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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors. - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG (Berkeley)
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a lamp. - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG (Berkeley)
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital screen, and a map on the wall. - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG (Berkeley)
A modern office space with a desk, computer, and a yellow armchair. - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG (Berkeley)
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, each with a covered dish and a serving spoon. - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG (Berkeley)
Located close to Takara Sake and University of California, Berkeley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A coffee maker with the brand name 'KEURIG' on it.

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

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

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A coffee maker with the brand name 'KEURIG' on it.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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A coffee maker with the brand name 'KEURIG' on it.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A coffee maker with the brand name 'KEURIG' on it.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A coffee maker with the brand name 'KEURIG' on it.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bedside table with a phone.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Northwest Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Jack London Square and Lombard Street are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Takara Sake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Oracle Park. With kayaking, sailing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Berkeley travel guide
Map
1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702

What's nearby

  • The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.
    Historic Berkeley
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • An outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.
    University of California, Berkeley
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A pier extending into calm waters with a building on the left and boats docked nearby.
    Berkeley Marina
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Takara Sake
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Steamworks
    13 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    6 min walk
  • Acme Bread Company
    11 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • La Mission
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • 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 crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG located?

Located in Northwest Berkeley, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Takara Sake and University of California, Berkeley. Lawrence Hall of Science and Jack London Square are also within 9 mi (15 km). North Berkeley Station is 13 minutes by foot and Downtown Berkeley Station is 29 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. Its right in the heart of Berkeley, lit parking and a nice quaint place with a great cafe nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Massiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, front desk was very helpful and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Younghoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and smelled nice. The breakfast area was clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leobardo

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convenient. friendly staff. clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramanuj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good. I don't think there were bad things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and quiet, staff were helpful, friendly and easy to engage, breakfast was very reasonable and helpful, and parking was excellent regarding availability and ease of access. Have stayed here previously and enjoy the consistently very good services and quality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Hazel

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The location is clean and convenient . Staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying here. I travel frequently for work and spend about a week here each month. The property is consistently clean, feels safe, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joy

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Very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

phuoc

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Clean room, breakfast is ok , close to restaurants and UC Berkeley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located , easy to get to and the staff was professional and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property! Easy walk to great restaurants. Great beds and pillows! Fresh warm cookies were icing on the cake. Staff was warm and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and Great staff. Beds comfortable and clean! Free available parking (and any parking in Berkeley is tricky sometimes) Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marta Isabel Vanegas

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Amazing stay! Super helpful people in the front desk and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, decent breakfast and workout room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and professional, hotel was well maintained and it’s located was ideal for my trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good breakfaat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

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This place is great. Staff is very friendly. Great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free parking, daily room cleaning, convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have enjoyed staying at this Berkeley Holiday inn Express quite a few times. The staff is always professional and friendly, the premises are always immaculate and safe, and the breakfast is fresh and varied and delicious. I highly recommend it, and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for us. FREE PARKING!!! Breakfast was good, not great, but no charge and the lady running it worked hard. Some great restaurants within walking distance. I think this will be our go to stop for our annual visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet could have been faster but everything else was amazing. The staff were super helpful and friendly, the breakfast was really delicious and the free all day coffee was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast and clean rooms. The front lobby and other areas need some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026