SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
$181
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
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$181
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley average $169 in December, the cheapest month, and $197 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $181 |
| February | $176 |
| March | $176 |
| April | $172 |
| May | $197 |
| June | $180 |
| July | $173 |
| August | $182 |
| September | $181 |
| October | $187 |
| November | $174 |
| December | $169 |
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley in Berkeley (North Berkeley), you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of California, Berkeley and 8 minutes from San Francisco Bay. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Jack London Square and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Moscone Convention Center.
What's nearby
University of California, Berkeley(0.3 miles)
Historic Berkeley(0.4 miles)
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall(0.7 miles)
Greek Theater(1.1 miles)
Telegraph Avenue(1.4 miles)
Memorial Stadium(1.5 miles)
Tilden Regional Park(2 miles)
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center(2.1 miles)
Berkeley Marina(2.9 miles)
San Francisco Bay(3.1 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center(4.4 miles)
Paramount Theatre(5.2 miles)
Fox Theater(5.4 miles)
Lake Merritt(5.5 miles)
Oakland City Center(5.7 miles)
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)(15 miles)
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)(21.6 miles)
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)(25.9 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Babysitting / Child Services
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Location
1538 Shattuck Avenue, North Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States of America
University of California, Berkeley (0.3 miles)
Historic Berkeley (0.4 miles)
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall (0.7 miles)
Greek Theater (1.1 miles)
Telegraph Avenue (1.4 miles)
Memorial Stadium (1.5 miles)
Room options
7
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
1700 ft²
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
2077 ft²
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
8
Very good
Based on 519 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
23%
Couple
23%
Family
52%
What guests think
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At SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, travellers highlight a walkable North Berkeley location near UC Berkeley and restaurants, friendly staff, and simple rooms, while recurring drawbacks include limited parking, occasional noise, and dated or inconsistent upkeep.
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What guests think
At SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, travellers highlight a walkable North Berkeley location near UC Berkeley and restaurants, friendly staff, and simple rooms, while recurring drawbacks include limited parking, occasional noise, and dated or inconsistent upkeep.
Guests appreciate the on-site cafe for quality coffee and handy vouchers. Rooms range from compact to very spacious, with some patios or balconies and practical touches like microwaves and fridges. Access can be quirky, with entry through the cafe and occasional waits to be let in after hours. Expect a modest base in a lively neighborhood.
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Facilities
No onsite parking; guests rely on street parking or a nearby paid lot, which can be easy at night and tricky or time-limited during the day. Entrance is through the cafe, and after-hours access sometimes requires ringing a bell or waiting.
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Danielle
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was very excited to try out this hotel because the photos seemed cute and it seemed like a more personal experience than other hotels. You enter through their front doors through their coffee shop. Which is a cute little coffee shop. Staff was very nice. Got our hotel room key and went inside and it hadn’t been cleaned at all. So after a long day needing rest before an event that night.. we had to wait for them to clean the room. The staff was very apologetic and hurried to try and get it cleaned so we appreciated that. We were exhausted and really needed that time to rest in our room that we didn’t get. When we got back to hotel after the event we couldn’t get into hotel because the front door was locked. You have to wait for someone to let you in but no one was around. We tried calling with no answer. Finally someone came. I wonder if there’s a better way to go about this as people can’t just easily get into their hotel. Maybe a key fob? In conclusion the hotel is cute and the staff were lovely people.. but there are some kinks that need to be worked out. I will also add that it was not cheap so it was a big disappointment to have so many core things go wrong. The refund price was also not sufficient. Cute little spot but missing some key things for ease of stay. But like I said… loved the stafd
Was very excited to try out this hotel because the photos seemed cute and it seemed like a more personal experience than other hotels. You enter through their front doors through their coffee shop. Which is a cute little coffee shop. Staff was very nice. Got our hotel room key and went inside and it hadn’t been cleaned at all. So after a long day needing rest before an event that night.. we had to wait for them to clean the room. The staff was very apologetic and hurried to try and get it cleaned so we appreciated that. We were exhausted and really needed that time to rest in our room that we didn’t get. When we got back to hotel after the event we couldn’t get into hotel because the front door was locked. You have to wait for someone to let you in but no one was around. We tried calling with no answer. Finally someone came. I wonder if there’s a better way to go about this as people can’t just easily get into their hotel. Maybe a key fob? In conclusion the hotel is cute and the staff were lovely people.. but there are some kinks that need to be worked out. I will also add that it was not cheap so it was a big disappointment to have so many core things go wrong. The refund price was also not sufficient. Cute little spot but missing some key things for ease of stay. But like I said… loved the stafd
6
Connie
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
10
Theresa
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay at this hotel it was close to the Greek Theater. The bed was comfortable the balcony was a nice touch. They don’t have their own parking and you can’t stay in the parking lot that belongs to the grocery store next door. We still managed to find good parking close and the car was safe. Were definitely going to stay here again!
