Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt
Motel 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 motel
Motel with free breakfast, near Jack London Square
A 24-hour front desk, free breakfast, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Change of towels is available on request.
Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
A 24-hour front desk, free breakfast, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Change of towels is available on request.
Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
This Oakland motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of Alameda, CA
Available Rooms
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
0.5 / 5.0
The fridge was broken and the toilet seat was broken off the toilet. Both hotel rooms definitely needed a good cleaning by a professional!! Both hotel entry doors didn't seal right and you could see outside all the way around them!! The second room we were given had burn hole in the bed sheets and blankets. It didn't smell great. The bathroom window didnt work right the ceiling in the bathroom looked like it was ready to fall down and the back of the bathroom door was broken and ducted taped. The shower handle fell off in my hand.
When I went back to the office and told the office worker I wasn't going to stay the rest of my planned stay she said it would be okay I just needed to be out before check out or i would be charged for another stay. I said that wouldnt be a problem. When i was walking back to my room I seen two hookers leaving with a guy that was staying there and also heard a drug deal happening outside my room window. This hotel was definitely not worth $69.00 or the extra $11.00 a night they also add on to that $69.00 its ridiculous! Don't stay here!
0.5 / 5.0
The fridge was broken and the toilet seat was broken off the toilet. Both hotel rooms definitely needed a good cleaning by a professional!! Both hotel entry doors didn't seal right and you could see outside all the way around them!! The second room we were given had burn hole in the bed sheets and blankets. It didn't smell great. The bathroom window didnt work right the ceiling in the bathroom looked like it was ready to fall down and the back of the bathroom door was broken and ducted taped. The shower handle fell off in my hand.
When I went back to the office and told the office worker I wasn't going to stay the rest of my planned stay she said it would be okay I just needed to be out before check out or i would be charged for another stay. I said that wouldnt be a problem. When i was walking back to my room I seen two hookers leaving with a guy that was staying there and also heard a drug deal happening outside my room window. This hotel was definitely not worth $69.00 or the extra $11.00 a night they also add on to that $69.00 its ridiculous! Don't stay here!
1.5 / 5.0
I don't normally stay at this specific location because of the
1.5 / 5.0
I don't normally stay at this specific location because of the
1.0 / 5.0
Room was very outdated and not very clean. There was trash under the bed. Although it was a non-smoking room, it smelled strongly of smoke. The walls had many patches on them including around the shower. The door handle/lock was hard to use because it was sticking. We had to use extra force to get it to open. Break was a joke. Sunny D, coffee, and a prepackaged danish that was hard.
1.0 / 5.0
Room was very outdated and not very clean. There was trash under the bed. Although it was a non-smoking room, it smelled strongly of smoke. The walls had many patches on them including around the shower. The door handle/lock was hard to use because it was sticking. We had to use extra force to get it to open. Break was a joke. Sunny D, coffee, and a prepackaged danish that was hard.
0.5 / 5.0
There was no hangers in the closet, no glasses, no cups, no coffee, nothing.
Neighbors were obnoxious and loud. The front door was barely secure. It seemed like a section 8 housing complex. And our rented by the hour. I n booked three nights and left after the second night and found a new hotel to stay at. And I didn’t even ask for the last nights fee back. I would never recommend this to ANYONE.
0.5 / 5.0
There was no hangers in the closet, no glasses, no cups, no coffee, nothing.
Neighbors were obnoxious and loud. The front door was barely secure. It seemed like a section 8 housing complex. And our rented by the hour. I n booked three nights and left after the second night and found a new hotel to stay at. And I didn’t even ask for the last nights fee back. I would never recommend this to ANYONE.
1.0 / 5.0
Rip off
1.0 / 5.0
While I was checking in the two people in front of me were arguing about ligit claims of being overcharged. When I checked in he told me the room I reserved wasn't available and id have to pay more. He then told me to pay directly and cancel the original room with Expedia and he would okay it. The room was not only more expensive but he didn't okay the cancellation. They then refused any communication afterwards.
BEWARE
1.0 / 5.0
While I was checking in the two people in front of me were arguing about ligit claims of being overcharged. When I checked in he told me the room I reserved wasn't available and id have to pay more. He then told me to pay directly and cancel the original room with Expedia and he would okay it. The room was not only more expensive but he didn't okay the cancellation. They then refused any communication afterwards.
BEWARE
1.5 / 5.0
The room had an odor. There were bold roaches in the room. They came out even when the light were on. Helpful and friendly staff.
1.5 / 5.0
The room had an odor. There were bold roaches in the room. They came out even when the light were on. Helpful and friendly staff.
1.5 / 5.0
Place had roaches and bugs
1.5 / 5.0
Place had roaches and bugs
1.0 / 5.0
They gave me the room closest to the office & when I said I'd like another, they charged an additional $50 per night! Then they brought me to the new room - is reeked of some type of smoke but I was tired & thought I could get used to it. I then took a shower & the smell of fecal matter was overwhelming! NEVER AGAIN! Plus, there were 'Ladies of the Evening' & their 'Handler' hanging out in the parking lot. Just a really big NO on this place!
1.5 / 5.0
I was good for a place to sleep. I liked the walking distance to Lake Merritt and to the BART station. But the room itself was questionable. The bed was so-so. The bathroom door didn't full close. The show rack was falling off. There were dents/wholes in some of walls. The walls themselves were very thin and easy to hear people outside. Again it was fine overall. I definitely think I paid too much for it. But it was still a nice place to crash considering everything else.
