The location was great for our weekend get away. The front desk staff was courteous and helpful. The amenities in the room were lacking, small plastic cups, no water pitcher, tiny bathrooms, no shelves to put your dopp or make-up bag. They had a new flat screen TV, but it was in an awkward place, the "bookcase" in front of the bed would ...
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wonderful location
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/26/08
Staff is helpful and friendly. Hotel is old and needs upgraded. It can be loud. Rooms are small. Rooms have a musty smell. Rooms are tiny. If you want to stay close to the university and you have low expectations it will work.
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loved the stay
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/27/08
this was the best hotel i have ever stayed in! I can't wait to go back! the service was excellent, the stlye of the hotel was charming, and the location was convenient. it was by plenty of restuaunts and an elegant cafe.
If you know you are going to be staying in Berklely then i recomend trying to make reservations at the Bancroft Hotel!
If you are traveling to the UC Berkeley Campus, this hotel is directly across from the University. The rooms are very small but for a quick night it will do. About 4 blocks from the Bart Station.
The Bancroft is a beautiful hotel. The architecture reminds me of Europe and also some of the arts & crafts movement here. There is a lot of dark wood and old-world charm. The room that we stayed in was a reasonable size, facing Bancroft with a shared balcony. The only downside was the bathroom. It was very small, with a tiny tub - not big ...
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Such a cozy environment
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/16/06
This is a small hotel in a great location. The staff was friendly and eager to be of service.
Not plush, just a nice warm feeling of home.
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excellent service and location
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/13/06
While it is true that the rooms are on the smaller side, it is more than made up for by the outstanding service at the front desk. Plus, its location makes it very conveient because I did not have to rent a car for my visit to Berkeley campus. Cant wait to stay there again.
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location, cofort & atmosphere
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/14/05
Above average room quality, The staff service was friendly and professional.Housekeeping was the best!
Orange county loves you! This hotel rocks! Everything was wonderful.The granola was to die for
We'll be back!
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It felt comfortable, like coming home
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/14/05
The staff were very helpful and the granola wonderful.
Last stay was at the faculty club and found this to have above average room furnishings with excellent hotel decor.
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This hotel is a dump!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/24/05
The odor in room was beyond bad - a cross between Raid and Pinesol. It permeated everything including our clothes, making sleeping almost impossible even with windows open. Furniture was threadbare, dirty and musty and bathroom was dilapidated. The service was terrible. I would very strongly advise that you stay away from this property.