Stayed here for a couple of nights while visiting family in Berkeley. They kindly gave me a quiet room as a I prefer, what they did not take into consideration was the construction site outside the window which started at 7am drilling concrete. The hotel is very clean and the typical American style, with slightly odd 80ies design. The room is a decent size with a reasonably comfortable bed. The linens are poly cotton and are ok. There are different pillows to choose from. There is a small kitchenette in the room if you wanted to make food. Bathroom is very standard fair and fine. The worst about the room was its temperature. It was very cold and the polyester duvets are not that warm. Location wise the hotel is about a mile away from the Berkeley city Center. There is a bus stop close to the hotel, 51b takes you into town and back. Bus drivers tend to be helpful and let you know where to get off. On a plus side the hotel has a free breakfast which has a variety of food (burgers, omelette, yogurts, bagels, bread, scones, porridge, fruit...pancake machine does not work. They're waiting for a belt for the machine). And there is free wifi! That's great and more expensive hotels should look at holiday inn and adopt the same policy. Would I stay here again? Probably yes.

Have stayed here a few times, when having UC Berkeley campus meetings. quiet rooms and adequate parking. Nominal HI Express breakfast offering.

Local BART stop is not close.

Trader Joe's a few blocks up the street.

Holiday Inn's are usually nice, no matter where you stay, and this building is no exception. The parking lot is easily accessible, the front desk and lobby are nicely done, and the rooms are nice as well. There is nothing really outstanding about the hotel, but if you're looking for a nice comfortable place to stay than this is great.

During a three week training in Berkley California, I had the pleasure of staying at the Holiday Inn Express on University Avenue. Like always I was not disappointed. The rooms were very clean, the staff was always accomodating and the hot breakfast is always nice in the morning. This is why i keep coming back.