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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Hallway
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709
  • Place, Gourmet Ghetto
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

North Berkeley stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Berkeley hotel, you'll find University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gourmet Ghetto - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 Intl. Airport (OAK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roast&Toast Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cha Thai Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victory Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Panisse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley
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
  • 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
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom 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 each 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley to the airport?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is 15 mi (34-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on May 9, 2026 start from CA $243, 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.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offer free breakfast?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have a pool?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley does not have a pool.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley to downtown Berkeley?

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is 0.6 mi away from Berkeley.

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 476 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lia, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large and comfortable room with lots of extras tha made the stay easy and smooth: well appointed bed and bath, electric kettle with tea and coca, fridge, microwave. desk set up was great. lighting was excellent. nice little porch for outside air. the staff were all super friendly and helpful. coffee and good pastries available on site. great location in Berkeley with lovely shopping and food amazement close. would absolutely stay here again and am so pleased to have found this spot. thank you for a great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness
the most Smelly hotel I've ever been with
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Words that come to mind, quaint, comfy, quiet. Not a large chain hotel but a small friendly one. Will use again if in the area. When I woke up after a good nights sleep I kept thinking I was at home, doesn't happen to me very often at hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprisingly good room including proper shower wand, microwave and fridge. Fridge was a bit noisy. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurants right across the street, both cheap and expensive. I'd stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Yonkers

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspects.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Minneapoilis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Felt like staying at home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Ma'ayan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice room. easy access. No onsite parking but street parking was easy for the night. Would be challenging during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Urbana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room & bathroom were clean. The bed was a bit uncomfortable. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chrisitna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My balcony faced a grocery store but on the good side I listened to beautiful music on Saturday
Bie of San Francisco
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

prentice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay there and would/will again. It's perfectly locate in North Berkeley for restaurants and shops. It's a 25 minute walk to the Greek Theatre where we saw Morrissey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a cute little hotel. The halls smell musty and our balcony door did not lock. The bathroom light fixtures were rusted and the room was small. The bathroom door is also not hung correctly. It scraped along the floor and was difficult to open and close. The hotel should try to negotiate parking with Andronico’s next door. They have ample parking that doesn’t get used at night. We ended up parking there overnight as the security guard said they don’t care as long as you’re not being disruptive or sleeping in your car. But overall it’s a cute hotel with a great location. And it's walking distance to Cal and lots of eateries and shops.
Queen bed
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location definitely don't like having to ring a bell and wait to get inside every time.. needs some type of keyed entry
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for those visiting the berkeley area. Close to a grocery store and many dining options around. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and well planned small room with patio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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