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About the Hotel

1175 University Avenue, Berkeley, California, United States, 94702

Rooms & Suites

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley offers 70 air-conditioned rooms, including king and queen bed options, mini-suites with seating areas, and a 1-bedroom suite for up to 6 guests. All rooms feature triple-sheeted bedding, soft and firm pillows, 37-inch flat-screen TVs with HBO, microwaves, refrigerators, and free WiFi. ADA-compliant rooms include roll-in showers, hearing-impaired features, and wheelchair accessibility.

Dining & Breakfast

Guests enjoy a complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar with cinnamon rolls, biscuits, fresh fruit, and coffee. Nearby, Berkeley's Gourmet District includes La Bedaine for French pastries, The Cheese Board for vegetarian pizza, and Koja Kitchen for Korean-Japanese fusion. Staff can recommend local favorites like IPPUDO for ramen or Eureka for burgers and live music.

Fitness & Business

The hotel has a fitness center with a treadmill, stationary bike, and elliptical machine. Business travelers can use the free Business Center for printing, copying, and scanning, plus an on-site meeting room. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

Location & Access

Located off Interstate 80, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from UC Berkeley and 30 km from Oakland International Airport. Nearby attractions include McLaughlin Eastshore State Park (1.5 km) and Fourth Street Shops (1 km). Complimentary self-parking is provided.

Accessibility & Services

The hotel meets ADA standards with wheelchair-accessible routes, Braille signage, and rooms equipped for hearing and mobility needs. Service animals are welcome. Daily housekeeping, free local calls, and a 24-hour front desk are available.

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Max:
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Standard Room Two Queen Beds
Max:
4 persons
305 sq. feet 
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Standard King Room
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2 persons
305 sq. feet 
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Berkeley 1.0 mi
Airports
Oakland International (OAK) 16.3 mi
Buchanan Field (CCR) 22.4 mi
Train
Berkeley3000 ft
Train400 ft
Bus
Bus stop 1.2 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Dryer

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1175 University Avenue, Berkeley, California, United States, 94702
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1175 University Avenue, Berkeley, California, United States, 94702
Nearby
2082 San Pablo Avenue
Mi Tierra Foods
1100 ft
Restaurants
Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze
400 ft
1199 University Ave
Little Caesars
1400 ft
1109 University Ave
Rainbow Donuts
900 ft
2025 San Pablo Ave
Indus Village Restaurant
900 ft
1920 San Pablo Ave
Priya Indian Cuisine
1400 ft
2072 San Pablo Ave
Casa Latina
1600 ft
1805 San Pablo Ave
Acme Bread
2900 ft
1601 San Pablo Avenue

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
82%
enjoyed their stay & would return
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
6.7
Location
6.3
Service
5.3
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 3 reviews
4/5 based on 280 reviews
8.6
8.6/10 based on 410 reviews
#4 of 20 hotels in Berkeley based on Tripadvisor
Henry
United States, March  2024
6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was comfortable and convenient. The rooms were clean and cozy, although a bit smaller than expected. The service was below par, with unhelpful staff struggling to resolve issues. The location, though a bit sketchy, was ideal for accessing nearby venues. The dining experience offered good variety and warm dishes. Overall, a decent stay but could use some improvements.

Rooms
7.0
The room was comfy and clean, but smaller than the pictures show.
Service
5.0
The service was beyond horrible, with staff unable to fix basic issues or communicate effectively.
Location
6.0
The hotel made it easy to get to all destinations on my trip, albeit in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with a variety of options available, and all the food was warm.
Facilities
6.0
Basic amenities provided, but nothing outstanding.
David
United States, September  2023
7.0/10

My stay at the Holiday Inn Express was quite satisfying overall. The rooms were clean and well-equipped, although a bit noisy at times, and the hot tub needed better maintenance. The property's location was convenient for my needs, but the surrounding area seemed a bit rundown. The service was professional and courteous, although I encountered a slight issue that was promptly addressed. Dining options were acceptable but generated excessive waste. Despite some drawbacks, the hotel offered good value for the price.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and well-equipped with everything one would expect in an urban area. However, they were a little noisy at times, and the hot tub had mold build-up in the jets.
Service
8.0
The service was professional and courteous. The staff was helpful and promptly addressed any issues that arose.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location on University Avenue was very convenient for my needs. The area was clean and efficient, although the surroundings seemed a bit intimidating at times.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was fulfilling, but there was a considerable amount of waste generated with disposable plates and cutlery.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were above average, offering standard amenities one would expect in this price range.
John
United States, July  2023
6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of experiences. The room was adequate for a quick weekend stay, but some basic supplies and cleaning supplies were lacking. The service was a bit lacking, although they were very accommodating when we wanted to extend our stay. The location, although in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, was convenient for our visit to Cal Berkeley. The dining options were pretty good, with a nice variety on offer. Overall, it was an acceptable experience with some areas needing improvement.

Rooms
6.0
The room was adequate for a quick weekend stay but lacked some basic supplies and cleaning supplies.
Service
5.0
The service was a mix - they were accommodating when extending our stay, but overall, it needs upkeep.
Location
7.0
The location, while in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, was convenient for our purpose of visiting Cal Berkeley.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was pretty good with an unusual variety of offers.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers basic services, but some areas are lacking upkeep.
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