We had a great stay at this hotel it was close to the Greek Theater. The bed was comfortable the balcony was a nice touch. They don’t have their own parking and you can’t stay in the parking lot that belongs to the grocery store next door. We still managed to find good parking close and the car was safe. Were definitely going to stay here again!
8
MARTHA
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We liked our room, we appreciated the coupons for coffee from the cafe downstairs. We love the cafe downstairs, it's great to be able to buy pastries and coffee and to sit inside. The hallways of the hotel are old and dirty, need updating. Very helpful to have parking, but a little confusing about what time of day it expires and when to buy the pass for the next day.
We liked our room, we appreciated the coupons for coffee from the cafe downstairs. We love the cafe downstairs, it's great to be able to buy pastries and coffee and to sit inside. The hallways of the hotel are old and dirty, need updating. Very helpful to have parking, but a little confusing about what time of day it expires and when to buy the pass for the next day.
10
Jackson
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and service in rooms, fully staffed 24/7 lobby/entrance but the function is a little awkward and the door is very heavy
Great location and service in rooms, fully staffed 24/7 lobby/entrance but the function is a little awkward and the door is very heavy
6
Tim
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
great location definitely don't like having to ring a bell and wait to get inside every time.. needs some type of keyed entry
great location definitely don't like having to ring a bell and wait to get inside every time.. needs some type of keyed entry
8
Ma'ayan
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room. easy access. No onsite parking but street parking was easy for the night. Would be challenging during the day.
Nice room. easy access. No onsite parking but street parking was easy for the night. Would be challenging during the day.
10
Hideko Heidi
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
8
Ashley
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel appeared to be a little on the older side and was not the nicest hotel we have stayed at. Parking was annoying since the hotel does not have any included and street parking is limited to certain times and durations. The hotel room itself was huge which was awesome. You have to enter through the cafe to get to the hotel which is a little weird but the service was great and everyone was friendly. Our TV kept disconnecting from the hdmi and reconnecting which sucked but aside from that we had a great stay.
This hotel appeared to be a little on the older side and was not the nicest hotel we have stayed at. Parking was annoying since the hotel does not have any included and street parking is limited to certain times and durations. The hotel room itself was huge which was awesome. You have to enter through the cafe to get to the hotel which is a little weird but the service was great and everyone was friendly. Our TV kept disconnecting from the hdmi and reconnecting which sucked but aside from that we had a great stay.
10
Kimberlee
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Would totally stay here again. They do not have a parking lot but we only had to park 1 block away. The coffee shop in the morning is pretty delicious with lots of regulars enjoying their drinks here. Staff was very nice & friendly. Room was quiet & clean. Bed was comfortable. Fun neighborhood. Zero complaints.
Would totally stay here again. They do not have a parking lot but we only had to park 1 block away. The coffee shop in the morning is pretty delicious with lots of regulars enjoying their drinks here. Staff was very nice & friendly. Room was quiet & clean. Bed was comfortable. Fun neighborhood. Zero complaints.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean, but several report issues such as mildew or musty odors, mold in showers, dirty carpets, or floors not fully mopped. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across rooms and some hallways.
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Connie
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
6
Thomas
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was mildew(ish) smell, should have been aired out. The entry was awkward with little signage or direction how to get in after hours. There was attentive staff to open the door. No proper hotel lobby.
