About Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offers a welcoming stay defined by simplicity, comfort, and thoughtful design. Its inviting atmosphere reflects a relaxed urban charm, creating a pleasant retreat for travelers seeking ease and convenience. The property balances practicality with a touch of refinement, ensuring a comfortable and dependable experience. Guests can enjoy a calm and approachable setting that complements the dynamic energy of the surrounding area. Free wireless internet throughout the property Air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves Free self parking onsite Restaurants nearby

Amenities at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offers Private bathroom, Fax services available, Vending machines, Free WiFi, Minimum age limit for renters, Non-smoking rooms available, Pets not allowed, Smoke-free property, Wake-up service, Air conditioning, AM/FM alarm clock radio, Microwave, Mini-fridge, Cable TV service, Flat-panel TV, Free local calls.

Location

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt is located at 122 East 12th Street, Oakland.

Reviews and ratings

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt has an average rating of 2.9 out of 5 based on 758 guest reviews. It holds a 2-star Stars rating.

Rooms and accommodations at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt

  • Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

    2 Double Beds

    Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed

    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed

    Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

    2 Double Beds

    Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed

    Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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Property Overview

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offers a welcoming stay defined by simplicity, comfort, and thoughtful design. Its inviting atmosphere reflects a relaxed urban charm, creating a pleasant retreat for travelers seeking ease and convenience. The property balances practicality with a touch of refinement, ensuring a comfortable and dependable experience. Guests can enjoy a calm and approachable setting that complements the dynamic energy of the surrounding area.

  • Free wireless internet throughout the property
  • Air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves
  • Free self parking onsite
  • Restaurants nearby

Amenities

Features

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • AM/FM alarm clock radio

Business services

  • Fax services available

Food and drink

  • Vending machines
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet access in public areas

  • Free WiFi

Property services

  • Minimum age limit for renters
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service

Media and electronics

  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free local calls

Reviews

2.9
758
Reviews

This property consistently receives very poor reviews, citing severe cleanliness issues, outdated facilities, and unprofessional staff. Guests have reported mold, leaking fixtures, unsanitary conditions, and a hostile environment with security concerns. While the location near Lake Merritt is a positive, it is significantly outweighed by the problems within the property itself.

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Richard Cooke
9 months ago

They saved my -as ! Thanks to the local Amtrak ! I was told there was no room for my gear on the bus . It was 9:20 pm , Amtrak left me stranded in a city where I know nobody . I rode to one motel they did not accept cash or debt cards . I was miles from the nearest hike and bike camp spot . Americas best value was there for me when I needed help . Thank You very much for your service .

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Elizabeth Steele
10 months ago

The room we stayed in is very old, outdated and run down. Mainly the restroom amenities. The shower was very stained. The toilet leaked our entire stay. The floor in restroom was dirty(stained) very old paint and holes in restroom wall lower area by door. There were no outlets in restroom to plug in hair dryer. Ceiling of restroom looked caved in and painted over. The bed was decent. It's location very convenient though.

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Kim Brennan
11 months ago

This hotel has serious problems. The bathroom and shower might as well have been wet paper mache. There was black mold in the shower and one of the shower walls was clearly swelling from moisture getting into the wall. The toilet clogged when used and the front desk just gave us a plunger to fix it ourselves. The sink leaked a little from the bottom. Vending machines did not work. Hotel said no pets but the room next to us had 2 small dogs that barked and growled the entire time. Only half of the outlets worked. We were not planning to spend much time in the room anyway thank God and we didn't have time to complain or try to get a better room, but we definitely won't be back. The only plus side is that it is across the street from lake Merritt and walking distance from a lot of awesome local Vietnamese restaurants.

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Jennie Cabrera
11 months ago

Guy working at 10pm sep 29th is non professional, booked through booking.com not only needed my ID sense I was the only one booking it but needed 3 other adults ID’s when other places need only 1 ID of person booking. don’t make sense are only stop was there on a flat tire just needed somewhere to sleep, had a trouble time with communication about a refund, I better get a refund for the poor and lack communication that man caused I can now see why y’all are a 2 star company, DO BETTER!!!

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Ashley Toolate
about 1 year ago

Rooms were DISGUSTING , broken ac unit , a tiny shower full of stains , broken fire alarms. Terrible service that refused to accommodate. Pregnancy discrimination they refuse to give me a room on the bottom floor (at 39 weeks pregnant) and put me in a room next to people smoking right outside my door. Not to mention the key stopped working and they wanted me to run up and down the three flights of stairs because the phone in the room wouldn’t work either. I am NEVER COMING BACK . Would rather sleep in a car than sleep in this place. Don’t know what was worse , the room or the service smh.

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Nicola Zanghellini
about 1 year ago

This is not our first time staying in a motel, but this is the worst ever. Both rooms smelled of smoke and all our clothes were soaked up by it. The bathrooms are small and dirty, not to mention the sheets and towels which were very dirty and ruined (cigarette holes, blood and other unspeakable substances). During the night, the motel turns into a nasty place where prostitutes and drunk men come and go, shouting and making noise. Avoid this place, you won't even be able to fall asleep!

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Sangeeta Chadha
over 1 year ago

The place is a testament to the adage "All that glitters is not gold." Here goes: They have downgraded their breakfast service, first of all.....no tubs in any room....the shower stalls are like holes in the wall, and floors very slippery; The grounds, the rooms.....you feel like you need to sanitize yourself after touching anything there; You will not find one room that is well-appointed.....each room is missing [a lot of] something or another; Better keep a sharp eye on your things ....if you leave anything anywhere, you'll never see it again; The worst part.....drugs & prostitution!

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Luis Ramirez
over 1 year ago

I was staying at this hotel 3 days every weekend, yesterday Sunday I had a reservation for 3 days, the reception guy told me I could make the payment By digital wallet, since I explained to them that I did not have my card physically and it would arrive in 8 days, the staff told me that if I arrived at the hotel and that I could make the payment digitally, l The surprise I found was that I arrived at midnight and notified them again that they would accept my digital payment. I arrived at the hotel facilities. The worker rudely told me that he couldn't accept that payment method, and that he had previously used that payment method, they wouldn't give me the hotel room, I couldn't cancel. Now I am waiting for them not to charge for the reservation, I went to the hotel, called Expedia hotel, told them the situation, they called the hotel office phone, and I looked When they reject the call to the Expedia customer service person, this is very low, be very careful, I had to sleep in my car, without a hotel, the craziest thing about this, I am a customer Constant from the hotel and they have accepted my digital payment method on previous reservations, I am so upset

Map

Property Address
122 East 12th Street
Oakland
Property Contact
510-444-4949