8.4
(505 reviews)Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel
8.4
(505 reviews)Pet Friendly
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel, located at 1175 University Avenue in Berkeley, California. Our cozy and comfortable 3-star hotel is just 1mi from the city center, making it the perfect base for your Berkeley adventures.
Start your day off right with our delicious complimentary breakfast before venturing out to explore all that Berkeley has to offer. With 505 reviews from satisfied guests, you can trust that your stay with us will be top-notch. Plus, our pet-friendly policy ensures that your furry friends can join in on the fun!
At the Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, you'll find all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. From our free WiFi and fitness center to our spa tub and 24-hour front desk, we've got you covered. And with features like air conditioning, soundproof rooms, and free toiletries, you'll feel right at home. So come and experience the vibrant city of Berkeley with us at the Holiday Inn Express.
After a day of exploring Berkeley, relax and unwind in one of our spacious and comfortable rooms. We offer a variety of room types to suit your needs. Choose from our King Suite, Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, or Executive King Room. Each room is thoughtfully designed with modern amenities, including air conditioning, soundproofing, and free toiletries. Our King Suites even feature a spa bath for ultimate relaxation. Whether you're traveling solo or with your family, we have the perfect room for you.
At the Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, we strive to make your stay as convenient and comfortable as possible. Our 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist with any inquiries or requests you may have. Plus, our hotel is equipped with free WiFi throughout, so you can stay connected during your visit. For our guests who like to stay active, we have a fitness center where you can keep up with your workout routine. And if you're in the mood for some downtime, our spa tub is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate.
When it comes to payment, we accept major credit cards, including Discover, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, and Diners Club. Please note that cash is not accepted at our hotel. Rest assured that your transactions will be seamless and hassle-free.
So come and experience the vibrant city of Berkeley with us at the Holiday Inn Express. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Closest airports
Oakland International Airport
10.3miSan Francisco International Airport
18miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
40.3miSonoma County Airport
52.6miStockton Metropolitan Airport
57.4miMost popular amenities
Pet Friendly
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Elevator
Business center
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Rooms
Guest reviews
8.4
(505 reviews)Categories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Ellabk
8.2
8.2
For this type of hotel, it met our expectations - clean, comfortable, up-to-date, free parking, decent breakfast, a very good value for Berkeley.
The location is a bit far from central Berkeley, but we had a car and getting around was easy. There are not many really good restaurants within walking distance, but it was fine. The one minor disappointment was at breakfast: we expected more fresh fruit, given that we were in CA, and we had just driven by acres and acres of farms with strawberries selling for cheap!
Spring
10
10
We LOVE this place and we stay here every year when we come to visit our family here. The room is large and clean but the BEST thing is how great the staff is. They go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need.The breakfast room is bright and well stocked with everything you need for a good meal. And last but not least..there is ample guest parking! I wish I knew the names of the managers and the staff so O could mention them personally...they were ALL great
Liked everything
Lavenya
8.2
8.2
Overall we had a pleasant experience here. It is nice to find a place that offers a decent breakfast during COVID. The facility felt safe and the staff was accommodating. We traveled with small kids and wanted a 1st floor room to not bother travelers below us with a two year old running around and we were granted that which was nice. The hotel is also near a lot of restaurants and shops which is nice.
The televisions are older and do not accommodate a fire stick which only was bothersome because we traveled with small children so we didn’t have access to things like Disney plus or other apps they liked but it wasn’t a deal breaker. I would like to note that we had three rooms overall and the fire stick did not work with any of the televisions.
Kenye
9.1
9.1
Parking was free & the lot was safe! The complimentary breakfast was more than just bread! Potatoes, sausage, pancakes & just a great spread. I did see a lady in the kitchen area spreading sausage on a tray that was on top of a trash can so I did avoid that for a min.
Parking lot is a bit small & does get crowded at night so I’d recommend coming back a bit early snd ubering if you’ll be out late
John
9.1
9.1
The room was comfortable and quiet. Staff was helpful. We had a problem with the wi-fi, but a technician spent 20 minutes on the phone with me fixing it. Some sort of problem with the antenna our room was drawing on. He ended up setting up a private network for our room, which worked very well until it didn't--but at that point the main hotel wi-fi had kicked back in for us. Can't beat he location. Breakfast was good. The main thing is that the place is quiet and professionally maintained.
Everything was OK, really.
Hober
9.1
9.1
The breakfast is something that keeps me coming back here. Also the ample, free parking with wide spaces that accommodate a large vehicle. Staff was helpful as always. they went above and beyond for a little technical glitch with our internet access. Our focal point for this and prior trips was UC Berkeley an it is a little far from the campus. Too far too walk. We used Gig cars to get onto campus.
