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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board
Front of property
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

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1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Living room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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 10-minute stroll of University of California, Berkeley and Historic Berkeley. 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. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this North Berkeley hotel include Jack London Square and Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

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
  • ‪Cafenated Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪U :Dessert Story - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel with a restaurant, 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
  • 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 bathrobes. 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 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

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 at the property

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

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 smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

Sens Hotel Bistro Berkeley
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Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley
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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 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on 17 June 2025 start from AU$316.05, 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.

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. 205 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 414 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Extremely long wait checking in while a staff member was watching something live on their phone. Also, the shower wand would fall out whenever the water was turned off. Other than those two things it was fine for what it is. The cafe staff are amazing. Also does not have laundry facilities available (or so that employee said)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service in rooms, fully staffed 24/7 lobby/entrance but the function is a little awkward and the door is very heavy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

PETER, Clifton

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is near my mother and in a great walking location in Berkeley. I have stayed here for years. Due to my schedule change, I stayed in two different rooms this time. Both were comfortable and everything worked. The rooms are starting to look a little shabby, it has been a long time since a refresh and it is due. I would stay again next time due to location and the very interesting coffee shop.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Neighbor location and love the cofre at the café.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

What I liked

I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Once was enough

Great were the location and the proprietor. The bed was comfortable and the swag plentiful and nice. But an unpleasant odor, wallcovering buckled from water damage, drooping drapes, furnishings and decor a la yardsale, cracked sink, no conditioner, sound coming from adjacent rooms, peculiar entrance through a dismal coffee shop, and no parking all made for an overpriced stay not to be repeated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan, McLean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and comfortable and very lovely staff. A few places in the room that weren't spic and span, but they were minor. The location is convenient, the cafe is great and seems to be a real neighborhood hub, which we loved. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay loved this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must improve noise barrier between rooms.

Very bad acoustics between rooms. Could not sleep all night due to noise from the adjacent room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING service. This is a lovely little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024