Oakland Marriott City Center, CA [Master Thread]
Jan 10, 2022, 4:22 pm
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Jan 11, 2022, 8:36 am
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By yourself? Maybe back and forth to Old Oakland which is directly adjacent to the hotel and has a concentration of bars and restaurants but I wouldn't recommend going any farther than that (e.g., Uptown or Jack London).
Yep. Entrance is literally across the street from the hotel, could not be much more convenient.
Jan 11, 2022, 9:18 am
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By yourself? Maybe back and forth to Old Oakland which is directly adjacent to the hotel and has a concentration of bars and restaurants but I wouldn't recommend going any farther than that (e.g., Uptown or Jack London).
Yep. Entrance is literally across the street from the hotel, could not be much more convenient.
Yep. Entrance is literally across the street from the hotel, could not be much more convenient.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ca...-oakland/oakub
Is that a better area for walking around at night?.
Any good restaurants, things to do in that area?
Close to any BARTs?
Thank you.
Jan 11, 2022, 2:51 pm
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That one is closest to 19th but the only advantage I can see it having is being closer to the west side of the lake which is usually pretty tame and lit up at night. If restaurants, bars, and proximity to Bart are the main requirements the Marriott is the best place. Alternatively there's the Waterfront in Jack London Square. Never stayed there but it looks nice enough walking by it.
Jan 11, 2022, 8:17 pm
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Appreciate EVERYONE's feedback. Am also considering the Kissel Uptown on 2455 Broadway opening in March.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ca...-oakland/oakub
Is that a better area for walking around at night?.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ca...-oakland/oakub
Is that a better area for walking around at night?.
Note that many properties have been having difficulty hitting their target opening dates due to staffing problems.
Jan 14, 2022, 5:00 pm
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During the daytime I have often frequented the area to the southeast (sometimes from the Lake Merritt BART station): Oakland Museum of California, Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street (for jury duty), Cathedral of Christ the Light, and walking along the lakefront to Lakeside Park (or all around the lake).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Merritt
At night time, I usually do not wander far from my hotel.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Merritt
At night time, I usually do not wander far from my hotel.
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Jan 19, 2022, 5:23 pm
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Appreciate EVERYONE's feedback. Am also considering the Kissel Uptown on 2455 Broadway opening in March.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ca...-oakland/oakub
Is that a better area for walking around at night?.
Any good restaurants, things to do in that area?
Close to any BARTs?
Thank you.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ca...-oakland/oakub
Is that a better area for walking around at night?.
Any good restaurants, things to do in that area?
Close to any BARTs?
Thank you.
Mar 31, 2022, 10:11 am
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Stayed at this property for two nights. No status recognition at check in, no suite upgrade but nice room on the 17th floor with bay and San francisco view (quite spectacular i must say)
Lounge is quite sad, restaurant was crowded in the evenings and food was good.
Overall the hotel is in good condition, I would not walk around at night though.
Lounge is quite sad, restaurant was crowded in the evenings and food was good.
Overall the hotel is in good condition, I would not walk around at night though.
Mar 12, 2024, 1:01 am
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Mar 12, 2024, 2:46 am
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Even never having stayed there.
I was thinking of the Courtyard Oakland Downtown. 
Oakland Downtown Courtyard now a cat 3 (only FlyerTalk thread on that property, with a single post, and now archived
)https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotel...land-downtown/
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Mar 12, 2024, 9:21 am
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Mar 12, 2024, 12:47 pm
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