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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702
  • Place, Historic Berkeley
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

In the heart of Berkeley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Takara Sake and University of California, Berkeley. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lawrence Hall of Science and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Jack London Square.

What's nearby

  • Takara Sake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamworks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mi Tierra Foods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rose La Moon - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Takara Sake
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG offers 72 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - March 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Berkeley

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked it so much we recommended it to family who often have visitors looking for lodging. The breakfast selection was amazing! Rooms clean and pleasant, great location, ample free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room are very clean and the staff is very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adri

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrii, Mountain View

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Diamond Bar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young front desk clerk was very friendly and she was also very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff who went beyond to make sure we would be comfortable at our stay. Ample Parking which is helpful. The breakfast had a lot of options that were delicious. The donuts and warm pastries were really yummy. The room was clean and comfortable. Thanks for making our stay lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hayri, deerfieldbeach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff is friendly, helpful and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent chice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, no frill, great to have breakfast and parking included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay the room was clean and pleasing, the breakfast was great with many choices. The only negative thing I can say is that the room was a bit noisy, I think it was because it was by the elevator so we heard everyone coming a going.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid hotel with decent restaurants around. Breakfast was so so and the gym is very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I had to be moved from 2 different rooms because of the A.C.Issues. the male attendant that worked the shift after eight pm , very nice and professional. He was tall instatue and had and accent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Soledad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a lot of delicious restaurants within walking distance of room, parking was very easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfriz Julian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, nice decor and comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very clean, friendly staff, and a good breakfast. Lots of cool places within walking distance. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot to stay as we watched CAL win their first home football game. Front desk staff as well as every staff member is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025