Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley

convenient quiet and comfotable

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I like the pillow assortment and the comfotable desk and convenient plugs.

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Unless you know what you're looking for, the hotel isn't easy to spot on the road which I like in the sense that it's not super flashy. It's also within walking distance to the BART to go to San Fran and there are so many great places to eat near by or you can even walk to Berkeley University. Or it's a short drive from the highway.

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Staff really takes care of me on my weekly visits. Its convenient convenient convenient

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Very satisfied with all aspects of the stay. However there is construction going on next door, was woken at 7 am by hammering that was literally 15 feet from our heads. The hotel seemed pretty full, so it's possible they could not have situated us elsewhere. Did not contact the front desk as I was already up and moving rooms would not have helped, I […] just went out for the day. The construction noise is not something they control, but travelers should be aware it is happening and maybe call to ask if it's still ongoing. Stay was around 2/15/2013 Read more

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The hotel is very nice and clean. It feels safe. The breakfast was awesome!

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We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Enjoyed to be able to park without having to search for a parking spot. Also the parking was free where other hotels in the area you have to pay so much per day. Free Wi-fi and the continental breakfast was a plus. The hotel was walking distance to our son's appartment which allowed us to walk back and forth. The hotel […] room was clean and all the fixtures very modern and in good upkeep. Staff very helpful. We will stay at this hotel when we come back to the Berkerley area. Read more

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I thought that this hotel was quite nice. I stayed from 1/27 to 2/2/13 (6 nights). The room and bathroom were kept nicely clean (there were some small mildew spots in the bathroom - but not terrible). I found the bed to be pretty comfy and I slept well (however I was engaged in strenuous physical activity each day - so was pretty exhausted each night […] - may have helped me sleep). The wireless internet worked well, however the satellite TV - Dish network - seemed to work intermittently which was mildly annoying but I wasn't really watching much TV. The little 'kitchen' area was quite nice and my favorite part of the room. It was great to have a little sink for dishes, cupboard space, fridge and microwave. There was also plenty of drawer space for clothing, a nice table and chair to use as a desk and a great nightstand - with outlets on the lamp (handy for phone charging). Also I really appreciated the hot breakfast included in the stay - it was great to get up early and have my coffee, toast and eggs before setting out for my day. (There was actually a good variety of food for breakfast - cereals, eggs, pancakes, fruit, sweet rolls, yogurt, etc). The neighborhood wasn't super but not scary. As a single woman I wouldn't and didn't wander around after dark, but during the day was fine for walking about and there were several close restaurants and a great coffee bar. Overall this was a good value and a great place to stay. Read more

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The hotel is very clean and a very courteous staff. The breakfast items are great for those on the go. Parking is plentiful.

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very clean room and comfortable bedding! Would definitely stay here again!

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Big quiet room. Free parking and wifi. Very very basic. Great convenient. Would definitely return. Pricier than necessary though.

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Good location, close to Berkeley campus and marina with pier. Nice room condition - like new. Found big black cockroach (alive) in my room near my suitcase. Administrator said that it never happened before. Floor in the bathroom wasn't very clean.

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Having a room adjacent to the elevator made an early to bed difficult. I needed to leave the next day as I realized I was not feeling well. No way to cancel prepaid reservation. Recently had my 6th heart procedure done and I needed my rest.

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We very much enjoyed our stay, including all of the room amenities. The only negatives would be that our refrigerator did not stay very cold (especially in the freezer section) due to periodic defrosting, and the plate in our microwave oven did not rotate when in use.

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Hotel was very clean, good breakfast . I would stay here again but I would ask for a room away from lobby area.