The room was mildew(ish) smell, should have been aired out. The entry was awkward with little signage or direction how to get in after hours. There was attentive staff to open the door. No proper hotel lobby.
6
Paula
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a real review which you can tell from all the detail I'm about to give. This hotel (according to the binder in the room explaining its history) was renovated in 2017. While the place has friendly staff and a nice location, it is pretty clear that upkeep since 2017 has been neglected. Issues in my room during my stay: shower drains poorly, light bulb out in bathroom, not very clean overall and rug visibly dirty, alarm clock in room but curiously has no batteries that would make it functional, and paper thin walls so that a conversation in the room next door was completely intelligible by me. Maybe other people who stayed here got updated rooms but this hotel needs some TLC. Bummer because the location is perfect for my needs and it would have been great to stay here again if things were better.
This is a real review which you can tell from all the detail I'm about to give. This hotel (according to the binder in the room explaining its history) was renovated in 2017. While the place has friendly staff and a nice location, it is pretty clear that upkeep since 2017 has been neglected. Issues in my room during my stay: shower drains poorly, light bulb out in bathroom, not very clean overall and rug visibly dirty, alarm clock in room but curiously has no batteries that would make it functional, and paper thin walls so that a conversation in the room next door was completely intelligible by me. Maybe other people who stayed here got updated rooms but this hotel needs some TLC. Bummer because the location is perfect for my needs and it would have been great to stay here again if things were better.
8
Mei
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A cozy and clean room, cute interior.
A cozy and clean room, cute interior.
6
Denisse
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room & bathroom were clean. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. Staff was great.
Room & bathroom were clean. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. Staff was great.
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lana
May 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is in an excellent location and the cafe at the entrance was awesome. I would like to say I would stay here again but unfortunately not. Below is a list of reasons why: 1. Dirty!- there were rings from cups on the bedside table which obviously were not wiped down. I had to clean them 2. There was mold in the corners of the shower and including the shower mat hanging over the shower chair. Kind of disgusting to see when you are trying to get clean. 3. The bench at the bottom of the bed had a broken leg so when my husband put his LIGHT suitcase on it, the chair fell over. 4. The floor seemed to be not very clean especially the carpet. With Covid in our rearview mirror and paying almost $500 for two nights (doesn't include parking) this place should be way more clean and up to par. The stay was uncomfortable knowing it wasn't clean. Additionally the room is very small and was an inconvenience with luggage. Very unhappy customer.
The property is in an excellent location and the cafe at the entrance was awesome. I would like to say I would stay here again but unfortunately not. Below is a list of reasons why: 1. Dirty!- there were rings from cups on the bedside table which obviously were not wiped down. I had to clean them 2. There was mold in the corners of the shower and including the shower mat hanging over the shower chair. Kind of disgusting to see when you are trying to get clean. 3. The bench at the bottom of the bed had a broken leg so when my husband put his LIGHT suitcase on it, the chair fell over. 4. The floor seemed to be not very clean especially the carpet. With Covid in our rearview mirror and paying almost $500 for two nights (doesn't include parking) this place should be way more clean and up to par. The stay was uncomfortable knowing it wasn't clean. Additionally the room is very small and was an inconvenience with luggage. Very unhappy customer.
10
Josephine
Jan 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
8
Kristina
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently located to Chez Panisse (across the street). We had a nice stay for one night. Staff was very friendly. Room was mostly nice and clean but it looks like they forgot to mop the bathroom floor. There were dirty shoe prints all over but the rest of the room and bathroom was clean. We would stay again if in the area.
Conveniently located to Chez Panisse (across the street). We had a nice stay for one night. Staff was very friendly. Room was mostly nice and clean but it looks like they forgot to mop the bathroom floor. There were dirty shoe prints all over but the rest of the room and bathroom was clean. We would stay again if in the area.
10
Kimberlee
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
2nd time staying here & it won’t be the last. Really like the little hotel. The location is great. Rooms are very big & clean & modern with everything you could need in them. The staff is very nice & helpful.
