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      Imperial Inn

      135 Reviews
      #22 of 49 Hotels in Oakland
      490 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94609-2826
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      3.0
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      • Excellent5%
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      1 - 5 of 72 reviews

      Reviewed 1 August 2017
      I'd avoid.

      I'm not giving this place a one star review because check in was easy and the people working were super nice. Everything else, not so much. Room reeked of old cigarette smoke, toilet had feces on it, the carpet and furniture was old and dusty,...More

      Thank Edwin M
      Reviewed 20 July 2017
      Basic and reasonably priced

      We had not stayed in a motel before so were unsure what to expect. The rooms were very basic and could have been slightly cleaner but nothing too bad. There was always available parking which was very convenient. The room smelt strongly of smoke unfortunately,...More

      Thank jessstompy
      Reviewed 6 June 2017
      Very convenient for public transport

      Inn is 500m away from MacArthur BART and 100m away from nearest bus stops (#6 bus to downtown Oakland every 8-10 mins - or #800 night bus from downtown San Fran.) 5 min walk to BART and 16 mins to downtown SanFran for $3.65 one...More

      2  Thank Chch_NZ_couple
      Reviewed 2 June 2017 via mobile
      Not well maintained

      I planned a two night stay close to the Fox Theater since I was visiting only for a concert. Imperial Inn was the only place I found to be less costly, and even then I felt $220 was too much. The building is old, and...More

      3  Thank profH10
      Reviewed 15 November 2016
      Good stay

      Nice room, bed was large with nice crisp White sheets, we had a ground floor room and nice table and chairs outside to sit on in evening, downside bathroom is very tiny Trains only 5 mins walk straight into San Francisco

      Thank 869clarkie13
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      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • USD 97 - USD 131 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • 20
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      Bryan2370
      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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      "No available lift so bear in mind if mobility problems or lots of luggage!"
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      "All rooms are within spitting distance of Carl's Jr - however there are plenty of other better eating..."
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      "No where really to eat near the hotel unless you like burgers,"
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