Civic Center Lodge
Hotel in Alameda, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Hotel with free parking, near Jack London Square
This hotel features a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out.
Civic Center Lodge offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
This hotel features a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out.
Civic Center Lodge offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
TV
Map of Alameda, CA
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 299 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Beds not specified • 299 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Beds not specified • 250 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Beds not specified • 250 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
3.0
It's an old family ran motel. The area is sketch, but I felt safe & had no issues during my stay. Only downside, by choice, very limited English speaking by the front desk.
0.5
The front desk guy was relatedt to the grinch. That says it all.
0.5
The front desk guy was relatedt to the grinch. That says it all.
3.0
Pros: convenient for mass transit. Clean and upgraded bathroom. No bugs.
Cons: dirty carpet, thin pillows and towels.
As a smoker I expect my rooms to be kind of shabby so I can’t judge much there, but the carpet is so dirty that I had to walk in my sandals or socks to avoid dirty feet and that’s always pretty gross. For the crappy neighborhood, it felt safe enough and was pretty quiet. I think if someone is okay with lower quality but nothing majorly negative then this place is fine but most people would probably want to pay more for a decent hotel.
3.0
Pros: convenient for mass transit. Clean and upgraded bathroom. No bugs.
Cons: dirty carpet, thin pillows and towels.
As a smoker I expect my rooms to be kind of shabby so I can’t judge much there, but the carpet is so dirty that I had to walk in my sandals or socks to avoid dirty feet and that’s always pretty gross. For the crappy neighborhood, it felt safe enough and was pretty quiet. I think if someone is okay with lower quality but nothing majorly negative then this place is fine but most people would probably want to pay more for a decent hotel.
1.0
It was not listed that we have to bring cash to pay a deposit and that we cannot pay the room on a credit card. Very strange. We ended up having to find another hotel do to the inconvenience. I BETTER NOT GET CHARGED!!!!
1.0
It was not listed that we have to bring cash to pay a deposit and that we cannot pay the room on a credit card. Very strange. We ended up having to find another hotel do to the inconvenience. I BETTER NOT GET CHARGED!!!!
5.0
I like the vintage vibe
5.0
I like the vintage vibe
1.0
You need $100 cash for a deposit. Who carries cash anymore?
If you keep your car there past checkout, you will pay anything between $20-40 extra, depending on how they fee. And you won't get a receipt.
Lost my keycard and that is a $10 fee.
Location is close to BART, but the service is pretty horrible.
1.0
You need $100 cash for a deposit. Who carries cash anymore?
If you keep your car there past checkout, you will pay anything between $20-40 extra, depending on how they fee. And you won't get a receipt.
Lost my keycard and that is a $10 fee.
Location is close to BART, but the service is pretty horrible.
1.5
Good:
1. Room was decent enough for one night. The room was cozy. It had a frig and microwave along with toiletries.
2. The location to public transport. The motel is two blocks from Lake Merrit Bart and only a few blocks from Amtrak.
Not so good
1. Homeless trash pile outside on the road. I totally get it as it’s Oakland but still not the most welcoming.
2. There is a cash deposit of $100 upon arrival. You can still pay the reservation with credit card.
3. Since it’s next to the freeway it can be noisy.
Good enough for a night or two.
1.5
Good:
1. Room was decent enough for one night. The room was cozy. It had a frig and microwave along with toiletries.
2. The location to public transport. The motel is two blocks from Lake Merrit Bart and only a few blocks from Amtrak.
Not so good
1. Homeless trash pile outside on the road. I totally get it as it’s Oakland but still not the most welcoming.
2. There is a cash deposit of $100 upon arrival. You can still pay the reservation with credit card.
3. Since it’s next to the freeway it can be noisy.
Good enough for a night or two.
4.0
Fair price. Despite being next to the freeway, it was pretty quiet. Friendly staff. Area is not great, its Oakland after all.
4.0
Fair price. Despite being next to the freeway, it was pretty quiet. Friendly staff. Area is not great, its Oakland after all.
3.0
The property is nestled next to the freeway. Using the car to drive to this property is inconvenient both for the freeway and the local streets. The management will take a bank card to pay for the room, however will only except cash payment for the room deposit, which is stupid.
3.0
The property is nestled next to the freeway. Using the car to drive to this property is inconvenient both for the freeway and the local streets. The management will take a bank card to pay for the room, however will only except cash payment for the room deposit, which is stupid.
4.0
Nice
4.0
Nice
2.5
The price is reasonable. The room was very quiet. The shower is good condition.
