Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

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Aiden by Best Western
9.2 (390 reviews)
1499 University Ave , Berkeley , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
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
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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 390 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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César • extended_group • es
1
Hotel austero pero caro.
Cons:

Es un viaje de trabajo y no he podido tener la factura a nombre de mi empresa. Al hacer la reserva dije que quería pagar en el establecimiento pero una semana antes Booking había cobrado. Ese no era el acuerdo.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
Awesome room in a great location.
Pros:

Location, rooms, rooftop lounge

Cons:

Parking situation. Our car was too large for valet. We did find street parking nearby, but its nice to have parking service associated with the hotel.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Abhimanyu Gupta • solo_traveller • sg
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Dustin • couple • us
9
Great stay, would stay again 100%
Pros:

The front desk staff was great

Cons:

Hot water in coffee bar wasn’t very hot

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • extended_group • us
10
We had the best weekend we've had in a long while and that was in good part our home base at Aiden!
Pros:

It was super clean, the staff were helpful and professional. They went out of their way to make sure our stay a pleasant experience. Beds were comfortable, the windows being able to open were great to get fresh air, and the roof terrace was so nice to have tea at the end of the night. Coffee+tea all day long in the lobby was also a bonus.

Cons:

The parking was expensive and the breakfast options were limited/overpriced. But that was not a deal breaker, we found parking in bearby neighborhoods and great breakfast spots nearby.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Dustin • solo_traveller • us
10
Great
Pros:

Location, clean, friendly staff

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Erika • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Kaffee mit inbegriffen. Zimmer modern und sauber.

Cons:

Snacks mussten bezahlt werden.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Flavia • couple • br
10
Great value and experience
Pros:

Great room, spacious, leek lit, clean, new.

Cons:

Not super central and close to campus, but they offer bikes for free and uber is fine.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Andres • couple • us
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Rui • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
10
We will return again!!
Pros:

The BEST European style hotel. Loved the views from the rooftop picnic area with fire pits.

Cons:

NOTHING!

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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paola • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • us
10
Central location with great access to BART and easy walking to great food and drink in North Berkeley.
Pros:

Clean and tidy. Great staff!

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Kaisha • couple • us
10
Pros:

It was clean, easy to check in and out and walking distance to where we were going

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
A
Arimitsu • solo_traveller • jp
3
Cons:

Road noise

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Raul • family_with_children • es
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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April • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
A
Armando • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • us
8
Cons:

Parking

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee