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Only 2 blocks from the University of California - Berkeley campus, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is a San Francisco Bay area hotel offering comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities, on-site dining options and state-of-the-art guestrooms. Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and on-demand films. Spacious work areas ensure a comfortable stay.

Great location if you need to go to UC Berkeley. It is also in front of the BART station. The hotel room was very clean and it was comfortable. I didn't try the breakfast or the gym.

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8
Very good
1,165 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Located 5 minutes’ walk to University of California Berkeley, this historic Berkeley, California hotel is elegantly kept. An indoor swimming pool with high ceilings and big windows is featured.

Select rooms and suites feature views of San Francisco, University of California Berkeley and Berkeley Hills. Each room offers free toiletries and an en suite bathroom at Berkeley City Club Hotel.

Elegant but not overly fussy. Lovely heritage details. Just nicely done and not some awful generic hotel. Good location and PARKING. thank you

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8.2
Very good
352 reviews
Price from
£161
per night

Offering free WiFi, guest rooms at this completely non-smoking hotel are uniquely designed and vary in size and décor. Each luxurious air-conditioned guest room features a flat-screen TV, telephones with voice mail, Claremont Club & Spa bathroom amenities, a mini-bar refrigerator and terry cloth robes.

Great location, comfortable bed, cosy overall and good meals.

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8.3
Very good
320 reviews
Price from
£322
per night

Located at the Berkeley Marina, overlooking the San Francisco Bay, DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina greets its guest with a freshly-baked cookie.

All guest rooms feature a patio or balcony, a flat screen TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine. Select suites offer a dining area.

We had a great stay, were very happy with the location, location location. We had a very nice dinner at the restaurant. Swati and Grace were extremely helpful with all of our needs

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7.7
Good
1,191 reviews
Price from
£148
per night

The Graduate Berkeley is located just 1 block from the University of California Berkeley. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.

A flat-screen HD TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, and a work desk are featured in all guest rooms. Upscale linens and premium bath amenities are available in the en suite bathroom.

The staff were wonderful, especially Tia, who made sure we had a marvelous room with views on both sides on the 6th floor.

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7.6
Good
525 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

Situated in downtown Oakland East Bay and close to several area interstates, this historic inn offers a variety of complimentary amenities and is an ideal location for exploring the surrounding areas.

The Washington Inn places guests only minutes from many popular points of interest. Jack London Square, a variety of government buildings and the train station leading to downtown San Francisco are all in close proximity.

Very friendly and helpful front desk. Love the character of the old building, especially the elevator! Fun being near the Swan center and Jack London square area.

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7
Good
361 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Overlooking Jack London Square and the waterfront, only 12.8 km from Oakland International Airport, this boutique hotel provides easy access to top area attractions and free Wi-Fi.

The Waterfront Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is ideally situated only a short distance from the area's main sites. The restaurants, shopping and entertainment of Jack London Square, the Oakland Convention Center and the city centre are only minutes away.

Beautiful view ! I think the person at the counter gave us a massive upgrade <3 Thank you !

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8
Very good
434 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £115.89
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 447 reviews
    The location was great, the room was clean and quiet. The price was actually affordable for the area.
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    LORI
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £110.15
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 754 reviews
    The location is great but the cleaning needs to be improved. Interiors design need to be updated.
    Zhenxing
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £157.67
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,165 reviews
    The room was very spacious, the amenities were great and the design the lovely.
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    Nico
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.89
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 447 reviews
    The staff is very helpful and friendly. Very clean room, new furniture. Very comfy bed. No need to explore the room to find an outlet. The bathroom is updated, the towels by the shower! You don't need to be a gymnast to get the towel... The place is very quiet. The room is not big but it has a very clever design.
    Sandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £116.64
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 617 reviews
    Clean, cozy and nicely designed Great location - really close to Berkeley university and downtown, yet it was nice and quiet at night as we had a back room Parking is a big plus Great staff Clean!!
    Hozzezi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £210.59
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 286 reviews
    The room had space, and the room design and bed quality were excellent. I found some professional worker who was room cleaner and breakfast staff. I liked the way they worked.
    MIKA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £165.59
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 525 reviews
    Cool design, decent sized room with a small walk in closet - perfect for storing luggage. Bed is comfortable and WiFi good enough for video calls. Loved having a tea kettle in the room!
    lara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £197.09
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 352 reviews
    It's a stunning place to stay at. Everything is so beautiful. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Breakfast is vegan friendly-ish. There is fruit, milk alternatives for coffee and vegan oatmeal. The room came with a clothing iron (with steam - very convenient), ironing board, fan and heater. There's extra pillows and a blanket in the closet. I'll have to hunt down the lotion they are stocking the rooms with, because it is so creamy and smells lovely.
    Mara
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 180 reviews
    Rooms are very nice, with modern design.
    Fanny
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £197.09
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 352 reviews
    Wonderful design and historic surroundings. Excellent location.
    Dale
    Young couple

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