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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702
  • Berkeley Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Takara Sake
Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Free weekend breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG offers 72 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Takara Sake. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 13 minutes by foot from Takara Sake and a 3-minute drive from University of California, Berkeley
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness centre, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG was completed in March 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Berkeley hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Berkeley

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Santa Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were great and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The remodel! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urvi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Seattle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless despite ongoing renovation, which never got in our way. Location good, breakfast good, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually, the breakfast was very good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was OK that part of Berkeley, just not a great fan of
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The modern clean decor, easy parking and pleasant staff made for a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Neat And clean with breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast that was included was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

German

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms
Great location and clean rooms comfortable beds and clean bathroom just the parking spots are small and the other people don’t respect the space taking almost 2 spots but the hotel is clean and looks like they been doing improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good service during renovation
The facility is being renovated. Staff was very helpful. Good recommendations for restaurants nearby. Good selection for breakfast buffet. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann, Fair Oaks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was spotless and staff are very nice and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024