Reviews of SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, United States
#10 of 23 hotels in Berkeley
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 219 hotel reviews
Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.2
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Free Wifi
9.9
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Reviewed: September 15, 2022
Roger
United States6 Reviews“Would book it again”Room was a little cramped but manageable. Parking and hotel access was complicated but staff assistance was very good.
Convenient location, knowledgeable staff, comfortable room, and delightful smell of coffee all day.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: September 13, 2022
Carolyn
United States2 ReviewsVery GoodA little on the expensive side compared to comparable hotels.
Loved the location, the much-needed upgrade to the old French Hotel, and the enclosed balcony! Room was well-appointed and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 9, 2022
Emma
United States5 ReviewsVery GoodNice location, friendly staff, and clean rooms
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: August 30, 2022
Susanne
United States5 Reviews“Exactly what I was looking for”Location, friendly staff
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 26, 2022
Kari
United States1 review“wud stay here again!”rundown hallways. door to room not secure
location, patio, cleanliness, free coffee, cafe
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 11, 2022
Jyotsna
Singapore9 Reviews2 helpful votes“little delights, warm”Entrance , lobby appears a bit jaded.
Good basic French coffee. Little touches in the room amenities, lighting, views, location. Staff willing to help out with keepiing luggage, taking online deliveries.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: July 31, 2022
M
United States1 review“quirky, friendly, convenient”interesting rooms, very helpful staff, very Berkeley
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 12, 2022
Colleen
United States74 Reviews3 helpful votes“This was our first time stay and would stay again. We loved the location and room.”all went well.
Location, price
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 6, 2022
Elisa
United States12 Reviews2 helpful votes“Perfect low key place to stay when visiting Berkeley.”Having to pay $8/day for parking at the Bank of America lot next door.
Great location practically across the street from Chez Panisse and adjacent to upscale grocery store. You enter through the bakery; so expectations were not high; but we were very pleasantly surprised by the room. Very modern design, large comfortable bed, spacious bathroom, balcony with seating, mini fridge, microwave, desk, etc. Also nice amenities: including robe, umbrella, large flashlight, etc.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: June 27, 2022
Stephane
United States4 Reviews“Great neighborhood. Best place in Berkeley for a few days stay.”Parking arrangement cumbersome, although parking next door is convenient.
Location great. Good food at the counter/restaurant.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: June 26, 2022
Marilu
United States7 Reviews2 helpful votes“The rooms are provided with all you may need from your stay including robe, vanity kit, toothbrush and paste and also a”Small and cozy hotel but very clean, excellent customer attention and exceptional location. At the check in they gave us two coupons for a free cup of coffee. The coffee was delicious and it was served in a big large cup. We had pastries and bagels which were very good too.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: June 24, 2022
Hannah
United States3 Reviews2 helpful votesWonderfulGreat location. Walked to and from the concert at the Greek Theater and loved all the dinner options.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: June 10, 2022
Mahsa
United States5 Reviews“cozy place, stay and really enjoyable.”cozy room with great balcony.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: May 30, 2022
Jane
United States8 Reviews2 helpful votes“pleasant place to stay”coming into the closed cafe to find the desk was a bit strange.
nice room, friendly staff, clean and quiet, comfortable bed, room spacious enough to do yoga, good location.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: May 4, 2022
Joan
United States4 Reviews1 helpful voteGoodSound of fridge like breathing and wifi didn't work
Quiet. Patio. Good water pressure
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: April 26, 2025
Rachael
United States7 Reviews“Super nice room with a comfy bed- convenient location”No in room coffee and yes I know it’s above a coffee shop.
Close to Greek Theater
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Phyllis
United States8 ReviewsExceptionalWonderful location, friendly staff, comfortable room. I'll be back!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Theresa
United States1 review“Hreat.”The location was surprising and different. It felt cozy and private. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I liked the location, just on the edge of downtown, so it felt less hectic and had great restaurants. The clientele in the Bistro were colorful and interesting. An older gentleman softly played jazz guitar and regale his friends with stories about the history of music in the area from jazz to bluegrass, naming all the people he knew. He said he came in every am, so obviously feels comfortable there. I grew up in Berkeley and was visiting. I'm also a musician and familiar with the history of the people he knew. I really enjoyed staying at the hotel and getting that cool Berkeley feeling again.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: November 13, 2024
Deane
United States45 Reviews1 helpful vote“I was so happy to be in Berkeley at this hotel. It is very central. It was clean and comfortable.”Nothing was negative at all
The room was beautiful.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 27, 2024
Rob
United States2 Reviews“It was absolutely perfect and I will always stay at the sens everytime I’m in Berkeley!”Nothing. It was charming and spotless with an incredible staff.
The staff was amazing! The room was spotless and extremely comfortable. Everything was excellent.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 10, 2024
Abigail
United States14 Reviews1 helpful vote“Good location; Rooms totally good for short stay.”Lacks way to keep cafe patrons from going up to rooms, balcony overlooks grocery store parking lot.
Location very convenient, room was clean and pleasant.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 9, 2024
Ning
United States1 reviewFairThe bathtub out is slightly clogged, making it very difficult to have a bath.
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 9, 2024
Linda
United States2 Reviews1 helpful vote“Great neighborhood, friendly staff, lovely room.”Nothing
The room was attractive and well-lit.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: July 1, 2024
Helen
United States46 Reviews2 helpful votes“Great hotel if you are visiting the Berkeley and want to be a bit off downtown.”The location was wonderful, the staff was excellent. Cafe convenient, and the rooms were very stylish.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Flora
France27 Reviews4 helpful votes“Overrated motel pretending to be a hotel”Cleanliness not up to our standards: the floor was sticky and the rug dirty. There were food bits on the floor. No parking available although advertised in the description. Weird entrance always going through a cafe to access your room. Balcony area with view on a supermarket parking lot and broken screen door. Walls are PAPER thin. Could hear the entire conversation in the next room. Bed was extremely soft and uncomfortable. Overall did not enjoy our stay for the price paid.
Good location right on shattuck with restaurants and cafes. Walking distance to Berkeley campus and the bart station to SF.
Stayed in May 2024
