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Imperial Inn

Art Deco hotel in Oakland with free parking

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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490 West MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94609
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fox Theater
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakland

Located in Mosswood, a neighbourhood in Oakland, Imperial Inn is near a metro station. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fox Theater - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Jack London Square - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • MacArthur Station - 7 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LoJo's Tacos At Temescal Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eli's Mile High Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moobongri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kansai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ohgane Korean BBQ Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Imperial Inn

Art Deco hotel in Oakland with free parking
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
Imperial Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Oakland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Hindi

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

House Rules

Check in after 3 PM
Check out before 11 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Imperial Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Imperial Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at Imperial Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Imperial Inn located?

Located in Mosswood, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Jack London Square. Children's Hospital Oakland and Lake Merritt are also within 2 miles (3 km). MacArthur Station is 7 minutes by foot and 19th St Station is 28 minutes.

Imperial Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 966 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

algernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good motel clean and nice area is ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel

Staff was nice, hotel felt comfortable and safe. Liked the courtyard and parking area easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was incredibly friendly and the area was nice and walkable from bart station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very good for the area. Parking is safe. Surrounding neighborhood is ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to stay in. Overall nice staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tremayne

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

Oakland Trip

Great accommodations and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times. Convenient for UC Berkeley. Quiet and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Location is ok. Price is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good parking in a seedy area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eireann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fresh feeling to the rooms. Very close to transit for BART and AC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a good little motel with very helpful staff. It is in a great location to travel from, with easy access to all the freeways. They let us leave a car there for 2 days while we went into the City. The beds were very comfortable and clean and the sheets were all cotton, clean and soft. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean room is clean microwave and refrigerator clean nice and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

Very nice stay

We were allowed to check in early without paying extra, since we came from far away. The rooms were very nice, and had a fridge and microwave. The courtyard was perfect to sit and enjoy coffee and read. There were quite a few nice places within walking distance to go.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location

Just needed an overnight stay for a concert I went to at Berkeley. Location was great and the room was clean with no weird smell. Room is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Totally decent place to stay for a night. Not super clean but not super dirty. Quiet. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional. The location was ok. It was safe. Parking was great. Room was clean. No problems encountered. Convenient to UC Berkeley with a car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I had a bed and a ba

Overall it was an ok stay. The furniture has lots of stains, the area was a bit concerning, the floor wasn’t properly mopped/cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Truth

There was mold in the bathroom and almost no water pressure for the shower. The beds were comfy but had small blood stains and a couple of cigarette burns. The parking was free and the front desk personnel was kind and attentive. It is a great location for travelers on a budget. It was also very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Superb customer service

This stay was a mix of good and so-so but mostly good. The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff was excellent. Totally fulfilled my requests. There was no microwave in my room but one was placed once I asked for it. Bed was comfy in a fairly quiet room. Plenty of parking during my stay. Once again the staff was excellent. i would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Travers

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very messy and the courtyard was also disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place looks like an apartment building. But overall place was decent. The lady who attends us was friendly no inconvenience giving us the keys to the room. Room looks clean with two bed. Only issues with bed that they were squeaky but comfy to sleep on it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much noise from the room above.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills

If you just need somewhere conveniently located to sleep, it works. Clean towels were available on request, microwave, and fridge. I just found it not to be very clean, mold in bathroom, no daily housekeeping service, blood stain on the bedsheet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022