Name: Residence Inn By Marriott Berkeley
Address: 2121 Center Street, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States of America, Berkeley, Alameda County, US
Price range: $246–$966 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

Across many reviews, Residence Inn By Marriott Berkeley stands out for its walkable, campus-adjacent location, clean and modern suites with kitchenettes and views, welcoming staff, and a complimentary breakfast that most guests find plentiful and convenient.

Amenities like a well-equipped gym and a popular rooftop bar add to the experience. Common frustrations include valet-only parking that feels expensive or slow, and occasional front-desk communication or billing lapses. A few guests also mention uncomfortable mattresses or sofa beds, sporadic odors or noise, and isolated maintenance issues. Expect apartment-style comfort with useful extras, particularly suited to UC Berkeley trips.

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Facilities

Well-equipped gym and a popular rooftop bar/patio receive frequent praise. Parking is valet-only and widely described as expensive, with occasional delays.

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Brandi

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a nice, modern, clean and inviting hotel. Right next to the University. The split bedroom/livingroom kitchen is awesome. The staff went above and beyond (especially the cleaning staff). The parking is horrendous!!!!!! I missed the fine print that its $54 ($59 after fees) daily and you have no public parking!!! Once they take ur car, you've got either, 3 guys taking their time or 1 guy running his ass off (depends on the time of day). Im not sure if the parking company can see this, but the guy you had on the morning of 9/9/2024 6am, is awesome....Pay him his worth!!!

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sean

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a clean, well run hotel. Gym is beautiful and the view from our room was amazing.

10

Charmaine

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location close to transport. Breakfast included. Great fitness facilities. Close to Berkeley uni. Would recommend

10

Alli

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They do a great job with hospitality & cleanliness at this property. We continue to stay here primarily due to it's location to the school, convenience & they take dogs. The staff in every area are wonderful & accommodating. We're loyal to this hotel for all of those reasons. The parking is expensive though...

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Bridget

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is rather expensive. We gave our number and ticket to the valet who ending up forgotting about us. After waiting 15 mintues and watching other guests get in their cars, we asked where ours was. The valet said he would go get it. No apology for forgetting about us; no apology for the long wait. A rather disappointing end to an otherwise nice stay. Unfortunately, that's what sticks in my head about this property.

10

Jose

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very modern, friendly staff, rooftop lounge, 24 hour fitness center, restaurants nearby.

10

gina

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. The staff was great, room clean, and breakfast good! We loved the rooftop bar and live music. The bed was a bit too soft for our taste, but that is the only thing we would have changed. Great stay.

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Nora

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here with my niece who was touring Berkeley. This property was super convenient. I wish it had self park. The only option is to valet or find street parking which was nonexistent. The rooms were suites that were clean and had a kitchenette. Spacious enough for us both to have our own space which was great. Complimentary breakfast was amazing with so many options...it was tough to decide. I really had fun with the make your own waffle station. The hotel.staff was very friendly and made check.in and out easy. Oh, in the rooms, you can stream to the tv which was nice but there are several good channels available too. Would I stay here again? Absolutely! I also recommend it if you are visiting Berkeley and need a hotel.

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Sobia

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly, room was clean and quiet, the free breakfast was great and rooftop patio was amazing. BART less than 2 min away, UCB a few minutes away. It was a perfect stay for my short trip to the Berkeley area.

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Theresa

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Marriott is just across the street from UC Berkley, very convenient! Be aware that the only parking is VALET, you can’t park on the street.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests reported odors or cleanliness lapses during an isolated water-damage period.