Nothing really. This is our first choice when we are booking a trip to the UC Berkeley area.
Gladys
8.2
8.2
Clean facilities, friendly staff at front desk. Location was very convenient for our needs (UC Berkeley graduation) No charge for parking and our car was easily accessible. We liked that it was a smaller motel (3 floors).
Somewhat pricey, facilities are showing signs of being outdated. Breakfast was good, but pancake machine was out of order for our stay of 2 days.
Michael
9.1
9.1
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The location was great, across the street is a very good bakery. The breakfast was good and changed a bit each day. The beds were comfortable. The free parking was excellent.
There was no fan in the bathroom. The wifi was not very good. You had no internet connection most of the time.
Ariona
9.1
9.1
The breakfast was awesome, they offer a lot of options, hot food, or a bagel or cereal the choices are great and yummy
Dark curtains that cover the entire window would be nice! Considering this location is in a city and the lights flickered outside all night long - for someone like me with light sensitivity that is an issue that could be easily fixed with a full curtain.
William
8.2
8.2
Kirill was great at check-in and even offered us a fresh cookie that happened to be made. The breakfast was really good, and it is hard to beat the location with so many things in walk-in distance
Some parts were a little dated and the elevator was slow, but we slept really well and overall and could always take the stairs
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Hotel surroundings Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel
Attraction
Berkeley
1.7miSaints Peter and Paul Church
8.1miBarbary Coast Trail
8.7miSan Francisco Japantown
9.5miFillmore District
9.6miGrateful Dead House
11miBaker Beach
11.7miConservatory of Flowers
11.8miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
12miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
12miSea Cliff
12.5mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
12.7miMarin County
15.8miHalf Moon Bay
28.8miHopMonk Tavern
30.4miAttraction
Berkeley
1.7miSaints Peter and Paul Church
8.1miBarbary Coast Trail
8.7miSan Francisco Japantown
9.5miFillmore District
9.6miGrateful Dead House
11miBaker Beach
11.7miConservatory of Flowers
11.8miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
12miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
12miSea Cliff
12.5mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
12.7miMarin County
15.8miHalf Moon Bay
28.8miHopMonk Tavern
30.4miAirport
Oakland International Airport
10.3miSan Francisco International Airport
18miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
40.3miSonoma County Airport
52.6miStockton Metropolitan Airport
57.4miAmenities of Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel
Pet Friendly
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Elevator
Business center
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Stand-up comedy
Temporary art galleries
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Kid-friendly buffet
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Fitness center
Transportation
Car rental
View
City view
House rules - Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
American Express,
Mastercard,
JCB,
Discover,
Diners Club,
Visa
This property does not accept cash.
Check-in / Check-out
Pets
Internet
Age restrictions
Parking
Children and beds
Cards accepted at this property
Fine print
For bookings with 4 or more rooms, a group policy and cancelation will apply. Total price of the reservation will be charged 7 days prior to arrival. No changes or cancelations may be made after less than 7 days prior to arrival, and the reservation will be fully guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel?
Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 3:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.
Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, the Holiday Inn Express Berkeley provides parking for its guests. The parking is conveniently located on site and is free of charge. Guests can enjoy the convenience and security of the hotel's private parking without worrying about making parking reservations.
What are the rates at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel?
The entry-level price at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel is $180. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.
What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel offer?
Holiday Inn Express Berkeley offers a variety of room types, including suites and standard rooms. The rooms range in occupancy from accommodating 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes in the rooms include King size beds, Queen size beds, and a combination of Queen and King size beds. The room sizes are all 301 sqft.
How can guests spend their time at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel?
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Berkeley can make the most of their time in various ways. They can unwind and relax in the spa tub, which is a featured amenity provided by the hotel. For those who prefer to stay active, there is a fitness center available on site. Additionally, the hotel offers a business center, which can be utilized by guests for work-related activities.
In terms of leisure activities, the hotel provides stand-up comedy performances, offering guests an opportunity to have a good laugh and enjoy live entertainment. There is also evening entertainment available at the hotel, allowing guests to spend their evenings enjoying different forms of entertainment.
Overall, guests at the Holiday Inn Express Berkeley can spend their time taking advantage of the leisure amenities provided, such as the spa tub, fitness center, and enjoying the various entertainment options available.
Does Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel accept credit cards?
No, Holiday Inn Express Berkeley, an IHG Hotel does not accept cash. They accept Discover, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, and Diners Club credit cards as valid forms of payment.
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