Originally Posted by Jassy-50
The property in Berkeley is a Doubletree. Berkeley is really not that far away from the Homewood Suites, perhaps 5 miles?, but I seem to recall that the Doubletree has received bad reviews. You may want to do a search on this forum, if you are considering it.
The Homewood Suites in OAK should do just fine. I agree with one previous suggestion... ask for a room facing the water. You will be looking out at Alameda. It is easy to get to (16th Avenue exit off 880 S or 5th Avenue exit off 880 N) and within minutes from Jack London and Chinatown. It is in an industrial area and the restaurant next door, Oyster Reef is no longer open. The property is well kept and pretty safe. There is a police station one block down. Right around the corner is a floating museum, an old ship that was restored and open for viewing. I have a business a driver and a five iron away so my information is very accurate. It is a good place to spend the nights but definitely nothing around the area, other than the floating museum is walking distance.