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Jack London Inn


Jack London Inn
444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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73% Do not recommend
2.0 of 5 stars 37 reviews
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1 of 5 stars
mammamammaam 1 contribution
Santa Cruz, CA
Jun 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Dont come here! Ever! It's the worst place to stay if you are looking forward for a good night sleep, and if you think you deserve good guest service for the out of this world prices that they have. You will certaintly will not get your moneys worth. Anywhere is better than this crap! Trust me! more

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1 of 5 stars
CalifFrequentraveler 4 contributions
Oakland, California
May 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

AVOID THIS HOTEL We booked our family in last Friday for the weekend. They told us the hotel had plenty of rooms and it seemed so when we arrived. We were booked in a room next to a known late night party. We had to call the desk for a TV remote. The room was on the Amtrak side even... more

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3 of 5 stars
ccollinsc 1 contribution
california
Apr 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I were pleased with the Inn. Best of all we were able to walk everywhere--the wharf and ferry at Jack London Square, Oakland Museum, BART. Farmers' Market on Sunday was amazing--great food, music, dancing. It was an excellent experience. We will be back! Oh, dogs are welcome! more

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3 of 5 stars
princessmom1000 1 contribution
Pleasanton, CA
Mar 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We enjoyed our stay at the Jack London Inn. The employees are very helpful and friendly. Great Jazz club down the street and good food across the street. more

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3 of 5 stars
ChutesNLadders 1 contribution
Seattle
Feb 14, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Yes, it was right next to the train tracks and the trains DID blow their horn all night, but it really wasn't as horrible an experience as everyone made it out to be. I slept fine and so did my 4 year old. The continenal breakfast was a little disappointing, as it consisted of 1 jug of orange juice and... more

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1 of 5 stars
avalontraveller27 1 contribution
Avalon, CA
Jan 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Dirty rooms. Filthy carpet turned my socks black. Had to call down to front desk for tv remote control and towels. Towels covered in hair when they were delivered. A "convention" being held at the hotel consisted of what appeared to be gang members trying to go straight. They came in at midnight cursing and yelling at the top of... more

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2 of 5 stars
MichaelMorrison 37 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Dec 17, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I would only recommend this hotel if you are a big railfan and love trains. I'm not saying that sarcastically, because my buddy and I are huge railfans and we loved every minute of watching all the trains run by the front of the hotel. There is a deck area on the 3rd floor where you can look down, watch... more

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1 of 5 stars
navalgazer 1 contribution
UK
Oct 24, 2008 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

Truly awful place. In need of total refurbishment, and a good clean. I was booked in by my employer as part of a group and we were moved within 2 days, due to the reduced operational capability of staying at this hotel. If you love American Railways-by all means stay here. If you value sleep, don't. The train passes very... more

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1 of 5 stars
Cat-Lover1369 1 contribution
California
Sep 9, 2008 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

Oh My God, do not stay at this hotel. I booked it quickly and didn't read trip advisor like I usually do. The rooms do not look like they do on the web page. The carpet is dirty-I mean the bottom of your feet get black if you don't wear shoes. We were supposed to have a poolside room and... more

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2 of 5 stars
cyrus_the_fool 1 contribution
cyrus_the_fool
Aug 31, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Saw some neutral reviews, and in a rush, booked this hotel. The first night was ok, but a bit loud with the bikes outside after midnight. That didn't seem to be the hotels fault, so no problem there. Came back next day after a nice trip to San Francisco through the ferry, and found no towels in the bathroom... thinking... more

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