Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly Staff
Comfortable Rooms
Good Value
Cons:
Limited Breakfast Variety
A.C. Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Review mentions cleanliness positively multiple times.
Service
9.15
Staff was friendly and helpful, specifically highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.99
Perfect location for visiting Berkeley; proximity to restaurants is advantageous.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms are clean and comfortable, though some A.C. issues reported.
Amenities
8.77
Decent amenities, breakfast was good but could have more variety.
Value for Money
8.63
Considered good value for the price paid, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast overall appreciated, though limitations in variety noted.
Overall Experience
8.95
Guests expressed overall satisfaction and willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:16

Property Description

Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Express Berkeley is ideally located just 2.4 km from the University of California - Berkeley in downtown Berkeley. The North Berkeley Bart train station is less than 1.6 km away, providing easy access to San Francisco and the local area.

Comfortable Rooms
Each spacious room at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley is well-equipped with modern amenities including a refrigerator, coffee machine, microwave, and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a work desk in every room.

Great Facilities
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's gym, business centre, laundry facilities, and free parking. Whether you're here for business or leisure, Holiday Inn Express Berkeley ensures a comfortable and convenient stay.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Berkeley now for a memorable experience in Berkeley!

Important information:

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.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OAK

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 533 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Stephen • couple • us
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Irian • couple • us
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Stein • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • us
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
8
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, great value!
Pros:

Loved the cleanliness and free breakfast everyday. It’s in a great location, Berkeley is nice and just a short drive into the city. The staff are very nice and accommodating.

Cons:

Rooms were a bit small and the tubs could use a refresh but a great value for the price.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Terri • family_with_children • us
10
Great place to stay!
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything was clean and the beds were SO comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was perfect, something for everyone.
Looking forward to staying at this location again in the future.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was wonderful.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Kishani • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Trek650954 • Business
10
Great Support and Great Place to STAY
Pros:

The Management and Staff were so helpful--especially with the planning of our event. The facilities were clean and comfortable. The location was perfect for our event at the University of California.
Thanks to Luis and Rajendra especially for their advice and support in planning.

2026-03-17 • via Tripadvisor
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david • couple • us
10
Pros:

Both great

Cons:

Tonys pizza was awful

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Margaret L • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
9
Would stay here again. Great staff great location
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Saved some money with breakfast each day.
Loved the staff. The staff could not have been nicer. Made the stay more welcoming.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The staff members were always ready to answer questions and assist. The breakfast lady was super gracious. A little bit more food variety will enhance the breakfast experience.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Good

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • us
10
Felt safe, it was an enjoyable experience
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

Morning front desk staff didn’t acknowledge us

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • couple • us
9
Total guest satisfaction.
Pros:

The oatmeal is not steamy hot but the coffee is steamy hot. Over all, the breakfast is excellent and plentiful.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
9
Pleasant stay and really good value at Holiday Inn Express in Berkeley
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. I liked you could watch Netflix with own subscription. Recommend adding more streaming services or Roku. Breakfast was excellent - really liked the cinnamon rolls.

Cons:

More streaming services on TV. Add filtered water on gym.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
8
Good place to stay when visiting family in Berkeley
Pros:

Clean new bathroom, comfortable bed, space for suitcases, coffee prep area, location, generous breakfast

Cons:

The constant fan in bathroom.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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brucedE4379BV • Family
10
Pleasant
Pros:

Their was one of your workers who was very professional her name was Yema Kapoo, I might mis spelled her name but you should get close to who I am talking about. Please thank her for me for making my stay a more pleasant one. Thank you, Bruce Davis

2025-12-27 • via Tripadvisor