Rose Garden Inn

3-star property
Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 1-855-201-7819
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3.7 out of 5
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"Very nice hotel close to UC Berkeley. The hotel had a Victorian feel to it and the hotel gardens were absolutely a delight. The hotel had a B and B ... " More

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Hotel Description

At Rose Garden Inn you'll be 1.5 km (1 mi) from University of California - Berkeley and 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast and free self parking.

You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with digital channels, and all 40 rooms feature free WiFi, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls. Ceiling fans, hair dryers, and desks are also available.

This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site.

With a stay at this 3-star Berkeley hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Greek Theater and 3.2 km (2 mi) from University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.

Rose Garden Inn ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0
4 out of 5

Nice accommodations close to UC Berkeley.

Pros: I really enjoyed the hotel grounds. The gardens were a delight. I loved the furnishings in our room. The breakfast was more than we expected.
Cons: Our refrigerator unit did not work. But we most ate out so it was not an issue this time. The parking situation is not the best.
Location: This is ideal location close to UC Berkeley and all East Bay locations as well as San Francisco. Also close to some great coffee shops and eateries.
Very nice hotel close to UC Berkeley. The hotel had a Victorian feel to it and the hotel gardens were absolutely a delight. The hotel had a B and B feel to it. The staff was friendly and accomadating. Looking forward to our next stay.

Posted by , from Bakersfield, Ca. on Jul 11, 2017

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1 out of 5

NOT RECOMMENDED

First, I have over itching 30 bites all over my body after staying in this hotel. Either flies or bed bugs. Horrible. Second, my reservation says that the parking is free, but it doesnt say that it wouldnt be available. Hotel have a tiny parking lot which is always full so you'll need to park in the street and move your car every 2hrs. Third, receptionists are not in charge, so in order to reach the manager of the place you'll be advised to send an email. And it will never be replied.

Posted by on Jul 1, 2017

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2 out of 5

No, I would not stay again.

Pros: Again, the water pressure was good. Breakfast was provided, though it was not great. Coffee at breakfast was good. Desk clerk was pleasant.
Cons: New carpeting, working furniture, working ceiling fan and fixing the bathroom tile would go a long way. A working Ice machine would be nice.
Location: Location on Telegraph was the key selling point. Near the campus and a BART station. There are stores and restaurants within easy walking distance.
Unpleasant stay. Old buildings are sometimes quaint and have character. My room was just old and uncomfortable. My room (610) was extremely small, which would be okay for one person in some circumstances. The closet had room for a few pair of pants, but not shirts. The dresser would have been helpful, had there been handles to open all three drawers. The room was stuffy, so I tried to turn on the ceiling fan, but, no, the fan did not work. The mattress was a soft, lumpy mess. The carpeting was very old and no one would walk bare foot on it. the bathroom had badly broken tile lining the shower/tub. Water pressure was great. That was the nice feature. There is an ice machine, but in several tries it produced one ice cube. I think the housekeeping staff did their best, but the facility is just too nasty.

Posted by , from Michigan on Mar 16, 2017

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5 out of 5

Fantastic, can't wait to return

Wish we could have stayed longer. Staff was super pleasant, hotel felt like we stepped back in time (in the best way possible), and the free breakfast was very generous. My daughter loved walking through the lovely garden.

Posted by on May 14, 2016

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4 out of 5

Unique and interesting

Pros: See above.
Cons: It's an old facility - don't go expecting Mariott's. That said - we were perfectly comfortable. The room, dining room and grounds are clean and tidy!
Location: Very convenient location. And the price was great. We will stay there again for sure!
We enjoyed our stay at the Rose Garden Inn. We prefer this kind of place to the typical Holiday Inn. There were murals everywhere, interesting gardens - all with a homey kind of funky atmosphere. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable.

Posted by , from Northern CA on Nov 23, 2015

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2 out of 5

Disappointed

We were disappointed. Our room was very small and needed refurbishment. Breakfast was mediocre. It was certainly not worth the expense! Far too over-priced for what it is.

Posted by , from Reno on Sep 21, 2015

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4 out of 5

Appropriate, Laid Back, Berkeley Stay!

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, great shared "living room"
Although a late arrival (2:15 AM), I was greeted by name with a smile.

Posted by , from Washington, DC on Jun 26, 2012

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4 out of 5

Comfy feel--fire place in our room was cozy.

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Quiet
Great hot breakfast served every morning. Nice staff. Feels like a B & B.

Posted by on May 24, 2012

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5 out of 5

Charming and clean place to stay in Berkeley near UC campus

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
I have an office in Berkeley and decided to stay overnight there when a friend visited from LA. They upgraded our room at no extra charge on a busy wk end. I guess they sold our original room to a walk in. The place was elegant and clean. Nice garden atmosphere. The bed was large and comfy, but sort of shorter than a normal King size bed. No bid deal. Other guests had class. We arrived on a motorcycle in typical gear, and nobody blinked; hey it's Berkeley! The room was large and comfortable. The tub wouldn't drain well, but we told them upon check out and they assured us it would be "snaked" immediately. No big deal for us. The continental breakfast was icing on the cake. Helpful staff. It's right on Telegraph near campus, within walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. You're gonna pay quite a bit to stay in the Bay area anyhow. I decided to pay a little more and stay here, rather than my budget preference, Super 8. Totally worthy it.

Posted by on Oct 6, 2011

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5 out of 5

Loved the Inn

Very comfortable, charming, safe. Good breakfast, afternoon cookies are a plus. Berkeley is a great location to visit sites around SFO and Oakland. Our room had gas fireplace, private bath, fridge and microwave. Rooms are in a Victorian home but they still had satellite TV. Lovely gardens. Helpful staff, onsite parking. Great restaurants, shops and movies all around.

Posted by on Aug 6, 2010

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About the Rose Garden Inn

Location 2740 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Property Features

WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served. Rose Garden Inn also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Airport: Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) (22.5 km / 14 mi)
  • Train station: Emeryville Station (4.3 km / 2.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Rose Garden Inn offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free breakfast.

Nearby Activities

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

  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available

Hotel Names

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.