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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Balcony
Hallway

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May

Explore the area

Map
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Greek Theater
    ā€Ŗ3 min driveā€¬
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ32 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Living room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 193.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 157.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 236 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

At Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of University of California, Berkeley and within 15 minutes of UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this North Berkeley hotel include Greek Theater and Jack London Square.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theater - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMarugame Udon - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖCheese Board Pizza - ā€¬1 min walk
  • ā€ŖTriple Rock Brewery & Ale House - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖCafenated Coffee Company - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖU :Dessert Story - ā€¬7 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.
  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1906
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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Hotel Shattuck Plaza

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted.Ā 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sens Hotel Bistro Berkeley
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Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on 7 May 2025 start from NZ$339.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 402 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Neighbor location and love the cofre at the cafƩ.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What I liked

I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Once was enough

Great were the location and the proprietor. The bed was comfortable and the swag plentiful and nice. But an unpleasant odor, wallcovering buckled from water damage, drooping drapes, furnishings and decor a la yardsale, cracked sink, no conditioner, sound coming from adjacent rooms, peculiar entrance through a dismal coffee shop, and no parking all made for an overpriced stay not to be repeated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan, McLean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and comfortable and very lovely staff. A few places in the room that weren't spic and span, but they were minor. The location is convenient, the cafe is great and seems to be a real neighborhood hub, which we loved. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay loved this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must improve noise barrier between rooms.

Very bad acoustics between rooms. Could not sleep all night due to noise from the adjacent room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING service. This is a lovely little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect location, cute and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little hotel above cafe

Conveniently located to Chez Panisse (across the street). We had a nice stay for one night. Staff was very friendly. Room was mostly nice and clean but it looks like they forgot to mop the bathroom floor. There were dirty shoe prints all over but the rest of the room and bathroom was clean. We would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

candis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful. There is some construction going on currently.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy and interesting 15 minute walk to heart if downtown. Nice shops and cafes nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024