maybe upgrade the room carpets in the near future, but it’s still good enough for now

not not a corporate owned sterile hotel. Instead it’s a unique old school gem in downtown Oakland. Sure it can use some new carpets and a this and that upgrade, however i love the place just as it is. Has everything i need, easy access, very friendly staff, and comfort

Stayed in January 2024

No parking

Quiet

Stayed in December 2023

The first room given to me had a clogged drain in the bathroom. But they upgraded my room without additional cost. Thankful for that.

Good location

Stayed in September 2023

The building was very, very old. I really don't think my room had been cleaned thoroughly, just the bed made and surfaces barely wiped down. What I really did not like was the aloofness of the young lady. behind the desk, as she had no personality at all and made me feel unwelcome, but she maybe was having a bad day.

It was close to my destination and there were places to eat around the area. Thank goodness it was only one night.

Stayed in November 2023

I walked in the room without turning the light on and walked to the bed not realizing there was a stair and fell down slightly on the bed and lower body on the floor.. we also had a problem with gnats.. approx 5-6

I love the style of the building the location and the bed was really comfy.

Stayed in November 2023

There was a little noise from A/c that was loud.

The staff were so gracious that they make it an 8.

Stayed in October 2023

Simply filling this out because its here, but it is a little old and showing some signs of wear but these in no way affected my stay.

Nice clean comfortable room, close to the rail systems. Reasonable range for the complimentary breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in September 2023

The staff was amazing very helpful 💖

Stayed in August 2023

The staff was very helpful about telling us where we could park our rental car safely overnight. The hotel was quiet and right near downtown. There was a farm market around the corner the next morning and bunch of interesting shops and cafes in the area.

Stayed in July 2023

The area was rough. Our room was very outdated. There were some plumbing issues but it's to be expected because the building is so old.

I liked the antique features in the hotel. They tried to keep up with the original design.

Stayed in May 2023

The building is quite old and rooms could use a little love. It was odd to see window hangings on tension poles at odd angles, and a plastic bag over the sprinkler in the bathroom. A very continental breakfast was available but a lot of disposable utensils used, which felt a bit wasteful. Parking is available, but not included; there some arrangement with the convention center garage down the street in the ballpark of $25/day.

Excellent value and located in just a perfect spot for business needs. Very close to the 19th St BART station. The bed and linens were very comfortable. Staff at the front desk were very friendly and eager to share ideas about the surrounding area.

Stayed in May 2023

Many things look aged (but ok).

Next to the convention center (SynBioBeta). Not as expensive as many others around.

Stayed in May 2023

The breakfast was quite light with little to choose from and almost all pre-packaged and processed, although the bagels were a nice touch and the coffee was decent. The room wasn't bad but the carpet felt sticky and not clean. Shower was spacious and HOT (it was hard to get to a not boiling temperature).

The location was marvellous (super close to BART station for access to anywhere and to ferry direct to SF; next to convention center with parking) and the building lovely. Staff was kind and super helpful. Room was decent.

Stayed in May 2023

Not enough sockets Room was a little stuffy

Nice atmosphere Lovely historic building Close to BART Excellent value

Stayed in April 2023

Had a mix up with my room one time and that's all forgiven.

The breakfast is convenient and acceptable. I love the King Suite and the staff is friendly and helpful. This is my new home away from home. I live in East Contra Costa and when I know I'm going to be in the east bay for a long period this is the first place I try to stay!

Stayed in January 2023

Not so clean facilities. No

Front desk nice.

Stayed in February 2023

nothing

vintage

Stayed in March 2023

Ridiculously difficult to adjust the temperature of the shower, sounds like incompetence but both of us have had this problem in multiple different rooms, it is truly mind boggling.

Stayed in December 2022

Unfornutaly the area around the hotel is not 100% safe. I had no problem but heard a lot of stories.

Stayed in February 2023

Smack bang in the middle of downtown Oakland makes for a great location. Friendly and chatty staff who allowed me an early check in.

Stayed in February 2023

room was no heater

they room super cute love hotel clean

Stayed in November 2022

The hotel is at the edge of the nicer part of the city and more dangerous areas. If you walk in “the wrong direction”, you are in dangerous neighborhoods. This splashes a bit into the hotel, over a pedios of 4 days I saw two different cars vandalized with the windows broken and stolen within 50 feet of the hotel door. So be careful to familiarize with the area. The type of room I was in was adequate for a single traveler, but not having nightstands, or the bed almost edged to the wall, makes it hard for traveling as a couple. The complimentary WiFi is only adequate for moderate texting and checking nearby places. Trying to stream a movie requires multiple connection attempts, retry, freezes and frustrations. Finally, the price competes with much nicer offerings in Oakland and San Francisco, so I think the money value of the offer is a tad lower than other better and newer facilities.

The hotel is near the “nicer” part of Oakland, and conveniently located two blocks away from the BART station, which makes it ideal for moving around, even to the San Francisco area. Also, the breakfast was a Continental bufet (no eggs), but very well a sorted. Keep the dates of reviews in mind, as some reviews front the pandemic relate a different story about breakfast. Finally, the staff was really helpful and with a lively attitude that was really pleasant. They hold packages from deliveries at no extra cost (which some hotel do charge for)

Stayed in November 2022

Place is a bit of a dump. Stained carpets. Noisy. Run down.

Close location to Marriott for an event. The historic feel

Stayed in November 2022

The front desk tend to be empty, but not that much.

Loved the interior design and the relaxed atmosphere. The breakfast was nice. Continental cold breakfast but lots of variety.

Stayed in October 2022

The breakfast offerings could haver been better but, adequate

a beautiful old hotel with lots of charm

Stayed in October 2022