Booked two rooms in January 2009 for daughter's graduation from Berkeley at a rate of $169 plus applicable taxes. Hotel charged $239 per room plus taxes saying that upon check in we had initialed off on the registration card agreeing to the increase in price. Bullshit!!! There was never any explanation of such a thing. Wouldn't you think that if... more

Went to Berkeley for 5 weeks in February and March to help out when my granddaughter was born. After looking at a number of other hotels/motels selected Holiday Inn and was very happy with my choice throughout my stay. I needed a place where I could park for free and feel safe if returning alone late at night, and never... more

We stayed overnight for an event in Berkeley and this hotel had a good price. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the property, given that the location isn't the best. The hotel was very clean, neat, quiet, the staff was very friendly, and the complimentary breakfast was very good. We were in a mini-suite and it was a... more

We spent 3 nights at the Holiday Inn Express in Berkely. We attended my nephew's wedding in nearby Tilden Park. Twenty three (23) of the sixty nine (69) rooms were occupied by wedding guests. As far as the hotel there are no complaints. The hotel is fairly new, modern, comfortable, quiet, decent breakfast, etc. The area has a few street... more

I have stayed at this HIExpress several times in the last 2 years since I have family that lives in the immediate area and I can walk from the hotel. NOT AT NIGHT, THOUGH! This place is really scary! There are homeless people in the parking lot and up and down the street. Sliding doors into the lobby open 24/7... more

This place is pretty nasty. It's not a nice area and there is a check in window with a barrier. The rooms are not as well appointed as other HIEs I've been to and the rooms are not very clean. In fact, there is a used bar of soap sitting in the bathtub of my room. One of the lightbulbs... more

Although a bit pricey at $207+ tax per night, my King Suite with whirlpool tub was clean, comfortable and large! The breakfast selection each morning was a treat, everything from mini cheese omelettes, greasy sausage and fresh biscuits with gravy to fresh fruit, yogurt and a nice selection of breakfast cereals. The coffee was delicious! The neighborhood is a little... more

I came to Berkeley with my family recently, and had initially booked rooms in the Hotel Durant. Although the Hotel Durant was helpful-- giving us adjoining rooms-- they were under construction and let me know that the hotel would have no heat during our stay. The Holiday Inn Express was a great alternative at the last minute. They booked us... more

My husband and I reserved a mini-suite at the hotel so we could entertain our kids who live in the Berkeley area. There was plenty of seating for all 7 of us to visit and play board games. We felt safe enough to stroll about 4 blocks up University to Fellini's for dinner at 8:30 p.m. (Delicious food, by the... more