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Imperial Inn

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6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Self-parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Terrace
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Refrigerator

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490 West MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94609
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fox Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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    About this property

    Imperial Inn

    Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
    Imperial Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

    This Oakland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

    House Rules

    Check in after 3 PM
    Check out before 11 AM
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    Pets

    No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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    Smoking

    Smoking allowed: in designated areas

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property # 1562144
    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    Cashless transactions are available

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Imperial Inn pet-friendly?

    No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

    How much is parking at Imperial Inn?

    Self-parking is free at this property.

    What time is check-in at Imperial Inn?

    Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM.

    What time is check-out at Imperial Inn?

    Checkout is at 11 AM.

    Where is Imperial Inn located?

    Located in Mosswood, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Jack London Square. Children's Hospital Oakland and Lake Merritt are also within 2 miles (3 km). MacArthur Station is 7 minutes by foot and 19th St Station is 28 minutes.

    Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

    Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

    Imperial Inn Reviews

    Reviews

    6.8
    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 966 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 966 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 966 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 966 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 966 reviews

    7.0/10

    Cleanliness

    7.2/10

    Staff & service

    6.6/10

    Amenities

    6.6/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Terry

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great place to stay.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Andrew

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    staff was incredibly friendly and the area was nice and walkable from bart station.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Miracle

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great hospitality when I go there !
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Mark

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Great hotel

    Staff was nice, hotel felt comfortable and safe. Liked the courtyard and parking area easy to access.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    algernon

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    good motel clean and nice area is ok
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    kim

    Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Decent place to stay in. Overall nice staff.
    Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Tremayne

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Oakland Trip

    Great accommodations and the staff was friendly.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    tim

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Love Imperial Inn

    staff were very friendly and helpful. i stay here often when i come to town for concerts. love the location and convenience.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
    Friendly and helpful staff
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Randall

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    I have stayed here several times. Convenient for UC Berkeley. Quiet and safe.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Randall

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This place is very good for the area. Parking is safe. Surrounding neighborhood is ok.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Randall

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Staff is great. Location is ok. Price is great.
    Stayed 1 night in May 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Tan

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Clean room good parking in a seedy area
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Eireann

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Very fresh feeling to the rooms. Very close to transit for BART and AC.
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Suzan

    Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Disliked: Amenities
    The area outside of the property was a bit unsafe but the motel area was pretty secure. The room was nice.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Antoinette

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
    It is a good little motel with very helpful staff. It is in a great location to travel from, with easy access to all the freeways. They let us leave a car there for 2 days while we went into the City. The beds were very comfortable and clean and the sheets were all cotton, clean and soft. I would stay here again.
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jess

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Very nice stay

    We were allowed to check in early without paying extra, since we came from far away. The rooms were very nice, and had a fridge and microwave. The courtyard was perfect to sit and enjoy coffee and read. There were quite a few nice places within walking distance to go.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Good location

    Just needed an overnight stay for a concert I went to at Berkeley. Location was great and the room was clean with no weird smell. Room is quiet.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Karen

    Liked: Staff & service
    Totally decent place to stay for a night. Not super clean but not super dirty. Quiet. Easy to find.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Satori

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Property was clean room is clean microwave and refrigerator clean nice and spacious room
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Randall

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    The staff was very professional. The location was ok. It was safe. Parking was great. Room was clean. No problems encountered. Convenient to UC Berkeley with a car.
    Stayed 1 night in May 2023
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Jennifer

    Liked: Staff & service
    Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

    I had a bed and a ba

    Overall it was an ok stay. The furniture has lots of stains, the area was a bit concerning, the floor wasn’t properly mopped/cleaned.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Thomas

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Very friendly and nice staff. Very reasonable. Looks like it’s been renovated recently. Very easy access to eatery and supermarkets. Loved the courtyard and the charming fountain. The room is cheerfully decorated. A few things here and there, but nothing annoying.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

    Superb customer service

    This stay was a mix of good and so-so but mostly good. The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff was excellent. Totally fulfilled my requests. There was no microwave in my room but one was placed once I asked for it. Bed was comfy in a fairly quiet room. Plenty of parking during my stay. Once again the staff was excellent. i would stay here again.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
    Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

    Truth

    There was mold in the bathroom and almost no water pressure for the shower. The beds were comfy but had small blood stains and a couple of cigarette burns. The parking was free and the front desk personnel was kind and attentive. It is a great location for travelers on a budget. It was also very quiet.
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023