Jack London Inn

Hotels
5.8 (1941 reviews)
444 Embarcadero West , Oakland , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Comfortable bed
Cons:
No bathtub
Television was broken

Categories

Cleanliness
4.43
No bathtub mentioned.
Service
6.9
Specific sentiment from text, noted that service was standard but with some issues regarding breakfast.
Location
6.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
5.89
The bed was good but there were issues with amenities.
Amenities
4.42
テレビが故障していました。
Value for Money
5.18
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Breakfast was nice.
Overall Experience
5.2
It was very enjoyable overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located adjacent to Jack London Square and a short walk from the BART station, Jack London Inn offers easy access to Oakland's attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Jack London Inn features a cable TV, clock radio, and en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a cozy stay with all the necessary amenities.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in southern American cuisine at Chicken n’ Waffles Restaurant or unwind at the full sports bar with live entertainment. The perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Oakland.

Book now for a memorable stay at Jack London Inn, just 5 miles from Oakland Bay Bridge and minutes away from Oakland A’s coliseum.

Important information:

Please note that cash is accepted as a form of payment.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OAK

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • 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.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 1941 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.43
Service: 6.9
Location: 6.94
Room Quality: 5.89
Amenities: 4.42
Value for Money: 5.18
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 5.2
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Isaiah solo_traveller us
1
Cons:

Cockroaches in room

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Liang family_with_children cn
5
Good
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Hernández Rosell couple us
2
Good location but terrible room conditions without climate control.
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

The rooms available did not have AC or heater.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple us
1
I will never come back.
Cons:

It was dirty run down hotel that accommodates prostitution.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
D
Decoursey couple us
5
For the price, convince of location it worked but doubt if I would stay again there.
Pros:

Convince to Jack London square and parking for my vehicle the room was clean though did see a roach in the bathroom.

Cons:

Bit run down in public areas, smell of Marijuana in elevator and hall.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ronnyka couple us
1
Pros:

My room had pets so I couldn't get no sleep 😪

Cons:

They need to exterminate and fix up the spot more. The place was bad the rooms are small and they smell funny and have roaches crawling around 🤬

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
A
Ammar solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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George Obid solo_traveller us
7
I enjoy the location... more than the rooms.
Pros:

Limited time and choices..no fruit 🍓 either!!

Cons:

Fix the shower head and seal the drain 😲

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
G
Geraldine solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
A
Aaron couple ie
3
Cons:

Doesn’t look like photos

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
F
Fabio solo_traveller us
6
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Oleh solo_traveller ua
3
Pros:

Не вернули депозит в 50 долларов США
Несмотря на напоминания
Хотя непонятно, за что его вообще можно брать было в такой антисанитарии

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
C
C Henry solo_traveller us
8
Nice staff, good location and value.
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Verma family_with_children us
1
No one should go there.
Pros:

The worst property ever. I have asked Booking to refund me the money for this stay. Dirty, smelly rooms, people smoking weed, people fighting in the hallways. Very bad hotel. Nothing to like.

Cons:

The worst property ever. I have asked Booking to refund me the money for this stay. Dirty, smelly rooms, people smoking weed, people fighting in the hallways. Very bad hotel.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
J
Johana family_with_children us
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Alejandro couple us
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
J
Jose David extended_group cr
1
Fatal
Pros:

Es una estafa

Cons:

Me agredieron y me obligaron a pagar , salí corriendo literal para otro hotel hay drogas y prostitutas

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
6
640brittneyy Couples
2
Gross!
Pros:

Awful room was gross even after taking a shower you just feel gross smell is terrible smells like cigarettes and mold I would never stay here again the floor was gross I didn’t even want to walk on with bare feet do better

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Edward solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-08 via Nuitee