I rarely write any review but this time I will have to say something. We stayed two nights on 7/31 & 8/1. The reasons I gave it worst rating are as follows:
1, The room is awfully and uncomfortablly small;
2. The bedspread smelled bad;
3. The mattress was tilted inward so it's not comfortable;
4. Smoke detect beeped a few times at night;
5. Toilet was plugged once and my husband had to get a plunge to fix it;
6. The charge extra $5 for each sheet or blanket. Our family travels quite offten and this is the 1st time a hotel charges money for extra sheet/blanket;
7. Usually hotels supply two soaps one for bath and one for sink use. But this hotel only supplied one. You had to ask for 2nd soap (Thank God there was no extra charge for this!);
8. Free breakfast was included. But you need to be aware of two things: First, carefully check the plastic spoon before using it. They probably buy the cheapest spoon they can get - the edges of the spoon was very rough that it scrached my upper lips to bleeding; Second, you need to remind them when food item is out since they are not comming if you don't ask;
Only thing good about this hotel is that it's close to UC Berkely but there are many many other hotel options.

This is now a Quality Inn, part of the Choice Hotels chain. It is an older motel, but the rooms have been updated with very comfortable bedding, a good shower/tub, nice furnishings. Its location is great for UCB visitors, or as a low price bedroom for visitors to San Francisco -- only about 4 blocks from the high-speed rail (BART), which takes you right downtown in about 15 minutes. Also free breakfast, but don't expect it to be like IHOP! Parking is tight, but we had no problem even when it was full the days we visited. Best of all, the rates are very low for California, about $70. Terrific!

wooooo.. nice room...
couple of days ago. i was here for UC Berkeley visit ., i found this hotel very convenient,
walking distance to UC Berkeley and Bart station.. They have hot buffet breakfast in the morning and the beds are very comfortable.......seems like recently renovated ...new furniture and top of that there was 2 bottle of a water free.... friendly staff......i feel like i m staying in 5 star hotel. Definitely i would recommend ,if anybody visiting Berkeley.

Finding acceptable accommodations in Berkeley is not simple. The Quality Inn is a good budget option. Located about a mile from campus and the Gourmet Ghetto, the motel is downtown and a short walk to several restaurants.

The rooms were updated, comfortable and clean but small enough that we needed to take turns passing around the foot of the bed. They provided the usual Quality Inn amenities like a fridge, microwave and ironing board. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking were available, though the parking lot filled early.