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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

Photo gallery for Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Hallway
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
    Gourmet Ghetto
    1 min walk
    University of California, Berkeley
    5 min walk
    Historic Berkeley
    6 min walk
    San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    42 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 193.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 157.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 236 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

At Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of University of California, Berkeley and within 15 minutes of UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this North Berkeley hotel include Greek Theater and Berkeley Marina.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk
  • Greek Theater - 3 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪U :Dessert Story - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafenated Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.
  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1906
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary dressing gowns. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1906

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

As of 20 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on 22 Sept 2024 start from AU$279.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 371 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sens Hotel and Bistro was a charming and comfortable place to stay for several days while I attended to personal business. The room itself was attractive and well-appointed. There were many toiletries available for the forgetful. The bed was very comfortable and there were lights and plugs everywhere I needed them to be. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

marina, bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Small hotel, well maintained, upgraded rooms. Great location in the ‘Gourmet Ghetto’ area of Berkeley. We would definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janna, Vashon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older vibe in the hallway and some fit and finish issues in the room (unglued bits of the closet door), and no lobby it’s a coffee shop were the three somewhat off putting elements. But the room itself was very clean and they provided extra amenities in the room that were unexpectedly nice, like an electric teapot with tea and hot chocolate, a robe and slippers, and a toiletries kit in the bathroom. The staff was also exceptionally nice and totally available to both let me in to the (coffee shop / hotel) front door after hours and to check me out very early in the morning. It was also a convenient location within 10-15 minutes easy walking distance of the Downtown Berkeley BART station. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical establishment
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stay with friendly staff.
Great one night stay. Friendly staff and all the amenities one could need. Comfortable bed. Plenty of space and very walkable. I didn’t try the cafe as I took off quickly in the morning, but looked great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff in the hotel and cafe! Enjoyed our two-night stay to visit UC Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the service is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria Stella, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and good location
I was in town for a couple days for a conference. My single room was small but comfortable. I enjoyed eating breakfast at the cafe before starting my day. I felt like the cafe entrance gave the place a european feel. I'd definitely stay here again if I return to Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this quaint hotel in the middle of Berkeley's Gourmet District.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Toni

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small hotel that surprises you. There is a bakery in the front and the hotel in the back of the building. The rooms are small but well kept up. The staff were very nice and you wake up and get free coffee. It is a very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its pretty close to Berkeley campus, and located at safe neighborhood. Room is clean and cozy, good for a short stay at Berkeley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023