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Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

4 stars
10 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94610
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
57 reviews
Lowrider Concert

The staff at the front desk was very courteous and quick. Perfect location for Yoshi's. Would stay... See full review

  • mocohd
  • 6 May 2012
Great water location for boaters

Excellent. Great location. Welcoming staff. Very clean, well appointed rooms. Needs work on pool,... See full review

  • yachtsman
  • 6 Apr 2012

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Miss Pearl's Jam House Restaurant will be closed until mid December. Room service is available for breakfast and dinner at the Waterfront Hotel. Hot Breakfast is offered free of charge during this time in the Hotel Lobby.

Luxury Oakland accommodations on the Oakland Harbor, in the heart of historic Jack London Square, the Waterfront Hotel offers a uniquely luxurious experience. As a guest, you will enjoy private fitness center, valet parking, heated pool and sauna, high speed Internet access, chartered boat services, private boat docking facilities and spectacular views of San Francisco. The experienced concierge staff is on hand 24-hours a day to assist you in all your leisure activities.

Please note: This hotel is 100% non-smoking.

Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel Rooms

Deluxe City
Room with king or 2 queen beds include In-room hairdryers and lighted vanity mirrors, Irons and full-size ironing boards, "On demand" movies and Nintendo, Non-smoking rooms, Twice-daily housekeeping, Complimentary in-room coffee and tea, Valet laundry six days a week, High speed Internet access, Two phones with data port and voicemail, In-room honor bars, safes and VCR capabilities. There will be no smoking allowed in any of the rooms.
Deluxe Water
Room with king or 2 queen beds include In-room hairdryers and lighted vanity mirrors, Irons and full-size ironing boards, "On demand" movies and Nintendo, Non-smoking rooms, Twice-daily housekeeping, Complimentary in-room coffee and tea, Valet laundry six days a week, High speed Internet access, Two phones with data port and voicemail, In-room honor bars, safes and VCR capabilities. There will be no smoking allowed in any of the rooms.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Oakland.
Nearby airports
Oakland International Airport.
Area description
Twenty-minute ferry ride to San Francisco from hotel back door, Ten blocks from the Oakland Convention Center, Three-minute ride to downtown Oakland (including BART) with our complimentary daily shuttle service.

Amenities

  • Airport Shuttle
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Restaurant / Dining Information
Miss Pearl's Jam House, Gourmet New World island inspired cuisine. Patio seating and live music. Breakfast M-F 8 - 10 am Lunch M - F 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner Sun-W 5:30-9, Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30 Brunch Sat - Sun 11:30-2:30

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (57)

Ratings and reviews for Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Overall score

3.8 / 5
57 out of 57
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.6

81% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

4
mocohd
Stockton, CA
6 May 2012

Lowrider Concert

The staff at the front desk was very courteous and quick. Perfect location for Yoshi's. Would stay here again for a trip around the Jack London Square area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

4
yachtsman
Business
los angeles
6 Apr 2012

Great water location for boaters

Excellent. Great location. Welcoming staff. Very clean, well appointed rooms. Needs work on pool, fitness center. Wonderful restaurant and bar.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Mllski
Placerville, CA 95667, USA
27 Feb 2012

Waterfront Fun

It is our family tradition for me and my wife to take our kids to Monster Jam at the Oakland Coliseum each year when it comes around. By far this hotel is the best one we have stayed at in the Oakland area, the rooms are nice and it is in an ideal location. The Continental breakfast and coffee bar are a great way to kick off the day. We won't hesitate to stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great place for food and drink is Kincaid's, and an interesting little bar is Heinold's Last First Chance just down from Kincaid's

Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

4
OlaMikey
Business
Moscow, ID, USA
9 Jan 2012

Nicely done

The hotel and my room were clean, nicely decorated, and very comfortable. The desk could have been more accommodating by providing more space and more accessible power supply. The breakfast was tasty, situated next to a pool with a view of the harbor.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Jonny G.
Los Angeles
31 Jul 2011

Solid, But Not Great

The hospitality of the staff leaves a lot to be desired (if you're interested, I left a detailed review at T. Advisor), but the hotel itself is clean, nicely updated, and good. As it's a Joie de Vivre property, the staff is not even close to what I'd normally expect. The area is still early in its redevelopment, so the energy feels very far from the action, almost abandoned, even though there are clubs and restaurants nearby. Note that valet parking (20 dollars at the time of my visit) is the only option besides street parking, which is Bay Area-complicated.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Jeff
Oakland, CA
20 Jul 2011

[...] last minute reservation

I made the reservation at the last minute and it worked out perfectly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

4
train trekkers
Pullman, WA
2 Jul 2011

Walking distance to Amtrak!

Stopped over between Amtrak and flight home. Was great to be able to print boarding pass in lobby. Coffee machine was out of water--but nice to have hot drinks. Room was very nice, balcony view of river and ships was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Good directions to BART station, handy for coming from Amtrak.

Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Very satisfied customer who will be back
Los Angeles, CA
6 Jun 2011

"The Waterfront was Wonderful"

The service was great, even the valet personnel were helpful. The room was beautiful, even the towels were soft, not hard like everywhere else. The goose down comforter was so nice...the only thing it didnt have was a microwave and fridge...but everything else was perfect:):) I will definitely be coming back Waterfront:):)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Leave your car at the hotel, for $20 bucks? You are going to spend that much anyways on parking...and you can get anywhere on the trolleys, BART. If your going to San Francisco.

Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

3
josh
ca
11 May 2011

great hotel but very loud

The hotel it self was great, all the staff was very helpful. If you are trying to relax and sleep this is not the best place. It is right next to a rail road so there was a bunch of trains going all night. Then there is the ships from the port moving crates that were making a bunch of noise. People unloading a truck at 6am. To top it off they have this great big LCD tv that if you do not point the remote in the right spot you cant change the channel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
3
Review of Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Reviewer score

2
unamuse jarhead
Business
chicago
11 Apr 2011

Bad room had to pay more $ for better 1

Not much to do in the local area. Hotel was fairly bare bones. Beats Motel 6. Maybe a Motel 7 ? Lots of cab fares paid to get into the real of "O Town" !!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

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