Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
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.
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown is the one to book if you want the best-rated of the 9 Oakland hotels we compared and a walkable downtown base. It costs more than the city median, and guests find the breakfast basic.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Travellers who care most about clean rooms and walking to dinner should look here first. Guests repeatedly call the rooms and common areas spotless, and they like being able to walk to the Fox Theater, restaurants and public transport links to San Francisco.
Family rooms are listed, which helps for groups. The data also tags the property as pet-friendly; confirm the pet policy and any fee directly before you bring an animal.
Skip it if the lowest price is your priority. At about €186 per night it sits above the sample median, and our Budget pick is roughly €78 cheaper. It is also not the place for people who expect a varied hotel breakfast.
Location and getting around
The address is 1431 Jefferson Street, downtown. The location score is 8.2.
Straight-line walking estimates: the Oakland Museum of California is about 1.3 km away, roughly 16 minutes, the closest of our three Oakland picks to it. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge is about 6.5 km, roughly 81 minutes, and California Memorial Stadium is about 7.5 km, roughly 94 minutes. Both are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Guests mention public transport links to San Francisco within walking distance. Check the route for your plans before you go. Parking is not listed among the facilities, so it is not confirmed.
What guests say
It scores 8.8 out of 10 from 374 reviews. That was joint first of the 9 eligible properties in the sample on review score.
Cleanliness is the standout. Rooms and common areas are described as consistently spotless and well maintained. The walkable location is the other strong point, with the Fox Theater and restaurants close by.
Breakfast divides opinion. Guests like the hot options such as eggs, but they dislike the plastic cutlery and the lack of variety. If breakfast matters a lot to you, look at nearby cafes as a backup.
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 €186.03 per night. The sample median was €162.87, so this is about €23 above the median. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Executive Inn & Suites Oakland, was about €107.58 per night with an 8.3 score. Our Luxury pick, Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, was about €267.17 with an 8.5. This hotel scores higher than both and costs around €81 less per night than the Luxury pick.
Listed facilities: a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast is listed as American and buffet; whether your rate includes it has not been checked.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Oakland. This one took the Best Value slot by balancing the top guest score in the sample, a good number of reviews and a reference price close to the median. It is not the cheapest; it is the one where the score best justifies the price.
Before you book
Check the current price for your dates, confirm whether breakfast is included and read the cancellation terms. If you drive, ask about parking, since it is not confirmed.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and fees in writing.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Residence Inn Oakland Downtown walkable?
Guests say yes: the Fox Theater, restaurants and public transport links to San Francisco are within walking distance. The Oakland Museum of California is about 16 minutes on foot.
Is breakfast good at Residence Inn Oakland Downtown?
Opinions are mixed. Guests like the hot items such as eggs but criticise the plastic cutlery and limited variety. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Does Residence Inn Oakland Downtown have parking?
Parking is not listed in our data, so it is not confirmed. Ask the hotel about availability and cost before booking.
How clean is Residence Inn Oakland Downtown?
Cleanliness is its strongest point in reviews, with rooms and common areas described as consistently spotless.
What does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €186.03 per night. Check today's price for your dates.