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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley

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Exterior
Balcony
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory5 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)28 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2077 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1004)
The price is $237
per night
$268 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

About the neighborhood

Berkeley

North Berkeley stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Berkeley hotel, you'll find University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk
  • Greek Theater - 3 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Victory Point Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Saul's Restaurant and Deli - 2 min walk
  • Cheese Board Pizza - 1 min walk
  • Cafenated Coffee Company - 2 min walk
  • Marugame Udon - 8 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.
  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1906
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2.25–8.75 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley to the airport?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is 15.1 mi (32-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on May 26, 2024 start from $167.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 2.25 and 8.75 per person.

Is there a casino at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have a pool?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley does not have a pool.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley to downtown Berkeley?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is 0.6 mi away from Berkeley.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 348 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 348 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this quaint hotel in the middle of Berkeley's Gourmet District.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Toni

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small hotel that surprises you. There is a bakery in the front and the hotel in the back of the building. The rooms are small but well kept up. The staff were very nice and you wake up and get free coffee. It is a very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its pretty close to Berkeley campus, and located at safe neighborhood. Room is clean and cozy, good for a short stay at Berkeley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clint

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023