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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Find your home away from home with attentive staff who make you feel welcome.

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In North Berkeley, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is a hub of warmth and connection. Enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and restaurant on site. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 158 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 236 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 193 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Located in North Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is near a metro station. Pier 39 and Ferry Building are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Visit our Berkeley travel guide
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1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709

What's nearby

  • Gourmet Ghetto
    Gourmet Ghetto
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Greek Theater showing theater scenes
    University of California, Berkeley
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive featuring signage
    Historic Berkeley
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greek Theater featuring theater scenes
    Greek Theater
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station
    13 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cheese Board Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Roast&Toast Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Cha Thai Tea
    7 min walk
  • Victory Point Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Itani Sushi
    1 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel near University of California, Berkeley
At Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1906

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 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 welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Sens Hotel Bistro Berkeley
Sens Hotel Bistro
Sens Bistro Berkeley
Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley
Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro
Sens Vanne Bistro Berkeley
Sens Vanne Bistro
Sens & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Hotel
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Berkeley
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Hotel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

Is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley located?

Located in North Berkeley, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Greek Theater and Telegraph Avenue are also within 2 mi (3 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 13 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 467 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large and comfortable room with lots of extras tha made the stay easy and smooth: well appointed bed and bath, electric kettle with tea and coca, fridge, microwave. desk set up was great. lighting was excellent. nice little porch for outside air. the staff were all super friendly and helpful. coffee and good pastries available on site. great location in Berkeley with lovely shopping and food amazement close. would absolutely stay here again and am so pleased to have found this spot. thank you for a great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

I always enjoy staying at the Sens Hotel when I’m in Berkeley. Very clean, very friendly and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chaochin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy my stay here. The staff is friendly and helpful and the room is nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

prentice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay there and would/will again. It's perfectly locate in North Berkeley for restaurants and shops. It's a 25 minute walk to the Greek Theatre where we saw Morrissey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Great places to walk in every direction. Perfect bistro.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and well planned small room with patio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy acces to restaurants and transportation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room & bathroom were clean. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is conveniently located near UC Berkeley where our son lives. We love this hotel and try to book here every time we come up to visit him 😀😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A

Have barista made coffee is an excellent perk. We also enjoyed the balcony big enough to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all stellar, very friendly & helpful. Handy location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at this hotel it was close to the Greek Theater. The bed was comfortable the balcony was a nice touch. They don’t have their own parking and you can’t stay in the parking lot that belongs to the grocery store next door. We still managed to find good parking close and the car was safe. Were definitely going to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect location, cute and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very European in style. Quaint. Affordable. And very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Room was well equipped and clean. Bit easy to hear my neighbors but they were loud!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideko Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Neighbor location and love the cofre at the café.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed staying here and will do it again. I had trouble getting the TV to work, but wasn't there to watch TV. I loved the cafe downstairs and parking on the street at night was easy enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel appeared to be a little on the older side and was not the nicest hotel we have stayed at. Parking was annoying since the hotel does not have any included and street parking is limited to certain times and durations. The hotel room itself was huge which was awesome. You have to enter through the cafe to get to the hotel which is a little weird but the service was great and everyone was friendly. Our TV kept disconnecting from the hdmi and reconnecting which sucked but aside from that we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly located close to an excellent bakery, wonderful restaurants and wonderful coffee in hotel itself
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, like the balcony for morning coffee (complimentary!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024