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About the Hotel

1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, California, United States, 94606-5223

Waterfront Accommodations

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel offers 81 rooms with water or city views. Rooms include premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Upgraded bathrooms feature soaking tubs and glass-enclosed showers. West-facing rooms provide views of San Francisco across the bay.

Onsite Dining Options

The hotel serves a complimentary hot breakfast daily with Peerless Coffee, waffles, eggs, bacon, and pastries. The Lounge offers steak or salmon dinners with mashed potatoes and side salads, available from 5 PM to 9 PM. A snack bar/deli provides additional food options throughout the day.

Recreation Facilities

Guests can use the outdoor waterfront pool, spa tub, and fitness center with treadmill, stationary bike, and weight equipment. The property features a walking path along the Embarcadero Cove waterfront. A business center provides two computers and a printer for guest use.

Oakland Bay Location

The hotel is on the Oakland waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Children's Fairyland and RingCentral Coliseum. It's 3.5 km from 12th St. Oakland City Center BART station and 15 km from Oakland International Airport. Jack London Square with restaurants and entertainment is less than 2 miles away.

Guest Services

Services include free shuttle service to Oakland Airport, Jack London Square Amtrak Station, and BART stations. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff. Other amenities include coin laundry facilities, dry cleaning service, electric vehicle charging station, and meeting spaces totaling 6,000 square feet.

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Large Queen Room Two Queen Beds Balcony Water View

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2 persons

605 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

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Coffee machine

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King Room Balcony Water View

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2 persons

485 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access

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2 persons

485 sq. feet

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Oakland 1.2 mi

Airports

Oakland International (OAK) 7.3 mi

Buchanan Field (CCR) 24.4 mi

Train

Oakland Jack London 1.5 mi

Oakland Jack London Square Station 1.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop 3.5 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 17 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Hairdresser
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Services

Free shuttle service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Beauty treatment
Pool with view

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, California, United States, 94606-5223

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1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, California, United States, 94606-5223

City landmarks

Museum

Oakland Museum of California

1.3 mi

Landmark

Lake Merritt

1.4 mi

Landmark

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

2.0 mi

Market

Jack London Square

1.7 mi

Landmark

USS Potomac

1.9 mi

Park

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

1.6 mi

Landmark

United States lightship Relief

2.0 mi

Church

The Cathedral of Christ the Light

1.9 mi

Church

Church of St. James the Apostle

2100 ft

Theme Park

Children's Fairyland

1.7 mi

Museum

Pacific Pinball Museum

1.8 mi

Landmark

Chinatown

1.6 mi

Theatre

Palace Theatre

3300 ft

Landmark

11th Avenue Buddha

3300 ft

Landmark

Decolonize Mural

2900 ft

Event hall

Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

1.6 mi

Church

First trinity evangelical Lutheran

3800 ft

Church

St Anthony's Church

3800 ft

Landmark

Marin Way Murals

3900 ft

Landmark

Green Pastures Church

4400 ft

Church

East Bay First Korean Baptist Church Of Oakland

4500 ft

Church

Grace Temple Baptist Church

4500 ft

Landmark

Asamblea Apostolica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus

4600 ft

Landmark

Foothill Missionary Baptist Church

4600 ft

Landmark

First Trinity Lutheran Church

4600 ft

Landmark

Abundant Life Christian Church

4600 ft

Landmark

Morgan Plaza

1.7 mi

Landmark

Coast Guard Working Dogs Memorial

5100 ft

Landmark

Coast Guard Auxiliary Memorial

1.0 mi

Landmark

Fortman Marina

3.0 mi

Nearby

Coast Guard Working Dogs Memorial

1400 ft

Church

First trinity evangelical Lutheran

1500 ft

Coast Guard Auxiliary Memorial

1700 ft

Restaurants

Burger King

3300 ft

1541 East 12th St

Pho Ao Sen

4500 ft

1139 E 12th St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

John

United States, March 2024

7.2/10

The hotel provides stunning water views from the rooms on the second floor above the lobby, offering a spacious and luxurious experience. The service is extremely friendly and helpful, although there are some minor aspects to consider. The location is convenient for transportation, making it a pleasant stay overall. However, the dining options might not meet everyone's expectations.

Rooms

8.0

I loved the huge room with a great water view; it felt like a dream, although a more budget-friendly option would have been preferred.

Service

8.0

The staff texted me before arrival, showing excellent customer service, but they could improve their industry knowledge slightly.

Location

7.0

The hotel is ideally situated for ferry and bart access, making it convenient for travelers, despite the surrounding area feeling somewhat run down.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar with limited options; however, the quality of cutlery and plates did not meet expectations.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities include essential services but may benefit from more dining variety.

George

United States, November 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with nice bathrooms and comfortable beds in a beautiful and quiet setting. However, the night noise levels could be a bit loud at times. The service is commendable, especially with helpful staff like Nicolas, though some communication improvements could benefit guests. The location is convenient to the freeway and seems to undergo rejuvenation, despite some sketchy aspects, making it ideal for quick stops. The dining experience provides a good selection of fresh and delicious options with a beautiful water view. Overall, a popular hotel that can get fully booked quickly with a mix of positive and negative aspects to consider.

Rooms

8.0

The spacious rooms with nice bathrooms and comfortable beds offer a beautiful and quiet stay.

Service

7.0

The service, especially from staff like Nicolas, is knowledgeable, friendly, and empathetic, making for a good experience overall with areas for improvement.

Location

6.0

The location, while convenient to the freeway and undergoing rejuvenation, has some sketchy aspects to be aware of, making it suitable for a quick stop.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience is enjoyable with a good selection of fresh and delicious options while overlooking the beautiful water view.

Facilities

7.0

Vincent

United States, June 2023

8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The room was amazing, with a super comfortable bed and a waterview balcony that was perfect for relaxing. The hotel had a restaurant serving delicious food at a great price. The location was close to everything I needed, with beautiful waterfront views.

Rooms

9.0

The room was spacious and had great amenities, including a soaking tub and a great shower. It was clean and had a lovely balcony overlooking the water.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially Nicolas who welcomed us warmly. The cleaning staff made me feel at home with their friendliness and attention to detail.

Location

8.0

The location was superb, right on the waterfront with easy access to local attractions. Although a bit noisy on the balcony, the views of sunrise and sunset were worth it.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fabulous with a good selection of food, including kiwi fruit and Numi tea. The quality was awesome, and the prices were very reasonable.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.