University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Greek Theater - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Marugame Udon - 8 min walk
Cheese Board Pizza - 1 min walk
Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House - 8 min walk
Cafenated Coffee Company - 2 min walk
U :Dessert Story - 7 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:
Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Multilingual staff and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
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1 building
3 floors
Built in 1906
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
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
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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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
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?
Check-out 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 mi (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
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Charming cafe right downstairs, clean room, quiet, check & out easy, great neighborhood very central to all of Berkeley & best restaurants nearby. Thank you !
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.
We love staying at this hotel and staff feels like good friends the accommodations are always ample clean and comfortable. We would have left all five stars however it was a bit of an inconvenience with parking no longer being available. Berkeley Street parking is quite treacherous as most either need a residential permit to park or a metered spot that only allows you to pay two to three hours at a time through a mobile app which is quite clunky to use. we did circle around the block for quite some time trying to locate suitable parking and we're relieved when we did. Not necessarily a direct reflection of the hotel staff but it would have been a good notification to receive upon booking.
Extremely long wait checking in while a staff member was watching something live on their phone. Also, the shower wand would fall out whenever the water was turned off. Other than those two things it was fine for what it is. The cafe staff are amazing. Also does not have laundry facilities available (or so that employee said)
You could not find a better location if you're visiting Berkeley, in the heart of the gormet ghetto. Very walkable and convenient. My room was very clean, and quiet! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The building itself is just a little run down, but all the plusses totally compensated for that! I had a lovely stay with Sens and would stay there again!
I like the bakery in front of the hotel that opens at 6:30 am, and they gave me a free coffee for each nights stay at the bakery. Good location on a main street in North Berkeley. Lots of room, and nice that rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. High end restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
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!
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.
Super cute and comfortable and very lovely staff. A few places in the room that weren't spic and span, but they were minor. The location is convenient, the cafe is great and seems to be a real neighborhood hub, which we loved. Thanks for the stay!
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.