Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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
(45 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
(64 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.

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

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. 606 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, palmdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was easy to find. The location was good to visit UC Berkeley. The hotel is nicely decorated and renovated. The service was very friendly. The breakfast was great. Good selection and options. The hotel is quiet and has free parking. 7 minutes away from the university campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

We went to check out UCB and the hotel was only a few minutes away which was great. Our hotel stay was wonderful. The beds were so comfortable. Everything was so very clean. Breakfast was yummy. Will stay there again.
Cute Oski Bear at the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching-Shun, Pico Rivera

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayaraman

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Value for money.Close to uc Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Darlkyu

It is clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny, West Covina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Tasty breakfast but limited lobby sitting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The staff was so kind and accomodating with our early check in. Located near so many restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking. Free breakfast was good and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

aihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option

Clean and comfortable room. Breakfast was good. Central Berkeley location easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daisy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed how clean the property was. the daytime staff was friendly. I did not like that there was a large gap between the floor and the bottom of the door. Their night staff was not as friendly as their day staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025