| set in a landmark 1924 building, this low-key hotel is a 4-minute walk from downtown berkeley bart station, less than a mile from the university of california, berkeley, and a mile from outdoor concerts at the hearst greek theatre. there's no air-conditioning. the understated rooms with shared bathrooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms add en suite facilities. children age 11 and under stay at no charge with an adult. there's a coin-operated laundry and nearby parking. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 32 min
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