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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to University of California, Berkeley

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Exterior
Front of property
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Living room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 193 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 158 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 236 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in North Berkeley, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley is near a metro station. Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greek Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victory Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafenated Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Parisien - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chez Panisse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Hotel near University of California, Berkeley
Near Greek Theater, Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • A lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley include perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1906

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sens Hotel Bistro Berkeley
Sens Hotel Bistro
Sens Bistro Berkeley
Sens Hotel Vanne Bistro Berkeley
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Sens Vanne Bistro Berkeley
Sens Vanne Bistro
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley on 24 Aug 2025 start from AU$317.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley located?

Located in North Berkeley, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 12 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 20 minutes.

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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 425 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable quiet great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is conveniently located near UC Berkeley where our son lives. We love this hotel and try to book here every time we come up to visit him 😀😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A

Have barista made coffee is an excellent perk. We also enjoyed the balcony big enough to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideko Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in Central Berkeley. Coffee shop downstairs, next to Andronico’s market. Street parking only.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would totally stay here again. They do not have a parking lot but we only had to park 1 block away. The coffee shop in the morning is pretty delicious with lots of regulars enjoying their drinks here. Staff was very nice & friendly. Room was quiet & clean. Bed was comfortable. Fun neighborhood. Zero complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all stellar, very friendly & helpful. Handy location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very European in style. Quaint. Affordable. And very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a joy when I stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Room was well equipped and clean. Bit easy to hear my neighbors but they were loud!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Amenities
Charming cafe right downstairs, clean room, quiet, check & out easy, great neighborhood very central to all of Berkeley & best restaurants nearby. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay loved this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ground floor rooms facing parking lot, don't black out. If you're light sensitive sleeper, this would be an inconvenience. Rest everything is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing super nice and welcoming to the guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Neighbor location and love the cofre at the café.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a convenient location, but also busy. No parking on site, but we were able to find nearby street parking fairly easily (weekend). A bit run-down. Lots of dining options nearby. Worked great for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service in rooms, fully staffed 24/7 lobby/entrance but the function is a little awkward and the door is very heavy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect location, cute and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, like the balcony for morning coffee (complimentary!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING service. This is a lovely little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised at how nice this place was, and the surrounding area. The store next to the place is also amazing, we bought stuff and made dinner in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Great stay!

Great stay at this hotel, it had everything I needed and appreciated the coffee in the morning. The bed was a bit firm, but it was okay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is near my mother and in a great walking location in Berkeley. I have stayed here for years. Due to my schedule change, I stayed in two different rooms this time. Both were comfortable and everything worked. The rooms are starting to look a little shabby, it has been a long time since a refresh and it is due. I would stay again next time due to location and the very interesting coffee shop.