by foot: (Chinatown 5 min), Little Italy (2 min), Cable car/museum (10 min), Fisherman's Warf (20 min), Financial District/skyscrapers (5 min), Union Square/Shopping/Railway Station (15 min) --> Visitor's center, where you get the Muni Passport - Really everything in reach by Muni Passport - Bus/Cable Car/Street Car: less than 30 min to the Beaches, Golden Gate Bridge/Parc/Recreation Areas, Sausalito, Bay Bridge, Coit Tour/Telegraph Hill, Presidio/Walt Disney Family Museum, Fisherman's Warf/Pier 45: Liberty Ship 'Jeremiah O'Brian' & submarine, Pier 39, Embarcadero/Ferries & cruises/Alcatraz, "Painted Ladies"/Alamo Square/Fillmore Avenue, MoMa/Museums etc.
Hotel staff very friendly. Location by North Beach, Chinatown, restaurants, bars, and small bakery / restaurant 2 doors down had great breakfast open 24 hrs. Room very clean, bathrooms and shower down the hall and not crowded as I assumed it would be.
This place is actually a hostel. Parking is outrageously expensive ($60 overnight at the garage down the block)! Unless you don't have a car and are desperate for an inexpensive room, don't stay here.
not rated correctly and worse than hostel for the price
Very small and old room. Staff was friendly. Good location.
If you are not picky about where you stay this is the perfect hotel for you! It is inexpensive. It is centrally located within walking distance to most places. There is no A/C, lots of mosquitos in the rooms and community bathrooms. The rooms & bathrooms are clean. It was perfect for a one night stay. I brought insect repellant and did not get 1 mosquito bite.
This is a great place for backpackers and young travelers, it's sort of like a fancy hostel with shared bathrooms.
Guest reviews for Hotel North Beach
Everyone
Hotel has no air condition and windows are Always left Open for ventilation but windows have no window screens so Mosquitoes and bugs get I ! Room too small and no coffee maker. Many bathrooms on floor but all not Always working
decently-priced, place to stay close to it all
Everyone
The hotel and room was well appointed, especially for being in an older building. The room (double bed) was clean and maid service was great. Our room was on the third floor, facing Columbus Ave, and had two large windows, a small fridge, small closet, and chest of drawers. The beds were comfortable enough, although I didn't sleep under the sheets due to the heat. We were nervous about the shared bathrooms and showers, but both were updated spaces with enough room and privacy. They got dirty towards the end of the day as you would expect, but we survived by wearing flip flops to protect our feet. The only significant downside, and it wasn't really the fault of the hotel, was the heat. We stayed during one of the record-breaking hottest weekends, and there is no A/C or fan in the room. Even with both of the windows open, it was pretty uncomfortable. At night, with the windows open, the street noise was brutal. As with some "cheaper" hotels, some of the clientele on our floor were very casual. Our first day, we walked down to the lobby to see a man clothed solely in a bath towel around his waist. Several people walked back and forth to the bathroom with very little clothes on. Many guests kept their room doors open at all hours of the day and night. Overall, though, I feel we had a decent experience considering we didn't want to pay more than a few hundred a night at the higher end hotels.
low price for the location
Everyone
The room was very warm. Even after informing staff it still was warm. The bathrooms smell as and require more cleaning.
great location but the hotel is not for everyone
Everyone
I've stayed at this hotel several times over the past 10 years. It's my "go to place" to stay when traveling to SF alone or with a buddy but not with my wife or family. You can't beat its North Beach/Chinatown location. There are numerous & variety of places to eat & drink, in all price ranges, close to the hotel. From the hotel, it's about a 20-minute walk to Union Square & about a 30-minute walk to the Fisherman's Wharf area. Otherwise, within a two-block radius, there are 5 different bus lines (8,10,12,30 & 45) that will get you close to the before mentioned areas. All my experiences with the front desk have been pleasant. The rooms are very basic, small, old but clean. Essentially, it's just a place to sleep on your visit to SF. The beds are comfortable enough. There's a small tv, refig & microwave along with a small desk, small closet & dresser. The wifi worked well for me most of the time. There's a small sink in the room with the toilets & showers down the hall. There are several on each floor. I have always found the toilets & showers to be clean. Also, I've never had trouble finding one available when I needed to use one. This place is for low budget travelers, a step above staying in a hostel, who are looking to stay in a private room. It's NOT for a romantic getaway or a family on vacation. However, for a couple who have low standards for a room, it would be OK. Also, you get the best room rate when you book for a week or longer.
a hostel is not a hotel
Everyone
Booked airtravel and hotel thru Orbitz. Great package price, but accomodations was represented for a hotel. This facility offers a room, but you have to out of your room into hall for toilet/shower. That makes this a HOSTEL OR DORM. Lived in SF all my life; this is shady area. Refused to check in.
two words: bed bugs.
Everyone
Came to San Francisco for Game Developers Conference. The hotel was... well, our room was infested with bugs and the bathrooms seemed to never have been cleaned. I would not recommend anyone spend their money here.
solid 2 star hotel with no frills.
Everyone
The room had a sweet effervescence; the bedspread had a stain, but otherwise ok.
decent hotel at great location
Everyone
Nostalgic stay to re-live original stay 15 years ago, good improvements and same atmosphere as first stay (St. Paul Hotel); overalll good experience. Walked to SottoMare Italian restaurant (reservations a must) or you'll have a 2 hour probable wait. If you want Chinese cuisine, there are too many good places to visit all by short walking distances.
nice place for what you pay
Everyone
It was not luxurious by any means, but for the money it was very nice. Rooms were clean, hotel was well managed. With a price such as this for the location, and shared bathrooms it was very good.
great location!!!
Everyone
I stayed during the Chinese New Year and was so happy that I was close to the excitement. The staff is very friendly, and they do a great job at being knowledgeable about the area and ensuring the rooms/common areas are clean and welcoming. I went on a solo trip for fun and had such a great experience. This is a very authentic way to experience city life and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. The only thing I would suggest is to make sure you bring shower shoes. This hotel is easily on any public transportation route as well as bus/group tours. I was able to get picked up and dropped off on 2/3 of my bus tours. You are about a 10 minute walk from the piers that overlook the bay and Bay Bridge as well as some of the most iconic scenes in the area. To Fisherman's Warf, you're about 15 minutes away. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a back pack, the hills are no joke. This hotel houses residents as well as travelers. Be prepared for a variety of both during your stay. One thing that I can always say with anyone I came in contact with is that everyone was extremely nice and friendly.
