Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Interior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702
  • Berkeley Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Berkeley Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 19 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Acme Bread Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Donuts - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Latina Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

  • Free 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
  • 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 path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • 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

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. 603 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice. Room was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Surprise

Room was spacious and updated with new carpet and furniture. The room felt very clean. Terrific shower with strong water pressure and Dove soaps. Bus number 51B took us from the hotel to Berkeley city center and campus, we did not need to move our car at all. IHP standard breakfast are mediocre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Fair Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I slept like a rock.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J

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

Very nice stay but they need to do a better job on

I got an upgrade without even asking and a very nice suite. I will say there is a lot of eco-friendly amenities like big dispensers instead of tiny little bottles. However there was no recycling bin in the room! And there wasn't one downstairs either. Thankfully the lady behind the desk said that she would recycle it and I hope she will. But what I really hope is that this hotel and the whole chain gets with prevention Reuse Recycling and composting. Nothing was recycled from The Breakfast room even though plenty of it was recyclable and some was compostable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Pittsburgh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Noisy heat/ac system.

The heating/ac fan was really noisy. They seem to be old style systems. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

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

Nice stay.

Overall nice. The room seemed a bit stark (bare). Not as warm as before. Breakfast is nice, but fresher fruit would be a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was simple but good. Usual stuff. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and regular
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya Dewi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

satdeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. Room was quiet and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

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

Don’t skip breakfast

Breakfast is great. The facilities are well maintained. Great hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

kimi

There was no wifi during our stay which was a big problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025