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TV didn’t work and bed was uncomfortable

Accommodating staff

I was happy with my stay, me and my husband stayed one night, I liked free parking and complimentary breakfast. The area wasn’t that bad or too great, The only things I didn’t like was a funny smell in my room, and I put the heater on and it never got warm I was freezing, bed is uncomfortable. Other than that good deal for the price

Great location, clean quiet and very helpful staff. Great overall!

It is an old, dingy, dirty motel.

Very friendly and helpful staff.

Great service and helpful staff and friendly. Room very clean.

Facility was good, no access to fitness center due to covid so I can't rate that. Home made cookies in the evening were fantastic!

Great hotel! Early check in option with choice of what floor to be on, grab and go breakfast, high quality brand soaps in bathroom, extremely clean (I Lysol wiped everything and not a single spec of dust), soundproof walls (although I could hear the person upstairs stomping around), Friendly staff, free parking and WiFi (unlike other hotels in the area I’ve stayed at), extremely comfy bed! Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Location iffy but the service and rooms were great. Clean and weel kept. Complimentary breakfast was not as advertised.

in the middle of a pandemic and in a city where masks are required. the staff reprimanded me for not having a mask yet would not provide me with one. mine fell on the ground as I got out of my car and became soiled. I didn't have any more. this is all on the side, what im most upset about is that the housekeeping staff doesn't wear a mask, standing next to me as the clerk is telling me I must wear one. I point to the bearded youth who does not have a mask on and the clerk just gaslights me. "oh, he's got a mask on", I repeat "he has an invisible mask". The clerk says again to me "he has a mask on". until I look directly at the young man and declare "you don't have a mask on, why would you think you can demand me to have one?" if the person who would and could be the vector of infection, being someone passing from room to room and touching sheets and toiletries doesn't have to wear a mask what is the point? The young man said to me "I dont have to wear a mask because I work with cleaning chemicals" as if that keeps his mouth from dripping the virus everywhere. how does that make any sense? get your story straight, I bet the public health people would love to find out about this lapse in protocol and how the hotel cares more about arguing with guests and being right than it is about public safety

Very convenient, clean and quiet, Very good price for the quality of stay.

I liked the breakfast and how nice the nice staff.

Wouldn’t stay here again. Rooms smelled and felt outdated and dirty. Paid for a room I didn’t even get and front desk wouldn’t refund me. Highly disappointed.

A smell in hallway and room. For the price it was expected to be more fresh. And the homeless around the front of the outside was very troubling to my wife and my handicapped parking.. Being a disabled Veteran and staying overnight for my scheduled surgery very early on the 14th.

University Ave Berkeley CA

Hotel highlights

  • Close to Berkeley Marina and University of California, Berkeley
  • Free buffet breakfast on weekends
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking

Located in Northwest Berkeley within a short walk of Takara Sake, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley, an IHG Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as University of California, Berkeley. This hotel has 72 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Free buffet breakfast is served each morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.


Property features

Guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley, an IHG Hotel enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Free parking is available if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and express check-in.

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (19) Couples (3) Family (14) Friends (1) Other (1)
5
Everyone

By on Nov 8, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 9, 2023

Thank you for staying with us and for providing us with the highest score there is!Warm regards,Luis ValdiviaGeneral Manager

3
Everyone

TV didn’t work and bed was uncomfortable

By on Oct 19, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 19, 2023

Dear Sharon,I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the opportunity to review your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel, and I would like to express my sincere apologies for the inconveniences you experienced during your visit. Your comfort and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us, and it is clear that we fell short of meeting your expectations.First and foremost, I would like to address your concerns about the television not working. I understand how frustrating this can be, and I want to assure you that our maintenance team has already been notified to rectify the issue promptly. We take such matters seriously and are committed to ensuring that all amenities in our rooms are in perfect working order for our guests.Regarding the discomfort you experienced with the bed, we deeply regret that you did not have a restful night's sleep. Our goal is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable environment for all our guests, and I understand that a comfortable bed is a critical part of this. We will be conducting a thorough inspection of the beds in your room to ensure that any necessary improvements are made to prevent this from happening in the future.Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We appreciate your honesty, and please rest assured that we are taking the necessary steps to address the issues you mentioned.If there is anything else you would like to share or discuss, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at [Your Contact Information]. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our hotel in the future.Warm regards,Luis ValdiviaHotel ManagerHoliday Inn Express & Suites Berkeley

5
Everyone

By on Mar 27, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 19, 2023

Dear Chaoting,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and for awarding us with a perfect score. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we were able to provide you with exceptional service.Our team takes great pride in providing our guests with a memorable experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our staff, amenities, and facilities, and we will be sure to share them with our team members.It was our pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for another wonderful stay. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your positive experience.

4
Everyone

Accommodating staff

By on Nov 2, 2022

Review comment responded on Nov 2, 2022

Dear Malcolm,Thank you so much for your stay and for your high score. We hope that you had great stay with us and hope that you would visit us again next time in Berkeley.Thanks again!

4
Partner Couples

I was happy with my stay, me and my husband stayed one night, I liked free parking and complimentary breakfast. The area wasn’t that bad or too great, The only things I didn’t like was a funny smell in my room, and I put the heater on and it never got warm I was freezing, bed is uncomfortable. Other than that good deal for the price

By on Oct 15, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 17, 2022

Dear Lanea,Thank you so much for staying with us and for your review. I am happy to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us and I am sorry that you experienced an inconvenience during your stay. I hope that you keep giving us more opportunities in the future to assist your lodging needs.

5
Family Business Business

Great location, clean quiet and very helpful staff. Great overall!

By , from Vancouver on Jul 25, 2022

Review comment responded on Jul 28, 2022

Hi Mary, It's great to know that you had a pleasant stay with us, and we thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express Berkeley. We look forward to seeing you again in future. Rajen.

3
Family

It is an old, dingy, dirty motel.

By on Jan 6, 2022

Review comment responded on Mar 4, 2022

Dear Hasan, I am sorry our hotel did not meet your expectations. My apologies.

5
Family with small children

Very friendly and helpful staff.

By on Aug 9, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 20, 2021

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for staying and for your kind review. We appreciate your business and hope that you will see us again soon.

5
Everyone

By on Mar 29, 2021

Review comment responded on Apr 13, 2021

Dear Guest, Thanks a million for your stay and your high rating. We hope to see you back soon!

5
Business Business

Great service and helpful staff and friendly. Room very clean.

By on Mar 21, 2021

Review comment responded on Mar 26, 2021

Dear Guest: Thank you so much for your stay and feedback. I really appreciate you being here with us and look forward to you next stay!

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley, an IHG Hotel

1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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