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1717 Embarcadero
Oakland, California 94606-5223
United States
Oakland, California 94606-5223
United States
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3:00 P.M. PST
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Hotel Overview
Our waterfront Oakland hotel is designed with your comfort and style in mind. Conveniently located near San Francisco, our hotel is gateway to it all.
Our property is uniquely positioned on Oakland's waterfront and offers a unique advantage of making it simple and fast to catch flights from the Oakland Airport. When choosing Oakland hotels, ensure that you get fantastic value as well as a great location. Each waterside room includes either a patio or balcony with impressive views of Oakland's waterway and at times you can even catch a glimpse of San Francisco. Travel 12 minutes on the BART or take a majestic ferry ride to the heart of downtown San Francisco.
Oakland has been voted one of the top cities to visit because of its trendy and creative food and restaurant resurgence, and its edgy arts scene. Discover it all at our waterfront Oakland hotel location just off the 880 Freeway. We are also very close to a number of Universities and Colleges including UC Berkeley and Laney.
We are the number one rated TripAdvisor hotel in Oakland, and one of the few Oakland waterfront hotels featuring free Internet, free shuttle service and a free hot breakfast. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with in the morning before heading out on your northern California adventure. With our beautiful water views, balconies and great amenities, we make your decision to stay with us easy.
Business travelers alike love our Waterfront Oakland hotel because we are just a BART ride away from San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center, and are centrally located in the Bay Area. Our location makes traveling to the Oakland A's Stadium, the Oakland Raider's Coliseum and Warrior's Arena a breeze to get to.
Also, ask about Zeel in-room massage. This great new amenity is available through the front desk.
Reserve your next northern California stay today at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel!
Hotel Policies
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Location
Hotel location and the surrounding area
Hotel Reviews
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Cleanliness
Gorgeous, clean, and well kept private and public areas. Hotel staff was very friendly. I took full advantage of their shuttle service - 6 rides in 24 hours - and enjoyed every interaction with each...
By alpha851
on 21-Mar-2020
I experience no problems when checking in and during my stay. The staff was very courteous, friendly and always on top of their game. My room was always cleaned or at least they let you know they...
By Discover47517430606
on 15-Mar-2020
The hotel itself was nice and the staff accommodating, however the location was ghetto. There was graffeti across the street from the hotel and the bayview was industrial, also trash lined the...
By Meade123
on 14-Mar-2020
Our room was very spacious and comfortable with no problems at all. Everyone at the front desk was also very helpful and friendly. When we made plans to go out at night in downtown Oakland, we were...
By 919jul
on 30-Jan-2020
My recent stay at the Best Western Plus in Oakland was by far my best stay anywhere I’ve ever traveled. I was most impressed with the two front desk agents that worked Friday evening when we arrived...
By Maryann D
Reno, Nevada on 27-Jan-2020
Hotel Amenities
Hotel
- Shuttle, 6 a.m to 11:00 p.m. Daily. Outbound is by appointment only. Call hotel for pick up from the OAK airport
- 100% smoke-free hotel
- Meeting facilities, 6,000 sqft conference center features 5 distinctive spaces each of which can be flexibly configured to meet any need, whether that is a boardroom, a hollow layout, a theatre, class, a u-shape or a reception floor plan
- Banquet facilities 6,000 sqft conference center features 5 distinctive spaces each of which can be flexibly configured to meet any need, whether that is a boardroom, a hollow layout, a theatre, class, a u-shape or a reception floor plan
- Conference facilities, 6,000 sqft conference center features 5 distinctive spaces each of which can be flexibly configured to meet any need, whether that is a boardroom, a hollow layout, a theatre, class, a u-shape or a reception floor plan
- Ballroom 6,000 sqft conference center features 5 distinctive spaces each of which can be flexibly configured to meet any need, whether that is a boardroom, a hollow layout, a theatre, class, a u-shape or a reception floor plan
- Complimentary full breakfast, features a different hot item every day from Egg omelets, Breakfast sandwiches, Waffles, Pastries, Donuts, Cereal, Fresh fruit, Coffee and juice.
- Cocktail lounge, full bar on-site that features dinner every day. Our hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Outdoor pool Heated heated pool on-site open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Open year round. Heated Jacuzzi open year round. 7 a.m to 10 p.m.
- Hot tub open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
- Massage services available by Zeel. Advanced appointment is required
- Exercise facility 24 Hour comes equipped with a treadmill, elliptical, universal machine, recumbent bike. Complimentary water bottles, towels and television
- Weight lifting equipment, cable and pulley system
- Universal gym
- Stationary bike
- Treadmill
- Elevator
- Interior corridor
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge, front desk staff can help assist in your request.
