University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Hotel with outdoor pool, near San Francisco Bay

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At University Inn & Suites Berkeley, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Jack London Square.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
CA $142
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Room options

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Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel bathroom with a toilet, sink, and large mirror.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A bathroom with a shower, sink, and mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a bench, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bench, and a TV on a stand.
A hotel room with a striped sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped chair.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, and a chrome faucet.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A compact room with a desk, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a carpeted floor.
A shower area with a curved showerhead, a handheld showerhead, and a grab bar.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
900 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94710

What's nearby

  • Takara Sake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 28 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 29 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 47 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min walk
  • Richmond Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 13 min drive
  • North Berkeley Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamworks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Co.Ro Bay Area CoRoasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Mission - ‬12 min walk

About this property

University Inn & Suites Berkeley

  • At University Inn & Suites Berkeley, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Jack London Square.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 101 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit, or gift cards at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking, and for all purchases made on site, including incidentals.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per week
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per week, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per week, and there's also a deposit of USD 250 per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at University Inn & Suites Berkeley and nearby?

University Inn & Suites Berkeley has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

What's the area around University Inn & Suites Berkeley like?

University Inn & Suites Berkeley is in Southwest Berkeley, a short 6-minute walk from Berkeley Station.

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University Inn & Suites Berkeley Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean rooms very good breakfast
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6/10 Good

This hotel was closed for several years after the rooms had been renovated. It still looks same today. Breakfast was continental , maybe. Out of cereal , only hot choice is waffles. Coffee was great. The place is well maintained, but dated and old. GREAT location and lots of parking. Staff did a great job.
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8/10 Very good

We really liked how pet friendly and flexible the property was .
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed staying at the University Inn & Suites. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was good to have a good hot shower. The reception at the desk was helpful and breakfast was good to make your own waffles. Liked the inn had complementary coffee and water available near the reception office. The inn also has a swimming pool. There were many excellent restaurants in walking distance. Also the the AC 51B bus stop was two blocks away to go to the university or to the Berkeley BART station.
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8/10 Very good

It's nice and clean and updated but the walls are thin and the breakfast is very continental. Could also use some new pillows. However, I will stay there again for the price and convenience.
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8/10 Very good

Good place for a quick stay. Convenient location
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10/10 Exceptional

nice staff, good breakfast good price nice area
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6/10 Good

Very handy location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice. Super friendly staff. I loved it but wish there was a coffee maker in the room.
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6/10 Good

Great location with parking galore and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a quick trip. The establishment is extremely clean, and the breakfast was well done and convenient.
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8/10 Very good

Very reasonably priced convenient location walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Free safe parking lot. Rooms comfortable and mostly clean. Bed cover was dirty but sheets and pillow covers were clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Good room.
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6/10 Good

The rooms were generally fine. All the normal places were decently clean. However, the room was in desperate need for a deep cleaning. There were cobwebs on the inside of the window and I saw 2 bugs crawling around my feet in the bathroom (they looked like tiny cockroaches, but I’m not sure. I tried not to look for more). Spots along the grout and under the sink were utterly disgusting and where I’d assume the bugs were coming from. The free breakfast was abysmal, the worst I’ve ever seen (but it was free, so whatever), I definitely passed… But, this hotel was a cheaper option than competition and it was still better than some sleazy motel. So you get what you pay for, overall it was fine for what I needed. The only staff member I interacted with was the girl when I checked in, she was great.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, remodeled, and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful
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6/10 Good

This was my fourth time staying at this hotel, and it was fine (and the rate was good) but the breakfast used to be great, but since the switch away from La Quinta it's become pretty forgettable, which was disappointing.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean. Breakfast had good selection of bagels, toast, instant oatmeal, cereal, yogurt cups & waffles along with coffee and tea. Staff was pleasant & helpful. Restaurants across the street. I didn’t need parking, but there was ample free parking.Water & coffee in the lobby.
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8/10 Very good

We just needed a quiet room to sleep overnight. It was perfect for our needs. The night staff and day staff were professional and very nice to our family. We felt safe and slept well.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a great location for grabbing a bite to eat and getting to and from UC Berkeley. Plenty of parking which was fairly secure (they closed one gate at night). Staff was super friendly at check-in, which was quick and efficient. Rooms were dated but clean and comfortable. Hotel itself could use a 'refresh' but it was still a nice place to stay. Televisions in room had limited channel access. Continental breakfast (6-9am) had plenty to eat, although at 8:15 when we headed to eat, many of the items were low stock (OJ, cereal, waffle mix and syrup). Make sure to bring your own hairdryer, our room was not stocked with one. For the price and location, we would definitely stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was great, I was driving a box truck. Checked in late, no problem. Room was fine. Breakfast was good.
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6/10 Good

This is an old building and it feels it. The breakfast offering was very sparse. The only fresh food available was an orange and no protein options. The staff was very unhelpful/unfriendly. The linens were clean and the bed was comfortable. Parking is available on-site.
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2/10 Poor

The hotel does have a good location and I have stayed there several times before. It seems the management lost interests in maintaining the hotel to an acceptable standard. The bathmat in my room was dirty, still had black smuggles on it. When I went to the front desk to exchange it, the staff merely shrugged and gave me another regular towel. There is no hairdryer nor an ice bucket in the room. There is no liquid soap other than a few very thin bar of soaps. I had to ask for lotion. I will never stay there again. This most recent experience saddened me. I don't expect much when staying at a budget hotel. But the things I pointed above are the minimum. I felt like I didn't get the $200 I paid for.
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8/10 Very good

Pretty clean staff was nice breakfast was good my daughter likes the waffles 😁 so overall was okay ..but I didn't like the price hike up on the weekend especially since we were here two days before the weekend .
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2/10 Poor

Our stay was not good. I had 4 people in my room and 3 towels, the pillows are micro sized, hair on the sheets. We did not stay for the breakfast because the room next to us decided to stay up in the middle of the night screaming (adults not children)so we left at 3:30 in the morning. Building looks run down, small parking lot but it’s free. Only bonus was we did get to check in early and I did appreciate that. I will not be staying here ever again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel near UC Berkeley. Plenty of parking and the hotel appears well maintained. The manager is nice and very accommodating. They have coffee all day long and it has a good taste. Neighborhood has small shops and restaurants. There is a bus stop steps away and bus #51B takes you straight to UC Berkeley’s historic entrance; avoid the parking headaches. We will return to this hotel. Thank you.