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Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

4.0 (67 reviews)
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Damariel C.

I love this hotel I'm Marriott platinum. Georgina was magnificent as always she is one of my favorites to see when I visit extremely helpful! Shawncy was a new face but kept me laughing and entertained and answered my every call!! Daniella gave great good recommendations! Each of these woman were outstanding employees like this make Marriott great!!! This is by far the top Marriotts in the Bay Area And these women are the reason why! It's clean beautiful and the fireplace is everything! They also have a roof top bar!!! This is why I love Marriott definitely recommend staying here!!!!!love it here !!!

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Amy C.

This hotel is great if you're looking for a place that is exactly like an apartment. Great kitchen, room, bathroom and a TON of space. The corner larger room suite was amazing. We'll equip with all cooking supplies and stuff. However, the whole time I visited- the hotels lounge, rooftop bar and restaurant were all closed due to private events so that is why they get 4 stars. The front desk did not even know it was closed- I even called the weekend before & they stated the website had wrong information and they would be open.... For as much of the price they should have another eating place inside the hotel and another bar- couldn't even enjoy that. I hope to be back to the area and to visit the restaurant and rooftop bar.

Karen C.

We have been Marriott Bonvoy members for a very long time. We recently spent 2 nights at Residence Inn by Marriott, Berkeley for our New Years celebration. Pros: Location is on Center Street downtown within walking distance of UC Berkeley, stores, restaurants, and public transit. The hotel is only a few years old and is an all-suite property. Our suite (#623) was a double queen with a sofa bed. The suite consists of a separate living room containing the sofa bed, and a full mini kitchen including an apartment sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and 2-burner electric induction stove. There was a table for dining and 4 counter height stools. The bathroom and furnishings were clean and modern. The room and hotel were well appointed. The linen smelled amazingly clean! Cons: There is no parking lot or on-street parking (for more than an hour I believe). Parking for the hotel is valet only at $54 per night, plus tax. The mattresses were so hard it felt like sleeping on 2 box springs. The HVAC in our room did not work properly either day of our stay. The heater didn't work, and the air conditioner fans blew cold air from all vents the entire duration of our stay. The bathroom ceiling fan ran non-stop, had no separate operational control, and was loud. We had to keep the bathroom door closed in order to sleep. Two maintenance staff checked the in-room HVAC controls, and made adjustments to no avail. Outdoor temperatures were in the low 40's during our stay so we were really cold. Front desk staff seemed aloof about our problem. Their response time was extremely slow and sometimes non-existent (not answering the front desk phone, and forgetting to request maintenance come back the next morning as promised). According to Maintenance there were other rooms experiencing HVAC problems. On day 1 there were no portable heaters available for our use but we were given a $25 gift certificate for food/beverage and 1 extra blanket (even though we asked for a couple). On day 2 later in the afternoon we received 2 more blankets and 2 heaters. Perhaps the hotel should contract with an external, on-call HVAC repair service that could be called when Maintenance can't resolve issues. At check out Front Desk Assistant Manager Lilly comped our parking. In my opinion the problems experienced during this stay should have resulted in a future comped stay (since we prepaid for this one). I'm a bit disappointed that did not occur.

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Sydney J.

I haven't actually had the opportunity to stay overnight in the hotel itself, but I got to visit and experience the hotel as an event venue since my workplace had booked this hotel's space for a holiday party. Given the actual banquet/conference rooms they booked and the patio were on a different floor, I did need to be redirected by hotel staff in order to get to the correct floor. The food was decent, I didn't find the main course dishes to be particularly remarkable in terms of taste, was mostly carb-heavy dishes with some of the options being vegetarian. They did provide various drinks such as a nice selection of teas, and later on we enjoyed some sweets and desserts. They had round tables for us to sit around, and I really liked the outdoor patio space connected to the rooms that we used since it allowed us to go outside and get some fresh air and a view of Berkeley. They did have wifi that I was able to use as a visitor as well.

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Clean, friendly and convenient to campus and lots of restaurants. Nice view from my room was a pleasant surprise.

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Angel did a great job. Very good service and timely requests. I'm very happy with the service provided.

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I highly recommend staying here. I have nothing bad to say, the staff is amazing. They were extremely helpful.

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I had a reception there. The staff, food and venue were amazing!! The chef was amazing. The view off of the room was great!

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Rooms were beautiful and CLEAN with a wonderful view of the bay The service staff was great inside the hotel.

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Berkeley City Club

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Built in 1927 as a Club for Woman by architect Julia Morgan. About 15 minutes away you can find…read moreChapel of Chimes also by the same architect which I highly recommend visiting. She was the first American woman ever accepted into the top Paris architecture school back in the day and her fusion of Gothic and Moorish design represents the best of early California architecture. My friend wanted to stay here and while the price is high it's worth it to stay in a piece of history. The rooms are historical so don't expect anything too modern, the check in area and atrium behind it have some gorgeous architectural details and the sounds of running water. The parking lot next to the hotel costs 40 a night, if you don't mind walking you can park at a structure a couple blocks away for 20. Part of the hotel cost includes a free beer or wine at the Morgan bar on the second floor. If you've ever seen the pool at Hearst Castle you'll get something in the same vein but smaller in scale here. The big difference is you can swim in this pool if you are a guest!

