Jack London Inn

2 stars
444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
Oakland, CA
5,7
Fair
based on 2524 reviews
2 524 reviews
Tue 23/9
-
Wed 24/9
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R1 053
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
R1 053
King room
R1 093
Standard Room
R1 221
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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.

5,7
Fair rating
Based on 2 524 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Jack London Inn

Tue 23/9
Wed 24/9
King room
bed type unknown
R1 093
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 255
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 495
nightly with fees
Standard Room
1 queen bed
R1 221
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R1 270
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R1 284
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
R1 053
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 058
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 086
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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.
  • 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

Reviews of Jack London Inn

5,7
Fair
2524 verified ratings
Wonderful
260
Very good
164
Good
256
Okay
232
Fair
388
Mediocre
280
Poor
944

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests frequently complained about the cleanliness of the hotel, with many mentioning dirty bathrooms and rooms. The location was also a significant concern, with reports of safety issues and noise from nearby trains. Although some appreciated the spaciousness of the rooms and the friendly staff, the overall sentiment leaned heavily towards dissatisfaction, particularly regarding value for the price paid.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Cleanliness4 out of 10
Location3.5 out of 10
Value for Price3.5 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
Nadine, Feb 2024
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 are both cracked. They take a $100 deposit for damage, and I’ve gotta wonder if they’ve actually used that to repair the room from whoever did all this damage. Also, this queen sized bed is absolutely...
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6.0
Okay
Nicholas, Jul 2021
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 reason lol, that a guest might request for. The location right in the middle of Jack London is wonderful with fantastic restaurants on every side and a fantastic view of the bay to take a stroll with whoe...
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 extra to guarantee themselves a spot in the parking garage attached to the hotel. Several times now I have found myself after having to make an essential run off the property to come back only to be ...
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5.4
Fair
Anonymous, Oct 2019
Pros (+) Decent location.
Cons (-) Actually cleaning the room. Shower stall needs replacing, not multiple coats of paint.
5.4
Fair
Aurora, Jan 2019
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 on it's last legs and looked like one good kick could easily break open the door, there were no comforters in the room, the heating system was broken (they had space heaters available), the shower lo...
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4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2018
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 carpet. Shower door wouldn't stay shut.
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2018
Cons (-) Lack of cleanliness in common areas. Non-functioning elevator. Insufficient parking for paying guests. Noisy icemaket on 3rd floor
2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2017
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
2.0
Poor
Joel, Jun 2017
Cons (-) It was dirty, one older white guy was very unfriendly and I got a dirty room. It was all under construction.
6.2
Okay
Mario, Jun 2017
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.
5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Jan 2017
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
  • Port of Oakland0.8 km
  • Oakland Museum of California1.1 km
  • Fox Theater1.5 km
  • Paramount Theatre1.7 km
  • Lake Merritt2 km
  • Children's Fairyland2 km
  • Cathedral of Christ the Light2 km
  • Temple Sinai2.6 km
  • Grand Lake Theater3.1 km
  • J. Mora Moss House3.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Jack London Inn

  • Where is Jack London Inn located?

    Jack London Inn is located at 444 Embarcadero West, 1,1 km from the centre of Oakland. Jack London Square is the closest landmark to Jack London Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Jack London Inn?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Jack London Inn.

  • Does Jack London Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Jack London Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Jack London Inn from the airport?

    Jack London Inn is 10,6 km from Oakland. Jack London Inn is 21,3 km from San Francisco.

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1,1 km
Oakland
10,6 km

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