2.5
The price is reasonable. The room was very quiet. The shower is good condition.
4.0
This motel is on the smaller side but the friendliness of the staff along with a clean room overshadows the size. A coffee maker and microwave were included. It's unfortunate that I couldn't take complete advantage. due to a family emergency I had the room for less than 6 hours.
5.0
The staff are very nice and helpful, the location is two blocks from BART and within walking distance of Chinatown and the Jack London Square area. On Sundays, the Laney Flea Market is literally across the street, so that was neat too.
5.0
The staff are very nice and helpful, the location is two blocks from BART and within walking distance of Chinatown and the Jack London Square area. On Sundays, the Laney Flea Market is literally across the street, so that was neat too.
4.0
This motel is on the smaller side but the friendliness of the staff along with a clean room overshadows the size. A coffee maker and microwave were included. It's unfortunate that I couldn't take complete advantage. due to a family emergency I had the room for less than 6 hours.
1.0
Blood on the walls and rude service and tried to say leaves from my shoes coming inside the room and out I left it dirty I double check with them inside and they told me never mind
1.0
Blood on the walls and rude service and tried to say leaves from my shoes coming inside the room and out I left it dirty I double check with them inside and they told me never mind
4.0
There was loud night construction nearby but that isn’t the motel’s fault. It is also a very rough neighborhood but I knew that beforehand and don’t mind personally. The cable didn’t work except for one channel. That should be fixed.
4.0
There was loud night construction nearby but that isn’t the motel’s fault. It is also a very rough neighborhood but I knew that beforehand and don’t mind personally. The cable didn’t work except for one channel. That should be fixed.
4.0
This is a clean, well lit budget property. The room was very clean and the shower was hot. This is the kind of place where you need a clean place to sleep, don't need amenities, want to support a small business and don't get too upset about the run down areas of Oakland.
4.0
This is a clean, well lit budget property. The room was very clean and the shower was hot. This is the kind of place where you need a clean place to sleep, don't need amenities, want to support a small business and don't get too upset about the run down areas of Oakland.
3.0
I didn't expect much from this property, but for $90 a night, I thought it would be in better condition. The door fit so poorly that it sounded like it was open. The freeway and nearby train are incredibly noisy. Bathroom was OK.
3.0
I didn't expect much from this property, but for $90 a night, I thought it would be in better condition. The door fit so poorly that it sounded like it was open. The freeway and nearby train are incredibly noisy. Bathroom was OK.
0.5
Forced to walk in cold and rain to an atmto get a $100.oo cash deposit. I refused to pay a deposit that wasin no way indicated as a requirement at time of purchase. I am trying to file a real complaint for the whole ordeal of booking with Hotel.com
0.5
Forced to walk in cold and rain to an atmto get a $100.oo cash deposit. I refused to pay a deposit that wasin no way indicated as a requirement at time of purchase. I am trying to file a real complaint for the whole ordeal of booking with Hotel.com
2.0
Neighborhood is terrible and unsafe and staff were not friendly. We were staying 3 nights and there was only 1 coffee bag. When I requested more coffee they gave me 1 and said they didn't have more
1.0
The staff it’s very rude the owner/employee ask you for $100 depocit ONLY CASH without giving you a receipt, I have to go to the airport very early on my checkout day and I have to knock the service door to be able to collect my cash depocit, the guy was really mad, also they don’t bother to collect the dirty towels every day you have to go to the office and ask for fresh ones while exchanging the dirty ones, it’s a total hassle and the room was very dusty and have a very bad smell, the place looks decent but once you enter to the room specially at night it’s infestated with cockroaches at night they are all over the place, the door knobs where very dirty I have to up clean and sanitize the room myself in the fist night to feel staying ove there for 3 nights and 4 days!
1.0
The carpet was extremely dirty, towels had stains on them, blankets have holes on them. The fridge wasn’t cooling properly, the location is very sketchy. Most importantly, it’s overpriced!!!
1.0
The carpet was extremely dirty, towels had stains on them, blankets have holes on them. The fridge wasn’t cooling properly, the location is very sketchy. Most importantly, it’s overpriced!!!
2.5
The receptionist is really helpful and nice person. The room is clean. Towels quantities may be increased. The area is not a good place I can say this. Too much noise coming from the street. Loud car listening loud music in the middle of night. People were screaming on the street.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Alameda?
The average price for a rental in Alameda is $273 per night. This rental is $132 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Civic Center Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Civic Center Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Civic Center Lodge?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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