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Perfect location for a weekend in Berkeley. We were there for a show at The Greek. the patios off the room are very nice and allowed for a morning workout! the floor wasn’t the cleanest in the bathroom/room and that’s my only real complaint. at first the entrance was a little confusing but we had no issues the whole trip. nice to be able to get an espresso first thing in the morning. nice staff. parking is super close, just a little bit of a process but worth the location.

The staff was fantastic. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. It really made our trip so much more enjoyable. The cafe downstairs has great coffee and the people behind the counter were also very nice. The supermarket next door has really good healthy food options for people who are visiting Berkeley.

Not a generic hotel experience-- Excellent location in heart of Berkeley, easy free parking, clean, spacious and stylish room, excellent bed, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Gourmet grocery next door, free coffee in lobby at popular cafe. Only negatives: while we experienced no security problems, anyone can walk in off street to hotel interior without key or ID. Internet was bad (although Verizen cell coverage was good), and the cable TV was intermittent.

The location is excellent, and close to good restaurants, UC Berkeley, and decent parking. The staff are friendly and organized, and checkout/check in were both easy. The bed frame, baseboards, walls, and floors were dirty, BUT the towels and sheets were pretty clean (except for a few hairs!) Also, pretty awful water pressure in the shower, but it's an old building, so that's not really their fault! Overall, if you're on a budget, this is a great way to be right in the center of Berkeley, just don't go expecting a luxurious experience!

The room was very nice, but the bathroom had a very musty odor. Perhaps an essential oil diffuser could help with that, sweet grapefruit is wonderful. The little veranda was cute and I really appreciated having the refrigerator in the room. It would have been great to have herbal and green tea options in addition to black tea. Thank you!

Great location, nice decor, clean and delicious coffee

Nice room, walking distance to many excellent restaurants.

Shattuck Avenue Berkeley CA

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to University of California, Berkeley
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Concierge services

Located in North Berkeley within a 5-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Greek Theater. This 18-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Grab a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant or get an energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.


Property features

At Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables.

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Everyone (3) Couples (3) Family (2)
4
Partner Couples Friends

Perfect location for a weekend in Berkeley. We were there for a show at The Greek. the patios off the room are very nice and allowed for a morning workout! the floor wasn’t the cleanest in the bathroom/room and that’s my only real complaint. at first the entrance was a little confusing but we had no issues the whole trip. nice to be able to get an espresso first thing in the morning. nice staff. parking is super close, just a little bit of a process but worth the location.

By on Aug 17, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 17, 2022

Thank you for staying with us!

5
Family

The staff was fantastic. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. It really made our trip so much more enjoyable. The cafe downstairs has great coffee and the people behind the counter were also very nice. The supermarket next door has really good healthy food options for people who are visiting Berkeley.

By on Oct 5, 2021

Review comment responded on Oct 5, 2021

Thank you again for staying with us. We truly enjoyed hosting your stay.

4
Partner Couples

Not a generic hotel experience-- Excellent location in heart of Berkeley, easy free parking, clean, spacious and stylish room, excellent bed, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Gourmet grocery next door, free coffee in lobby at popular cafe. Only negatives: while we experienced no security problems, anyone can walk in off street to hotel interior without key or ID. Internet was bad (although Verizen cell coverage was good), and the cable TV was intermittent.

By on Sep 21, 2021

Review comment responded on Sep 21, 2021

Thank you for staying with us

5
Everyone

By on Apr 5, 2021

Review comment responded on Apr 16, 2021

Thank you for your Generous rating. We look forward to hosting your stay again in the future.

3
Partner Couples Business Business

The location is excellent, and close to good restaurants, UC Berkeley, and decent parking. The staff are friendly and organized, and checkout/check in were both easy. The bed frame, baseboards, walls, and floors were dirty, BUT the towels and sheets were pretty clean (except for a few hairs!) Also, pretty awful water pressure in the shower, but it's an old building, so that's not really their fault! Overall, if you're on a budget, this is a great way to be right in the center of Berkeley, just don't go expecting a luxurious experience!

By on Jan 18, 2020

Review comment responded on Jan 21, 2020

Thank you

4
Business Business

The room was very nice, but the bathroom had a very musty odor. Perhaps an essential oil diffuser could help with that, sweet grapefruit is wonderful. The little veranda was cute and I really appreciated having the refrigerator in the room. It would have been great to have herbal and green tea options in addition to black tea. Thank you!

By on Aug 9, 2019

Review comment responded on Aug 10, 2019

Noted! Thank you for staying with us.

5
Family

Great location, nice decor, clean and delicious coffee

By on May 23, 2019

Review comment responded on May 24, 2019

Thank you for staying with us and for your feedback!

4
Everyone

By on Mar 21, 2019

Review comment responded on Apr 2, 2019

Thank you

5
Everyone

Nice room, walking distance to many excellent restaurants.

By on Apr 17, 2018

Review comment responded on Apr 17, 2018

Thank you

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
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