Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with 24-hour front desk, walk to University of California, Berkeley

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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

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

Overview of Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

8.4

Very Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina7 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)28 min drive

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 193.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 157.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 236 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is located in North Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, and is near a metro station. Greek Theater and Fox Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk
  • Historic Berkeley - 6 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 located in North Berkeley
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is located close to Greek Theater and University of California, Berkeley, and provides 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:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
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. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 2.25–8.75 per person
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room 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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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
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Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley
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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 1 mi (2 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are also within 15 minutes. Downtown Berkeley Station is 12 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 20 minutes.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 332 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