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Reviews of Howard Johnson By Wyndham Berkeley 2 stars

1512 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, United States

#9 of 20 hotels in Berkeley

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 176 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    It was decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking tight but free and room had a weird smell

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay, overall. Suitable for my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People in adjacent hotel room could be heard through shared wall.

    Polite staff, clean room, adequate breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Close to transport for day tripping into San Francisco Basic but clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows

    Rooms were nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Good for a quick stay!
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is tight and small

    We booked this for a last minute trip to a MUN conference. If served the purpose well, as we were only there to sleep. Parking is a bit stressful as the lot is very small!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice clean property. Very nice staff. Would stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking was tough to maneuver but doable.

    It was super clean. It had daily maid service. Television worked well. WiFi was good. Bed was comfy. Towels and amenities were nice and fridge and microwave were a bonus.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Great choice for overnight stay near San Fransisco.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was fine for our needs. The place provided parking. The location is within walking distance of the Bart, which allowed us to travel to San Fransisco easily. The staff worker was terrific and very helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Great value for the price, friendly and helpful staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The room was a little small, did not have a closet, and only had a few (4) drawers and some shelf space. That worked out fine for me. I was on a long trip but traveling alone so it was just enough space for my things, but I could see the space being a challenge for larger groups with more luggage.

    The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The room was a great value for the price--very clean and great small amenities (coffee maker in room, fridge and microwave, iron and ironing board). The hotel is located right in front of a bus stop that made it easy to get back and forth around Berkeley with plenty of solid dining options nearby.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I do not have any significant objections that I would mention.

    The place has a good location in Berkeley at reasonable price. It is clean, it has parking, The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I cannot think of anything unfavorable. It rained after we left. So, we felt pretty lucky, actually.

    The location was close to dining, grocery shopping, and site seeing. Public transportation was more than adequate. The front desk was helpful and even provided me with a sewing kit to repair a garment.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    8.0
    Cost effective, within walking to stores
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was excellent, very helpful and quick to respond to any questions

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    8.0
    Overall, the stay was just what I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Location, close to where I needed to be.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough accessories only one bar of soap also needed Another towel for my grsnd-,daughter.

    It was clean only needed another bar of soap. I didn't have to wait too long to pick up the key to enjoy. Money well spent!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the tv was not hooked up for use. we had to have someone come into our room late at night to fix the tv.

    basic, clean, on a busy road so it was very easy to get around town via bus lines or Uber

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean comfortable affordable

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    9.0
    Nice place. I’d stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn’t there long enough to really dislike much. I he neighbor was a little bit loud, but they settled in

    Friendly helpful staf. Clean and safe

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    7.0
    great location for visiting SF and bay area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Three Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast (reason given: covid - funny that all other accommodations we've had before had breakfast), $5 per person/night discount was given but should've been more

    Location was perfect, room clean and spacious

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !!!!

    No breakfast was serve. The hotel is Good, clean, quiet, comfortable and staff had excellent customer service .

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was not informed there is breakfast and I would love to have one. The coffee machine in our room didn't work. Otherwise everything was great.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice stay, had some wifi issues but got them resolved. definitely a very nice room and very close to the BART North Berkeley station

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    7.0
    stay was good until the people next to me , got into a loud argument
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    noise from neighbor

    the room

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    7.0
    I would stay here again if the price remains good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy, could hear other guests at times, traffic noise was very minimal

    very clean room, location made walking to downtown Berkeley easy

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2022

    8.0
    Great location and budget-friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I arrived about 5 hours before I could check in and had traveled for days by train and bus. Luckily, I was able to leave my luggage at the front desk, but this is a motel and there is nowhere on the property for guests to sit and wait if you don't have access to your room yet. There is only a parking lot. No benches. It felt hostile to pedestrians.

    When I arrived, there was an issue with the sink, but I let the front desk know and they promptly fixed it. I was impressed! The room was clean and the location was great-- walking distance to tons of restaurants and parks, and a bus stop right outside. Also, we unexpectedly got a discount because they aren't providing breakfast (due to Covid).

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Minor inconveniences, missing towel one day, missing shampoo in the other, etc.

    The place is what you will expect from a motel. The receptionist was vary supportive. Price was very reasonable.

    Stayed in March 2022

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