About La Quinta Inn Berkeley
Easily accessible from Interstate 580, La Quinta Inn Berkeley offers a convenient base near Downtown Oakland and the University of California - Berkeley. Facilities at the hotel include fitness and business centers and an outdoor pool.
Rooms offer amenities such as pillowtop beds, flat-screen TVs with cable, coffee makers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and microwave.
La Quinta Inn Berkeley features a business center, meeting and conference space, 24-hour front desk services, and guest laundry equipment. Free self-parking is available on-site.
A continental breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. Dining options in the surrounding area include Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto, Breads of India, and Cafe Leila.
The hotel lies less than two miles from Berkeley Pier and within six miles of the Oakland Ice Center and the Redwood Valley Railway. Downtown San Francisco is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Bathrooms are equipped with great toiletries
The bathrooms have better sizes compared to those of hotels with the same stars. They look like they have been recently renovated. The water supply does not run out. The showers have good pressure too. Moreover, the toiletries are of good qualities.
positive:
Hotel's location lets you explore Berkeley easily
La Quinta Inn Berkeley is near the public transportation system, which is efficient and offers several rides throughout the day. The front desk staff is kind enough to help you in making reservations, printing tickets, and arranging itineraries. Moreover, the hotel has some connections with car service companies that always come in handy.
positive:
Excellent pool area
Your nice stay won't be complete without you checking out the commendable outdoor pool. The water is regularly cleaned and is very rejuvenating. There are numerous beds, tables, and chairs around the pool, which are cozy to use. In addition, the pool is not always crowded so you can have some privacy.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Small fitness area
The exercise room is not that big. However, it is very clean and you get to use modern equipment to have effective workouts. Furthermore, not so many persons use it so you can pretty much work out anytime you want.
negative:
Weird smells is present in the rooms and hallways
The hallways sometimes smell like rotten food. Some rooms have musty odors. However, the odors are not very intense to gross you out. In addition, the staff is efficient in spraying air fresheners. Moreover, opening the windows can help in getting rid of the smells faster.
negative:
Elevator is lacking
There is only one elevator in the whole building. It works slowly sometimes. However, it is clean and the staff is always ready to help you with your bags.