Oaktown Roost

2.0 star property

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Interior
Games room
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Interior
Billiards

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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357 12th St, Oakland, CA, 94607
  • Fox Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Oakland Museum of California
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland (Downtown Oakland), Oaktown Roost is within a 15-minute walk of Oakland Museum of California and Lake Merritt. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jack London Square and 3.7 mi (6 km) from San Francisco Bay.

What's nearby

  • Oakland Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oakland City Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fox Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oakland Museum of California - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jack London Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station - 5 min walk
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 14 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shan Dong - ‬3 min walk
  • Shooting Star Cafe
  • ‪Ming’s Tasty Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peony Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Bird - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Oaktown Roost

Hotel in Oakland, a quick walk to Oakland Museum of California
Oaktown Roost offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Oakland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 22 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 40 per night)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Oaktown Roost Hotel
Oaktown Roost Oakland
Oaktown Roost Hotel Oakland

Reviews

Oaktown Roost Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely staff & beautiful space - but not quiet

Beautiful place and lovely staff, and I would stay again. Things to know: 1. It is loud. There is a lot of city street noise, just what comes with being downtown in a city. But if you are a light sleeper it might not be ideal for you. 2. Very thin walls. You knew when the guests on either side of you were awake, watching tv, or on a call. 3. Noise in room: The mini fridge (which was great to have in the room) but made lots of noise in the night and the A/C in the (which is awesome that they have AC as it was a particularly warm week) but it would drip lots of water at night which was pretty noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oaktown Roost is a hidden gem in uptown Oakland. I appreciated the security measures in place and the staff attentiveness. Good central location in the town. Definitely coming back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and neat. The staff also very friendly. Only issue is the parking by street sometimes is limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This recently updated hotel—so new you can even smell the new paint every now and then—is downright beautiful, well-appointed, clean, and spacious, with new furniture, flooring, bathrooms, etc.! And it's right in the heart of everything in downtown Oakland, just steps away from great restaurants and BART and bus connections. I will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything downtown. I liked the outdoor patio space and the lunge area. The room was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique stay in the heart of Oakland. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DORIS

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

10/10 Excellent

mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a class hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabiia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool little hotel in the great of Oakland. Clean, quiet and comfortable! Recommend a courtyard room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place, very comfortable and not corporate. I had a courtyard room which was very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessee

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

2/10 Terrible

MiYanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower in my room was very inconveniently placed. I injured myself twice trying to get around the toilet while exiting the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

angela

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The secured parking for this property was not convenient. The room had an odor, like someone had gotten sick there. The door to my room was glass and not private. Online check in is not the best for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paoling

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did have a great stay here with some minor caveats. The early check-in at 2 for $30 is not my favorite. Although my king bed room was truly giant (bigger than a few apartments I've lived in) there were no windows to the outside world (only a small one to the hallway/walkway, right at eye level for anyone outside if my blinds were open.) The sound proofing left a lot to be desired - with laminate floors and a large gap under the door, you can hear even the quietest of sounds. Their bed was incredibly comfortable. the room was pristine, and the location is so so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronson

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

One Night Only

Oaktown Roost is a great budget-friendly spot in the heart of Oakland. It’s easy to access, well-located, and has just enough charm to make it memorable. The building has character, and while it can be noisy at night, they provide earplugs—a small but thoughtful touch. The common area is cozy and well-designed, with couches, a pool table, and really solid coffee (served there, not in your room). The bed was comfy, the shower hot—though the water pressure could be better. Communication from the staff was excellent. For the price, it’s a solid stay with all the basics covered and a few nice surprises. Five stars for value and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I had a good stay at Oaktown Roost. I felt safe on the property, everything was clean, and staff was friendly. These are not necessarily “cons“ just things to consider: I paid for their on-site parking, which is across the street, but it is a manual lock only, no keypad or electronic elements. This is a little inconvenient because unless the staff is around to help you out, you have to get in and out of your car to manually undo the lock and open the gate. When I returned back to the property late from an event, I was going to I had to open and close the gate myself, which was a little nerve-racking as a solo traveler. The lock is one of those twist style locks, and the mechanism on the gate could be hard to close. If you were somebody with less dexterity or mobility, it could potentially be an issue if returning or arriving outside of operating hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot and a very fair price. Really well appointed rooms with lots of character and big windows - only drawback was my window was courtyard facing so didn’t have any privacy with curtains open. At a great central location - near 12th/oakland Bart stop, food, coffee, and a Walgreens within 10 minute walk. It can seem a little dicey at night so I wouldn’t recommend wandering the streets then. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is such a hidden gem. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and the stay was excellent. Super close to BART, too. The area is a bit sketchy and I heard some people screaming and yelling at night but other than that it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025