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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Takara Sake

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Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley is near Takara Sake and Lawrence Hall of Science. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness center, and free WiFi. Attentive concierge staff assist with your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 588
AED 677 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Northwest Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Jack London Square and Lombard Street are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Takara Sake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Oracle Park. With kayaking, sailing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702

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
  • ‪Mi Tierra Foods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lavender Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rose La Moon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Mission - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near University of California, Berkeley
Located close to Takara Sake and Lawrence Hall of Science, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
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AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG located?

Located in Northwest Berkeley, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Takara Sake and University of California, Berkeley. Lawrence Hall of Science and Jack London Square are also within 9 mi (15 km). North Berkeley Station is 13 minutes by foot and Downtown Berkeley Station is 29 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

hayri

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

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Many places to walk to, nice cafes around, easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Doreen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out.. super friendly and helpful staff! Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emcelita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

R

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and breakfast. Also, no charge for parking is a BIG plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for running errands around Berkeley!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Suited our needs for one night. Couple of casual dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location combined with clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a well stocked, variety filled breakfast buffet were just what I needed for this stay and they delivered on all fronts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience at this Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property are extremely kind and very efficient. Our room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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