Hotel Overview
Overall a good experience
Pleasant staff interactions, and a clean room.
TV remote was dead and some of the channels like HBO...
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rych
- Feb 6, 2012
Inn at Jack London Square
First off, both rooms we occupied were well kept and clean. The only small, incidental item is the...
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DaUku
- Dec 19, 2011
Convenient downtown Oakland hotel with outdoor pool and local shuttle
The Inn at Jack London Square sits in the heart of downtown Oakland, offering a respite from the bustle of the city. Step off the street and into a tranquil setting, complete with an outdoor heated pool and gardens. The Inn at Jack London Square's 100 bright, relaxing guest rooms offer plush pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a fitness room to stay in shape. Complimentary on-site parking makes exploring the area easier, but guests can also take advantage of the free early-morning and late-afternoon shuttle.
Highlights
- In the heart of downtown Oakland
- Complimentary high-speed Internet throughout hotel
- Heated outdoor pool, gardens and fitness center
- Complimentary local shuttle
- Pillow-top mattresses in the guest rooms
Rooms
Guests at the Inn at Jack London Square can cozy up in one of the 100 guest rooms, each with pillow-top mattresses (kings and queens) and numerous fluffy pillows. Creams and taupes accent the room, while granite-top vanities allow guests to feel at home, especially with upscale bath products and bow shower rod, affording extra space. All rooms offer a 32-inch flat-screen satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room movies. Rooms come equipped with hair dryers, ironing boards and a coffee maker. Workstations feature ergonomic chairs and room service is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Features
Close to many great attractions in downtown Oakland, like the farmer's market and the world-famous Yoshi's jazz club, the Inn and Jack London Square offers many perks. The hotel has an outdoor pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and a courtyard. Guests can take advantage of the on-site fitness room with cardio and weights. While complimentary parking is available on site, a free shuttle takes guests to destinations within two miles of the hotel in the morning and early evening. Complimentary Wi-Fi allows guests to connect to the Web anywhere in the hotel.
Transportation
- Oakland International Airport (5.8 mi/9.4 km)
- San Francisco International Airport (13.7 mi/22.1 km)
- Nearest Train: 12th Street BART (8 blocks)
Attractions
- Alameda/Oakland Ferry (1 block)
- Yoshi's Jazz Club (1 block)
- UC Berkeley (5.7 mi/9.1 km)
- Oakland Zoo (7.6 mi/12.3 km)
Business
- 1,100-plus square feet of meeting space for up to 60 people
- Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access
The Inn at Jack London Square Rooms
- Double Room
- The comfort of two plush pillow top queen beds are the centerpiece of this well appointed non-smoking room. Lie back on the 3 jumbo pillows and flip through the multi-channel cable TV. Or if you must work, do so at the large desk with complimentary high speed wireless internet access. The bathroom has enough vanity space to spread out and make yourself at home. Combed cotton terry, the popular bow shower rod and bath products will make you feel further pampered
- King Room
- The comfort of the plush pillow top king bed is the centerpiece of this well appointed non-smoking room. Lie back on the 5 jumbo pillows and flip through the multi-channel cable TV. Or if you must work, do so at the large desk with complimentary high speed wireless internet access. The bathroom has enough vanity space to spread out and make yourself at home. Combed cotton terry, the popular bow shower rod and bath products will make you feel further pampered.
Hotel Map
233 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94606
- Area served
- Oakland
- Nearby airports
- Oakland International Airport
- Area description
- Just outside our door step we are nestled in the middle of a mix of restaurants and specialty stores, local farmers market, and the world renowned Yoshi's Jazz Club. For the business traveler, our hotel is just minutes from the newly renovated City Hall, Federal and General Services Administration buildings and the downtown Oakland financial district.
Amenities
- Business center
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Smoke-free policy
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The California Room 826 Square footage 60 person maximum Call (510) 444-2976 for pricing and availability The Jack London Room (Currently in Renovation) 300 Square footage 10 person maximum Call (510) 452-4565 for pricing and availability
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (78)
Ratings and reviews for The Inn at Jack London Square
- All travelers (78) 3.4 / 5
- Business (24) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (25) 3.1 / 5
- Families (14) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (8) 3.6 / 5
- Singles (6) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 3.8
- Value:
- 3.8
81%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Overall a good experience
Pleasant staff interactions, and a clean room. TV remote was dead and some of the channels like HBO were unwatchable. Room heater seemed a little slow to heat the room up.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Not up to par
Bathroom dirty, no cups, in room phone would not call out.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Will someday get it right!
Although neat and clean, the hotel lacked the extra's that would make it special. We had reservations for a week. The only good things are the secured parking lot and attached diner. Maybe we expected more; waited a day for an extra blanket that was requested earlier 2X, didn't get conditioner and had to ask for another tiny shampoo and shower gel. One day the bath mat was there, the next day it wasn't. One day, extra towels, the next only 2. Weekend staff needs training.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great breakfasts!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Inn at Jack London Square
First off, both rooms we occupied were well kept and clean. The only small, incidental item is the tub on the 2nd visit had fibergalss peeling and there was no refrigerator The staff were quite helpful and friendly. Someone in the office 24/7, so felt safe. The Buttercup Cafe on property had very down-home cooked meals with local clientelle...that tells me they have good food!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bad experience
Hotel staff is friendly and the Inn basic, but clean. However, we had neighbors who left a ringing alarm on starting at 2:30 am. Despite repeated requests from hotel security/front desk, the guests resumed playing the alarm from their occupied room. At 4 am, they woke us by pounding on our hotel room door, frightening us, and impersonating the police. This experience was so bad that we checked out early, losing our prepaid reservation. Despite a call to the manager two days ago, we have yet to hear back-- or receive a refund from the hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Met our needs
It was close to all venues for our family oriented trip and has easy access to the freeways. This is the second time we've used this hotel and will likely use it again. Staff are always pleasant and helpful. The room was basic but comfortable. We had a problem with plumbing but notified the desk and it was promptly seen to and the carpet in our room was dingy. The room itself was well kept. The hotel has features that we did not explore, ie., pool & fitness center but we don't spend a lot of time in our hotel room when we travel. The covered, well lighted parking is a plus as well as a security door from the garage into the hotel proper.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The hotel is next door to the Buttercup Restaurant, an easy choice for breakfast on the way out to do other things. There are some great restaurants, bakery, music etc., in Jack London Square just 2 short blocks from the hotel--that close to the waterfront!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Basic and satisfactory
This is a no frills hotel a few blocks from Jack London Square. It is an older motel type building which surrounds a nice pool and deck. Thankfully, the windows face the pool and not the street as there were very loud motorcycles that seemed to circe the building into the wee hours of the night. Bonus: Unsecured, free parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the lower level of the building.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Catch the ferry to San Francisco.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Good value
A little dated but this hotel is good value for its location just a block away from Jack London Square, the Amtack station and the ferry terminal. Good restaurant next door and a great BBQ place down the street 1/2 block (Everett and Jones at 2nd and Broadway).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
this hotel is close to China town, a vibrant area of Oakland.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
historic surronudings
the inn at jack london square was a welcome respite after traveling for 18 hours. it is clean and spacious with a lovely swimming pool area, including a cabana! it has a great restaurant right next door, which makes it a very easy vacation harbor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Not a good place if you want to sleep
This is a horrible place to stay if you plan to sleep. The railraod tracks are right outside the window. The entire night the train horn was blowing. Shower head is made for people less that 5'5. I'm 5'11 and had to crouch down to wash my hair.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
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