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Jack London Inn

2.0 of 5
444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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Jack London Inn
Ranked #37 of 48 hotels in Oakland
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Reno, Nevada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The rooms are run down, but clean. Our biggest complaint was there were four of us in a room and they would NOT give us four towels, even after repeated requests. We stayed four nights. The one time we got the extra two towels, housekeeping had a horrible attitude. If you are looking for a bed and a shower this... More

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Burke, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

In a place like the Bay area, it is difficult to give an objective opinion on price vs worth. So I will try to keep to the "facts". I stayed here for 2 nights, using it strictly as a place for bed and shower. The room is clean and the room cleanup is good. Linen is fresh and clean, The... More

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San Luis Obispo, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

This was certainly very close to the concert we went to at Yoshi's - we were able to walk to the show a block away and the bed was comfortable but the place is rundown! Felt safe and there is a 'chicken and waffles' diner next door. The front desk was. The front desk attentive with our need for an... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

First, the rooms are disturbing... holes in the blankets.. holes in the curtains. . The room keys expire everyday... the doors broken... second: the two dudes were awesome... the red head. Worst attitude ever... not friendly. . And not willing to help at all.. the maintence man was cool.. not very family friendly because of the marijuana smokers... basically.. they... More

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Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

The room was dirty. The room lighting was marginal. Sounds of trains going by in front kept us awake. It was just bad experience. Checked out the next morning. We expected it to be nearer to the Jack London waterfront.

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Gulf Shores, AL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I booked this hotel online last week and stayed for a week, with my main priorities being bed, shower and cheapest price in a good, safe location. Jack London Inn didn't disappoint in that respect. It's a budget hotel, so I wasn't expecting much beyond that and was happily surprised by the experience. The room was clean and comfortable, free... More

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San Jose, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

the service was courteous and professional. The hotel is old and can use some upgrading but all in all, it is clean and definitely worth the price. My room was comfortable and had the normal amenities of most hotels. I could hear train noise but the sound was not intolerable. Most hotels that I stay at have noise, either from... More

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Goleta, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

The Jack London Inn is the least costly hotel for miles and the rate includes parking. BUT the train tracks to the Port of Oakland and the Oakland AMTRAK station are in the middle of the street in front of the Inn. The first train passed within 15 minutes of my arrival. The trains blow their horn constantly. It was... More

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Sacramento, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

I don't know where to begin! Should I start with the roaches, extremely nasty carpet, NO TOWELS, no toilet paper, trains rolling by all night, or maybe I should warn you that the garbage in the halls reeked of stale ? and there was a cloud of insects flying inside the garbage and roaches running hiding inside, yes I said... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012 via mobile

we come in september 2012 for 2 days when we get to the hotel ( motel) we get a room the toilet dosent work no light in room the ac was with air with smoke smile . and the area was very terible becuse this we wake up in 7:00 am turn on the car and back in 8 pm... More

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Also Known As:
Jack London Hotel Oakland
Jack London Hotel
Jack London Oakland
Address: 444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Region: United States > California > Oakland
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #37 of 48 hotels in Oakland
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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