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I stayed here for a weekend with my mom in early March to look at schools and attend a conference. The room was a great deal and the staff was super helpful. The only thing I have to complain about is that when I booked the room online (my scholarship committee paid for it with the organization's credit card), and I wasn't informed in any way that I […] would have to pay a $70 ($35 each night) room damage deposit when I arrived. I almost didn't have enough money to cover the fee and if I would have been told, my scholarship committee would have paid the fee before I got there. I even looked on the receipt and there was nothing that said I would have to pay the fee right when I got there. They were nice about it and made it clear it would be put back into my account, but that wasn't the point. What if I didn't have the extra $75 to put down? Otherwise, nice room. Read more

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it was great place to stop, clean and a nice size room. the breakfast was great, much better than i expected. the neighborhood was very busy but the hotel sits back and there is plenty of free parking

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IT WAS GOOD

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The hotel is well located and maintained. Room is clean and silent. We've some comments just about breakfast: the room size is small, so frequently you have to wait to be seated. And, also, during my stay, some days there was no fruit available.

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We arrived at the hotel on a sunday afternoon after a 6 hour drive from the LA area. We found the front desk clerk to be pleasant and inviting. She provided us with an area map that helped us navigate the town later that day. Our room was clean and good sized. Linens were nice and the housekeeping was good. TV had abundant channels and the addition […] of a microwave and fridge was a plus! Area wasn't the greatest but was located on a main street in Berkeley. Options for dining were many! Overall a nice place to stay and I would use this hotel in the future. Read more

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Bathroom needs a fan. TV remote was not user friendly. Location of this hotel is very convenient.

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Many good points about the Holiday Inn Berkeley startin with location, staff, room, and complimentary breakfast. After researching all the hotels in the area, my wife and I chose this one and we were happy we did.

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The complimentary breakfast is good. The location is not bad - close to UC Berkeley and a bunch of resturants around. The hotel is a little bit overpriced.

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Great experience. The cleanest hotel I have been in some time. The staff was great. Light and airy. Breakfast had something for everyone. Good value for your $.

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The only drawback is neighborhood, not as inviting as others in Berkeley. Sooooo many people at breakfast, like a party. Usually, at HIE, people are in a hurry to get to morning appts, meetings, or at airport location, so I am not accustomed to a crowded breakfast. Experience at Berkeley was unusual for me--even families at HIE Berkeley!

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I have stayed in a number of hotels throughout the city of Berkeley and found this Holiday Express to be much too expensive for what it is. Security and breakfast are second to none, but a double occupancy room is much too expensive compared to other neighborhood hotels.

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Good place to stay. Very clean and nice. Well located and good Breakfast,

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The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Free breakfast too.

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The hotel was clean, comfortable. The staff was helpful.

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Good place to stay..!! Parking, room, Staff..everything is fine for me during stay.

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We stayed here for 1 night for New Years eve, we stayed in a King mini suite, very clean, with a microwave and fridge :).,..also very quiet and dark if you like to sleep in a little, there are also many great restaurants walking distance... if you like Italian food, try Luca Cucina just a block away great food! Would definetely stay again.

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I was under the impression that this hotel was providing suites. It was a small room with 2 double beds that were supposed to be queens with an extra sink. If you need space, don't choose this location.

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Clean room, friendly staff, quiet, and good location at a reasonable price. The free breakfast was quite nice

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Clean, great comfort, good breakfast, easy to reach.

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It was a very nice room for the cost. Clean, courteous help and a great breakfast for a modest hotel.

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We have stayed at this HI Express several times going back to when both of our kids were attending Cal. The staff has always been friendly and attentive. It is conveniently located to the AC Transit lines that run along San Pablo Avenue and also up University Avenue to the campus and around to College Avenue shopping and dining. On our most recent visit, […] we stayed in a "king mini-suite" - the room was generally clean with the exception of one spot on the carpet (gum or something) and missing grout in some of the floor tiles in the bathroom. Those were pretty much the limit of the room's shortcomings. Although the character of the surrounding neighborhood is not unusual for Berkeley, it is generally quiet with the exception of traffic on University Avenue, which settles down considerably at night. Good value for the money and very convenient to the Cal campus. Read more

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The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was great--sweet rolls, a cool pancake machine, sausage and cheese omelet.

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