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DOWNTOWN BERKELEY YMCA HOTEL AND RESIDENCE, Berkeley – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, Ca 94704, United States,
Berkeley,
California,
United States of America,
94704,
California
Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel And Residence - Budget-friendly accommodation near Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Located in Downtown Berkeley, the city's central business district, this hotel is a short walk from global restaurants, trendy coffee shops, and performing arts venues like the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Amenities include a shared lounge, a shared kitchen, a hot tub, and a sauna. The property offers a lap pool and a warm water pool for low-intensity exercise. Guests have access to a functional training zone on the 2nd floor with CrossFit-based equipment. The hotel is within walking distance of Telegraph Avenue, Sather Gate, and Shattuck Avenue.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Locker rooms with day-use lockers and showers
- Maximum of four swimmers per lane in the lap pool
- Designated swimming lanes by speed (Fast-Medium-Slow)
- Guidance from lifeguards for lane selection
- No fins allowed in the pool
Rooms
This hotel offers single and double rooms. Double rooms include a desk, chair, closet, and either two small dressers or one large dresser. Single rooms have a desk, chair, closet, and a small dresser. Some units feature a seating area. All rooms have carpeted floors.
Other conveniences
- Shared kitchen for guest use
- Shared lounge area
- Hot tub and sauna access
- Functional training zone with CrossFit equipment
- Lap pool and warm water pool
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2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, Ca 94704, United States,
Berkeley,
California,
United States of America,
94704,
California
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2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, Ca 94704, United States,
Berkeley,
California,
United States of America,
94704,
California
City landmarks
University
University of California Berkeley
3700 ft
Sather Rd
Sather Gate
3100 ft
Berkeley
Telegraph Avenue
4200 ft
S Hall Rd
Sather Tower
3900 ft
2905 Shattuck Ave Near Ashby Ave Bart
Shattuck Avenue
2700 ft
Museums
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
5100 ft
Sather Tower
The Campanile
3900 ft
Stadiums
Memorial Stadium
1.1
mi
At the Corner of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way
University of California Museum of Paleontology
3100 ft
1518-1/2 Walnut Street Cottage at end of brick driveway
Aftel Archive of Curious Scents
3800 ft
Garden
Berkeley Rose Garden
1.5
mi
Museums
Lawrence Hall of Science
1.5
mi
3101 Valley Life Sciences Bldg University of California
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
2400 ft
Store
Andronico's Market
3500 ft
University of California
Sphere Within Sphere Sculpture
2100 ft
2556 Haste St
People's Park
5100 ft
1101 Valley Life Sciences Bldg
Museum of Paleontology
3000 ft
Store
Berkeley Bowl
1.0
mi
Market
North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market
4300 ft
Gallery
ACCI Gallery
3000 ft
1551 University Ave
Istanbul Rug
3200 ft
2001 Gayley Road
The Greek Theatre
4800 ft
University
The Bade Museum
3400 ft
Parks
Codornices Park
1.6
mi
Parks
San Pablo Park
1.6
mi
Nearby
Gallery
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
1100 ft
2065 Kittredge St
Habitot Children's Museum
900 ft
Parks
Berkeley Fire Trails
500 ft
Market
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
700 ft
Parks
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
1000 ft
Restaurants
Starbucks
700 ft
2224 Shattuck Ave
Paris Baguette
900 ft
2150 Shattuck Ave # 110
Papa John's Pizza
800 ft
2222 Shattuck Ave
Almare Gelato Italiano
800 ft
2170 Shattuck Ave
The Flying Falafel
900 ft
2114 Shattuck Ave
Toss Noodle Bar
1100 ft
2272 Shattuck Ave
Gelateria Naia
1300 ft
2106 Shattuck Ave
Fresco Mexican Grill
900 ft
2177 Shattuck Ave
Cancun Sabor Mexicano
1000 ft
2134 Allston Way
Jazz Caffe
1400 ft
2087 Addison St
Sliver Pizzeria
1300 ft
2468 Telegraph Ave
Oasis Grill
1200 ft
2114 Center St
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
86%
loved it & would return
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
5.0
Location
8.8
Service
5.0
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 5 reviews
7.2
7.2/10 based on 349 reviews
Charles
United States of America,
November
2024
5.0/10
The hotel has a great location, giving easy access to nearby attractions. Unfortunately, the service was lacking, with unfriendly staff and numerous issues during my stay. The cleanliness was a major concern, particularly in the bathrooms. Overall, while the location is a plus, the overall experience was disappointing and doesn't feel like good value for money.
Rooms
5.0
The room was uncomfortably hot with no way to adjust the temperature. I had to leave the window open, which didn't help at all.
Service
5.0
The staff were some of the least friendly people I've encountered, making my stay even more frustrating.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great location, close to several attractions and public transport options.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were very limited, with essential items like irons and washing machines either missing or broken.
Matthew
United States of America,
November
2024
5.0/10
The location is the biggest plus of the hotel, but aside from that, it was a pretty disappointing experience. While I appreciated the free access to the adjacent facility, the overall service was lacking, and many amenities were either missing or didn't work. It’s not worth the price, especially given the state of the rooms and the cleanliness issues.
Rooms
5.0
The room was stifling hot with no way to control the heat, leading to an uncomfortable stay.
Service
5.0
Service was frustrating; staff were unfriendly and unhelpful, consistently saying no to requests.
Location
8.0
The hotel is perfectly located near the YMCA, making it convenient to access public transportation.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The amenities were subpar; the washer was broken, and I couldn’t access simple things like clean towels.
Jim
United States of America,
October
2024
7.4/10
The location of this place is definitely its best feature, as it's adjacent to the YMCA and easy to access. Unfortunately, everything else fell short. From the staff's lack of friendliness to the state of the facilities, I struggled throughout my stay. The inability to have clean towels or adjust the room temperature was particularly frustrating, and it made my experience unpleasant.
Rooms
The room was excessively hot and lacked any temperature control, which made it uncomfortable at night. Rating: 3
Service
I found the service quite unfriendly, and requests were often met with a firm 'no.' Rating: 2
Location
The location is great because it's near the YMCA, but that’s about the only positive. Rating: 8
Dining
Facilities
Unfortunately, many of the facilities were not functional or available, like the washer and iron. Rating: 1
Harry
United States of America,
October
2024
5.0/10
The best aspect of this hotel is definitely the location, and you can use the nearby YMCA facilities for free, which is a nice perk. Unfortunately, I had a lot of trouble with the service and amenities. I couldn’t access basic things like clean towels or working appliances, and the staff were quite unfriendly throughout my stay.
Rooms
5.0
The room was terribly hot, and I couldn’t control the temperature, making it uncomfortable.
Service
5.0
The service was very poor; I received almost no assistance with my requests, and the staff seemed dismissive.
Location
9.0
The location is really good, making it easy to access activities in the area.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
Facilities were lacking—no clean towels, broken appliances, and a messy bathroom added to my frustration.
Larry
United States of America,
August
2024
5.0/10
The hotel has a fantastic location, conveniently close to a YMCA, but my experience was marred by numerous inconveniences. The rooms lacked proper control over the temperature, and basic amenities were often unavailable. While parking was challenging, I found a decent spot nearby. Overall, it feels like the place needs significant improvement in service and maintenance.
Rooms
5.0
The room was stifling hot with no way to control the heat. It was uncomfortable for my stay.
Service
5.0
The staff were unfriendly and unhelpful, often denying requests for basic needs.
Location
9.0
The location is great, easily accessible and next to a YMCA, which is a bonus.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
Facilities were lacking; the shared bathrooms were dirty, and basic items like the washer and iron were unavailable.
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