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Imperial Inn

Art Deco hotel in Oakland with free parking

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Property grounds
In-room business centre
Lobby lounge
Fountain
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Spaces

Number of living rooms

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Room

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Ferry Building 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. Check out an event or a game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, and consider making time for Oakland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

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

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, leave you to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok for location, not much more!!!

No good WiFi, the bathroom is so tiny, you could hear your neighbor walking in his room on the second floor.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Old and Gross

After all I don't think this hotel is worth it. The problem is not that it is old, but the problem is that they are not trying to keep it at least clean. Has it been kept clean and neat, one would easily give it 4 stars out of 5 despite it being old, the neighborhood, and noise from the street and the highway. The check-in was quick but non-informative at all, the guy didn't even bother himself to explain the way to our room. The room was worn out, but you can live with that. It was DIRTY! French fries on the floor along the bed, stain on the sheets, dust everywhere, body hair in the tub, on the floor, on top of the seat. They have a coffeemaker and some coffee bags in the rooms, but I strongly recommend that you check what's in the coffeemaker before adding water. The bed covers serve as blankets as well, and they are just gross! It is true that their rates are attractive, but sometimes it is worth paying a market price and enjoy your stay rather than chase a 'deal' and then let the joy of your trip be ruined.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Canadian travellers happy!

Amazing room thank you! Clean, and easy to get to transit.. we appreciated it! Shelley from Canada
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sheldon

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

Very Good Stay!

Hotel allowed me to check-in early (around noon); nice large, clean rooms; very good selection of television channels; close to public transportation (five minute walk to MacArthur BART station); computer in lobby was useful at times. Overall very good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laurentiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ac was working and it was quite, coffee maker didn't worked. Bed was comfortable, tv channels good. Location : close to BART. (6 minutes walking distance), free parking, lots of lights on the motel premises.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Keithbob, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

If Clean is all you care about...

The hotel was very clean, some upgrading had been done in the bathroom, but it was very small. The room had fridge, microwave,safe, iron, coffee maker, but no breakfast and a charge for ice!! The door had big gaps and didn't have any extra locks-more money spent on security would have been nice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Yongxing

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not the same with ad.

The condition of the motel is fare with the price. When I booked the hotel, I booked a room with two queen beds. But when I checked, the clerk told me "we don't have room with two beds". I am not happy that they are kind of lie in the advertise.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient location close to subway and airport

The main advantage is that the subway is two blocks away and there are 4 stops to get to Embarcadero San Fransisco. The airport is 15 minutes drive. We only spent one night and had an early flight. In our case, we were happy with the location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

SK

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great value. Convenient location. Close to BART

Large room, king sized bed; small bathroom. It was helpful to have a mini fridge and microwave in the room. The motel is within walking distance of a couple markets. A convenience store and two restaurants are a 5 minute walk away. The price is affordable if travelling on a budget.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Cathy, Canada

Convenient location, close to the BART

Not the greatest neighbourhood but safe enough. I walked from the BART in the late evening and it was okay. A few interesting ethnic eating places within walking distance.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

pokai, North Vancouver Canada

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

Value for money

Rather old building, maintenance is deemed necessary. Barely satisfactory.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diane

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

4/10 Poor

kyra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for 5 people and there were only two beds. The bed sheets were dirty, as if someone had slept in them and then the beds were remade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

tim

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

Love Imperial Inn

staff were very friendly and helpful. i stay here often when i come to town for concerts. love the location and convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Sherria

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

Dirty filthy hotel & female staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Barner

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t serviced my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024