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Matt

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The elevators are showing some wear and tear—need to be cleaned more often. The staff is phenomenal. Wonderful people

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Maria

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, we had a terrible experience. The hotel had recently had a pipe break and were using machines throughout the building to soak up water. No one told us this when we checked in and they gave us a room still in process of being cleaned for water. BIG machine in room, everything in disarray. when we called about it they said they would send someone up to collect machine. and hour later, no one had come. we called again and again no one came. We finally went down to front and got another room on another floor. AGAIN the room had a machine but also towels on floor and a dog bone and someone had laid in bed. Finally got a clean room on third try but we had to tell staff to make sure the room was ok before we went up. Then later when we asked for more towels, no one came. I actually felt sorry for the staff as they were obviously short-staffed and overwhelmed.

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Holly

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! But the room had a strong foul odor.

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Raj

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Heavy Cigarettes smell in my room and had to change rooms. Hour long check in. Later broken bathroom sink. Extremely uncomfortable mattress. Location is awesome 👍 good walking score to Bart and restaurants.

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Maelouise

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Thoroughly delightful place to stay! The room was super clean and quiet. The morning breakfast was varied and plentiful. Also, the location was great! Walking to the University of California campus at Berkeley was easy and safe.

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Christopher

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Welcoming staff and very clean, well-maintained property.

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Liam

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spacious room that was very clean. Convenient location in close to UC Berkeley.

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Nirmal

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Housekeeping is terrible. Service is worst Zero out of 5 Only location is near Berkeley and I need kitchen room so I am continuing

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ChiHui

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room

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Mehdi

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel . Right on the edge of Berkeley campus. Good breakfast . Recommended. We got a room with beautiful view of the campus

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Rooms

Suites are modern, spacious, and quiet, with kitchenettes and views that many enjoy. Some guests report overly soft or uncomfortable mattresses and sofa beds, and a few note low shower water pressure or occasional noise.

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Donna

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, with lots of space and extras like a small cooktop & dishwasher. Super quiet even for its close proximity to Shattuck. Great view of the bay as well.

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Joanna

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were old and uncomfortable. There was an emergency late night evacuation alarm (turned out to be false) and communication around it was very poor. The front desk was often understaffed.

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MIJIN

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

The mattress was HORRIBLE. IT WAS SUPER SOFT AND THE SPRINGS OF THE MATTRESS WERE ALL BROKEN. IT REALLY RUINED MY BACK. Otherwise everything else was great.

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Melissa

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located. Easy, friendly check-in. Well appointed but would have liked some water in the room and fold out sofa bed is pretty bad, so I would not recommend the suite if you plan on using that.

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Liam

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spacious room that was very clean. Convenient location in close to UC Berkeley.

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Jane

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel, great location, fabulous breakfast, great size suites!

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Lorraine K.

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was exceptional. A good amount of room, including a spacious living room/work desk/kitchen area; a bathroom and separate sink area; and the bedroom. Hotel and room were clean and well-maintained. Breakfast was included, which is great, but don't expect it to be excellent. Thank you for a great stay in Berkeley!

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killian

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

pull out sofa bed could be made more uncomfortable, only with an extreme effort. otherwise room was nice and staff friendly

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russell

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We really liked our room. One reason was the great view.

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Meng

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I attended a conference on the UC Berkeley campus and needed a place to stay. This hotel was extremely convenient allowing me to walk to campus. Valet service was easy and the front desk clerks were nice. My family accompanied me and we were able to stay in a spacious suite. The beds were comfy and the amenities were great for the family. There is a small Target store very close by for last minute items or snacks. My only complaint is that the water pressure in the shower was extremely poor for such a nice room.

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Service

Service is widely praised for friendliness and helpfulness across teams. Some guests experienced slow or inconsistent responses, room-type or billing mix-ups, and issues with valet or bell service.

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Arun

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed there on 8/24 and had booked via Expedia, paying the full amount through their platform. Upon check-out, I was charged at the hotel for the night which I had already paid via Expedia. I called and spoke to Faith twice, and she assured me that I would get credited and that it was their mistake. It's now been more than 8 business days, and I still haven't received the credit to my credit card.

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Joanna

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were old and uncomfortable. There was an emergency late night evacuation alarm (turned out to be false) and communication around it was very poor. The front desk was often understaffed.