1.5 / 5.0
I was good for a place to sleep. I liked the walking distance to Lake Merritt and to the BART station. But the room itself was questionable. The bed was so-so. The bathroom door didn't full close. The show rack was falling off. There were dents/wholes in some of walls. The walls themselves were very thin and easy to hear people outside. Again it was fine overall. I definitely think I paid too much for it. But it was still a nice place to crash considering everything else.
1.0 / 5.0
They gave me the room closest to the office & when I said I'd like another, they charged an additional $50 per night! Then they brought me to the new room - is reeked of some type of smoke but I was tired & thought I could get used to it. I then took a shower & the smell of fecal matter was overwhelming! NEVER AGAIN! Plus, there were 'Ladies of the Evening' & their 'Handler' hanging out in the parking lot. Just a really big NO on this place!
1.0 / 5.0
Walked in to find dirty socks on the floor near the bed. Upon opening drawer there were clothes from what I’m assuming were the previous guest. Sheets had cigarette burns. Toiled did not flush shower had no curtain.
1.0 / 5.0
Walked in to find dirty socks on the floor near the bed. Upon opening drawer there were clothes from what I’m assuming were the previous guest. Sheets had cigarette burns. Toiled did not flush shower had no curtain.
2.0 / 5.0
Economical and comfortable. Great location
2.0 / 5.0
Economical and comfortable. Great location
3.0 / 5.0
Breakfast should not be reflected in their offer.....coffee and a over coated white sugarly "cake" ... it is handed through a glass window..i think due to security but even.... no breakfast
5.0 / 5.0
Room was fine and staff was helpful
3.0 / 5.0
Breakfast should not be reflected in their offer.....coffee and a over coated white sugarly "cake" ... it is handed through a glass window..i think due to security but even.... no breakfast
1.0 / 5.0
It's a very basic unit to stay over night.do not expect anything more at all. Door locks for you at night , you get warm water to shower & a decent bed to sleep at night is all that you can get in this place. If one has to find faults there are numerous numerous. But looking at environment, location in the surroundings, we only hoped to get bear basics . Which we got , so we were satisfied. Cost is still high,but what we thought, was our car wasn't BROKEN INTO, we didn't ran into huge rude dramatic behaviour , so just stayed put !! There are no eateries very much closer , but in 10 minutes of driving distance , u can find decent ones . Walking around the motel IS NOT ADVICED AT ALL.
WIFI is NOT GOOD AT ALL. table lamp is broken in terms of wire being literally CUT INTO PIECES! Just lamp structure is kept for showcase . No room service , but we did not at all want any , either . DO NOT LEAVE ANY valuables in your ROOMS .
1.0 / 5.0
It's a very basic unit to stay over night.do not expect anything more at all. Door locks for you at night , you get warm water to shower & a decent bed to sleep at night is all that you can get in this place. If one has to find faults there are numerous numerous. But looking at environment, location in the surroundings, we only hoped to get bear basics . Which we got , so we were satisfied. Cost is still high,but what we thought, was our car wasn't BROKEN INTO, we didn't ran into huge rude dramatic behaviour , so just stayed put !! There are no eateries very much closer , but in 10 minutes of driving distance , u can find decent ones . Walking around the motel IS NOT ADVICED AT ALL.
WIFI is NOT GOOD AT ALL. table lamp is broken in terms of wire being literally CUT INTO PIECES! Just lamp structure is kept for showcase . No room service , but we did not at all want any , either . DO NOT LEAVE ANY valuables in your ROOMS .
5.0 / 5.0
Sure
5.0 / 5.0
Sure
1.0 / 5.0
The non smoking rooms the curtain has cigarette burns
1.0 / 5.0
The non smoking rooms the curtain has cigarette burns
5.0 / 5.0
Bathroom didn’t have a shower curtain
2.0 / 5.0
The shower had no pressure , no shower head , just a string for a stream, no towels , phones not working
2.0 / 5.0
The shower had no pressure , no shower head , just a string for a stream, no towels , phones not working
0.5 / 5.0
Checked in and changed clothes and then immediately checked out. Stains everywhere, unfinished "fixes" throughout the room. Smells bad. Terrible surroundings around town and in the parking lot.
0.5 / 5.0
Checked in and changed clothes and then immediately checked out. Stains everywhere, unfinished "fixes" throughout the room. Smells bad. Terrible surroundings around town and in the parking lot.
1.0 / 5.0
No microwave , for drinking water there is no cups , near bed lamp is not working room is not clean properly, no bath tub no soap , we go to another room to use microwave to warm my food that looks so bad .
1.0 / 5.0
No microwave , for drinking water there is no cups , near bed lamp is not working room is not clean properly, no bath tub no soap , we go to another room to use microwave to warm my food that looks so bad .
0.5 / 5.0
This was the worst hotel I have ever been to. We arrived and were then charged an extra $12 per room. When I entered my room, the air conditioning did not work. When we opened the refrigerator, water came running out. The TV was also broken and our window couldn't be locked. The neighborhood was really bad. And that was just one room! We rented 4 rooms, and you wouldn't want to hear about the other rooms. I feel like I was robbed. Picture looks nothing like the real place
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Alameda?
The average price for a rental in Alameda is $268 per night. This rental is $138 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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