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Reviews of Sonesta Emeryville San Francisco Bay Bridge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5555 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States of America

#3 of 5 hotels in Emeryville

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 730 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No microwave

    Good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobility Accessible Deluxe Two Queens Roll-In Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bench in ada bathroom.

    Close to bay bridge.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel, unusual staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the appliances and things in the room were dated. Loose door handles, missing top lock (completely unscrewed), closet door kept jamming due to either rust or dirt, the bathtub was probably the worst. It had this weird stain in it as if someone had thrown up in it, imagine how horrified I was when I scratched it off with a Clorox wipe. WHAT REALLY BOTHERED ME, was the staff. The manager working 5/18/2024, was a sweetheart. Very understanding and patient. However, the other folks running the desk were completely unprofessional. As I sat in the lobby awaiting to check in, I overheard from across the room clear as day, an employee asking her coworkers if they had read a recent review the hotel received by an unhappy visitor. Not only was this woman’s language offensive, her tone and demeanor behind what she was saying was completely inappropriate. I understand you get tough customers but there is a time and place to express your “work frustration” and it’s definitely not on the floor with people who can hear how you talk about your patrons. I didn’t catch her name, but she had a couple tattoos and prescription glasses. She wasn’t very welcoming either. This hotel needs a serious customer service training course and a proper work etiquette refresher.

    I loved the location, very convenient lots of food and shopping around and a beautiful view of the city also right by the freeway that takes you to SF

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Clean, good amenities, great location. Really good value for money spent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be nice to be able to crack open a window for some fresh air.

    Good location, easily accessible parking and elevators and ice machine. The room was really nice and with a gorgeous view of the bay and SF.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    I really like this hotel I will be returning again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice property room was clean and relaxing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Clean room needs updating. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No frills, very standard room, not the room I booked. I booked a king room and ended up with a standard double over looking parkinglot. The room was clean but because it’s an older hotel gave the bathroom specifically the shower was dated and dingy.

    Rooms were clean and comfortable . Staff friendly and inviting. Convenient area next to eateries and shopping.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    It was fine
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night

    It wasn't as clean as I would have hoped. The bathroom felt like it could've had more attention in getting cleaned.

    The parking was easy. The front desk staff was kind when I left. I did feel like the room was pretty clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    We just had an overnight stay. It was good! The clerks on the
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I looked for blankets, couldn’t find in the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    7.0
    Staying at a Hotel should be effortless, mine wasn't.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front desk clerks should always check a reservation to make sure that a customer always gets what they paid for, without having to ask for the prepaid services. Waiters should always remember that they aren't entitled to a tip & when they bill items to someone's room, they need to not bill something that the customer has already paid for.

    Breakfast was good. I paid extra at my booking for breakfast. I was given coupons to cover breakfast, but only after I asked for them to honor my prepayment. I took my coupons to get breakfast & the waiter told me the coupons only covered the meal, not the tip. Feeling pressured, I told him to bill a $5.50 tip to my room. He proceeded to bill our breakfasts & tip to my room. Which I had to straighten out at my check out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great location-poor customer service
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View Two Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The AC did not work. It took over 2 hours to have it evaluated. The front desk person made it clear they were booked and it was unlikely they could move us. I had to stay in the lobby to make sure they kept their word to make sure it was checked by the electrician and a new room was found. Our family was visiting for a funeral, it was a very hot weekend. It finally was resolved by the electrician. Would have been helpful if the front desk staff would have communicated with us and been committed to make sure our stay was pleasant. The staff was very off putting and made it clear it was our problem and not theirs. Would not stay again, sorry

    The location was convenient and the parking was included and on site. The room we were eventually moved to was excellent. The view was wonderful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great location for the city/Berkeley/Emeryville. Decent pricing for the value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking exiting was a little weird at first but that's it.

    Location and proximity to BART/Amtrak

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    A good stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hearing Accessible Deluxe Two Queens
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom furnitures were not in good condition

    Location and facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two Queens
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price of buffet

    Didn’t stay for breakfast - way too EXPENSIVE

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cost for their continental breakfast was overpriced.

    The location was great. And the Htel.Staff was very polite and made you feel welcomed. The ocean view suite was better the4n advertised. The location made it easy to walk to shops, restaurants, and movies. My family had a great experience

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Sonesta Really Is The Besta!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The free breakfast items were gone before we got there, but fortunately, we paid for a delicious, custom-ordered breakfast. Also, the maid service talking loudly outside our door at 8am on Monday morning was not welcomed.

    The breakfast was wonderful and served until 11am!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Clean, easy and convenient location.
    • Solo traveler
    • Bay View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food facility is nice, but seems a fallback option versus a good choice for food.

    Clean. Friendly staff. Gated parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay in Emeryville with Views of city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View Two Queens
    • Stayed 1 night

    Drain in tub/shower was plugged and we had to move to another room. Pool was closed

    Nice large facility right in middle of town. Clean rooms, nice beds, pillows just ok, room had all you needed. Great view of city. Pool was closed, but hot tub was open.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful, comfortable room at a very decent price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bay View Two Queens
    • Stayed 1 night

    We checked in late and were not able to order any food and there wasn't a vending machine either. Having some food option, however small, would be great for those coming in late, tired and hungry.

    This was a last minute booking and we were able to get a really nice room with a bay view. The room clean, stylish and comfortable. Nice all the way around.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Quick
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hearing Accessible Deluxe Two Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing in the room to tell about the area, restaurants, stores, banks, etc

    Convenience

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel but some "buyer be ware" stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beware - mandatory extra cost per night for services that most other places provide for free - such as wifi, self parking etc. Breakfast if you include into your room rate is only for the "sonesta breakfast" - not for other things on the menu that might even be cheaper. Strange setup.

    The rooms were clean and spacious, beds were comfortable, coffee in the room. Bathroom was clean and spacious. Overall although I listed some cons, I would stay here again with eyes wide open.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Two Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was welcoming and accommodating. Several special needs arose during our 4 night stay and the staff went out of their way to help us out each time. Thank you for making our stay more comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hearing Accessible Bay View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the nearby streets looks very stagnant Hotel reception is not very kind

    Hotel facility is good Parking is easy and free

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Location is great and rooms are clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

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