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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley

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Photo gallery for Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Exterior
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Balcony
Hallway

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 2077 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 2540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theater - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafenated Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪U :Dessert Story - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel near University of California, Berkeley
At Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1906

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 security system and window guards

We should mention

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

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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on Dec 13, 2024 start from CA $251.49, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley located?

Located in North Berkeley, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 2 mi (3 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 12 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 20 minutes.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 379 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan, McLean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and comfortable and very lovely staff. A few places in the room that weren't spic and span, but they were minor. The location is convenient, the cafe is great and seems to be a real neighborhood hub, which we loved. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect location, cute and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy and interesting 15 minute walk to heart if downtown. Nice shops and cafes nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised at how nice this place was, and the surrounding area. The store next to the place is also amazing, we bought stuff and made dinner in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, like the balcony for morning coffee (complimentary!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very cute little hotel in berkely, a bit far from the Greek, but its a good walk. Parking is well lit, but shared with a supermarket. Perfect for that short weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Clifton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area. Love the cafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Great stay at this hotel, it had everything I needed and appreciated the coffee in the morning. The bed was a bit firm, but it was okay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven, Burbank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We‘ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given Sens across the board an excellent rating but the screen door opening to the small outdoor eating area had several holes. This allowed a few insects to fly into our room. I consider it a minor annoyance and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sens Hotel and Bistro was a charming and comfortable place to stay for several days while I attended to personal business. The room itself was attractive and well-appointed. There were many toiletries available for the forgetful. The bed was very comfortable and there were lights and plugs everywhere I needed them to be. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

marina, bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5