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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5-star property
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 0508 053 286
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"Set in a buzzy area, with lots going on, the hotel itself was comfortable and human-scale. The staff seemed very helpful, and the room was comfortable " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 25 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

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 available.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this North Berkeley hotel include Greek Theater and Berkeley Marina.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$303* Per night/room 5 May - 6 May

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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

5 out of 5
Set in a buzzy area, with lots going on, the hotel itself was comfortable and human-scale. The staff seemed very helpful, and the room was comfortable

Posted by on 25 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Aug. 2023 by Nathalie

Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to your next stay.

About the Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Location 1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709

Property Features

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 a 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Berkeley Station (3.7 km / 2.3 mi)

Room Amenities

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley has a restaurant on site.

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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.

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

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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 2.25–8.75 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • Sens Hotel Bistro Berkeley
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  • Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley
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You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.