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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702
  • Place, Historic Berkeley
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

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 4-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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 643 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, decent breakfast and workout room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast, location, clean, free parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great. Staff is very friendly. Great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good breakfaat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and professional, hotel was well maintained and it’s located was ideal for my trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta Isabel Vanegas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Super helpful people in the front desk and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free parking, daily room cleaning, convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad you had a great stay! What stood out - clean room,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean. Good amenities in the bathroom, spacious room and great breakfast. No hidden fees and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm greeting, early check in. Quiet, clean, comfortable room. Convenient to zellerbach shows and dining
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as good as we expected. It's convenient, clean, reasonably priced and the staff was great. There's nothing fancy, but we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Room was very clean and comfortable. Friendly and nice staff. Great breakfast selection and really enjoyed the warm cookies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service staff, rooms and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room. Kirill is the best employee there and treats us like family! Good breakfast area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Fairview Speech and Debate Team loves staying here for the Berkeley Tournament. The staff is fantastic- the front desk staff is welcoming and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and clean. We are thankful for their hospitality. See you all next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was as expected. beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice. The staff were helpful and the breakfast was plentiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free breakfast with hot options everyday! Parking is included with reservation. Rooms are clean and comfortable. I always stay here when in Berkeley / Oakland area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room are very clean and the staff is very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and spacious room. Mostly comfortable and has everything you need. Location is reasonable if you have a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a lot of delicious restaurants within walking distance of room, parking was very easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked it so much we recommended it to family who often have visitors looking for lodging. The breakfast selection was amazing! Rooms clean and pleasant, great location, ample free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, no frill, great to have breakfast and parking included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025