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Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
10 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607
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Boise, Idaho
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Although the parking situation was very confusing, we enjoyed our stay. I wish i had had more time to explore the area in the morning, because the farmers market looked promising. The rooms were gorgeous, the showers grand. It was very comfortable and extremely quiet.

Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good Value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

Used this hotel as our base for San Fransisco and it worked out really well and meant we got to see parts of the States we probably wouldn't have seen had we known that some parts of Oakland weren't that great. This place and Jack London Square is a little oasis and we would recommend it to anyone or family if they're looking for a nice place for a very reasonable price..also highly recommend Miss Pearl's Gumbo!!!!

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Bridgewater, NJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

Nice location on the waterfront, but the housecleaning was terrible. There was previous guest's trash in the room, used soap in the shower and the tissue box was empty. The room was noisy, both the A/C and thin walls. Hallways were dreary and dimly lit. Free interent access, which was nice, but it kept dropping the connection, which was quite annoying. I was also disappointed in the Jack London Square that the hotel was located in. Surprisingly very few restaurant choices or cafes.i will say that the valet and the front desk were very pleasant and helpful.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice Surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Was greeted by bell personnel and helped into the lobby. The check in person was very nice and helpful. She was also able to give me a room with a bay view, which was greatly appreciated. The room was nice, but a little out of the way to get to, as I had to walk outside then down to another lobby to take the elevator.

Rooms were clean and fresh. Housekeeping did a fantastic job during my stay in freshening the room. The hotel also offers a free breakfast (some days it was great, others were a disappointment), as well as an evening reception. They have a selection of local wines and cheeses as well as other snacks. I great welcome after a long work day.

The immediate area is nice...the surrounding area is not. There are also trains that run regularly, so I would recommend a room on the water. You still hear them, but not as bad. They do offer a free shuttle service that left right on schedule throughout the day though that would take you door to door to businesses in the downtown Oakland area.

Since staying here, I have recommended others to stay here, and they too have all had good experiences.

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  • Stayed February 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Weymouth, Massachusetts
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“Wonderful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

We stayed two days at the Waterfront Hotel and it was marvelous. The staff was extremely helpful giving suggestions for transportation to San Francisco. The ferry to Fishermens Pier was only a two minute walk from the hotel. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We never heard the trains that others complained about! We did eat at Miss Pearls, the restaurant that is attached to the hotel and enjoyed it tremendously. The food was fantastic! I would definitely stay at the Waterfront Hotel again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 10 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607
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Region: United States > California > Oakland
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