The Woodfin will always be my first choice ! I had stayed at the one down in San Diego and loved it so I decided to try the one in Emeryville. Loved it just as much ! They do have DVD's that you can borrow but there wasn't much of a selection. They have books as well. I had used the washer and dryer and it's $1.75 each time. They have an excellent hot breakfast buffet at $9 per person. Made to order omellet. Yummy ! The room is spacious, great bed, has a kitchen, balcony, kind of ugly artwork on the wall though. T had arrived late in the evening and did not know that the hotel was currently being picketted. The picketters start exactly at 8AM with 2 loud speakers, people yelling and horns honking so you will definitely be awaken by them. You can hear them even with the windows closed. They will mostly be in the front of the hotel but they also walk around to the back as well. They will also approach you as you walk to your car to explain what it is they are doing. I did read on tripadvisor from other reviews that they were there but I thought that they would be all done by the time I arrived but apparently not. I arrived in the evening and did not see them so I thought the protest was over but the next morning I was awaken by them. It could get really annoying like a fly buzzing around your ear! I would definitely recommend this hotel to families with kids but don't stay this month. Call the hotel first to see if the protest is over first before booking your room.

We booked a room for the past weekend on the hotel website, based on location, price and suite size. My friends and I were in the Bay area for a wedding in Berklee and Emeryville was a great location. The checkin was great, and the front desk was on their A game when they confirmed we needed extra towels. Pleanty of mirror and bathroom space for girls getting ready for a wedding. The separate living areas was great to entertain people while you are still getting ready in the other room.

We had a room with a view of the train station, and at first we could hear the train signals, but with the windows and curtains closed, we didnt hear it anymore. The room is great for upto 4 people. The kitchen has everything you need, but not an oven, just a stove top range. The only grocerystore we could find was trader Joes, but we were able to get breakfast foods and wine/cheese for under $20. We didnt get a chance to go swimming, but the pool looked decent.

Emeryville is a good location, away from downtown. It is close to the city and there is a great ourtdoor mall a few blocks away with many normal stores. There is also a movie theater. We went to the public market for dinner, but didnt see anything we liked. It was very international and looked like street vender food. We went to the Emeryville Bay Street mall instead where they had California Pizza Kitchen, fudruckers and other restaurants.

There were picketers at 8:30am on Saturday morning, standing on the train side of the hotel. Yelling "check out, dont check in"... but we were allready awake and moving, so it did not bother us. We took pictures instead. We didnt have time to watch any dvds, but we did briefly use the business center.

I would stay here again, and recommend it to anyone traveling with a couple of people. It didnt feel like a hotel, it felt like a condo. It deserves 3.5 stars.

Terrific location, spacious suites, excellent value.
Our one-bedroom suite was huge and quiet, with a pretty view of downtown San Francisco. The room was spotless, and the bed was amazingly comfortable. The hotel is just far enough from I-80 & the Bay Bridge to be serene & quiet, but close enough to be very convenient. We went to the Berkeley area one day, and downtown San Francisco the next, and this hotel was centrally located for both. Check in was fast, and the hotel has many extras that made our stay particularly nice. They have free DVDs you can borrow & watch on the in-room player. The heated pool is warm enough for comfortable recreation but not too hot for lap swimming. They offer free computer use (with high-speed Internet) in the business center. Free parking just a few steps from the front door. There is a little shopping mall right down the street, within walking distance. Really a lovely hotel.

I love this hotel! The view to San Fran is amazing, the rooms are lovely, and best of all, the staff is amazing! Unfortunately, the team is being harassed by a Union Group from outside Emeryville with protesters claiming they represent the employees over a labor dispute. I asked about this and was shown a petition signed by all but 2-3 employees in suport of the management and hotel. I understand the hotel is non-union and an Oakland Union group is staging the protests with the support of some people no longer employed there. DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE KEEP YOU AWAY! This hotel is lovely, the new restaurant is FABULOUS, and these trouble makers shouldn't be allowed to chase business away from a great hotel. Seems like the city of Emeryville need to get involved and support this business...

Thanks to the wonderful front desk staff, housekeeping and restaurant crew for a lovely stay. I'll be back!