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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of California, Berkeley

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In North Berkeley, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is a hub of warmth and connection. Enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and restaurant on site. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $189
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 158 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 236 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 193 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709

What's nearby

  • Gourmet Ghetto - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Greek Theater - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 29 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 34 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 57 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 19 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 13 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victory Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roast&Toast Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Panisse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cha Thai Tea - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Berkeley and Jack London Square. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Berkeley Station is 13 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1906
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sens Hotel Bistro Berkeley

Sens Hotel Bistro

Sens Bistro Berkeley

Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro

Sens Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Sens Vanne Bistro

Sens & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Hotel

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Berkeley

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Hotel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley like?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is a short 6-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley and 14 minutes' walk from UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Cafes
Restaurant
Parking
Coffee shop
Coffee
Bakery
Grocery store

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

I wa happy with the room. Clean, sapcios and with the necessary amenities. I was unhappy with the fact that this property has NO parking. You need to park on the street and because it is a busy area it was hard to find parking.
carlos, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and nice amenities!
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room in Gourmet Gulch. Great food all around. Very helpful staff. We like this quirky but clean and efficient little hotel.
Walk to see the history of the University of California at Berkeley, one of great research universities in the world. I’m writing about a group of friends who helped shape the modern American government. A group of friends lived on Ridge Road
In the previous photo check out John Galen Howard who was part of the Ridge Road salon hosted by Adolph and Mary Miller—he founded the UCB finance/ later business school and was chair of the Econ dept— and a founding member of the Federal Reserve Brd
Pioneering President Benjamin Ide Wheeler turned a muddy campus into a world class university
Campanile— check out John Galen Howard plaque— after the San Francisco Earthquake and fire Wheeler hosted thousands of fire refugees on the UCB campus helped by the Millers and Dean of Women Lucy Sprague, later Mitchel
Kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Wonderful coffee at the cafe.
Margaret, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Parking situation is clunky, as customers have to search for on street parking in a busy urban neighborhood. not ideal but once you find it, property is well kept, staff is always great. it's our 4th stay and we'll keep coming back. not holding parking against them. one small suggestion would also be to check the water pressure, if conservation were in mind, we get it but to a trickle was a tad over reaching. Otherwise, see you next time Sens!
Alena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I always enjoy staying at the Sens Hotel when I’m in Berkeley. Very clean, very friendly and a great location.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Words that come to mind, quaint, comfy, quiet. Not a large chain hotel but a small friendly one. Will use again if in the area. When I woke up after a good nights sleep I kept thinking I was at home, doesn't happen to me very often at hotels.
pete, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room and helpful staff.
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Large and comfortable room with lots of extras tha made the stay easy and smooth: well appointed bed and bath, electric kettle with tea and coca, fridge, microwave. desk set up was great. lighting was excellent. nice little porch for outside air. the staff were all super friendly and helpful. coffee and good pastries available on site. great location in Berkeley with lovely shopping and food amazement close. would absolutely stay here again and am so pleased to have found this spot. thank you for a great stay !
Lia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Surprisingly good room including proper shower wand, microwave and fridge. Fridge was a bit noisy. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurants right across the street, both cheap and expensive. I'd stay again!
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I really enjoy my stay here. The staff is friendly and helpful and the room is nice
Chaochin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and comfortable.
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Great places to walk in every direction. Perfect bistro.
Leslie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay there and would/will again. It's perfectly locate in North Berkeley for restaurants and shops. It's a 25 minute walk to the Greek Theatre where we saw Morrissey.
prentice, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and well planned small room with patio
Katharine, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy acces to restaurants and transportation
Jose, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room & bathroom were clean. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. Staff was great.
Denisse, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is conveniently located near UC Berkeley where our son lives. We love this hotel and try to book here every time we come up to visit him 😀😀😀
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was perfect location, cute and fun!
Kim, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Have barista made coffee is an excellent perk. We also enjoyed the balcony big enough to sit and relax.
Elizabeth A, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were all stellar, very friendly & helpful. Handy location
Teri, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is perfectly located close to an excellent bakery, wonderful restaurants and wonderful coffee in hotel itself
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, like the balcony for morning coffee (complimentary!)
Mary, 1-night trip