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Americas Best Value Inn

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1620 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013
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Lake Oswego. Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The Golden Bear Inn also known as Americas Best Value Inn is located in Berkely, Ca. not far off the major freeway 880. The facility is a motel and I must say I have travelled a lot with my music so I encounter a lot of motels, hotels. The Golden Bear Inn is from the 60's! Of course it's been... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We stayed at this Inn for our visit to SFO & Berkeley last month. We booked this room through PriceLine and I can't really complain that I got a Queen Bed as I normally prefer a King bed. The price was ok.. Rooms were clean and decent. TV was fine as well as the wi-fi. Only issue was probably there... More

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Arroyo Grande, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We selected this property based on the good reviews on Trip Advisor. I truly believe that the good reviews were written by the owners of the property. The property is dated both outside and inside. Bare light bulbs for lights. Tile in bathroom cracked, dirty and pulling away from wall. I would not go so far as to say the... More

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Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Our family of 5 was booked for a suite with 1 Queen and 3 Twins, but that was overbooked so they gave us one room with 2 queens and the "cottage" for the same price. The "cottage" is a small house adjacent to the motel with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a full kitchen and a living room. 3 TVs. Very... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This was like a well-maintained southwestern Route 66 motel, right in the heart of Berkeley. Great prices, friendly/helpful staff, cute rooms and building - we loved it and would live there if we could.

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Stayed here because the hotel was close to where I was going. The hotel is dated but very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very friendly. The internet reminded me of the old dial up but I was able to get my emails. Overall I would recommend this hotel. The sushi restaurant next door was OK also.

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Chester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

stayed two nights,it was easy to find and was clean and comfortable.The bed was really comfortable after a 11+ hour flight and sleeping off jet lag.I would stay here again,ok its a bit dated but we felt welcome there

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

Loved it here. Will stay again. Room 141. It's like an apt. Clean and cute. Great location. Great price for a busy concert night. Fun lights on at night. Free wi fi. Will stay here again for sure. Thanks for a nice night.

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Central Valley, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

We stayed here with our two children the night between seeing two S.F. Giants games. The property is vintage and has been in the area since the 1940s. It has a quaint, Spanish-style charm that our whole family loved. The staff (Chris at the front desk) was friendly, helpful, and accommodating (able to get us into our room almost 2... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

It's a little trip back in time as the bathroom had all the original tile dating from the 1960s or 1970s..I can't remember, but quaint. Was clean and pretty quiet. Right across the street from a fabulous bakery so I was happy.

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Also Known As:
Americas Best Value Hotel Berkeley
Americas Best Value Hotel
Golden Bear Hotel
Golden Bear Motel
Address: 1620 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Region: United States > California > Berkeley
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Berkeley
Price range (per night): ₹4,857 - ₹6,245
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our hotel was built around 1946 with classic Spanish architecture in mind. The Golden Bear Inn remains a part of the Berkeley landscape and is a well renowned place for travelers from all over the globe. With its unique style and comfortable facilities the Golden Bear Inn has kept guests returning year after year. Check in starts at 2 PM and ends at Midnight. For special arrangements please call the Front Desk. Check out is at 12 Noon on the day of departure. All cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the check-in date to avoid penalties. We appreciate your understanding and we look forward to your stay. ... more   less 
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