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Kathleen

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent location, updated rooms and friendly staff. Even though the check-in was delayed, the staff was courteous and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the morning crew did a great job keeping the area clean and cleared - all with a friendly face.

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Keith

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We drove our spare car and it’s pretty old. A BMW pulled up and the guy was getting everything out of the trunk, putting it on the luggage carrier and completely helping the people. We pull up, we’re not greeted, we have to walk up to the valet and ask them if there’s other parking since they were ignoring us. My husband went and checked in and he had to get everything out of the car himself no offer of help. Another car pulled up, a Lexus, and they were helped very fast as well. People were being helped based on the car they had. Husband gave them the key and we came to our room. The funny thing is we would’ve tipped. And because we drove my husband’s crappy car, we got crappy service from the valet. The room is amazing. The front desk staff was amazing.

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nicole

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very accommodating...the house keeping manager came to help me after my son got sick and was so sweet and helpful. She literally cleaned up from my sick son and went above and beyond to help me! I tried to give her a tip and she said it was her job... A huge thanks again to that lovely lady!!! Hotel is clean and feels safe and i love the welcome gift and great breakfast!!! I will stay again!!!

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Lauren

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was incredible as always!!!! Love Breanna like family. Solid professionals in every position.

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Bridget

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is rather expensive. We gave our number and ticket to the valet who ending up forgotting about us. After waiting 15 mintues and watching other guests get in their cars, we asked where ours was. The valet said he would go get it. No apology for forgetting about us; no apology for the long wait. A rather disappointing end to an otherwise nice stay. Unfortunately, that's what sticks in my head about this property.

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Lauren

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The front desk people were, as always, fantastic. Faith, Kiyerra and Marco were so helpful, professional and accommodating. I can't say enough about them. Really and truly. We adore Joe Jackson as well. He's always hospitable and willing to go the extra mile. We feel so great about staying at this hotel. Our friends tell us over and over that we simply must try to Fairmont Claremont due to its elegant and historical setting, etc., but we have no interest in staying anywhere but the Residence Inn when in Berkeley. It's great in every way, but the staff make it even better. And speaking with Faith the other day reminded me that the culture there is high-touch and very human. I love that.

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James

Dec 19, 2022

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The only negative was the reception desk. We booked and paid online for a city view. The desk said they didn't have any. When we pushed back, she said we got a good deal online implying that we hadn't paid enough for a view. When we showed her the confirmation she did give us a nice room on floor 7 (of 17) which did have some view. The rest of desk service was a similar experience.

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Yinqiu

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming and helpful staff, large and clean room, walking distance to campus and all shops and restaurants, family-friendly.

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for UC Berkeley, BART, the Greek Theatre, and downtown dining; very walkable. A few guests noted neighborhood concerns and preferred using valet rather than street parking.

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Ryan

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We felt unsafe in the neighborhood and the lobby really reeked of pot. They need a ventilation solution.

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kyunghee

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel takes less than 5 minutes to walk to Berkeley School, and the subway is within 3 minutes, and there are many restaurants nearby, and the hotel breakfast is excellent. The staff was friendly, the hotel was safe, and it was so nice.

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Maelouise

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Thoroughly delightful place to stay! The room was super clean and quiet. The morning breakfast was varied and plentiful. Also, the location was great! Walking to the University of California campus at Berkeley was easy and safe.

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Rick

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Went to a concert at The Greek Theatre and the hotel was conveniently close (10 minute walk) to The Greek and a bunch of good restaurants.

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Liam

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spacious room that was very clean. Convenient location in close to UC Berkeley.

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Charmaine

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location close to transport. Breakfast included. Great fitness facilities. Close to Berkeley uni. Would recommend

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Delia

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I went for Berkeley’s graduation, very nice, clean, not stuffy, eveything worked fine. Would recommend. 10mnts from train to San Francisco and a 5 mnt walk to Berkeley campus. Great location!

