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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: 6 November 2022

    4.0
    No Heat and first come first serve parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was very upset that the "FREE PARKING" in the list of included items makes no mention of it being first come first serve. The hotel has very limited parking. If you don't get one of the 10 parking spaces you could have to park on the street which has 2-hour parking limits. NO HEAT: My room did not have any heat. It was just below 50 degrees overnight during my stay. and my room was about 58 when I checked in. I like a cold room but not that cold. I could not get the heater to turn on. Then I found that the window closing mechanism (crank) was broken. I could not fully close the window. I finally had to turn on the hair dryer to get a little heat in the room. By the way, the hair dryer switch is broken too. I had to use the ground fault switch to turn it on and off. There is no refrigerator in the room to cool your drinks. Didn't really need one the night I stayed but it would be nice and they have the space for one under the sink.

    The staff was helpful and friendly. Check-in was a breeze. The room is well laid out and clean. I had a very favorable impression when I walked into the room. My stay was in early November so the room was a bit chilly.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    6.0
    A value option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit run-down. There was a blue stain in the center of the bathtub, and a window screen was taped back together. The wifi had a weak signal, three different networks, and maxed out at 10/2.

    The location is fantastic for public transit, food, culture, and the university. There is parking. Clean but a bit spartan.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    3.0
    Would not stay here again for the price I paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was super ghetto looking; it didn’t match what was shown in the booking.com images at ALL. the bed was super worn looking, the lighting bad, the walls super stained, carpet sad. I didn’t even get under the covers I was so freaked out how dirty it looked inside.

    Maybe the location. But that was about it.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    10
    Perfect low budget hotel. We needed a place to stay for one night without spending a fortune.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's the city. Area is OK, but older.

    Location was great, very centralized.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    1.0
    I would not stay there again, nor could I recommend it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Open-access elevator; shoddy furniture; no daily bed/towel/housekeeping.

    It is probably safe. That is, however, the minimal positive comment I can make.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    5.0
    It was a super basic room. I wouldn’t stay here with SO. For $160/night I wont likely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room Maintenance could be improved. #306. Windows didn’t open or close easily. Tv remote batteries needed changing. Etc.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the owner was lovely. price and location was great. basic room but everything was clean and worked well.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    needs an updating for sure

    location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I didn't mind the run-down interiors. However, I had three notable issues: 1. The room smelled of mold or mildew through the entire stay. 2. All four of ceiling and wall-mounted lamps were white or "daylight" color -- this can disrupt your sleep rhythm if you get too much of this light in the evening or at night. At least the bathroom and the sink light need to be "warm white" (evening) color. 3. The air conditioner makes an unpleasant raspy sound.

    The location is perfect for a stay in Berkeley, right in the middle of central Berkeley. Staff were nice. The place was also really quiet.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    10
    worth every penny
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    26 min away from San Francisco

    free parking

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    6.0
    Overall it was quiet, clean, in a good location but needs some upgrades.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is NO ICE MACHINE. No AC unit, just a fan, it was so hot in the room I had a hard time falling asleep. Staff was nice but took a very long time to come to the window there was a line us us waiting to check in, they apologized and said they were busy watching tv. We were fortunate enough to go during a day not many people were checked in because their parking lot is tiny.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2022

    1.0
    No hot water
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No hot water, no wifi

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed spread was torn - iron burnt, I guess

    The bed spread was torn - iron burnt, I guess. otherwise, it was a good stay

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    4.0
    Very expensive for the quality of the room and amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was very old and tired, and clearly didn't appear to have been updated in a long time. The curtains were torn and didn't fully close. The WiFi worked OK, but given that the Bay Area is known for fast internet speeds, the measured download (< 5 mbps) and upload (< 3 mbps) were disappointing. The air conditioning was very old, and did not work properly. The lack of mini-fridge was also a pity, but we knew this when booking. Most of all, the room was incredibly expensive for the quality.

    The check-in process was easy, and the person on the front desk was helpful. There was an elevator, which was helpful for our cases, and there seemed to be good parking (although we did not bring a car). The location was quite good – close to Downtown BART.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2022

    6.0
    Decent, clean place with a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was squeaky and remarkably uncomfortable. The pillows were hard, and I could have used another one. The room was stuffy and the windows didn't open, thus the air conditioner had to be turned on. And it was WAY too noisy

    The room was clean, large, and quiet. It was close to everything I needed. Navigation to and from was easy. Coffee was good and the quality bathroom amenities was good.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2022

    5.0
    I'm not sure I would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No microwave or refrigerator

    Comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good valie for the price. Close to downtown and BART.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    4.0
    Nice location. Decent room. Lower price may explain why service is unforgivably bad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When I got there (around 7pm) it took quite a while to get a staff member to come let me in to checkin. Office door locked, even though its sign said "This door must remain unlocked while building is occupied." When we returned from dinner that night, our room was REALLY hot as it had been baking in the sun all day and the windows have been modified so they do not open. The air conditioner unit was not working properly. Calling the front desk went to voicemail. I went down to the office and it was locked again (this was about 11pm) and despite ringing the doorbell and knocking loudly, no one came. Another guest came out of another room and said "There's no service at night." What? Is this a hotel or my grandparents' house? We had to force-prop the window partially open and leave the ROOM DOOR open to ventilate it or we wouldn't have been able to sleep. Nice location and decent room; abysmal service. It is cheaper than other places nearby, but you get what you pay for in terms of customer service.

    great location. comfortable room and decent bed (a bit firm for my taste but ok).

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the motel advertised “free parking ,” they had spaces for only 8-10 cars. so other guest would have to park on the street which is metered. Also, no hot water at the sink in the room.

    Centrally located with easy access to restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no plug near bed, no safe

    great location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    2.0
    would definitely not stay there again
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    air conditioning did not work and the windows wouldn't open - it was so hot! also, my card stopped working the morning before my checkout and I was yelling at the reception window for 15 minutes before anyone came to help me

    the woman at reception was friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

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

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

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