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Jack London Inn

2-star property
444 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 1-855-201-7819
2.3 out of 5
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"We were informed upon checking in that the HVAC for the entire building had died - so on a rather hot day yup on the fourth floor, we were stuck using ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 23 Sep 2019

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Jack London Square in Oakland

Downtown Oakland stay

A stay at this Downtown Oakland hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Jack London Square and 2 miles (3 km) of Fox Theater. Paramount Theatre and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Free perks

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and onsite conference space. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.

Free WiFi, patios

Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, the 110 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include patios, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Queen Bed)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$80* Per night/room May 22 - May 23

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Two Queen Beds)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Jack London Inn ratings based on 22 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.3 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Jack London Inn

Everyone (10) Couples (5) Family (7)
1 out of 5
i didnt like i paid for 2 days and no TV service in my room # 409 people in room # 411 had a dog barking all nite long

Posted by on Apr 25, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 26, 2022 by Gary

Thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us get better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.

1 out of 5
This property is like a half way house for multiple low income or homeless individuals who could rent rooms for up to 21 days.its location would have you believe it is a regular hotel and is being advertised by you as such.

Posted by , from COLUMBIA on Jan 31, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 1, 2022 by Gary

I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. We take comments very seriously and value the opportunity to make improvements. Again, we are truly sorry and regret falling short of our goal in this instance. Looking forward to having you back with us

2 out of 5
Was as disappointing as the last time i was here. Stains on the counters, smoking in the no smoking rooms, lighys didnt work properly.

Posted by on Aug 22, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 28, 2021 by Sean

Thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us get better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately.

1 out of 5
This location photos are a misrepresentation The place was horrible and filthy Carpets filthy, stained sheets. No amenities, not even soap.

Posted by on Mar 29, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 20, 2021 by Jack London Inn

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention.

2 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 3, 2021

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1 out of 5
I would NOT stay there, we received rude service from the very first interaction with the clerk and the lodge was tacky at best.

Posted by on Aug 18, 2020

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1 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 8, 2020

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2 out of 5
There was no heating or ac in room hotel is old a resident died in lobby of hotel

Posted by , from Sacramento ca on Feb 12, 2020

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1 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 23, 2020

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1 out of 5
Holding deposit fee that was not listed on the reservation or website.

Posted by on Jan 19, 2020

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About the Jack London Inn

Location 444 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3000 square feet (279 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and an elevator are also featured at the business-friendly Jack London Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Oakland hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3000 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Oakland-Jack London Square Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Jack London Inn offers 110 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Oakland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private patio
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Jack London Inn has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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Hotel Names

  • Jack London Inn
  • Jack London Inn Oakland
  • Jack London Oakland
  • Hotel At Jack London Square
  • The Inn At Jack London Square Hotel Oakland
  • Jack London Hotel Oakland
  • Jack London Inn Hotel
  • Jack London Inn Oakland
  • Jack London Inn Hotel Oakland

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.