Oakland Marriott City Center - Reviews

The bad part is the parking... – Posted 29 Nov 2011

Okay

The bad part is the parking expense, the hotel does not own a parking facility and you have to park it in the Oakland convention center, which is... more on MYTravelGuide

The location of the hotel is... – Posted 18 Nov 2011

Okay

The location of the hotel is excellent, the hotel is very clean and has a lot of cafés and restaurants nearby. The room is very comfortable and the... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was very friendly. We... – Posted 27 Jun 2011

Excellent

Staff was very friendly. We were there to attend sf giants game. Bart is very convienient, right across the street. Also went to Fisherman's wharf... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was great was a... – Posted 10 Nov 2010

Excellent

Hotel was great was a moderate rain when we arrived the valet met us checked in the car and had us on our way, lobby staff very friendly room, great... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice property convenient to... – Posted 10 Nov 2010

Excellent

Nice property convenient to the Bart train.... more on MYTravelGuide

convenient location, hotel... – Posted 30 Oct 2009

Good

This Marriott is what you'd expect, though it feels a little tired.The best thing is the location if you have things to do in the center of Oakland.... more on Travelocity

Location andstaff.Room seemed ... – Posted 22 Oct 2009

Good

Location andstaff.Room seemed small to me for a Marriott.“Nice hotel.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The restaurants around the... – Posted 7 Oct 2009

Good

The restaurants around the corner.No front desk help.“The place is kind of hard to find, entrance on side street. Its past its prime in the hood. But ... more on MYTravelGuide

Closeness to fox Oakland... – Posted 24 Sep 2009

Good

Closeness to fox Oakland.Nothing is opened around the hotel after 6pm.“Good.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff and the comfortable ... – Posted 13 Aug 2009

Excellent

The staff and the comfortable beds.The high cost of parking.“Great place to stay if you are attending a conference at the convention center.... more on MYTravelGuide

Well Maintained, great beds,... – Posted 24 Jun 2009

Excellent

Well Maintained, great beds, quiet, romantic, good staffValet parking over-priced, bath tubs too small“Good for travelers with inner-city business or ... more on MYTravelGuide

Had that big hotel feel.I... – Posted 8 Jun 2009

Excellent

Had that big hotel feel.I liked everything about this particular hotel.“This would be an excellent facility to hold a moderately sized convention.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Did not validate our parking... – Posted 16 Apr 2009

Horrible

Did not validate our parking in their garage.“This hotel was the worst one my husband and I have stayed at I love Marriott but this one was horrible! ... more on MYTravelGuide

Buffet was awesome. Front... – Posted 2 Apr 2009

Excellent

Buffet was awesome. Front desk was great and valet was friendly as well.Parking was almost $30 plus tips!“Loved the place. Great area and friendly... more on MYTravelGuide

Real nice room. Comfortable... – Posted 11 Dec 2008

Excellent

Real nice room. Comfortable bed-nice bedding.TV old and small.“Nice hotel located in sort of a depressed area. Would not want to walk around outside... more on MYTravelGuide

It was an eye appealing hotel.... – Posted 8 Oct 2008

Excellent

It was an eye appealing hotel. The room was very clean and all the bedding was attractive.There was no parking. We had to pay $24 per night to park... more on MYTravelGuide

No parking discount.“Parking... – Posted 17 Sep 2008

Excellent

No parking discount.“Parking fee was expensive.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Conference Travel... – Posted 15 Sep 2008

Good

The hotel was very clean, rooms very comfortable.The Oakland downtown area should not be traveled alone.Lots of restaurants are closed on Sunday (as... more on Travelocity

Good overall experience... – Posted 14 Sep 2008

Good

Hotel location is as good as it gets in Oakland, room was clean and comfy and the breakfast (included in rate) made a good start for the day. Service ... more on Travelocity

The front desk staff was very ... – Posted 12 Sep 2008

Excellent

The front desk staff was very welcoming and friendly.No steam room or sauna.“Great over-all experience.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Close to China Town and good... – Posted 10 Sep 2008

Excellent

Close to China Town and good restaurants.“Wonderful location, and great service!”... more on MYTravelGuide

Well furbished, clean room... – Posted 10 Sep 2008

Excellent

Well furbished, clean room.Having to pay for internet; it's even free at Super and Motel 6!“Good central location, and right by the Bart train to... more on MYTravelGuide

Bed.Room layout.“Ok,... – Posted 5 Sep 2008

Okay

Bed.Room layout.“Ok, convenient location; somewhat noisy.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Conveniently located. Good... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Horrible

