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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Takara Sake

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley is near Takara Sake and Lawrence Hall of Science. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness center, and free WiFi. Attentive concierge staff assist with your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Sofa bed - king
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1175 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702

What's nearby

  • Historic Berkeley - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Berkeley Repertory Theater - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Tierra Foods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lavender Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rose La Moon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Acme Bar & Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near University of California, Berkeley
Located close to Takara Sake and Lawrence Hall of Science, 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.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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 premium satellite 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)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Berkeley

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.

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