2 stars
Jack London Inn
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Overview
Moments from Jack London Square, Jack London Inn is situated in Oakland and offers comfortable accommodation. It is located a short walk from Port of Oakland.
Guests of Jack London Inn Oakland (California) can unwind in the outdoor pool. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can assist with booking tours and tickets.
Every comfortable room at the hotel provides a refrigerator, plus all the necessities required for an enjoyable stay. They are also equipped with a microwave and a hair dryer.
On-site dining options include restaurant, which is an ideal spot to enjoy a meal. In the evening, guests are welcome to relax in the comfortable lounge bar. Guests can also try one of the many bars and restaurants in the vicinity.
Jack London Inn is within walking distance of Oakland City Center / 12th Street BART Station, connecting guests with the surrounding area. Chinatown and University of California are a short stroll away.
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Queen room
Standard Room
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at Jack London Inn
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Airport shuttle
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Heating
- Conditioner
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Microwave
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Additional toilet
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Designated smoking area
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Private parking
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
- Flat-screen TV
Laundry
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General
- Family rooms
- Carpeted
Services and conveniences
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- 24-hour front desk
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
Workspace
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Family friendly
- Complimentary breakfast
Reviews of Jack London Inn
5.4
Fair
2393 verified ratings
Wonderful
235
Very good
155
Good
240
Okay
222
Fair
377
Mediocre
273
Poor
891
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location as it was close to many restaurants and attractions; however, they encountered numerous issues affecting their stay, primarily related to cleanliness and poor service. Many reviews pointed to unclean rooms, broken amenities, and indifferent staff, leading to a negative overall impression. Despite some positive mentions of specific staff members and amenities, the frustrations regarding cleanliness and service overshadowed the positives, making a return visit unlikely for many guests.AI-generated from customer reviews
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I mean, I knew it wasn’t gonna be a five star stay for the price. But, wow this room is a mess. There’s so much damage to the walls, the furniture, the lamp shades. The bathroom sink and shower stall ...
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Pros (+) I'm always impressed with the level of work, friendliness, and overall productivity/ability that the on-site employees have and use in order to do their best to take care of most anything, within reas...
Cons (-) The one City assume that myself and several other previous guess that I have discussed things with would be some method to allow people that are either a - frequent guests or b-willing to pay a little...
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Pros (+) Decent location.
Cons (-) Actually cleaning the room. Shower stall needs replacing, not multiple coats of paint.
Pros (+) The staff did their best with the poor facilities.
Cons (-) This is not a place for mothers and young children. Rooms were not clean until after check-in time, common bathroom looked like the homeless lived in it, ceiling tiles were missing, the door latch was...
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Pros (+) Price. Desk made effort to get us parking space.
Cons (-) Sketchy neighborhood. Limited parking. Shabby interior. Dump outside window. Freight train tracks 20 feet away; trains pass every hour blowing horns. Room walls torn up. Tiny thorny thistles all over ...
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Cons (-) Lack of cleanliness in common areas. Non-functioning elevator. Insufficient parking for paying guests. Noisy icemaket on 3rd floor
Cons (-) - tv didnt work - phone didnt work - air conditioning didnt work - loud train went by every hour - condom on the floor when i walked inside
Cons (-) It was dirty, one older white guy was very unfriendly and I got a dirty room. It was all under construction.
Pros (+) Accessibility to free shuttle to Bart to San Francisco and the Amtrak station
Cons (-) Breakfast buffet cancelled, no notice in advance. Air conditioning was broken, opened window, too noisy, did not sleep well.
Pros (+) There was no hot water during my 3 night stay The complimentary breakfast was poor The door card did not work at times
Location
444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
What's nearby
- Jack London Square117 m
- USS Potomac306 m
- Pardee Home Museum1.1 km
- Oakland Museum of California1.1 km
- African American Museum1.2 km
- Oakland Public Library1.3 km
- Fox Theater1.5 km
- Paramount Theatre1.7 km
- Lake Merritt2 km
- Children's Fairyland2 km
- Morcom Rose Garden3.8 km
- Mountain View Cemetery4.9 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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