Oakland: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Oakland side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Executive Inn & Suites Oakland	Best Value Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	Luxury Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Guest score	8.3/10	8.8/10	8.5/10
Reviews	657	374	215
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	1755 Embarcadero	1431 Jefferson Street	2455 Broadway
Reference price per night	€108	€186	€267
Guests like	Location: Situated by the water with easy access to the freeway and ferry services. Staff: Friendly, professional team at the front desk and bar provide a warm welcome.	Location: Walkable to the Fox Theater, restaurants, and public transport links to San Francisco. Cleanliness: Rooms and common areas are consistently spotless and well-maintained.	Location: Central downtown spot near restaurants, the freeway, and Kaiser Medical Center. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and kind team provide a warm welcome.
Guests mention	Value: Affordable room rates, but the daily parking charge is an added cost.	Breakfast: Tasty hot options like eggs, though guests dislike the plastic cutlery and lack of variety.	Value For Money: Luxurious feel, but frequent complaints about unexpected destination fees, double billing, and high costs.
Good for	pool, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Executive Inn & Suites Oakland if price matters most, Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown for the best balance of score and price, and Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.