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Downtown Berkeley YMCA vs Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Berkeley YMCA and Hotel Shattuck Plaza are both praised by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Shattuck Plaza scores significantly better than Berkeley YMCA. Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 4 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Star Service.

Downtown Berkeley YMCA
Downtown Berkeley YMCA
7 / 10
2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $65 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Business Center
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Berkeley’s best bargain accommodation, a block from BART; rates, starting at $45 for a single, include use of gym and pool. No dorms."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the 100-year-old downtown Y building, rates for well-worn, spartan private rooms (all with shared bath) include use of the sauna, pool and fitness center and kitchen facilities" Full review
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
9 / 10
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Renovated with an opulent lobby and beautifully furnished rooms, this hotel now competes with the finest in the area, barring the Claremont."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This historic boutique hotel sits amid Berkeley's downtown arts district, just steps from the U.C. campus and a short walk from the Gourmet Ghetto." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located one block from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, walking distance to the campus and within view of UC Berkeley's landmark campanile (a 15-minute walk), this hotel dates from 1910." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Also downtown and close to the BART station is this stately 174-room facility. Renovated by the Howard Johnson chain, it dates from 1910." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 100-year-old downtown jewel features a foyer of red Italian glass lighting, flocked Victorian-style wallpaper – and yes, a peace sign tiled into the floor" Full review
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