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Motel 6 Oakland-Embarcadero

1801 Embarcadero, I-880/Nimitz Freeway at 16th & 23rd Avenues, Oakland, CA 94606
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Motel 6 Oakland-Embarcadero
Ranked #15 of 46 hotels in Oakland
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

The room was clean, quiet, but worn. And the TV had only a few channels, was a 15 inch tube, and offered none of the premiums or major cable stations. Wi-Fi is extra. Very very basic. More

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Berkeley, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Have to give four stars to offset the bad reviews here. This place is a JEWEL. First, get over it being a Motel Six. If you want fancy schmanzy, head down the street and pay $200! It's VERY clean, waterfront is AWESOME, and close to some great Jack London Square restaurants and shops. Quiet, attentive staff, parking lot security. BARGAIN!... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
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Looks like this property wasn't part of the Motel 6 nationwide remodel. Rooms are dated (I know it's a "bargain" motel; but come on). Upon arrival I was rudely greeted with "We ain't got no more rooms!" to which I had to inform the "individual" wearing a hat and sports coat (not Motel 6 uniform) I had a preexisting reservation.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

pros: location is right off of the highway; the morning front desk attendant asked what she could do to make my stay right cons: no "do not disturb" signs; they have a weird set-up with the rooms where there is 1 room with no smoking and 1 room that is smoking-those rooms were alternating not one side of the building... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011

We stayed here for one night and needed safe hotel with the parking close to highway. This is your typical Motel 6, front desk agent Alisa was very nice and professional, she gave us a room on the marina side, you can't hear highway noise at all. This is a basic, bare minimum hotel and they did as much as... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

Motel 6 is generally the same everywhere - this one is no different. It is clean, the rooms are standard, and the staff are friendly. The price is expected for the location. The rest of our extended family chose a hotel near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, and paid literally three times the price for rooms the same size (though... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

Based on TripAdvisor reviews we have chosen this motel and were not disappointed! Once again, make sure your room is seaside. I believe that the rooms facing parking lot are noisy because of nearby freeway. There are no freeway noise in sea side rooms. Having sea view from your room in the Motel is just brilliant. There is a nice... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011

You'll never believe you are in a Motel 6, or in Oakland. Amazing. Walk out of your room onto a pleasant walkway along the marina, walk out onto a dock and watch the small boats and beautiful reflections on the water. We arrived late, but the staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was large (but the pool is minuscule).... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

After checking in from a long day at work, I can catch dinner at the marina next to the motel, spend a few relaxing minutes walking the water front at the rear of the motel knowing that in the morning that I'm only a few hundred feet from the main freeway onramp to get back to work. I always enjoy... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2010

This Motel6 is actually the 2nd best I've ever stayed. Ask for the marina view since the view is really nice and it's quiet over there. Ok, the furniture is not the newest but again, it's a Motel6 and therefore its quite good. The only bad thing is the confusing way back to the Freeway 880 NB but with a... More

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Address: 1801 Embarcadero, I-880/Nimitz Freeway at 16th & 23rd Avenues, Oakland, CA 94606
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