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Lowrider Concert
The staff at the front desk was very courteous and quick. Perfect location for Yoshi's. Would stay...
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mocohd
- May 6, 2012
Great water location for boaters
Excellent. Great location. Welcoming staff. Very clean, well appointed rooms. Needs work on pool,...
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yachtsman
- Apr 6, 2012
Luxurious waterfront hotel in Oakland's Jack London Square
The Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre property, sits in the heart of Oakland's Jack London Square, offering guests breathtaking views of the water as well as access to the best of the Bay Area. Guests at the Waterfront Hotel enjoy a private fitness center, valet parking, a heated pool and guest rooms with maritime themes and high-speed Wi-Fi (fees apply). The ferry is just outside the Waterfront Hotel, delivering guests to San Francisco in 20 minutes. Rooms have plasma TVs and iPod docks. Miss Pearl's Jam House serves Caribbean-inspired cuisine.
Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel Rooms
- Deluxe City
- Room with king or 2 queen beds include In-room hairdryers and lighted vanity mirrors, Irons and full-size ironing boards, "On demand" movies and Nintendo, Non-smoking rooms, Twice-daily housekeeping, Complimentary in-room coffee and tea, Valet laundry six days a week, High speed Internet access, Two phones with data port and voicemail, In-room honor bars, safes and VCR capabilities. There will be no smoking allowed in any of the rooms.
- Deluxe Water
- Room with king or 2 queen beds include In-room hairdryers and lighted vanity mirrors, Irons and full-size ironing boards, "On demand" movies and Nintendo, Non-smoking rooms, Twice-daily housekeeping, Complimentary in-room coffee and tea, Valet laundry six days a week, High speed Internet access, Two phones with data port and voicemail, In-room honor bars, safes and VCR capabilities. There will be no smoking allowed in any of the rooms.
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Oakland.
- Nearby airports
- Oakland International Airport.
- Area description
- Twenty-minute ferry ride to San Francisco from hotel back door, Ten blocks from the Oakland Convention Center, Three-minute ride to downtown Oakland (including BART) with our complimentary daily shuttle service.
Amenities
- Airport Shuttle
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Restaurant / Dining Information
- Miss Pearl's Jam House, Gourmet New World island inspired cuisine. Patio seating and live music. Breakfast M-F 8 - 10 am Lunch M - F 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner Sun-W 5:30-9, Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30 Brunch Sat - Sun 11:30-2:30
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 (57)
Ratings and reviews for Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
- All travelers (57) 3.8 / 5
- Business (14) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (24) 3.8 / 5
- Families (11) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (3) 4.7 / 5
- Singles (4) 3.3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 3.6
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
mocohd
Lowrider Concert
The staff at the front desk was very courteous and quick. Perfect location for Yoshi's. Would stay here again for a trip around the Jack London Square area.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
yachtsman
Great water location for boaters
Excellent. Great location. Welcoming staff. Very clean, well appointed rooms. Needs work on pool, fitness center. Wonderful restaurant and bar.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mllski
Waterfront Fun
It is our family tradition for me and my wife to take our kids to Monster Jam at the Oakland Coliseum each year when it comes around. By far this hotel is the best one we have stayed at in the Oakland area, the rooms are nice and it is in an ideal location. The Continental breakfast and coffee bar are a great way to kick off the day. We won't hesitate to stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great place for food and drink is Kincaid's, and an interesting little bar is Heinold's Last First Chance just down from Kincaid's
Reviewer score
Would recommend
OlaMikey
Nicely done
The hotel and my room were clean, nicely decorated, and very comfortable. The desk could have been more accommodating by providing more space and more accessible power supply. The breakfast was tasty, situated next to a pool with a view of the harbor.
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
Jonny G.
Solid, But Not Great
The hospitality of the staff leaves a lot to be desired (if you're interested, I left a detailed review at T. Advisor), but the hotel itself is clean, nicely updated, and good. As it's a Joie de Vivre property, the staff is not even close to what I'd normally expect. The area is still early in its redevelopment, so the energy feels very far from the action, almost abandoned, even though there are clubs and restaurants nearby. Note that valet parking (20 dollars at the time of my visit) is the only option besides street parking, which is Bay Area-complicated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jeff
[...] last minute reservation
I made the reservation at the last minute and it worked out perfectly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
train trekkers
Walking distance to Amtrak!
Stopped over between Amtrak and flight home. Was great to be able to print boarding pass in lobby. Coffee machine was out of water--but nice to have hot drinks. Room was very nice, balcony view of river and ships was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Good directions to BART station, handy for coming from Amtrak.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Very satisfied customer who will be back
"The Waterfront was Wonderful"
The service was great, even the valet personnel were helpful. The room was beautiful, even the towels were soft, not hard like everywhere else. The goose down comforter was so nice...the only thing it didnt have was a microwave and fridge...but everything else was perfect:):) I will definitely be coming back Waterfront:):)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Leave your car at the hotel, for $20 bucks? You are going to spend that much anyways on parking...and you can get anywhere on the trolleys, BART. If your going to San Francisco.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
josh
great hotel but very loud
The hotel it self was great, all the staff was very helpful. If you are trying to relax and sleep this is not the best place. It is right next to a rail road so there was a bunch of trains going all night. Then there is the ships from the port moving crates that were making a bunch of noise. People unloading a truck at 6am. To top it off they have this great big LCD tv that if you do not point the remote in the right spot you cant change the channel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
unamuse jarhead
Bad room had to pay more $ for better 1
Not much to do in the local area. Hotel was fairly bare bones. Beats Motel 6. Maybe a Motel 7 ? Lots of cab fares paid to get into the real of "O Town" !!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
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