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Reviews of Howard Johnson By Wyndham Berkeley 2 stars

1512 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, United States

Review score

Based on 190 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    8.0
    Best sleep ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very kind

    Secluded on busy street. The beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    8.0
    It was a pleasant visit,nice staff,he helped me with my luggage,it was quiet and the room was clean,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Norhing

    I missed breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small space. Breakfast was a scam. They only had tea/coffee and corn flakes. Why to keep free breakfast if you can't afford to offer one.

    Good location and good price. It was clean and staff were friendly. Parking was a plus as well

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice time was had by all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Three Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    there really is no breakfast. We bought food at the 711 across the street. In the eating area, I think there were 2 chairs, a bagel in the open. Maybe cereal in a container. I am not sure there was a drink or fruit. But nothing I wanted to eat. 711 offerings were much better. Parking is tight cause the lot is small, but it really was no problem.

    Staff was friendly, helpful. Room was really big. Plenty of space. Enjoyed our time there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    7.0
    Good for a a short stay. Basic facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very basic bedroom and shower room.

    Location was ideal.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very tight parking lot. Breakfast included coffee, juice box and granola bars.

    Great location for our needs. Good size room. Friendly person at the desk

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were no tissues in the tissue box. There was no plug for the bathtub. There were hairs in the tub which were not mine. There was no door mat at all. There were no hangers on the garment rack. My 2nd room had no place whatsoever to hang any clothes.

    There was parking. There was a breakfast room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    7.0
    Good location from UC Berkeley. Close to shops and restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fan in the room could have been better

    Space and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location isn’t the best, it’s on the road, which is very trafficked. The surrounding is home to homeless and junkies. The hotel walls are thin and you can hear your neighbors. The fridge in the room is loud.

    The room has been cleaned every single day and fresh towels have been provided. Even if you don’t book breakfast, there’s always a hot cup of coffee available and some sweets. The bus stop to Berkeley downtown is right in front of the building, and the BART station only a few minutes away.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    7.0
    Great value for a great price. I would it do again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt a little bit unsafe

    Easy to reach UC Berkeley and SF by Bart.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet ran. View from windows was not fabulous; neighboring buildings were really close. Some scuffs on the walls.

    The location was ok. Many restaurants within walking distance. The room was quiet. Clean floors, bed, and bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    good value
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Room was very small and there was no public place to sit with co-worker. Room was not nearly as nice as photo, and co-worker's room was worse. Breakfast room was terribly cramped. I suggest one sleeping room be converted to a "lobby" to make the hotel more conducive to business travelers working with UC Berkeley. The University recommended the hotel. I also suggest that people staying for a week be assigned to the nicer rooms.

    Staff was helpful; room was very clean; parking was critical for us and not available at other hotels in the area.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    6.0
    Good value, nice staff, could be cleaner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sweep and mop!

    The staff is very friendly, and the rooms are comfortable and in good working order, but the room wasn't thoroughly cleaned before we arrived. There are no carpets, and the faux hardwood floor was very dirty.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    Very clean. I was dropping off my son for law school at UC Berkely and was pleased with the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff was very accomodating. Room was very clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    6.0
    Shower bathroom needs work. Safety if black mold growing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathing had mold in corner of shower, sink would not drain well. Not the cleanest bathroom.

    Friendly staff, convenient location- close to UC Berkeley. Shaded parking. Nice to have ironing boards, hangers, small but cozy room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    8.0
    Safe, cheap, and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and spacious for a great price

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    8.0
    Hotel met my expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Office was often unmanned, so staff not available at times. Air conditioner was close to the bed. For me, a little uncomfortable with air blowing right on me. But, that’s how the room is set up, so don’t see how they could change it.

    Nice location. Clean room. Easy access to the University, shops and restaurants. Close to an area of the city that I had family members.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    7.0
    It was good for our needs.
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit rundown.

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location and value

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    It was decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking tight but free and room had a weird smell

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay, overall. Suitable for my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People in adjacent hotel room could be heard through shared wall.

    Polite staff, clean room, adequate breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows

    Rooms were nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Good for a quick stay!
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is tight and small

    We booked this for a last minute trip to a MUN conference. If served the purpose well, as we were only there to sleep. Parking is a bit stressful as the lot is very small!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got a bottom floor room with paper thin walls. The water pipes make lots of noise when the upstairs guest use the bathroom. Also could hear Everything the other guests were doing all night long, bring your earplugs. No coffee service but 7/11 is across the street.

    Covered parking, pretty friendly, great price and great location with access to bus lines that go straight up to UC Berkeley, BART or the Marina

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location of the main road, but noise was minimal. Free parking out front. Very comfortable beds.

    Stayed in October 2023

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