Conveniently located. Good service. Good price.None.“Very good hotel. Friendly and good service.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was excellent,... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Excellent

The staff was excellent, beautiful hotel, excellent view of the city from my room, felt like a 5 star luxury hotel for a very economical price.There... more on MYTravelGuide

“The hotel wasok. The rooms... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Good

“The hotel wasok. The rooms were clean. The view was poor. Downtown Oakland is not a place I will return to.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Price.Area around hotel was... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Good

Price.Area around hotel was not safe after dark.“Good hotel, except the area around the hotel seemed dangerous at night. We saw no police on the... more on MYTravelGuide

Central location downtown... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Excellent

Central location downtown.Daily parking is expensive.“Good location and great room. Staff was very helpful.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Right on BART line, great bay ... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Good

Right on BART line, great bay view.A little run down.“My son and I enjoyed our stay here. Oakland's Art and Soul festival was going on that weekend,... more on MYTravelGuide

Super comfortable bed... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Excellent

Super comfortable bed.Downtown location does not allow for parking on the street overnight.“Besides the overnight parking ticket, the hotel was... more on MYTravelGuide

Luxurious room and super... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Excellent

Luxurious room and super comfortable bed and bedding, clean.Parking fees ($24 for self park, $31 for valet).“The best! Wonderfully, comfortable beds... more on MYTravelGuide

We were so thrilled with this ... – Posted 1 Sep 2008

Excellent

We were so thrilled with this hotel. The location we were not so sure about. All was perfect. Thanks.Our daughter was married here in Marin County... more on MYTravelGuide

Room was small and parking... – Posted 28 Aug 2008

Okay

Room was small and parking fee is $31.“Overall hotel facility is good. But location is in downtown which means it's not clean/safe. And I have to pay ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very close to public... – Posted 27 Aug 2008

Excellent

Very close to public transportation (Bart).Parking rates are high, but comparable for a Downtown location.“Very convenient to the Bart station.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Good location.They tried to... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Horrible

Good location.They tried to overcharge me. Also, very expensive parking.“I settled my bill when I checked out. Two days later I checked my credit... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfortable, friendly, with... – Posted 19 Aug 2008

Excellent

Comfortable, friendly, with nice amenities, a spacious room and a luxurious bathroom.Paid parking only, $25/day.“We only stayed for the night to take ... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was nice and... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Excellent

The room was nice and everything was clean and the bed and bedding were very comfortable and it had great views.You had to pay $24 a day for parking... more on MYTravelGuide

Very clean.Parking costs... – Posted 14 Aug 2008

Okay

Very clean.Parking costs.“This hotel does not have their own parking structure. It cost $24 per day for parking, so unless you plan on walking... more on MYTravelGuide

I was not happy with paying... – Posted 13 Aug 2008

Mediocre

I was not happy with paying $9.99 for internet per day and $26 for parking per day and $30 for a refrigerator.“This is a great hotel if you're on... more on MYTravelGuide

Very spacious room.There was... – Posted 12 Aug 2008

Excellent

Very spacious room.There was a fee for internet access.“This is a big hotel in the heart of Oakland. Everything looks new and fresh. The staff was... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful view from hotel... – Posted 11 Aug 2008

Good

Beautiful view from hotel room.Lack of security at night.“Hotel offerings pool, dining, work out room, plenty of room, nice location nearby the... more on MYTravelGuide

The bedding was very nice.... – Posted 9 Aug 2008

Good

The bedding was very nice. Rooms were cleaned nicely.No fan in the bathroom.“This hotel met all our expectations. Rooms were clean and pleasant.... more on MYTravelGuide

The room had a great view... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Good

The room had a great view.Expensive parking.“Parking was the only issue otherwise it was great.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean.Parking options... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Excellent

Clean.Parking options.“Wonderful place. Clean comfortable, great shampoo and lotions.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Very friendly staff,... – Posted 31 Jul 2008

Good

Very friendly staff, beautiful interiors.Parking was $25 per day, on street parking metered 8-6 Mon-Sat).“I loved the hotel itself, but was appalled... more on MYTravelGuide

Great view, clean, friendly,... – Posted 30 Jul 2008

Excellent

Great view, clean, friendly, helpful staff.I had to pay for parking.“I had trouble finding the entrance to the hotel so I called the staff was very... more on MYTravelGuide

Cleanliness attended to... – Posted 30 Jul 2008

Good

Cleanliness attended to details.Area was a bit rough at night.“Great hotel and better than most Marriott's we've stayed at.”... more on MYTravelGuide