Amenities at SenS Hotel & Bistro

SenS Hotel & Bistro offers Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Shower, Towels provided, Linens provided, Air conditioning, Balcony or patio, Desk, Desk chair, Iron/ironing board, Cable TV service, Free WiFi.

Location

SenS Hotel & Bistro is located at 1538 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.

Reviews and ratings

SenS Hotel & Bistro has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 134 guest reviews. It holds a 2.5-star Stars rating.

Rooms and accommodations at SenS Hotel & Bistro

  • Premium Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed

    Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

    1 Queen Bed

    Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Premium Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed

    Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Premium Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed

    Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

    1 Queen Bed

    Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Premium Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed

    Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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Rooms

Property Overview

Why we like it

  • Experience the local vibe in the heart of downtown Berkeley
  • Enjoy plush beds and elegant decor in every room
  • Relax on your private balcony with city views
  • Indulge in complimentary toiletries and robes
  • Accessible rooms available for guests with needs

What do you need to know

  • Savor delicious meals at the Vanne Bistro downstairs
  • Stay in a beautifully preserved 1930s French Laundry building
  • Access free WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Work comfortably at your in-room desk
  • Receive attentive service from our 24/7 staff

Amenities

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Bedding and linens

  • Linens provided

Features

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Media and electronics

  • Cable TV service

Internet access in public areas

  • Free WiFi

Reviews

3.8
134
Reviews

The SenS Hotel & Bistro receives largely positive reviews, praised for its convenient location near restaurants, markets, and BART, and friendly staff. However, there are concerns about cleanliness and potential issues with older infrastructure, particularly regarding mold and plumbing.

Convenient LocationFriendly StaffCafe AmenitiesWalkable to Attractions
cleanliness2.5
location4
value3.5
service4
amenities3
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Emily Abiyeva
5 months ago

I love love love staying here! This has to be the most pleasant long term extended stay hotel in the area. It has the hyatt house out door naturistic setting without the hyatt house pricing. The staff is incredibly cool very family like. Safe and courteous residents. Ive stayed here months at a time with my daughter. 0 complaints.

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Dave Iltis
7 months ago

The hotel staff is great! The bistro staff is great! Perfect location, next to Cheeseboard. Farmer's Market on Thursdays. Bay Wheels bikes around the corner. Andronico's next door. Close to campus. Walkable from BART (don't rent a car). And, the Vanne Bistro makes the best mochas and the best coffee.

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Eitan Paster
10 months ago

First one star review on a hotel. Shower was filthy as expected. What was not expected was that the shower did not drain. Therefor all of everyone else’s before you gross gunk draining, it pooled at your feet. Water pressure was super low on the faucet, and comforter was stained with no cover. Just literally a comforter with no liner probaly in use for 10 years without a wash

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Katie S
10 months ago

Such a cute little hotel we stayed here so we could walk to a concert at the Greek and it was perfect! Staff was really nice especially Ryan. Highly recommend!

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John Saare
10 months ago

A great place to stay if you're visiting Berkeley. Not centrally located, but within walking distance of some great eateries and bakeries, without the crush found closer to the university.

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Zirui “Colin” Wang
about 1 year ago

The location, service and room are awesome! This will be my recommendation for everyone who visits Berkeley.

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J Coop
almost 2 years ago

Great cozy little place, but pretty spacious rooms. A little bit older, but looks to be in very good condition, a lot of modern amenities, and well maintained. Extremely pleasant service. The young lady at the desk was very accommodating to help me out with a work related issue. Cool little café downstairs too. Would definitely stay again, and will 100% recommend.

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Kimberly Cozzi / Stewart
over 2 years ago

From my experience, it's a very old-fashioned l. It's very dirty in the room's. As far as carpets,and also from experience the entire building smells of mildew. And electrical issues big time. the walls are very thin. So you hear the people who work there talking and radios playing. It's loud in the night time. There's a lot of bums hanging around outside just waiting to rob or beg you for money. You offer them food their not interested. Only my opinion, I would definitely choose a different hotel, for cleanliness, peace, and fresh air. And they can definitely do better on the service situation. This is based on opinions and experiences to enlighten.

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Sarah Anchors
over 7 years ago

Pretty nice and cozy. Great location, next to Safeway Community Markets (convenient for grabbing quick food items), next to and a short walk to many shots, restaurants and BART. There were a few hootches with the room, but they fixed it all. Walls are a bit thin, but, it's not the institutional chain hotel. Nice shower and lights and comfy bed. Nice balcony. Microwave and fridge and tea kettle. Big TV. The cafe downstairs is pretty good and has a great atmosphere. Very international clientele (mostly French). Yes, you do have to buzz in after hours, but someone always came to open the door right away.

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Kyle Wheeler
over 12 years ago

We stayed here because it was close to my daughter's. We did not know what to expect and anticipated the worst. We walked into our room and must have gotten the suite. It was very spacious and our view was right off Shattuck. It was really quaint but not quiet. The hotel sets up for breakfast inside and out very early in the morning. It was very loud with the tables and chairs being moved around. Other than that, we were satisfied with our room. Our room was clean and we had a closet. Yes, it is old, but that is what gives it its charm. Free coffee in the morning for guests.

Map

Property Address
1538 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley
Property Contact
510-548-9930