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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Property class: 2.5

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A street with a crosswalk, a white van parked on the side, and a building with an arched entrance in the background.
A hotel hallway with multiple doors, wall-mounted sconces, and a bench.
A compact living space with a kitchenette area featuring a microwave, a coffee maker, and a wicker basket on a glass shelf. A grey sofa with patterned cushions is positioned against the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a seating area with a bench.
A round table with a metal base, surrounded by two orange chairs with mesh backs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
  • Place, Gourmet Ghetto
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a patterned wallpaper.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 158 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a patterned wallpaper.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a striped chair, and a door.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a wardrobe.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a wardrobe.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a patterned wallpaper.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

At Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this North Berkeley hotel include San Francisco Bay and Berkeley Marina.

What's nearby

  • Gourmet Ghetto - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victory Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪North Berkeley Wine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Panisse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.

This Berkeley hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1906
  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, 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

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

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 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on 21 Sept 2026 start from NZ$374, 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.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 520 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff! this is where we stay whenever visiting our daughter in Oakland
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean suites with balconies. Coffee at the cafe’s not bad, either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to the Gourmet Ghetto and Downtown Berkeley. Great value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are always so touched by the personable staff and service when we stay here. It feels like visiting friends. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. We will always choose the Sens first when coming to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and nice amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean it was really convenient next to the market the staff was very helpful the parking I don’t know was using uber to get around
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people, really helpful. Clean rooms, simple. The only unfortunate issue was parking. They have none. And since it's Berkeley there are many many rules and parking cops!. Since there is residential a couple of blocks away, there are spots to find. Oh, and great coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, well-equipped (e.g., fridge, microwave, kettle).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff couldn’t have been more obliging. Wonderful. Hotel has a great location for restaurants and proximity to Berkeley U.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception agent was great! Cheerful, helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Wonderful coffee at the cafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlin Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms. Helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable quiet great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

I always enjoy staying at the Sens Hotel when I’m in Berkeley. Very clean, very friendly and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel, lovingly restored. Its principal virtue is its location - on Shattuck Ave in Berkeley's "Gourmet Gulch". Many interesting restaurants and food shops near by - a pleasant walkable neighborhood. The rooms are well restored in a modern style, efficiently laid out. You enter through a ground floor cafe that is busy during the day and provides a convenient option for breakfast. The only real negative is that they have no parking on site, which can be awkward if you are arriving by car with large bags, but they advise that street parking is usually available nearby and that did work out for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

youssef

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

The room was cleaned, the staff was very helpful, especially Beatrice, who helped me with printing business notes in the evening. The coffee and food from the Bistro was delicious and served cheerfully. It is a charming hotel, quiet, excellent location for foodies, and it is reasonable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Chaochin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy my stay here. The staff is friendly and helpful and the room is nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025