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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 2077 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 2540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CA $301
CA $340 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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About the area

Map
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709

What's nearby

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

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), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • 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 at the property

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
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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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on Feb 28, 2025 start from CA $260.49, 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.

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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 391 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

Wilma

Love the Neighbor location and love the cofre at the café.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Great front desk staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Comfortable. Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Amazing stay loved this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

It was perfect location, cute and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

AMAZING service. This is a lovely little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very friendly staff, like the balcony for morning coffee (complimentary!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

M

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

8/10 Good

Valerie

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

Sue

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

christina

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ru

Staffs are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Love the area. Love the cafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

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

Edward

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

candis

Staff was friendly and helpful. There is some construction going on currently.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Wonderful staff in the hotel and cafe! Enjoyed our two-night stay to visit UC Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kristina

Lovely little hotel above cafe
Conveniently located to Chez Panisse (across the street). We had a nice stay for one night. Staff was very friendly. Room was mostly nice and clean but it looks like they forgot to mop the bathroom floor. There were dirty shoe prints all over but the rest of the room and bathroom was clean. We would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Small hotel, well maintained, upgraded rooms. Great location in the ‘Gourmet Ghetto’ area of Berkeley. We would definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

The room is clean and the service is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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