North Berkeley stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Berkeley hotel, you'll find University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
University of California, Berkeley - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Greek Theater - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
Downtown Berkeley Station - 12 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Marugame Udon - 8 min walk
Cheese Board Pizza - 1 min walk
Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House - 8 min walk
Cafenated Coffee Company - 2 min walk
U :Dessert Story - 7 min walk
About this property
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley.
1 building
18 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 1906
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Elevator
Dining venue
Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2.25 to 8.75 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 399 reviews
10 - Excellent
196
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 399 reviews
8 - Good
125
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 399 reviews
6 - Okay
42
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 399 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 399 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
PETER, Clifton
Travelled with family
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is near my mother and in a great walking location in Berkeley. I have stayed here for years. Due to my schedule change, I stayed in two different rooms this time. Both were comfortable and everything worked. The rooms are starting to look a little shabby, it has been a long time since a refresh and it is due. I would stay again next time due to location and the very interesting coffee shop.
PETER
4/10 Poor
Shelley
19 Dec 2024
Shelley
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Judith
Travelled with family
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Once was enough
Great were the location and the proprietor. The bed was comfortable and the swag plentiful and nice. But an unpleasant odor, wallcovering buckled from water damage, drooping drapes, furnishings and decor a la yardsale, cracked sink, no conditioner, sound coming from adjacent rooms, peculiar entrance through a dismal coffee shop, and no parking all made for an overpriced stay not to be repeated.
This is a barebones hotel, but they get everything right. If you want to be in Berkeley in a neighborhood, this is your place. The attached bistro opens at 6:30am and makes the best cappuccinos in the area against some stiff competition. Cheese Board pastries are just a few doors down. Good bus service right outside or a bit of a walk to BART.
Super cute and comfortable and very lovely staff. A few places in the room that weren't spic and span, but they were minor. The location is convenient, the cafe is great and seems to be a real neighborhood hub, which we loved. Thanks for the stay!
Conveniently located to Chez Panisse (across the street). We had a nice stay for one night. Staff was very friendly. Room was mostly nice and clean but it looks like they forgot to mop the bathroom floor. There were dirty shoe prints all over but the rest of the room and bathroom was clean. We would stay again if in the area.
I was surprised at how nice this place was, and the surrounding area. The store next to the place is also amazing, we bought stuff and made dinner in our room!
Very friendly staff, like the balcony for morning coffee (complimentary!)
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
christopher
Travelled with family
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very cute little hotel in berkely, a bit far from the Greek, but its a good walk. Parking is well lit, but shared with a supermarket. Perfect for that short weekend getaway.