2nd time staying here & it won’t be the last. Really like the little hotel. The location is great. Rooms are very big & clean & modern with everything you could need in them. The staff is very nice & helpful.
8
Bethany
May 26, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Can’t beat the location. Right in the Gourmet Ghetto. It is rather a hands off operation. Very small staff, some barely acknowledge your presence. The rooms are clean and comfortable but there are no common spaces
Can’t beat the location. Right in the Gourmet Ghetto. It is rather a hands off operation. Very small staff, some barely acknowledge your presence. The rooms are clean and comfortable but there are no common spaces
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and vary from small to very spacious, with some patios/balconies and practical touches like microwaves and fridges. Recurring downsides include thin walls or noise, minor maintenance flaws (doors, fixtures, TV), and occasional light leakage in ground-floor rooms.
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Connie
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
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John
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very bad acoustics between rooms. Could not sleep all night due to noise from the adjacent room.
Very bad acoustics between rooms. Could not sleep all night due to noise from the adjacent room.
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Theresa
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay at this hotel it was close to the Greek Theater. The bed was comfortable the balcony was a nice touch. They don’t have their own parking and you can’t stay in the parking lot that belongs to the grocery store next door. We still managed to find good parking close and the car was safe. Were definitely going to stay here again!
We had a great stay at this hotel it was close to the Greek Theater. The bed was comfortable the balcony was a nice touch. They don’t have their own parking and you can’t stay in the parking lot that belongs to the grocery store next door. We still managed to find good parking close and the car was safe. Were definitely going to stay here again!
8
Katharine
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice staff and well planned small room with patio
Nice staff and well planned small room with patio
8
Paul
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Surprisingly good room including proper shower wand, microwave and fridge. Fridge was a bit noisy. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurants right across the street, both cheap and expensive. I'd stay again!
Surprisingly good room including proper shower wand, microwave and fridge. Fridge was a bit noisy. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurants right across the street, both cheap and expensive. I'd stay again!
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Ashley
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel appeared to be a little on the older side and was not the nicest hotel we have stayed at. Parking was annoying since the hotel does not have any included and street parking is limited to certain times and durations. The hotel room itself was huge which was awesome. You have to enter through the cafe to get to the hotel which is a little weird but the service was great and everyone was friendly. Our TV kept disconnecting from the hdmi and reconnecting which sucked but aside from that we had a great stay.
This hotel appeared to be a little on the older side and was not the nicest hotel we have stayed at. Parking was annoying since the hotel does not have any included and street parking is limited to certain times and durations. The hotel room itself was huge which was awesome. You have to enter through the cafe to get to the hotel which is a little weird but the service was great and everyone was friendly. Our TV kept disconnecting from the hdmi and reconnecting which sucked but aside from that we had a great stay.
8
Janna
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Older vibe in the hallway and some fit and finish issues in the room (unglued bits of the closet door), and no lobby it’s a coffee shop were the three somewhat off putting elements. But the room itself was very clean and they provided extra amenities in the room that were unexpectedly nice, like an electric teapot with tea and hot chocolate, a robe and slippers, and a toiletries kit in the bathroom. The staff was also exceptionally nice and totally available to both let me in to the (coffee shop / hotel) front door after hours and to check me out very early in the morning. It was also a convenient location within 10-15 minutes easy walking distance of the Downtown Berkeley BART station. Overall a good experience.
Older vibe in the hallway and some fit and finish issues in the room (unglued bits of the closet door), and no lobby it’s a coffee shop were the three somewhat off putting elements. But the room itself was very clean and they provided extra amenities in the room that were unexpectedly nice, like an electric teapot with tea and hot chocolate, a robe and slippers, and a toiletries kit in the bathroom. The staff was also exceptionally nice and totally available to both let me in to the (coffee shop / hotel) front door after hours and to check me out very early in the morning. It was also a convenient location within 10-15 minutes easy walking distance of the Downtown Berkeley BART station. Overall a good experience.
10
Kimberlee
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
2nd time staying here & it won’t be the last. Really like the little hotel. The location is great. Rooms are very big & clean & modern with everything you could need in them. The staff is very nice & helpful.