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Erin

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a fantastic stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkele! The location was extremely convenient and just a short walk to Edwards Stadium, which made it perfect for catching a Cal Women’s Soccer game. Go Bears! 🐻⚽ The front desk staff were welcoming and professional, making check-in and any questions throughout the stay a breeze. I also really appreciated the team in the dining room. They were friendly and attentive, helping start each day off right. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Berkeley, especially if you're here to support Cal Athletics!

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Jennieke

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved that this property was pet friendly. Saw alot of homeless and mentally ill individuals around the area. Beautiful bay view at a distance. Regardless, It was a pleasant stay. I will be back.

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Sobia

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly, room was clean and quiet, the free breakfast was great and rooftop patio was amazing. BART less than 2 min away, UCB a few minutes away. It was a perfect stay for my short trip to the Berkeley area.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality. The rooftop bar is enjoyable, though some guests reported slow service, a small menu, or restocking issues late in breakfast.

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kyunghee

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel takes less than 5 minutes to walk to Berkeley School, and the subway is within 3 minutes, and there are many restaurants nearby, and the hotel breakfast is excellent. The staff was friendly, the hotel was safe, and it was so nice.

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cathy

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the area but was disappointed that there were no nice places to eat. The Study Hall has a small menu.

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Kathleen

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent location, updated rooms and friendly staff. Even though the check-in was delayed, the staff was courteous and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the morning crew did a great job keeping the area clean and cleared - all with a friendly face.

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Deanna

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this hotel several times. This particular stay was for a concert. I love the convenience to the Berkeley campus. Every time I have stayed here I have eaten at the study hall – rooftop dining.

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Maelouise

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Thoroughly delightful place to stay! The room was super clean and quiet. The morning breakfast was varied and plentiful. Also, the location was great! Walking to the University of California campus at Berkeley was easy and safe.

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Jane

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel, great location, fabulous breakfast, great size suites!

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Kay

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location! Clean and spacious. Breakfast could be better.

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gina

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. The staff was great, room clean, and breakfast good! We loved the rooftop bar and live music. The bed was a bit too soft for our taste, but that is the only thing we would have changed. Great stay.

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Nora

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here with my niece who was touring Berkeley. This property was super convenient. I wish it had self park. The only option is to valet or find street parking which was nonexistent. The rooms were suites that were clean and had a kitchenette. Spacious enough for us both to have our own space which was great. Complimentary breakfast was amazing with so many options...it was tough to decide. I really had fun with the make your own waffle station. The hotel.staff was very friendly and made check.in and out easy. Oh, in the rooms, you can stream to the tv which was nice but there are several good channels available too. Would I stay here again? Absolutely! I also recommend it if you are visiting Berkeley and need a hotel.

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Frank

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here when it first opened and it was excellent. Since then, the front street was changed from one way to two way and made approaching and pulling up for valet a bit of a challenge. The first time, the included breakfast was pretty good. This time, despite telling us the breakfast was open until 10am, when we showed up about 9:45 almost everything was gone and they said they had run out of food. I'm not sure how they run out of food when they need food every day of the week. Must have been an ordering or delivery issue with their food.

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Month	Average price
January	$258
February	$295
March	$313
April	$299
May	$378
June	$313
July	$287
August	$320
September	$327
October	$377
November	$275
December	$220

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $415
20 $291	21 $363	22 $366	23	24 $630	25 $759	26 $418
27 $326	28 $412	29 $500	30 $550

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $920	3 $408
4 $253	5 $327	6 $376	7 $643	8 $401	9	10
11 $265	12 $324	13 $712	14 $429	15 $332	16 $493	17 $510
18 $297	19 $321	20 $316	21	22 $395	23 $966	24 $394
25 $268	26 $355	27 $355	28 $359	29 $337	30 $249	31 $246

Residence Inn By Marriott Berkeley

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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