Hotel Shattuck PlazavsDowntown Berkeley Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Hotel Shattuck Plaza scores significantly better than Downtown Berkeley Inn. Hotel Shattuck Plaza comes in at #2 in Berkeley with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Star Service.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Renovated with an opulent lobby and beautifully furnished rooms, this hotel now competes with the finest in the area, barring the Claremont."
Fodor's
"This historic boutique hotel sits amid Berkeley's downtown arts district, just steps from the U.C. campus and a short walk from the Gourmet Ghetto." Full review
Star Service
"Located one block from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, walking distance to the campus and within view of UC Berkeley's landmark campanile (a 15-minute walk), this hotel dates from 1910." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Also downtown and close to the BART station is this stately 174-room facility. Renovated by the Howard Johnson chain, it dates from 1910." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 100-year-old downtown jewel features a foyer of red Italian glass lighting, flocked Victorian-style wallpaper – and yes, a peace sign tiled into the floor" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 100-year-old downtown jewel features a foyer of red Italian glass lighting, flocked Victorian-style wallpaper...colorful, vintage-chic hallways lead guests to fairly plain if comfortable rooms " Full review
Downtown Berkeley Inn
2001 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $65/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
"A 27-room budget boutique-style motel with good-sized rooms and correspondingly ample flat-screen TVs." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Near downtown, this budget motel has a couple dozen good-sized rooms with platform beds, plus free parking. It's a good balance of budget and proximity to Berkeley's main drag." Full review