2nd time staying here & it won’t be the last. Really like the little hotel. The location is great. Rooms are very big & clean & modern with everything you could need in them. The staff is very nice & helpful.
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Lorraine
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I would have given Sens across the board an excellent rating but the screen door opening to the small outdoor eating area had several holes. This allowed a few insects to fly into our room. I consider it a minor annoyance and would return.
I would have given Sens across the board an excellent rating but the screen door opening to the small outdoor eating area had several holes. This allowed a few insects to fly into our room. I consider it a minor annoyance and would return.
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Joanna
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really enjoyed my stay. Room was well equipped and clean. Bit easy to hear my neighbors but they were loud!
Really enjoyed my stay. Room was well equipped and clean. Bit easy to hear my neighbors but they were loud!
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. A few guests experienced slow check-in or limited front-desk availability, especially for after-hours entry or refunds.
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Danielle
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was very excited to try out this hotel because the photos seemed cute and it seemed like a more personal experience than other hotels. You enter through their front doors through their coffee shop. Which is a cute little coffee shop. Staff was very nice. Got our hotel room key and went inside and it hadn’t been cleaned at all. So after a long day needing rest before an event that night.. we had to wait for them to clean the room. The staff was very apologetic and hurried to try and get it cleaned so we appreciated that. We were exhausted and really needed that time to rest in our room that we didn’t get. When we got back to hotel after the event we couldn’t get into hotel because the front door was locked. You have to wait for someone to let you in but no one was around. We tried calling with no answer. Finally someone came. I wonder if there’s a better way to go about this as people can’t just easily get into their hotel. Maybe a key fob? In conclusion the hotel is cute and the staff were lovely people.. but there are some kinks that need to be worked out. I will also add that it was not cheap so it was a big disappointment to have so many core things go wrong. The refund price was also not sufficient. Cute little spot but missing some key things for ease of stay. But like I said… loved the stafd
Was very excited to try out this hotel because the photos seemed cute and it seemed like a more personal experience than other hotels. You enter through their front doors through their coffee shop. Which is a cute little coffee shop. Staff was very nice. Got our hotel room key and went inside and it hadn’t been cleaned at all. So after a long day needing rest before an event that night.. we had to wait for them to clean the room. The staff was very apologetic and hurried to try and get it cleaned so we appreciated that. We were exhausted and really needed that time to rest in our room that we didn’t get. When we got back to hotel after the event we couldn’t get into hotel because the front door was locked. You have to wait for someone to let you in but no one was around. We tried calling with no answer. Finally someone came. I wonder if there’s a better way to go about this as people can’t just easily get into their hotel. Maybe a key fob? In conclusion the hotel is cute and the staff were lovely people.. but there are some kinks that need to be worked out. I will also add that it was not cheap so it was a big disappointment to have so many core things go wrong. The refund price was also not sufficient. Cute little spot but missing some key things for ease of stay. But like I said… loved the stafd
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Alyssa
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
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James
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
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Jackson
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely long wait checking in while a staff member was watching something live on their phone. Also, the shower wand would fall out whenever the water was turned off. Other than those two things it was fine for what it is. The cafe staff are amazing. Also does not have laundry facilities available (or so that employee said)
Extremely long wait checking in while a staff member was watching something live on their phone. Also, the shower wand would fall out whenever the water was turned off. Other than those two things it was fine for what it is. The cafe staff are amazing. Also does not have laundry facilities available (or so that employee said)
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Paula
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a real review which you can tell from all the detail I'm about to give. This hotel (according to the binder in the room explaining its history) was renovated in 2017. While the place has friendly staff and a nice location, it is pretty clear that upkeep since 2017 has been neglected. Issues in my room during my stay: shower drains poorly, light bulb out in bathroom, not very clean overall and rug visibly dirty, alarm clock in room but curiously has no batteries that would make it functional, and paper thin walls so that a conversation in the room next door was completely intelligible by me. Maybe other people who stayed here got updated rooms but this hotel needs some TLC. Bummer because the location is perfect for my needs and it would have been great to stay here again if things were better.
