SATHER BERKELEY - SURESTAY COLLECTION BY BEST WESTERN, Berkeley – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
1820 University Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94703,
California
Sather Berkeley - Surestay Collection By Best Western - Non-smoking hotel near University of California
Located in the heart of East Bay, this hotel is a 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley and a 5-minute drive from Greek Theater. The Downtown Berkeley BART Transit Station is within 1.5 km. The hotel offers free WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, and limited free parking on-site. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, complimentary newspapers, and air-conditioned rooms. Nearby attractions include the California Golden Bears, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Additional perks of the hotel
Free Bear Bites continental breakfast
Complimentary newspapers in the lobby
Assistance with water adventures such as sailing
Proximity to Cesar Chavez Park and the Pacific Ocean
On-and-off road access with free limited parking
Multilingual staff available for assistance
Rooms
The hotel offers quadruple rooms with air conditioning, a coffee machine, and an en suite bathroom including a hairdryer. Rooms feature 27-inch LCD TVs with premium channels. Private bathrooms have shower/tub combinations with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms include free WiFi and a continental breakfast.
Other conveniences
Ironing facilities and heating in all rooms
AM/FM alarm clock
Free toiletries provided
Wheelchair-accessible rooms available
Bottled water upon request
In-room safes and desks with ergonomic chairs
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1820 University Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94703,
California
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1820 University Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94703,
California
City landmarks
University
University of California Berkeley
4800 ft
Landmark
Sather Gate
4300 ft
Landmark
Telegraph Avenue
4800 ft
Landmark
Sather Tower
4800 ft
Landmark
Shattuck Avenue
1.0
mi
Landmark
The Campanile
4800 ft
Stadium
Memorial Stadium
1.2
mi
Museum
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
4800 ft
Gallery
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
2200 ft
Landmark
Habitot Children's Museum
2100 ft
Landmark
University of California Museum of Paleontology
4200 ft
Landmark
Aftel Archive of Curious Scents
3500 ft
Store
Andronico's Market
3000 ft
Market
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
4400 ft
Landmark
Sphere Within Sphere Sculpture
2100 ft
Landmark
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
3600 ft
Park
San Pablo Park
1.1
mi
Market
North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market
3900 ft
Gallery
ACCI Gallery
2700 ft
Landmark
People's Park
4800 ft
Landmark
University of California Museum of Paleontology
3600 ft
Garden
Berkeley Rose Garden
2.1
mi
Mall
Fourth Street
1.5
mi
Store
Berkeley Bowl
1.0
mi
University
The Bade Museum
3800 ft
Park
Codornices Park
2.1
mi
Nearby
Market
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1900 ft
Park
Berkeley Fire Trails
1900 ft
1551 University Ave
Istanbul Rug
1900 ft
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
1900 ft
Restaurants
Nation's Giant
400 ft
1800 University Ave
Udupi Palace
500 ft
1903 University Avenue
Rojbas Grill
500 ft
1901 University Ave Across from Trader Joe's
Kobani Mediterranean Grill
500 ft
1901 University Ave
El Burro Picante
1300 ft
2021 University Ave
Imm Thai Street Food
1600 ft
2068 University Avenue
Jazz Caffe
2100 ft
2087 Addison St
Seasons of Japan
600 ft
2122 Shattuck Ave
Thai Noodle
2400 ft
1936 Shattuck Ave
Gelateria Naia
1000 ft
2106 Shattuck Ave
Bangkok Noodles & Thai BBQ
2100 ft
1958 Shattuck Ave
The Flying Falafel
600 ft
2114 Shattuck Ave
McDonald's
1900 ft
1998 Shattuck Ave
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 3 reviews
7.3
7.3/10 based on 677 reviews
Pete
United States,
February
2024
7.0/10
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.
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