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Reviews of Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel 3 stars

1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606, United States

#5 of 48 hotels in Oakland

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Review score

Based on 337 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay despite the view on the other side of the freeway of the slums
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed the magnificent view from our room and the variety for breakfast and other types of meals .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't get hot water to fill the bath tub. And since it was the morning we were checking out we didn't have time to deal with it.

    The room was spacious and quiet, with a balcony and view of the water

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant stay helped ease grief of burying loved one that weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vending machines would not take cash, only credit cards. Sort of silly to charge your credit card $1.50 for a candy bar or soda. Dinner was not available second night of stay, no advance notice for closing bar & grill at Executive Inn next door.

    Housekeeping very friendly and efficient. Great view of San Francisco skyline from 3rd floor room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Beautiful view of the bay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is large. There is a nice breakfast and coffee cornner.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing Satisfied No complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smiles more greetings speaking, to customers, I noticed this with most the staff. I understand in today's times, the problems around the World Or in our own backyard we're you live even. Things are hard we still need to great others, with A Smile it could change a person day a simple hello Or good morning afternoon, good evening.

    The Room was Outstanding with the prices. I spent 4 nights. I enjoyed myself. The room Gave me comfort like a mini-vacation. Very quiet around the facility. The facility also was well kept common ground. The breakfast buffet Was worth the money I spent 4nights. I would recommend this location to other friends and family.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay, would absolutely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would've liked to have a real blanket/comforter on the bed and brighter lighting in the room.

    The room was very spacious and I loved the bathroom/bathtub. The view out back was gorgeous we saw the ducks every morning.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    I will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pay for parking and it gets full at night

    Centrally located. Love the water view

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    good location - reasonably priced - comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The moved the morning breakfast to their sister hotel next door. Obvious cost saving move. Not super convenient. They should, IMO, at least offer a scaled down version at this location, and if you want the larger options, you can walk next door. No servicing of the fitness room, even after I mentioned it at the front desk. No towels for three days in a row.

    Quiet stay, comfortable bed and room. Not very busy over the Thanksgiving weekend. Overall a good value.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    7.0
    We got water view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just so much homeless encampment around

    I paid extra to get water view. That was a good view

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    We will stay again for sure. Everything was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    parking lot was sketchy.

    Bay view room was very spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charge for parking

    Overall it was ok

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    My stay was comfortable, cleanliness could’ve been better but not the worst I’ve stayed!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Had an amazing relaxing view! Neighboring hotels were very friendly!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    I would stay here again because the room, beds, view. breakfast and bathroom were above average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lots of security on the door wall and a safe in the room - which is a plus if it didn't scream be careful. The breakfast was very good. Revelry at 7:54 from across the water was unexpected, as was the smell of pot coming from the walkway below us.

    It was nice to be on the water, but the area seemed to be recovering. The hotel was clean and new-looking. The pool is at another property and not open on Sunday. The restaurant was also not open on Sunday. Very convenient to the expressway.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    9.0
    Good, pleasant stay. No complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricing could’ve been more attractive

    Location and staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Water View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Big rooms

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Very friendly and helpful front desk. Location for Business and not leisure.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Breakfast was basic but assume part of the VP. Location was a taxi away for most things. First time in SF and Oakland not ideal first impression. So I checked out and did not stay last 3 days

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Roll-In Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast.

    Quiet

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable, clean rooms, friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast. Run down local area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - City View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The local area is a bit run down., a lot of homeless people and it didn’t feel safe to walk in the evening so either the bar restaurant or delivery dinner. Also the walk to the local bus stop or metro was worrying.

    The room was large, comfortable and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a good selection for breakfast and a limited menu but good quality option for dinner in the next door building.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to busy highway

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Located near water

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    The 'Best' Best Western!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I couldn't stay longer!

    Due to transportation issues, I was very early. Like 0900 early. But Miss Kayla was a life saver. As a courtesy she got me checked in at 0900! I could have cried honestly, as I had just arrived from Seattle via a 24 hour train ride. Rooms were clean and house keeping made sure I always had clean towels and linens. Bathroom was huge and I loved the shower as well as the soaking tub. Breakfast was good and I never left the day hungry. Gym was basic with some cardio equipment and some cable weights. Got the job done. Location toward the freeway didn't look the most aesthetic but the rooms facing the water were quiet and serene with a view of SF in the distance.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    9.0
    Surprisingly pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was well kept. Clean and welcoming. Breakfast was fresh and there were many options. Nice large soaking tub.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony - Water View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast selction is quite minimalistic.

    Good price/value -combination.

    Stayed in June 2023

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