- Multilingual staff, (English, Spanish, Tagalog)
- Guest laundry, available for $2.25 USD nominal fee
- Dry cleaning, same day cleaning available
- Safe deposit box No firearms held on safe deposit box behind desk.
- Barber/beauty shop available via advanced appointment
- Cable or satellite television, DIRECTV®
- Free wireless Internet available in public areas; Free in-room wireless Internet access; Free wireless Internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms
- Business center, complimentary open 24-hours
- Printer available
- Fax services,
- Fax machine
- Computer available
- Photocopy, nominal fee
- Photocopy services
- Photocopy machine
- Conference services
- Dataports, wireless
- Courier
- Mail services, outgoing mail and stamps
- Catering
- Convenience store/Sundry open 24-hours
- Sunbathing Pool chairs available.
- Air-conditioning
- Hearing impaired services TDD phones, Signer, Bed buzzer and Light illuminator is available.
- Physically challenged facilities, roll in shower based on availability
- Elevator, wheelchair accessible
- Parking for the physically challenged 15.00 per night fee
- Ice/vending machines, available on every floor. Vending machine located on first floor only.
- Outdoor parking 15.00 per night fee
- Paid parking, 15 USD fee per night
- Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
- Laundry/valet, available 24-hour for a nominal fee
- Electrical adapter for International guest
- Waterfront walking paths
- Complimentary shuttle service to and from airport, BART Station, Amtrak, Jack London Square and select locations.
- Electric Car Charging station
- Coffee available 24-hours
More Amenities
Room
- Cable or satellite television, DIRECTV - select premium channels available
- AM/FM alarm clock
- AM/FM radio stereo
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Hairdryer
- Iron, ironing board
- Desk/work area, oversized with lamp and electrical outlet at desk level
- Dataports, wireless
- High-speed Internet access, wireless and hard wired. Password protected
- Two line phone
- Voice mail
- Free local calls under 30 minutes, within the city of Oakland
- Bathrobe
- Air-conditioning
- In-room safe, available. Guest are required to program their own code for security purposes.
- Bathroom phone
- Wake-up calls
- Sofabed, available
- Spa, available in select rooms
- Adjoining rooms, available
- Crib, available
- Balcony, available 80% of guestrooms
- Ocean view
- Bathroom amenities
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Rollaway
- Power converters for international guests
Rooms for the Physically Challenged: 5
- Physically challenged rooms/facilities available, five ADA rooms
- Bathtub seat available
- Rails in bathroom available
- Wheelchair accessible available
- Closed-caption TV
- Raised toilet with grab bars available
- Visual alarm available
- Knock lights available
- Safety bar in shower available
- Walk-in shower available
- Emergency alerting lighting
- Extra wide doors in bathrooms
- Lowered vanity areas
- Property meets ADA of 1990 (US hotels only)
More Amenities
More Amenities
Nearby Attractions
Area Business
- 2.10 mile(s) from Cost Plus
- 2.40 mile(s) from Wells Fargo Bank
- 2.40 mile(s) from Bank of America
- 2.50 mile(s) from Clorox
- 2.80 mile(s) from AT&T
- 2.80 mile(s) from California Department of Caltrans
- 2.80 mile(s) from Kaiser
- 3.30 mile(s) from Pacific Gas & Electric
- 3.60 mile(s) from Alta Bates Medical
- 3.90 mile(s) from Telecare Medical Corporat
- 2.9 mile(s) from Pandora Radio
- 2.6 mile(s) from Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building & US Courthouse
- 2 mile(s) from Sunset Magazine
- 4.6 mile(s) from Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 28 mile(s) from Tesla
Attractions
- 2.10 mile(s) from Lake Merritt Gondola, romantic Italian like tours around Lake Merritt
- 2.90 mile(s) from Children's Fairyland, storybook theme park for children
- 2.90 mile(s) from Fox Theatre, historic theatre in oakland for comedies and concerts.
- 2.10 mile(s) from USS Potomac, historic Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential yacht museum
- 8.00 mile(s) from Oakland Zoo, located in the Oakland Hills with a variety of different animals.
- 13.00 mile(s) from San Francisco Union Square, famous with multiple upscale stores and where the famous cable car passes through.
