Berkeley Inn

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom shower
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Property amenity
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1720 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gourmet Ghetto
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Berkeley

At Berkeley Inn you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of University of California, Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Northwest Berkeley motel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Berkeley Marina and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • Takara Sake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vinca minor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gourmet Ghetto - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 14 min walk
  • Berkeley Station - 15 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Artis Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Acme Bread Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heads and Tails Barbecue - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Berkeley Inn

WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Berkeley motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Berkeley Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries and blackout curtains. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Berkeley Inn
Inn Berkeley
Berkeley Inn Motel
Berkeley Inn Berkeley
Berkeley Inn Motel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Berkeley Inn?

Berkeley Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Berkeley Inn?

Yep, Berkeley Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Berkeley Inn?

No, Berkeley Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Berkeley Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Berkeley Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Berkeley Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 816 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice Family Trip

Had stayed here years ago and the upgrades and remodels were definitely apparent. Good AC and comfortable beds. Could be a bit cleaner, but still an old property that provided great service from check-in to daily room attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Small room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a plastic table and muddy foot prints on the bathroom floor. Enough said.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raj

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room for improvement, it was pleasant

I arrived a little early and got good parking. Had to check in through the night window. Building has no elevators. They are still renovating and it has future potential, but I have to rate it for the hospitality I received ion that day. I am glad the AC worked good. I understand hotels are trying to rent out rooms to recoup, unfortunately the ratings need to reflect a true review of the experience. The area seems secure, no room to turn around, so you have to reverse exit
Need cabinet for equipment and counter space. Tv mount is good
Portable desk and chair. No iron or board and no dryer or coffee
Bath was good
Room was okay, curtain was ripped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Frazer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very inexpensive for the Bay Area (but beware)

I was going to be late checking in and the operators called me to check on my eta and to tell me that the onsite parking was already full, enabling me to snag the closest on-street slot. The older couple running the place are very nice and very helpful (especially when I locked my key in my room!). But as to the condition of the property... just to use 1 issue as an example - the curtains in my room (206) had recently been ripped off the wall (hardware included) and not properly re-attached so to prevent light entering and anyone on the walkway outside seeing clearly into the room I had to take one of the bath towels to cover the huge gap. Did I complain? No. Should I have? I don't know, it was the cheapest hotel by at least $40 when I did my search and it is very close to the 580 freeway (but not close enough to hear it) which my drive in the morning very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

Graffiti on badly patched wall. Torn curtains. Light switch didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was very limited and difficult to use. Homeless people staying at the hotel. Seems more like a apartment than a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevators, dirty room, old, nasty furniture in room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid if you can

This was the worst hotel bed I've ever slept in. The mattress felt lumpy and the pillows were so thin they were almost non existent. The duvet cover had cigarette burns and the whole place stunk of stale cigarettes and scag. The lady at the front desk was a bit gruff at check-in, but the gentleman who joined her was much more personable. No one came to clean my room during my entire stay even though I put out the request for maid service. I killed two large cockroaches. The blackout portion of one of the curtains was torn away. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

eva

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Substandard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff member. Very kind and professional!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great room, great service. My only complaint is that the smoke detector was totally removed. That made me feel unsafe. Other than that I was very impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a very basic room. Clean and staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carol Jo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I've stayed at in more than 25 years. Room was sketchy, scratched furniture, bed was literally lumpy. nUp four flights of concrete stairs just to get to the room. Checking in - a little window near the overcrowded parking lot, where, after I banged on the glass about 5 times in 3 minutes someone finally showed up. Just a bad experience in nearly every way. Don't go, just because it's relatively cheap, it's not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an example of "you get what you pay for." Inexpensive and relatively conveniently located, but lacking in most amenities. The room had an awkward configuration and cheap furniture. There was harsh overhead lighting but no lamp. The blackout curtain was torn and didn't work properly. The AC barely cooled the room at all. There was no extra toilet paper. The towels were thin and few. Someone had left full bar of Irish Spring and a bottle of shampoo in the shower, and housekeeping hadn't removed it. Etc. The motel also advertises free on-site parking, but there are only about a third as many parking spaces as there are rooms, and the manager advises you that if you leave, you won't necessarily have a parking space when you come back. But it was clean enough and I slept well and it got the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its a busy area no doubt, but the spot was convenient and solid for the price. Great for a day/weekend stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

BARBARA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking pretty small. Graffiti on doors, bedding filthy with stains. Owners are very nice. Homeless encampment. Noisy and busy area. Do NOT RECOMMEND! Very ols not kept up. Walls dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent for the money

I wanted someplace cheap, warm, clean, car-friendly, and with wifi. I got all that. I also liked the clerk. If you want a view, sauna, breakfast, lounge, or valet service then this is not for you. As for me, I'd happily stay there if I go back to Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Imelda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy environment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room 201

This was a one night stay. The manager was friendly even though I woke him up. I arrived late. The room was the issue. The security lock on the door was broken but the deadbolt at least worked. The sink was loose (not attached to the wall properly) and I am pretty sure that the mattress was old as it creaked when I would turn over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

JOSE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very old and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's okay but sometimes it's a bit noisy

i also like the room look neat and clean. full facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nope, never again.

To start the hotel looks nothing like the pictures on hotel.com has from the outside. The minute I pulled in To the parking area, I knew there would be trouble. It’s did not feel safe. It was too late for me to do anything about it and I need to get to sleep. At around 145am the screaming and fight started, this went in for a while. I called the front office from the land line…no answer. I called from my phone after many rings someone answered. I told them about the fight, their reply was : I Trued to call the police…Tried? I was like you need to do more than try. I could go back to sleep. Also there is no bolt lock on the door. I felt very unsafe. I will say the room was very clean, but that about it. To hotel.com please do jot rate this as a 6 or ok. This place is not ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021