Hotel Shattuck Plaza Berkeley
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza Review
The 4-star Hotel Shattuck Plaza Berkeley, situated 13 minutes' stroll from The Campanile, features a gym and various recreational opportunities. This Berkeley hotel offers 198 rooms in the downtown area of the city, within close distance of The Greek Theatre, which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
The Shattuck Plaza Berkeley offers a daily Mediterranean breakfast. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Dining options also include Free Speech Movement Cafe, located just moments from this Berkeley property.
The property has a central setting a mere 1.1 km from the public research University of California Berkeley, while natural sights like the Multi-use San Pablo Urban Park are a 10-minute ride away. The Shattuck Plaza is within 5 minutes' drive of Berkeley Fire Trails and a few steps from Downtown Berkeley underground station.
The accommodation is also at a medium distance from San Francisco Bay. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being a mere 300 metres from Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi and a cable flat-screen television as well as tea/coffee making equipment. Guests can also use a shower, along with such amenities as guest toiletries and bathrobes. You can enjoy views of the city.
The hotel is within easy walking distance of Allston Way & Shattuck Avenue bus stop.
Guests can make use of hiking and cycling as well as cars for rent. Keeping fit at the Shattuck Plaza Berkeley is convenient thanks to a fitness room that offers fitness classes.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- First-rate trendy boutique hotel with a good central setting.
- Located directly in the Downtown Berkeley district and an easy walk to Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.
- Well-appointed and unique rooms available with a comfortable bed and a marble bathroom.
- Some units with great decor.
- Gourmet restaurant offers a savoury cuisine.
- Some rates include American meals and mixed drinks.
- Lively lobby bar.
- Efficient service and an easy check-in.
- Rates are good.
- Rare complaints about too small bathrooms.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was very poor.
Key Features
- parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- fitness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- room service
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Live entertainment
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Sather Gate 800 m (2625 ft)
- The Campanile 1.05 km (3445 ft)
- Shattuck Avenue 700 m (2297 ft)
- Habitot Children's Museum 120 m (394 ft)
- Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life 200 m (656 ft)
- University of California Museum of Paleontology 800 m (2625 ft)
- Berkeley Fire Trails 270 m (886 ft)
- University of California Berkeley 970 m (3182 ft)
- Hearst Museum of Anthropology 1.42 km (4659 ft)
- Berkeley Rose Garden 2.31 km (1.44 mi.)