- 14.00 mile(s) from Ferry Building, also known as Ferry Plaza is home to the famous Farmers market on saturday and sunday and the first stop for the Bay Area Ferry.
- 14.30 mile(s) from Fisherman's Wharf, also known as pier 39. Clam Chowder is a must have, as well as the sour dough bread.
- 15.00 mile(s) from Ghirardelli Square, famous Ghirardelli chocolate can be found here along with a fine dining experience overlooking the waterfront of San Francisco.
- 15.00 mile(s) from Lombard Street, the world's most crooked street.
- 18.00 mile(s) from Golden Gate Bridge, is world renowned, a must see and the main represenation of the Bay Area.
- 9.00 mile(s) from Oracle Arena & Coliseum, home of the Golden State Warrior's and site of many concerts and events. The Oracle Arena and the Oakland Coliseum are quick drive or BART ride away.
Dining
- The Lounge, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: dinner, steak and salmon cooked to order
- 0.01 mile(s) from Quinn's Lighthouse, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 0.50 mile(s) from Starbucks®, Coffee Shop, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch
- 1.90 mile(s) from Dyafa, Full Service, International, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2 mile(s) from Forge, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 1.90 mile(s) from La Penca Azul, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 1.90 mile(s) from Asena, Fast Food, International, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2.00 mile(s) from Scott's Seafood, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2.00 mile(s) from Yoshi's, Full Service, Japanese, Open for: dinner
- 2.00 mile(s) from Lake Chalet, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2.10 mile(s) from Fat Lady, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2.60 mile(s) from Sushi House, Full Service, Japanese, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2.60 mile(s) from Le Cheval, Full Service, Vietnamese, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2.90 mile(s) from Flora Restaurant & Bar, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 3 mile(s) from Mua, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 2 mile(s) from Everett & Jones, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 1.90 mile(s) from House of Chicken and Waffles, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
Education
- 4.60 mile(s) from Holy Names University
- 4.70 mile(s) from Mill's College
- 8.50 mile(s) from University of California Berkeley
- 13.00 mile(s) from Fashion Institute of Desi, FIDM
- 15.50 mile(s) from California State Universi
- 15.90 mile(s) from University of San Francis, USF
- 20.70 mile(s) from California State Universt, SFSU
- 2.6 mile(s) from Oaksterdam University
Nearby Cities
- 13.90 mile(s) from San Francisco
- 4.80 mile(s) from Emeryville
- 10.20 mile(s) from Berkeley
- 1.30 mile(s) from Alameda
- 8.90 mile(s) from San Leandro
- 33.00 mile(s) from Palo Alto
- 41.00 mile(s) from San Jose
- 25 mile(s) from Fremont
- 23 mile(s) from San Ramon
- 18 mile(s) from Walnut Creek
- 32 mile(s) from Livermore
Recreation
- 2 mile(s) from Jack London Square, Shopping, Dining, entertainment, movie theatre
- 3 mile(s) from The Hive, Restaurants, evening entertainment.
- 3.30 mile(s) from Lake Merritt Boating, kayak and paddle boats for rental
- 2.50 mile(s) from Alameda Bicycle, rental
- 3.10 mile(s) from 24-Hour Fitness, gym, open 24-hours
- 3.30 mile(s) from AMF South Shore Lanes, bowling
- 5.60 mile(s) from Alameda Municipal Golf Co
- 1.20 mile(s) from Jack London Aquatic Cente, launching site for kayaks out on the bay
- 12 mile(s) from Reinhardt Redwood Park, State park
- 4.5 mile(s) from Joaquin Miller Park, State Park
Shopping
- 2.80 mile(s) from Alameda South Shore, strip mall with grocery stores and banks
- 6.60 mile(s) from Bay Street, located in Emeryville with multiple brand name stores
- 12.60 mile(s) from WestField Shopping Centre, located in San Francisco
- 22.30 mile(s) from Stoneridge Mall, located in Pleasanton
- 26.70 mile(s) from Paragon Outlets, located in Livermore
- 34.50 mile(s) from Great Mall Milpitas, outlet for major brands
Transportation
- 8 mile(s) from Oakland International Airport
- 26.00 mile(s) from San Francisco International Airport
- 1.70 mile(s) from Lake Merritt BART Station we offer a complimentary shuttle to and from this Bart station from the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- 1.20 mile(s) from Jack London Square Amtrak, Our complimentary shuttle can take you to this train station.
- 1.8 mile(s) from Oakland
- Free local shuttle from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Pre determined drop off locations, inquire with front desk. No residential drop offs