This is a real review which you can tell from all the detail I'm about to give. This hotel (according to the binder in the room explaining its history) was renovated in 2017. While the place has friendly staff and a nice location, it is pretty clear that upkeep since 2017 has been neglected. Issues in my room during my stay: shower drains poorly, light bulb out in bathroom, not very clean overall and rug visibly dirty, alarm clock in room but curiously has no batteries that would make it functional, and paper thin walls so that a conversation in the room next door was completely intelligible by me. Maybe other people who stayed here got updated rooms but this hotel needs some TLC. Bummer because the location is perfect for my needs and it would have been great to stay here again if things were better.
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Gigi
Jan 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great front desk staff. Clean rooms.
Great front desk staff. Clean rooms.
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Kimberlee
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
2nd time staying here & it won’t be the last. Really like the little hotel. The location is great. Rooms are very big & clean & modern with everything you could need in them. The staff is very nice & helpful.
2nd time staying here & it won’t be the last. Really like the little hotel. The location is great. Rooms are very big & clean & modern with everything you could need in them. The staff is very nice & helpful.
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Renee
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was so homey and the staff way so nice! They also gave us so much information about places to eat things to check out. I would definitely stay there again.
It was so homey and the staff way so nice! They also gave us so much information about places to eat things to check out. I would definitely stay there again.
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Teri
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were all stellar, very friendly & helpful. Handy location
The staff were all stellar, very friendly & helpful. Handy location
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Bethany
May 26, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Can’t beat the location. Right in the Gourmet Ghetto. It is rather a hands off operation. Very small staff, some barely acknowledge your presence. The rooms are clean and comfortable but there are no common spaces
Can’t beat the location. Right in the Gourmet Ghetto. It is rather a hands off operation. Very small staff, some barely acknowledge your presence. The rooms are clean and comfortable but there are no common spaces
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Location
Consistently praised, the hotel sits in North Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto near UC Berkeley, the Greek Theatre, shops, and restaurants, with easy walking and transit access. Good for visitors seeking a convenient base.
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Alyssa
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
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prentice
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay there and would/will again. It's perfectly locate in North Berkeley for restaurants and shops. It's a 25 minute walk to the Greek Theatre where we saw Morrissey.
We really enjoyed our stay there and would/will again. It's perfectly locate in North Berkeley for restaurants and shops. It's a 25 minute walk to the Greek Theatre where we saw Morrissey.
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Elizabeth
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
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Hideko Heidi
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
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Sue
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Easy and interesting 15 minute walk to heart if downtown. Nice shops and cafes nearby.
Great location. Easy and interesting 15 minute walk to heart if downtown. Nice shops and cafes nearby.
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Leah
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charming cafe right downstairs, clean room, quiet, check & out easy, great neighborhood very central to all of Berkeley & best restaurants nearby. Thank you !
Charming cafe right downstairs, clean room, quiet, check & out easy, great neighborhood very central to all of Berkeley & best restaurants nearby. Thank you !
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Irma
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here as I was going to a show at the Greek theater. The hotel is 20 mins walking distance. Felt safe going to and from. Everything was clean and my room was big but faced the street. I felt safe. Good neighborhood. Will stay here and again. There is a small parking lot next door but you have to pay but it is not bad for the small fee.
Stayed here as I was going to a show at the Greek theater. The hotel is 20 mins walking distance. Felt safe going to and from. Everything was clean and my room was big but faced the street. I felt safe. Good neighborhood. Will stay here and again. There is a small parking lot next door but you have to pay but it is not bad for the small fee.
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lei
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Its pretty close to Berkeley campus, and located at safe neighborhood. Room is clean and cozy, good for a short stay at Berkeley.
Its pretty close to Berkeley campus, and located at safe neighborhood. Room is clean and cozy, good for a short stay at Berkeley.
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Josephine
Jan 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
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Margaret
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Wonderful coffee at the cafe.
Great location. Wonderful coffee at the cafe.
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Dining
The cafe/bistro downstairs earns strong praise for tasty coffee, early hours, and vouchers; notable bakeries and restaurants are steps away. Many guests enjoyed starting the day there.
