After speaking to the man who runs the place, I called up the first person I know in the area asking to pick me up, explaining "I don't feel safe here." Booked online many hours in advance, credit card was already charged. When I showed up they had rented out my room to others, had other rooms they'd rented out,... More

I was there tree days, my room was nice until I found a rat in the closet, I could find someone of the staff and finally when I could speak with someone, he told me that probably I should talk about this problem to the other gay!! and! That I was really brave.

Warned against Jack London Inn, I’m grateful for Piedmont! It was the better option as no mention of skin diseases. It was roomy, comfortable, clean & quiet. Superb amenities in this house …kitchen, deck, bathroom/ toilet on each fl!

We were looking for a cheap stay overnight. It was fairly cheap but it should be cheaper. Friendly welcome by academic types. Quirky atmospheric place but not necessarily in a good way. Room smelt fusty & mattress cover was dirty. Room wasn't dirty but didn't look clean. Shower powerful & clean. Central location near the Frat houses & University campus.... More

I stayed here for 2 weeks in 2011 while I was doing research at Berkeley University. The university is close and an easy walking distance. There are loads of places to eat nearby and supermarkets a little further. I stayed on the third floor in a single room. The room had a single bed, waldrobe, dresser, desk and chair, lounge... More

Piedmont House is short-term communal living space much more than a hostel. You book online, check in at a computer in the foyer, find your room and make your bed. Instructions tell you how to check out and how to pay your balance; you could easily stay for a few days and never know who works there. A large communal... More

The check in was easy - clipboard with our names on it and the key hanging on the board. thats it. you are on your own to figure things out. that would have been ok. my pillow looked like someone had thrown up on it or some other bodily fluids were deposited thereon. i slept on my towel, and that... More

Going to a conference at Berkeley, I booked late, so this was the only place I could get. Creaky unkempt floors, less than sanitary room, bad odors, creepy hosts and fellow guests. I was relieved to leave without a major incident.

I made reservations to stay here for three nights, with the idea that if it was comfortable, i'd book for another two. You have to pay online for the first night, non-refundable, and they have a 24 hour cancellation policy if you want to shorten your stay. Piedmont House is located in a student neighborhood, next to more than one... More