We had such a blast getting married at the Berkeley City Club!…read more The staff: Spencer helped with our room block. Brianne, Nicole, and Maria handled all the wedding details. Nicole was super responsive during planning. Nicole and Maria were amazing on the day of, checking in, helping with last-minute changes, and even making sure my husband and I got a plate of hors d'oeuvres. The whole team was awesome. The venue and logistics: It's an older building, so heat isn't always adjustable, but you can turn it to the lowest setting. Towels were soft, water was hot, and the honeymoon suite was quiet. There's always a coffee and tea bar near the lobby and fresh water with fruit in it. Pool sign-up is required. One person found it a bit cold, but others liked it. Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, and makeup removers were provided. Location and vibe: Stunning historic building in the heart of Berkeley. Guests could walk around the city easily. Amazing Golden Gate Bridge views. Explore the courtyards and hidden spaces--you'll find new spots everywhere! Overall, a gorgeous, unique, and super fun place to get married. We can't wait to come back for our one-year anniversary!

Aiden By Best Western - Berkeley - Single Queen Bedroom - Ground Floor

Aiden By Best Western - Berkeley

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Thank you for the reply, but just so you know it wasn't another outlet to book it was your website…read moredirectly so it was what you offered online not a 3rd party and your team still wouldn't book for the price it was online. Like I said your website was not working and I showed them the price it was showing, definitely wasn't my fault your system wasn't letting me complete the transaction online Again no worries we found another hotel to stay at thank you

I was skeptical as I drove up to this hotel from the look outside. It looks fine but it wasn't what…read moreI was thinking it reminded me of maybe a dressed up apartment building when I drove up. But I will tell you looks can definitely be deceiving. The lobby is clean and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was small but well maintained, clean, and very modern decor almost posh. I was traveling on business and this hotel ranks high on the best (without a full kitchen in the room) hotel I've stayed in on business travel. Quiet! And I mean church mouse quiet. I got the best sleep and no loud guests or door slamming. They offer valet parking in which it was $29 per evening. The valet parks the car in the hotel garage. They offer breakfast (hot or cold) that you could have brought to your room or you could go to the lobby dining area and enjoy. The breakfasts are for a cost. They offer free beverages in the lobby like fruit infused water, tea and coffee. Security seems on par as I felt safe in this hotel. There are some cool walkable restaurants and stores around the hotel. The staff were all nice to me. I recommend this hotel.

DoubleTree by Hilton - Berkeley - Restaurant

DoubleTree by Hilton - Berkeley

(770 reviews)

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West Berkeley

Okay but be aware. My first attempt I was given a room extremely far away; it was dirty to the…read moretouch, my deadbolt didn't work, and the lock to the balcony door was completely falling apart (and didn't lock). I left immediately bc I wasn't safe. My second stay I'm in building 2, and the room is clean and my doors lock. It wants to be bougie real bad--and it's not--but it's solid. It is 5 buildings that all connect, kind of, with a center courtyard. Don't get lost! Guest laundry, decent enough gym (though cardio and weights are separate), pool, and hot tub. Hilton, you gotta start telling us in the app when there's a hot tub! Front desk staff all very nice. There were 0 available rooms until nearly 3 pm. It's in desperate need of at least a mini renovation (new paint, eCheck your locks, know there are some rough rooms and be ready to switch, but I'm glad I gave it a second chance because it's fine.

Please stay far away from this hotel. The odor throughout the property was overwhelming and…read moreunpleasant, with strong smells of mold, mildew, and cigarette smoke everywhere. The host at the restaurant was unfriendly to the point where I almost walked away, although I will say that the waitress I had was very kind. I requested housekeeping multiple times during my stay. I was later told it was not completed because my "Do Not Disturb" sign was up during cleaning hours. However, during previous stays at this hotel, staff still knocked on my door to ask when they could return to clean the room, which made this explanation extremely frustrating. On two separate occasions, front desk staff told me directly that my room would be cleaned, and it never was. One front desk employee was dismissive and spoke to me with an attitude that made me feel disrespected. To make matters worse, the hotel uses automated text messages sent from "Glenda." I responded around 11:30 AM requesting housekeeping because I had work calls scheduled. I left my room for a period of time, returned to find it untouched, and later received another text stating they were unable to clean my room due to a high volume of rooms. This contradicted what I had been told earlier and was extremely disappointing. The room itself is in serious need of updates. The walls are extremely thin--I could hear doors slamming, people yelling, and even the person in the next room using the bathroom. The lack of soundproofing made it impossible to rest or work. For someone staying away from home, this was one of the worst hotel experiences I've had. I ultimately checked out early and went straight home.

Downtown Berkeley Inn - Worn out furniture

Downtown Berkeley Inn

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Downtown Berkeley

This place is honestly gross. You know how you walk into some hotel rooms & just smile knowing how…read morecomfy and relaxing the stay will be? This is not that hotel. Had to check the entire room and all thru the beds just to sit down. Will NOT be walking barefoot on this carpet. No fitted sheets. Gross worn out tub. Stains all over furniture carpet etc. Idk if this is a college party spot or what but very disappointing to walk into. Woman who checked us in was nice. Terrible parking.

You get what you pay for? This was the least expensive hotel and I decided to give it a shot…read more First, it's a motel. Second, it's old, musty, and third there are literally no amenities other than the basics (bed, bathroom, towels, linens, coffee, blow dryer, tv and shampoo/soap. Several things that made me realize I won't stay here again...outside of the fact that I haven't stayed in a motel since I was a poor college student. I woke up with a sore throat (with my allergies that usually indicates some kind of mold spores), I also had a very bad headache.. more than anything normal, no ice machine (even though I can drink tap water, I really like it cold), and the bed platform stuck out so I dinged my legs a couple of times. I think if you are looking for a deal, with a place to lay your head at night, a good location, don't mind a musty smell, bad air, and are ok with tap water to drink this will work for you. Oh and they had free parking which is a premium if you have a car here. While the location is really great, I'll be sure to spend the extra to stay in a hotel with amenities and good air.

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