Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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

  • In-room 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - March 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 615 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and very helpful in returning belongings we had left behind. It here was ample parking and the included breakfast was great to have. Would definitely return if staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark ryan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Aloha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful both checkin and check out. The room & amenities were as expected, and were clean and quiet. Easy check in. Convenient location. Above average breakfast for the typical buffet (eg passion orange guava juice, press-a-button pancakes, good sausage gravy). Parking was convenient and onsite but the expedia review summary on this was misleading. The expedia review summary said "Free parking was a big plus with a secure and easily accessible parking lot." This gave us the impression the lot was gated or in some other way secured from public access. When we arrived we found the lot was not gated and open to the street. It's not the hotel's fault the expedia summary is wrong and doesn't provide description. We should have checked the hotel website. Also we appreciate the staff advising us so we didn't risk our items.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great housekeeping! Excellent breakfast options! Courteous desk staff!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the free breakfast. The pancakes are silly but the rest of the food and options was great. I would have preferred some kind of room service because after a long day walking around campus with my kid I didn't really want to go out again. But it was fine, there are nearby places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good location if you are visiting Berkeley. The hotel is convenient to the university and back to the freeway. It is reasonably priced based on other hotels in the area and you do not pay for parking if you are a registered guest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was incredibly helpful and friendly. The rooms were quiet and comfortable and lots of options for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommend. Staff was excellent. Everything was clean, quiet, comfortable beds and off the street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Baseball game couple's trip

We got a suite with jetted tub. The tub was wonderful but there was no soap down for the tub, only up for people standing to take a shower. Also, breakfast is included but doesn't start until 7 AM when most people are already on the road to catch their flight. My husband was treated rudely when he asked if he could at least have a muffin which was already out on the counter. The suite was a very comfortable size.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean and quiet, very cheerfully managed oasis in the heart of an interesting part of Berkeley. An unusually nice hotel. The continental breakfast was good. Parking is easy.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025