About Entella Hotel
Less than a 15-minute walk from the beach, the Entella is a modest hotel that features heated rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
Each room in the Entella has a seating area and work desk. A shared bathroom for the guests is also available.
For convenience, a 24-hour front desk is accessible. Public parking is available at a nearby location for an additional charge.
The Entella is near the Belden Place, a street popular for its contemporary restaurants and diners that pay homage to the area’s French heritage. Prominent restaurants found in the alley include Café Bastille, Plouf and the Belden Tarvena.
The North Beach, where the hotel is found, is a cultural hub and is one of San Francisco’s noteworthy nightlife districts. The Fisherman’s Wharf is only an eight-minute walk away from the hotel, while Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum is only 600 metres away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Unbeatable location in the North Beach area
The hotel's location within San Francisco's North Beach neighbourhood has been mentioned by numerous guests as a substantial draw, with many pointing out its closeness to sight-seeing sites such as the Fisherman's Wharf. Moreover, several reviewers were pleased that the Chinatown, as well as the beach, was easily accessible from the hotel. Guests also complimented the hotel for being close to public transport services such as cable cars and other transit stops.
positive:
Accommodating staff
Several visitors have also praised the hotel's staff for being friendly and polite. In many instances, the visitors found the staff to be quite responsive to their enquiries and complaints.
positive:
A real bargain
Moreover, guests mention that the hotel is rather low-priced, despite being located in the popular North Beach area of San Francisco.
Negative Reviews
negative:
In need of refurbishment
Unfortunately, many reviewers have expressed their discontent toward the condition of the hotel and feel that it is not well maintained. Additionally, the lack of an elevator is criticised. This is a problem for some guests who do not appreciate climbing two flights of stairs to reach the front desk.
negative:
Rooms in a poor state
The state of the rooms is also criticized, with some guests complaining of uncomfortable beds and poor maintenance. A lack of air-conditioning, heaters and proper furnishing was also panned by guests for contributing to the lack of comfort in the rooms.
negative:
Messy shared showers
Quite a number of guests do also mention that the shared bathrooms provided by the hotel are below standard. Many complain that they are not kept as clean as they should be and need proper maintenance.