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Our top choices for Poets Corner hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.3 km from Poets Corner
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,311 reviews)
"Excellent hotel to stay."
United States
Yan
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

2. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3 km from Poets Corner
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,447 reviews)
"Property was immaculate and staff was super helpful and attentive."
United States
John A
The price is NZ$327
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 1.6 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,414 reviews)
"Room was clean and the staff was very helpful."
United States
Chase
The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 2.5 km from Poets Corner
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (5,237 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Melinda
The price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Poets Corner
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,854 reviews)
"Nothing special but clean and very nice staff"
United States
Bella
The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

6. Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
6.7 km from Poets Corner
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"This property is great if u need somewhere to stay just for the night ,or if u have to commute for work . Its Quiet ,Clean and comfortable. The staff is very professional, I've stayed here before and had a great experience each time."
United States
rodney
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Mira Vista

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
7.3 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
9.7 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,331 reviews)
"Excellent place"
United States
Ronald
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9. Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.0 star property
9.4 km from Poets Corner
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Located in a quite location 😁"
United States
frank
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Marina Village Inn

10. La Casa Inn

La Casa Inn
2.5 star property
14.3 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Kim
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
La Casa Inn

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Poets Corner
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,581 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Joceline
The price is NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
12.9 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,755 reviews)
"Great inexpensive resort with a fabulous breakfast."
United States
Thomas
The price is NZ$348
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
13.2 km from Poets Corner
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,502 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel Great location near Fisherman's Wharf Would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Angelo
The price is NZ$345
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

14. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.1 km from Poets Corner
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,363 reviews)
"Good room, good location nice staff."
United Kingdom
Gary Wylie
The price is NZ$351
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Poets Corner
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,376 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and I would stay there again."
United States
Shea
The price is NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
4.0 star property
13.3 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,625 reviews)
"Great place and hôtel also great staff!"
United States
Max
The price is NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
14.2 km from Poets Corner
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,784 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Crystal
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Comfort Inn by the Bay

18. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
14.6 km from Poets Corner
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6,493 reviews)
"Great place and good value for money"
United Kingdom
Sangeeta Harinarain
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

19. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
20.6 km from Poets Corner
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,928 reviews)
"it’s a great place to stay with family the staff is great and the morning breakfast provided is also great."
United States
Joshua
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

20. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
13 km from Poets Corner
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,449 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Huy
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Compare popular hotels in Poets Corner

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,068 reviews
View
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,414 reviews
View
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,447 reviews
View
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
8.2
Very good
5,237 reviews
View
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,854 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Poets Corner

Find the best Poets Corner areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Poets Corner
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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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What are the best hotels in Poets Corner that travellers recommend?
For highly recommended hotels in Poets Corner, travellers frequently highlight the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, and Berkeley City Club.

The Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, with an excellent 9.2 rating, is often praised for its friendly and helpful staff, as well as its good breakfast. Guests appreciate the superb and clean rooms, and the overall convenient location.

Another excellent choice is the Hotel Shattuck Plaza, holding an 8.8 rating. Guests consistently comment on the comfortable and clean rooms, the friendly and nice staff, and its convenient and great location. The food is often described as delicious and amazing, and the service as excellent and professional. This hotel offers designer toiletries, premium bedding, and suites. It is conveniently located near Memorial Stadium and Zellerbach Playhouse.

The Berkeley City Club, also with an 8.8 rating, receives high marks for its friendly and attentive staff. Guests find the rooms comfortable and clean, and the location is described as great and walkable. The pool is often highlighted as gorgeous and beautiful. This hotel provides premium bedding and complimentary breakfast, and is close to Zellerbach Playhouse and Essig Museum of Entomology.
What are the best family hotels in Poets Corner?
For excellent family hotels in Poets Corner, consider the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, and Berkeley City Club.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, with an 8.2 rating, is a great option for families, offering a pool, sofa beds, and complimentary cribs and rollaway beds. It's conveniently located near Adventure Playground and Berkeley Marina. Guests frequently praise the beautiful location, friendly staff, and comfortable rooms.

Another highly-rated choice is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, which has a 9.0 rating. This hotel provides child-friendly window designs, sofa beds, connecting rooms, and free cribs, along with complimentary buffet breakfast. It's situated near the Gourmet Ghetto and Habitot Children's Museum. Travellers often highlight the comfortable rooms, helpful staff, and good hot breakfast.

The Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, rated 9.2, is also very suitable for families, featuring free cribs, sofa beds, and complimentary breakfast. It is close to Memorial Stadium and the Gourmet Ghetto. Guests consistently praise the friendly staff, amazing breakfast, and perfect, clean rooms.

The Hotel Shattuck Plaza, with an 8.8 rating, offers child-friendly window designs, connecting rooms, and suites, along with designer toiletries and premium bedding. It is located near Memorial Stadium and the Zellerbach Playhouse. Visitors often mention the comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location.

Finally, the Berkeley City Club, rated 8.8, provides child-friendly window designs, a pool, and complimentary breakfast. It is located close to Memorial Stadium and the Zellerbach Playhouse. The staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive, and the pool is noted as beautiful.
What are the best spa hotels in Poets Corner?
For an excellent spa hotel in Poets Corner, consider the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina.

