Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

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Aiden by Best Western
9.2 (367 reviews)
1499 University Ave , Berkeley , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
First aid kit available
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Rude check-in service
Street noise
Breakfast timing limitations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Clean and crisp, but some issues with maintenance noted.
Service
8.48
Staff was friendly, but check-in issues and rudeness detracted from the experience.
Location
9.52
Safe and convenient location with various food choices nearby.
Room Quality
9.47
Rooms were well-appointed and comfortable.
Amenities
9
Nice amenities, but some service areas and valet fees were costly.
Value for Money
9.96
Great value for the quality of the rooms and services.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Breakfast was great, but some wish for extended hours.
Overall Experience
9.68
Varied experiences but overall a pleasant stay, especially for location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:10

Property Description

Modern Comforts and Convenient Location

Luxurious Amenities: Aiden by Best Western Berkeley offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The added convenience of private parking on-site makes travel hassle-free.

Ideal Location: Situated in Berkeley, the hotel is within close proximity to the University of California Berkeley and Fox Theater Oakland, allowing guests to easily explore the vibrant surroundings. Additionally, with Paramount Theater and Fairyland nearby, entertainment options abound.

Easy Access: Just 20 km from Oakland International Airport, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley provides a convenient base for travelers to relax and unwind. Experience modern comforts and a prime location for your next stay.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 29 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 367 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.96
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Lia • couple • ph
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Street noise

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • fr
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tony • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • us
10
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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angeia • solo_traveller • us
3
if you want to be treated like a criminal despite being a paid customer, stay here.
Pros:

didnt have the breakfast. only good thing was the shower, bed was pretty good, and i liked the design/aesthetics.

Cons:

just about everything...difficult check in, the phone in the room didnt work at all-completely non-functional. extremely rude front desk, and i mean extremely rude. we were shouting at one another by the end of it. i will never, ever be back.

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Pros:

It's one of the best hotels in town, I would say! Clean and crisp.

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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meihan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Safe and convenient location.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • us
10
Great weekend get away! Will stay here again!!
Pros:

If was super clean, well appointed, very comfortable bed and the staff was super nice and helpful.
The hotel was in a nice safe neighborhood.

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Louie • couple • us
8
Scrupulously clean, well-located & pleasant stay
Pros:

Clean, comfortable & close to family we were visiting.

Cons:

No self-parking. Valet fee was too expensive. We had to arrange drop off/pick up. Had trouble getting the heater in room to work - finally kicked in at 3:00 am.

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • us
8
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Lovisa • solo_traveller • se
8
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
9
Pros:

Excellent hotel! All of the staff are particularly friendly and helpful! We'll certainly return!

Cons:

Nothing we can think of.

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Ann • extended_group • us
10
The hotel stands out as an excellent place to stay in Berkeley.
Pros:

The amenitites: breakfast was great, size of the room for two people, view, ease of getting to the places we wanted to visit; comfortable beds, shower; the helpfulness of the staff. Quiet view

Cons:

Everything was of high quality

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Jan • family_with_children • us
8
2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • family
10
Pros:

Great value for the $ and the bikes are a nice free bonus. A bit of walk to campus but certainly doable and an easy $12 Uber. Nice pride of ownership at the property

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hector Roel • family_with_children • us
10
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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jennifer • partner
8
Pros:

The place was very clean and enjoyable. They do charge $29/day for valet parking which is the only off street parking they offer. It wasn’t clear when signing up. Also the street noise was loud but we were able to sleep with earplugs and it lessened in the early morning hours. I think they should had installed double pane windows. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms had hug quality furnishings and bathroom features (example- lovely shower tile and heavy glass doors). Felt well made and elegant. The bedding was very smooth. Chair and ottoman were great. The room layout is a bit awkward. Give it an A- for the price. Street noise only brings it down from A

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Christelle • extended_group • fr
10
2025-09-29 • via Nuitee