Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is worth booking if you want the most upmarket of our Oakland picks in a central spot near restaurants. Go in with your eyes open on cost, because guests complain about unexpected destination fees and billing errors.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This suits travellers who want a 4-star hotel with a more polished feel and a central address. Guests mention restaurants, the freeway and Kaiser Medical Center close by, so it is practical for people visiting the hospital as well as for city breaks. The data tags it as pet-friendly; confirm the policy and any fee with the hotel.
Skip it if you dislike surprise charges or want the best score for your money. Our Best Value pick scores higher at a lower price. The most common complaint here is about fees and billing, not about the rooms.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 2455 Broadway and has a location score of 9.0, the highest of our three Oakland picks. Guests describe a central downtown spot near restaurants and with quick access to the freeway.
Straight-line walking estimates: the Oakland Museum of California is about 1.7 km away, roughly 21 minutes. California Memorial Stadium is about 6.5 km, roughly 81 minutes, and the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge is about 7.1 km, roughly 89 minutes. Those last two are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
Parking is not listed among the facilities, so it is not confirmed. If you drive, ask about availability and price.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 215 reviews, which ranked joint 4th of the 9 eligible properties in the sample.
Guests like the central position and the staff, whom they describe as friendly, helpful and kind, with a warm welcome.
The main complaint is value for money. Guests say the hotel has a luxurious feel, but they report unexpected destination fees, cases of double billing and generally high costs. Check every line of your bill at checkout and ask about mandatory fees before you book.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €267.17 per night, against a sample median of €162.87. That is about 64% above the median, before any destination fee. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, was about €186.03 per night with a higher score of 8.8. Our Budget pick, Executive Inn & Suites Oakland, was about €107.58 with an 8.3. You pay around €81 a night more than the Best Value pick for the extra star and a stronger location score, not for happier guests.
Listed facilities are a gym, a restaurant and air conditioning. Wi-Fi is not listed in our data, so confirm it. Breakfast is listed as continental and American; whether your rate includes it has not been checked.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Oakland. For the Luxury slot we prioritize five-star hotels, and a four-star fallback has to score at least 8.5. Kissel Uptown Oakland holds an official 4-star rating and meets that bar exactly, so it took the Luxury place.
Before you book
Ask for the full price including any destination fee, and check today's price for your dates. Confirm breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and the cancellation terms.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. Keep your booking confirmation handy so you can check the final bill against it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Kissel Uptown Oakland charge a destination fee?
Guests report unexpected destination fees. Ask the hotel for the total price including all mandatory fees before you book.
Is Kissel Uptown Oakland close to Kaiser Medical Center?
Guests mention Kaiser Medical Center as nearby, along with restaurants and the freeway. Check the exact route for your appointment.
How far is the Oakland Museum of California?
About 1.7 km, roughly 21 minutes on foot on a straight-line estimate.
Is Kissel Uptown Oakland better than the Residence Inn downtown?
It has an extra star and a higher location score, but a lower guest score: 8.5 against 8.8. It also cost about €81 more per night at the reference prices.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €267.17 per night, before any destination fee. Check today's price for your dates.