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Leslie
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location. Great places to walk in every direction. Perfect bistro.
Beautiful location. Great places to walk in every direction. Perfect bistro.
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Suzanne
May 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, personable check in staff and very nice room. Includes a little outdoor patio, refrigerator, microwave and morning coffee at the cafe. Conveniently located next to a grocery store, close to campus and Bart.
Friendly, personable check in staff and very nice room. Includes a little outdoor patio, refrigerator, microwave and morning coffee at the cafe. Conveniently located next to a grocery store, close to campus and Bart.
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Elizabeth A
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Have barista made coffee is an excellent perk. We also enjoyed the balcony big enough to sit and relax.
Have barista made coffee is an excellent perk. We also enjoyed the balcony big enough to sit and relax.
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Alan
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.
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Elizabeth
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
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Hideko Heidi
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
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George
Oct 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A small hotel that surprises you. There is a bakery in the front and the hotel in the back of the building. The rooms are small but well kept up. The staff were very nice and you wake up and get free coffee. It is a very good value.
A small hotel that surprises you. There is a bakery in the front and the hotel in the back of the building. The rooms are small but well kept up. The staff were very nice and you wake up and get free coffee. It is a very good value.
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Leah
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charming cafe right downstairs, clean room, quiet, check & out easy, great neighborhood very central to all of Berkeley & best restaurants nearby. Thank you !
Charming cafe right downstairs, clean room, quiet, check & out easy, great neighborhood very central to all of Berkeley & best restaurants nearby. Thank you !
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Margaret
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Wonderful coffee at the cafe.
Great location. Wonderful coffee at the cafe.
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Amy
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is perfectly located close to an excellent bakery, wonderful restaurants and wonderful coffee in hotel itself
This hotel is perfectly located close to an excellent bakery, wonderful restaurants and wonderful coffee in hotel itself
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Arthur
6 days ago
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Stayed 1 night
Had to park on the street — meters start at 9 AM
Had to park on the street — meters start at 9 AM
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Rachaelanderic
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Location was fantastic and we really appreciated the 24 hour desk service. The amenities were very generous for a hotel in this price range! Complimentary tea and cocoa with an electric kettle in the room, Lots of towels, free toiletries, excellent beds good quality linens, and robes.
Location was fantastic and we really appreciated the 24 hour desk service. The amenities were very generous for a hotel in this price range! Complimentary tea and cocoa with an electric kettle in the room, Lots of towels, free toiletries, excellent beds good quality linens, and robes.
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Gwen
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
The location of this hotel is amazing…right in the heart of the gourmet ghetto and steps away from the best food, nice boutique shopping and a great farmers market. Even the room on the front was not particularly noisy on a weekend night. I’m really picky so I have to comment on the very dirty carpet in the hallways and the cobwebs on the walls and ceiling in the room. Still, I’d go back again in a heartbeat.
The location of this hotel is amazing…right in the heart of the gourmet ghetto and steps away from the best food, nice boutique shopping and a great farmers market. Even the room on the front was not particularly noisy on a weekend night. I’m really picky so I have to comment on the very dirty carpet in the hallways and the cobwebs on the walls and ceiling in the room. Still, I’d go back again in a heartbeat.
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Chris
Aug 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved the coffee from the downstairs coffee shop. Hotel employees were a pleasure to work with. Lots of nice amenities included, robes, microwave, refrigerator and the coffee from the shop.
We loved the coffee from the downstairs coffee shop. Hotel employees were a pleasure to work with. Lots of nice amenities included, robes, microwave, refrigerator and the coffee from the shop.
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Caree
Aug 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Parking situation is atrocious and staff was not willing to help or explain. Should be noted on the website about the parking options.
Parking situation is atrocious and staff was not willing to help or explain. Should be noted on the website about the parking options.
FAQs about SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility and features such as elevators and step-free entrances.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in North Berkeley, within a 15-minute drive of the University of California, Berkeley and Jack London Square. It is approximately 0.5 km from the university and 8.4 km from the Oakland Convention Center.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age-related policies are not detailed.
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An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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