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Reviews of Downtown Berkeley Inn

2001 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States

#11 of 23 hotels in Berkeley

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 341 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no refrigerator or microwave

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    9.0
    Conveniently located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner is very friendly & helpful. The place is older but the beds are comfy & clean- and the location is walking distance to most everything you need. Also, parking is secure.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    9.0
    Why spend $500 when you can spend 1/3 - spend the money on tuitions 📚📓
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing price for staying in Berkeley. If you wake up early you will be able to park your car for free on site - there are only a few parking spots. Five minutes from Berkeley campus - Go Bears !! The owner is super nice. The room was large and basic but perfect for sleeping. I will be back if I need lodging.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    7.0
    we came to Berkeley to see our daughter and attend Cal game. I would book again. bed was comfortable too
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no fridge or microwave

    location - close to downtown and campus. about a mile from campus. owner was so nice. air conditioning on a hot day was a big plus

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room's decor is dated and worn. There is no microwave, refrigerator or ice machine which would be helpful. One of the windows in the room could not be opened.

    The room was very clean but needs updating. The location is near many restaurants and a movie theater. The rate is a good value. There is also limited free parking and an elevator. It's a few blocks away from the Saturday farmer's market.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    8.0
    A hotel with a good location and convenient price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The sink outside the bathroom seems not very practical to me, but in the end it was not such a big issue.

    The location of the hotel was very convenient to access the campus, and very close to the BART station. The lady at the reception was very friendly and helpful. I also found the available LAN cable in the room very useful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was ok, but it is not a hotel with hotel facilities. I think a room in this class should be much more cheeper.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The manager is a great person. Convenient location close to UC Taub Theater, other downtown attractions.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    8.0
    It was a good time 8
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are was no tissues in the room

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some issues with the furniture and things like the curtains having some damage. The other issue we had was it felt there were not many outlets for us to use.

    The bed was nice and comfy. I also liked how large the bathroom was. The location was nice and it felt tucked away from everything.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    This no frills motel is a little run down, but it is clean and very well situated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The motel was very well situated, just 2 blocks from Berkeley’s campus and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    8.0
    Great location, nice people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would have been nice to have a refrigerator or ice available.

    The location was perfect - close to everything including the BART station. The staff (manager and cleaning people) were very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were large, comfortable and clean. I loved that I could open the windows. Also, right next to the fantastic Berkeley

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and great location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Exterior window would not close resulting in some outside noise.

    Location and room cleanliness

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2022

    8.0
    went to go a concert at Greek theater and it was a perfect stay. 25 mins walking distance from the venue, but renting a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very limited parking inside the hotel space. (maybe 8 spots available)

    nice and convenient spot

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    7.0
    Practical place to stay for the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was a bit "tired". Could use some replacement of furnishings.

    Easy check in. Owner lives at the property, so someone responsible for the hotel is always there. Location for downtown Berkeley and the university very good.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for a concert at the Greek Theater and free parking!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2022

    8.0
    overall great, will definitely go back when needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    parking is a bit tight

    liked that it was close to the university

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    8.0
    Great location. Very basic accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Windows couldn't open. Air con did not really work but luckily the weather was great. Check in was a hassle since nobody was at the "lobby". We rang the bell several times and waited for a little bit before being checked in.

    Great location for visiting kids attending Berkeley (we were there for their concerts). Very close to campus and to BART. Very convenient. It's like a motel. Very basic nothing fancy but good value.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    8.0
    Very clean and excellent location to go to the universityx
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    No room service, but you can ask for it when you need it

    The lady in the reception was very kind and helpful

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    8.0
    Very nice and calm. I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge in the room. I would like a place to store things. I also had the soda machine not working. The elevator was also old and not up to code.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I initially couldn't find the motel. I was up at the next block looking at 2005 (your address is 2001) and started walking West where the numbers should have went down to 2001, but they went up instead!

    Everything was well laid out and professional.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    6.0
    The hotel needs a makeover. The front desk person was very nice.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It took a while for the heater to start running after it beeped to turn on and it wasn't clear if it was working or not. Then it sounded like a helicopter for a while, before it warmed up and the sound became more normal. It was just very old. Everything in the room was old. It seemed like it had the original furniture, mattress, carpet, and colors on the wall from when it was first built, presumably in the 1970's.

    The front desk person was very nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sink only has cold water

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    It was a wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I only stayed one night!

    It was very clean and friendly!

    Stayed in February 2025

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