I always try to book The Rose Garden when I visit Berkeley. Whichever room you find yourself in, this place is a retreat. After a busy day in the city, it is such a pleasure to go back to The Rose Garden and relax. more

My son and I stayed in the Rose Garden Inn October 1 till October 4. The room we stayed in is located in an upper level in a cottage behind the main building. The room was HORRIBLE. It DID NOT appear to be clean at all. The carpet was old, frayed and was dirtyand there were paint specs on the... more

This summer we drove 8300 miles around the country staying at a lot of hotels, and this was my kids' favorite hotel, even without a pool. They loved the garden, the cat, the spaciousness of the room and just the cool atmosphere of the old homes and living areas. It is the ecclectic nature that makes this place special and... more

Room was small but clean and comfortable with adequate furnishings. Good bed. This is like a bed and breakfast but without being forced to interact with others if you want privacy and quiet. The location is perfect. Easy walking distance to the center of Berkeley shopping and restaurants, as well as to the Cal campus. Friendly staff. Full breakfast buffet... more

O.K. this place is not the Marriott. But if you're having a get-together in Berkeley, this is the place to stay. I recently had a wedding in Berkeley and we recommended that our close family and friends stay at the Rose Garden Inn, primarily because of the reasonable prices. (It's hard to find a decent mid-range hotel in Berkeley!) This... more

I am fairly picky about where I stay. Bottom line is our room, while small and somewhat in need of updates, was immaculate. The staff was very friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful. The location is great (our son is in a PhD program at Berkeley which is why we were there). Close to campus and a... more

I came to Berkeley with my husband and son to check our schools. I had not been up here in years and looked on the Internet. I discovered this--what I thought--quaint, cozy and historic hotel--or so I thought. Pictures and Internet can sure be deceiving. The hotel was old and very run down. The plaster came off on the outside,... more

The internet pictures looked charming. We wanted to stay near friends who live in Albany. The location worked but the room smelled musty (once the Pine Sol odor from the bathroom wore off), carpets and furniture needed cleaning. Some of the Victorian pieces were nice but the bed felt like it was from the Victorian era also. If they really... more

This fun and funky boutique hotel was just right for us. Close to UC Berkeley campus, in easy walking distance of restaurants, etc., we were right at home immediately. Bus and BART are convenient. They helped us rent a car and got us a discount, too. Down-to-earth friendly and helpful service. Suggestions for driving and parking in SF. A complete... more