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Sather Berkeley - Surestay Collection By Best Western, Berkeley
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About the Hotel
1820 University Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94703,
California
Sather Berkeley - Surestay Collection By Best Western offers convenient access to the nearby University of California and features complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. This 2-star Berkeley hotel includes family rooms and various accessibility options.
Rooms & Amenities
Each guest room at Sather Berkeley includes air conditioning, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an HDTV with premium cable channels. Bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, ensuring basic comforts.
Dining & Nearby Options
Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the lobby. Nearby dining options include Rojbas Grill at 0.5 miles, Comal at 0.5 miles, and multiple other restaurants offering international cuisine within walking distance.
Services & Family-Friendly Features
Sather Berkeley features free limited parking and is designed to accommodate guests with disabilities, providing accessible rooms and routes throughout the hotel. The property is suitable for families, as children 17 and younger stay free when sharing existing bedding.
Location & Transportation
Situated in the heart of East Bay, Sather Berkeley is within a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley and a 5-minute drive from the Greek Theater. Public transportation options include the Downtown Berkeley BART Station and various bus stops within close proximity, enabling easy travel across the area.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Comfortable Stay
“The room was exceptionally clean and featured a mini fridge and a microwave, making it perfect for my needs.” view full review
Easy Parking Access
“The free parking made my stay convenient and stress-free, especially with easy access right outside the hotel.” view full review
Spotless and Modern
“I loved the beautiful bathroom; it was not only clean but also well-designed, making my stay feel luxurious.” view full review
Excellent Entertainment
“The large TV in the room was a great addition for relaxing evenings, providing a variety of channels for my enjoyment.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Sports & Fitness
Golf course
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
1820 University Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94703,
California
Map view
1820 University Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94703,
California
City landmarks
University
University of California Berkeley
1.5
km
Sather Rd
Sather Gate
1.3
km
Berkeley
Telegraph Avenue
1.5
km
S Hall Rd
Sather Tower
1.5
km
2905 Shattuck Ave Near Ashby Ave Bart
Shattuck Avenue
1.6
km
Sather Tower
The Campanile
1.5
km
Stadium
Memorial Stadium
2.0
km
Museum
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
1.5
km
Gallery
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
670 m
2065 Kittredge St
Habitot Children's Museum
620 m
At the Corner of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way
University of California Museum of Paleontology
1.3
km
1518-1/2 Walnut Street Cottage at end of brick driveway
Aftel Archive of Curious Scents
1.1
km
Store
Andronico's Market
910 m
Market
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
1.3
km
University of California
Sphere Within Sphere Sculpture
610 m
3101 Valley Life Sciences Bldg University of California
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
1.1
km
Park
San Pablo Park
1.8
km
Market
North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market
1.2
km
Gallery
ACCI Gallery
810 m
2556 Haste St
People's Park
1.5
km
1101 Valley Life Sciences Bldg
University of California Museum of Paleontology
1.1
km
Garden
Berkeley Rose Garden
3.3
km
Mall
Fourth Street
2.5
km
Store
Berkeley Bowl
1.6
km
University
The Bade Museum
1.1
km
Park
Codornices Park
3.3
km
Nearby
Market
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
570 m
Park
Berkeley Fire Trails
570 m
1551 University Ave
Istanbul Rug
550 m
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
570 m
Restaurants
Nation's Giant
100 m
1800 University Ave
Udupi Palace
140 m
1903 University Avenue
Rojbas Grill
150 m
1901 University Ave Across from Trader Joe's
Kobani Mediterranean Grill
150 m
1901 University Ave
El Burro Picante
380 m
2021 University Ave
Imm Thai Street Food
470 m
2068 University Avenue
Jazz Caffe
630 m
2087 Addison St
Seasons of Japan
170 m
2122 Shattuck Ave
Thai Noodle
710 m
1936 Shattuck Ave
Gelateria Naia
280 m
2106 Shattuck Ave
Bangkok Noodles & Thai BBQ
620 m
1958 Shattuck Ave
The Flying Falafel
160 m
2114 Shattuck Ave
McDonald's
550 m
1998 Shattuck Ave
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
66%
liked the hotel and would stay again
convenient location
quiet at night
noise from parking lot
limited dining options
6.6/10
Nice
Rooms
6.7
Location
7.7
Service
7.7
Dining
5.3
Guest reviews
6.6/10
based on 3 reviews
7.4
7.4/10 based on 687 reviews
Pete
United States,
February
2024
6.4/10
The motel offers a mixed experience with limited amenities and some cleanliness issues in the rooms, but the service is excellent. The location is convenient for exploring downtown Berkeley and attending local attractions. Dining options are limited, but the facilities are well-organized.
Rooms
5.0
The room was small and dark with noticeable grease stains and a broken flushing mechanism, but surprisingly spacious with a couch.
Service
9.0
The staff was kind, helpful, and welcoming, making the check-in process fast and efficient.
Location
8.0
The location is perfect for exploring downtown Berkeley without needing to drive and is walkable to nearby attractions. However, the surrounding area feels a bit shady despite the motel being well-managed.
Dining
5.0
The dining options are limited, offering primarily American-inspired dishes.
Facilities
6.0
The motel's facilities are minimal but well-organized.
Charlie
United States,
September
2023
6.8/10
My stay was pleasant overall, with spacious and comfortable rooms. The service was a bit lacking in communication and friendliness. The location was convenient for local attractions but noisy at times. The dining options were limited but decent.
Rooms
8.0
The room was large, comfortable, tasteful, and quiet, although it felt a little crowded. There were some cleanliness issues like grease stains on the duvet and a broken toilet flushing mechanism.
Service
7.0
The service was not very friendly and lacked communication about holds on the card, but overall the staff were caring, attentive, and ran the motel efficiently.
Location
6.0
The location was convenient, especially for visiting the UC Theater and Freight & Salvage without having to drive. However, it was noisy due to traffic and ongoing work in the area.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited, mainly consisting of packaged pastries, yogurt, and cereals. It was sufficient but not exceptional.
Facilities
7.0
Basic facilities were available, nothing stood out as exceptional but served the purpose for a short stay.
convenient location
noise from parking lot
Irving
United States,
August
2023
6.8/10
The hotel is conveniently located near downtown and UC Berkeley, making it ideal for business trips or weekends in the Bay Area. While the rooms have a fresh and clean smell, they are on the smaller side and come at a higher cost considering the limited amenities provided. The service was friendly and accommodating, despite a few communication hiccups regarding incidental charges. The location's convenience near restaurants, Trader Joe's, and entertainment venues compensates for the reputation of high prices in the Bay Area.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though smaller than expected, had a fresh and clean smell. They were well-equipped with a microwave, mini-fridge with a separate freezer, and a large television.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and accommodating, although there was a misunderstanding about incidental charges.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near downtown and UC Berkeley was very convenient, with Trader Joe's across the street and many nice restaurants nearby.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience, although basic and limited, was complimentary. Improvement could enhance the overall experience.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacks a breakfast room but offers basic dining options available at the reception. The facilities may need some improvements, especially considering the price range.