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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reception
Point of interest
Free daily buffet breakfast
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
    ‪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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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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)

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

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)

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 center, this hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free weekend breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG offers 72 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite 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 center. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness center, 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 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 cribs (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-authorize 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. 586 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 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

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, safe, comfortable. Holiday Inn Express is becoming my go-to for affordable quick overnight stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice

They are in the process of upgrading aome of the rooms and there was construction noise all around us for about an hour which delayed some business that we were doing. We asked for a slightly later check out andnthey were gracious with our request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a good location; price was good , hope will stay that way. Would’ve liked to bring our dog but hotel had no dog policy - we respect their policy of course.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

hogan

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

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean property with a spacious room and plenty of on site free parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Yorba Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happily surprised. Well maintained, staff super friendly. The parking lot on property has night time patrol. We feel safe. Room has 4 USB charging connections. Also has refrigerator and microwave. When my wife mentioned that we should consider this hotel again next time. It is a very good sign
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Holiday Inn Express is a little dated, however, the staff is exceptional! Breakfast was plenty and the room was clean. Spacious parking lot with security. It's also close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Clean and well kept. Great coffee and hot breakfast. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to from the freeway. Clean well maintained rooms. The shower had wonderful water pressure and drainage Lovely full hot breakfast. Great coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all things Berkeley and the freeway. Best Holiday Inn Express breakfasts and they kept going longer than usual because of New Years Day. Much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Awesome hotel!!

Always a great place to stay when I’m in Berkeley.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcellino

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnamarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location …friendly staff ,breakfast was good and fresh baked cookies were a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an ADA accessible room available when I needed it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

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

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