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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed
Reception
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
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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Room amenity

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

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Berkeley

In the heart of Berkeley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Takara Sake and University of California, Berkeley. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lawrence Hall of Science and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Jack London Square.

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 19 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lavender Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rose La Moon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mi Tierra Foods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Mission - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Takara Sake
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 624 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James, Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IHE is constantly the same as other locations. Clean and pleasant. Hiwever, this location needs new bed mattress, the indent of previos visitors show
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great! Clean, friendly, safe

Great! Clean, friendly staff, safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for me. Convenient to family in Berkeley, Oakland, & SF!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at this property. It’s clean, quiet and the breakfast offerings are delicious and plentiful. Would definitely stay here again. Downside is limited dining options to walk to from the hotel. Area doesn’t feel safe at night (to be alone). Bathroom could use another towel rack and lit makeup mirror.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ejan Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Kirill at the Front Desk is always so great and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience at this Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and breakfast. Also, no charge for parking is a BIG plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra, mt aukum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no comment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delores

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Please save yourself a headache and do not stay here. The staff is less than competent. They said I didn’t have three reservations in the system (only two) and they had to book an additional one for me so I got charged for four rooms vs the three that I DID have reserved! I’m still trying to get a credit back for this invalid charge. It had been a long time since I stayed at a Holiday Inn and with this lousy experience, I never will again. The breakfast and breakfast staff was the only good thing about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room seemed clean and the staff was friendly. The coffee in the morning was not great, rather thin and watery.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, clean and friendly staff

The place was comfortable for a 3 night stay. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The only negative is that the property is right next to a busy road and hence noisy at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark, Richmond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location combined with clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a well stocked, variety filled breakfast buffet were just what I needed for this stay and they delivered on all fronts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delores

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Do yourself a favor and avoid this hotel. The staff there is worse than incompetent. I arrived for a conference with four students and I had three reservations. The woman at check in insisted that I only had two reservations. I showed her on my hotels.com app that I had three but she insisted that I didn’t. Because I had to have a place for my students to stay and I didn’t want to push back too hard in front of the students, I allowed her to book me another room and ever since I’ve been trying to get the 4th room cleared from my account. It had been a royal pain. I disputed it with my credit card company and they said they had to charge me because it was a no show in the room. It was a no show because she didn’t see my reservation to check me in and instead booked me another room that I also had to pay for! This as my first time staying at a Holiday Inn in a long time and it will definitely be my last. Oh, my compliments to the breakfast staff though. That was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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