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    Imperial Inn

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    #20 of 50 Hotels in Oakland
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    490 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94609-2826
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    3.0 146 reviews
    • Excellent8%
    • Very good46%
    • Average23%
    • Poor8%
    • Terrible15%
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    490 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94609-2826 See on map
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    Free Wifi
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    1.5 Star accommodation
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    28 Oct.29 Oct.
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    My Stay

    The location was ok. It seems that the area is being updated so I felt that it was not safe for the elderly. The staff was very nice and helpful. For our stay it was good, location was not to far to the freeways

    Thank irosenbeck
    Response from Brad F, Reputation Management at Imperial InnResponded 1 week ago

    We appreciate your time in writing this review and are glad you found our hotel to be updated and staff was very nice and helpful. We hope you will choose to stay with us again in the near future.

    Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile
    Terrible

    I found this inn through booking .. I supposed was not the best but after I was here the worst experience of my life Old room Towels so old and full of spots Furniture old Bad smell I can not recommend Bed too old

    Thank Raffaella R
    Response from Jerre L, Reputation Management at Imperial InnResponded 2 September 2018

    Thank you for your recent stay with us. I'm sorry however to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us and that it was the worst experience of your life. Thank you for taking the time to convey these issues to me.

    Reviewed 7 August 2018 via mobile
    Strange smells!!

    Initially had confusion over our booking which we had cancelled and been charged for. But eventually sorted. Room was spacious . Bathroom was a bit grubby and the door did not shut completely. First room we had smelt very strongly of bleach! We upgraded to...More

    Thank Helen H
    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at Imperial InnResponded 10 August 2018

    Hi Helen, Thank you for your detailed feedback; we are pleased that in the main, our hotel was suitable for your needs and met your expectations, although we must apologize for the issue that you initially had with your reservation. We must also apologize for...More

    Reviewed 20 April 2018
    Avoid !

    I have now written over 117 reviews of Hotels and this has to be the worst. I should have realised at check when the staff were protected by a floor to ceiling protective screen rather like a bank. There was a lot of building work...More

    Thank Steve D
    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at Imperial InnResponded 24 April 2018

    We are very sorry to hear that we did not provide you with the perfect stay that you were expecting. We appreciate your very useful feedback, and we will use it to appropriately update our room facilities and several of our procedures to enhance our...More

    Reviewed 4 April 2018
    Charming inexpensive motel, great location near Beauty's Bagels, and delightful staff

    We were told that the place was kind of run down, and that it wasn't one of the better neighborhoods -- but we found the place freshly and cheerfully renovated inside and out, pleasant extras in each room, like iron and blow dryer, microwave, fridge,...More

    Thank DrKnowze
    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at Imperial InnResponded 13 April 2018

    We are so pleased that you liked the charm of our hotel! We are always delighted to receive comments such as this, as we are very happy to have such an individual and unusual property. We are delighted that you had a great stay, and...More

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    Hotel Amenities
    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Air Conditioning
    Microwave
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Refrigerator in room
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Hotel class
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    20
    Price range
    USD 98 - USD 146 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    United States > California > Oakland
    Hotel class
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    20
    Price range
    USD 98 - USD 146 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    United States > California > Oakland
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    Location
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    73Somewhat walkable
    Grade: 73 out of 100
    196Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    12Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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    490 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94609-2826
    Getting there
    Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport12 km
    SFO Intl Airport25 km
    MacArthur5 min
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    Nearby attractions
    Cat Town Cafe
    14 minOther Fun & Games
    Temple Sinai
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    Telegraph Avenue
    15 minPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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    7 March 2015|
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    Response from Paul N | Reviewed this property |
    There's one about three blocks away. R & R Wash, 3838 West St, Oakland, CA There are all kind of tiny shops, chances are there is one even closer.
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    "Avoid at all cost"
    988SteveD
    20 Apr. 2018
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    "The first floor by the fountain is great..."
    DrKnowze
    3 Apr. 2018
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    "go across the street, temescal inn looked decent from the outside"
    GoesTo11
    27 Nov. 2017
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    "No available lift so bear in mind if mobility problems or lots of luggage!"
    jessstompy
    20 Jul. 2017
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