This hotel, with an 8.2 rating, offers a relaxing experience with its indoor pool, superb for unwinding after a day of exploring. Many guests appreciate the beautiful water and marina views from the rooms, and the hotel is often praised for its nice, clean rooms and comfortable beds. It is also conveniently located approximately 1.4 kilometres from Donkey and Goat, and offers free and easy parking.
What hotels in Poets Corner offer free breakfast?
For hotels in Poets Corner offering complimentary breakfast, consider the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, and the Berkeley City Club.

The Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, with an excellent 9.2 rating, provides a free continental breakfast. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff, the great and clean rooms, and its great location, being just 0.3 km from the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.

Another excellent option is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, rated 9.0. This hotel offers a free buffet breakfast, with guests often highlighting the hot and good breakfast, as well as the comfortable and clean rooms. It is conveniently located near Gourmet Ghetto, which is 2.1 km away.

The Berkeley City Club, with an 8.8 rating, also includes free continental breakfast. Travellers appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, the comfortable and clean rooms, and its great, walkable location. It is situated 0.8 km from Chickering American River Reserve.

Finally, the Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western, rated 7.8, also provides free breakfast. Guests often praise the newly remodelled and clean rooms, the comfortable beds, and the helpful staff. This hotel is located 0.4 km from the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Poets Corner?
For top pet-friendly hotels in Poets Corner, consider the Hotel Shattuck Plaza, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, and Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley.

The Hotel Shattuck Plaza, with an 8.8 rating, warmly welcomes both dogs and cats, even providing food and water bowls for your companions. Guests consistently praise the comfortable and clean rooms, as well as the friendly and nice staff. Its convenient location is close to attractions like Memorial Stadium and Gourmet Ghetto.

Another excellent choice is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, rated 8.2. This hotel specifically caters to dogs and features an indoor pool. Its beautiful location near Berkeley Marina and McLaughlin Eastshore State Park is often highlighted by guests, who also appreciate the friendly staff and comfortable beds.

Finally, the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, boasting an impressive 9.2 rating, is also pet-friendly and offers complimentary breakfast, including continental options. Guests frequently praise the great staff, great and clean rooms, and its excellent location, which is just a short distance from Memorial Stadium and Gourmet Ghetto.
What are the best budget hotels in Poets Corner?
For budget-friendly hotels in Poets Corner, you might consider the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG or the Berkeley City Club.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, with a 9.0 rating, offers comfortable and clean rooms, and guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff. A hot and good breakfast is included, along with free internet and complimentary toiletries. Free and easy self-parking is also available, making it a convenient choice. This hotel is well-located, with Gourmet Ghetto just 2.1 km away and the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall at 1.8 km.

Another excellent option is the Berkeley City Club, rated 8.8. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and attentive staff and the comfortable, clean rooms. This hotel provides free WiFi and a complimentary continental breakfast, along with free toiletries. Its location is considered great and walkable, with Chabad of the East Bay only 0.9 km away and Gourmet Ghetto at 1.4 km. The hotel also features a gorgeous and beautiful pool.
What are the most romantic hotels in Poets Corner for couples?
For couples seeking a romantic stay in Poets Corner, both the Berkeley City Club and the Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley are highly recommended.

The Berkeley City Club, with an 8.8 rating, is often praised for its gorgeous pool and comfortable, clean rooms. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and attentive staff, and its great, walkable location makes it easy to explore nearby attractions such as the Gourmet Ghetto (1.4 km away) and the Berkeley Repertory Theater (0.8 km away).

Another excellent choice is the Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, which holds an 8.4 rating. This hotel is known for its clean and amazing rooms, some of which feature a balcony, and the friendly and amazing staff. Its convenient location places it just 0.1 km from the Gourmet Ghetto and 0.9 km from the Berkeley Repertory Theater.
What are the best hotels in Poets Corner near San Francisco Bay?
For a highly-rated hotel in Poets Corner that is conveniently located near San Francisco Bay, consider the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina.

This hotel, with an 8.2 rating, is an excellent choice for families. It offers a pool, sofa beds, and complimentary cribs and rollaway extra beds, making it very comfortable for guests with children. Connecting rooms are also available for larger families. Guests frequently praise the beautiful and great location, the friendly and helpful staff, and the nice, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Furthermore, the hotel provides free and easy parking, which is a significant convenience. It is also close to several points of interest such as Adventure Playground (0.6 km), Berkeley Marina (0.5 km), McLaughlin Eastshore State Park (0.4 km), and Cesar Chavez Park (0.7 km).
When is the best time to go to Poets Corner?
The best time to visit Poets Corner is generally during the late spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) when the weather is most pleasant.

During these months, you'll experience comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 18°C to 25°C, with plenty of sunshine and minimal rainfall. This makes it ideal for exploring the area's outdoor attractions, such as the local vineyards and walking trails, without the intense heat of summer or the cooler, wetter conditions of winter.

Couples looking for a romantic getaway will find these periods particularly appealing. The vineyards are in full bloom or harvest, offering stunning scenery and opportunities for wine tastings and tours. Many local events, such as farmers' markets and outdoor concerts, are also scheduled during these seasons, adding to the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

For travellers interested in outdoor activities like hiking or cycling, the mild weather of late spring and early autumn provides great conditions.
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