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Hotel Overview

122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, California, United States, 94606

Americas Best Value Inn - Downtown Oakland/Lake Merritt, budget motel with free Wi-Fi near Oakland Museum of California

Located in downtown Oakland, this motel is a 10-minute walk from Lake Merritt and the Oakland Museum of California. The property offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and a free to-go breakfast. Nearby dining options include La Estrellita Cafe and Bar (0.3 mi) and Merritt Restaurant and Bakery (0.6 mi). The University of California, Berkeley is 7 miles away. The motel is 1.5 km from 12th St. Oakland City Center BART station.

Additional perks of the hotel

Free continental breakfast

Coffee/tea in a common area

Free local calls

Proximity to nightlife and golfing (Montclair Golf Course, 3.7 mi)

Guest rooms

All air-conditioned rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-panel cable TV with ESPN and Showtime. Private bathrooms are equipped with a bath or shower. Rooms also feature a work desk and AM/FM alarm clock.

Other conveniences

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

Cable TV with premium channels

Microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms

24-hour front desk service

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2 persons

280 sq. feet

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280 sq. feet

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Oakland4600 ft

Airports

Oakland International (OAK) 8.5 mi

Buchanan Field (CCR) 22.9 mi

Train

Oakland Jack London Square Station4600 ft

Oakland Jack London4600 ft

Bus

Bus stop 4.5 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Location

122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, California, United States, 94606

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122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, California, United States, 94606

City landmarks

Landmark

USS Potomac

1.5 mi

Airport

Oakland Convention Center

4700 ft

Library

Oakland History Room

2100 ft

Theme Park

Children's Fairyland

1.3 mi

Garden

Lakeside Park and Garden Center

1.3 mi

Landmark

Chinatown

4700 ft

Market

Jack London Square

2.0 mi

Night club

Yoshi's

1.5 mi

Church

The Cathedral of Christ the Light

1.3 mi

Garden

GSBF Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt

1.3 mi

Landmark

Tilden Nature Area

3000 ft

Park

Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge

1.3 mi

Park

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

1.3 mi

Landmark

Posey Tube

1.1 mi

Market

Swan's Market

5200 ft

Museum

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

1.2 mi

Park

Lafayette Square Park

2400 ft

Landmark

Jack London's Cabin

1.1 mi

Garden

Bonsai Garden

1.3 mi

Park

Splash Pad Park

1.1 mi

Landmark

Kaiser Center

1.3 mi

Landmark

Old Oakland

1.5 mi

Landmark

Cleveland Cascade

1.1 mi

Nearby

Museum

Oakland Museum of California

1300 ft

Lakeside Park

Lake Merritt

1300 ft

Event hall

Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

1300 ft

9th St. & Rashida Muhammad St.

Remember Them Humanitarian Monument

1300 ft

1418 Lakeside Dr

Camron-Stanford House

1300 ft

Merritt

1300 ft

Park

Vantage Point Park

1300 ft

Restaurants

Portal Oakland

1500 ft

1611 2nd Avenue

Pietisserie

1300 ft

1605 2nd Ave

Pho Hiep Hung

1400 ft

401 International Blvd

Happy Valley Restaurant

1200 ft

400 E 12th St

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

2700 ft

1520 Lakeside Dr

Laney Bistro

2000 ft

900 Fallon St

7-Eleven

2100 ft

506 International Blvd

Lake Chalet

2500 ft

1520 Lakeside Drive

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

David

United States, July 2023

5.6/10

The hotel had a mix of good and bad aspects. I found my belongings mysteriously removed from my room, which was quite unsettling. On the positive side, the hotel staff were helpful when we had to switch rooms due to a strange individual, and security promptly handled a late-night disturbance. The room cleanliness and general atmosphere were not up to par, likely influenced by the unsettling events around the hotel.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had some unsettling occurrences including my items being moved without permission and encountering an odd individual. They were basic and not very clean.

Service

5.0

The staff had a mix of being nice and rude, with varying levels of helpfulness.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was a mix of positives and negatives. It was convenient for easy access to shops and Lake Merit but situated in a noisy area.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar, with limited and stale breakfast offerings.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were lacking in terms of cleanliness and overall upkeep.

John

United States, July 2023

7.8/10

The hotel's location was perfect, allowing me to easily access various places nearby while feeling safe. The service was fantastic, with a smooth check-in process and a credit back on one night's cost, though there were some rude interactions. The dining experience was average, as the homemade yogurt was a highlight, but other options were not as good. The rooms, located near the stairway in a quieter area away from street activity, were very basic but had clean mattresses and pads.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were very basic but clean, and the location near the stairway provided a quiet stay away from street disturbances.

Service

8.0

The service was wonderful overall, with a smooth check-in process and a credit back on one night's cost. However, there were some instances of rudeness during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location was great, conveniently central near Lake Merritt and within walking distance of various attractions. While safe and close to everything, there were some undesirable incidents witnessed by staff.

Dining

6.0

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, offering the basics without many standout features.

Safe location

Limited dining options

Austin

United States, June 2023

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was convenient, close to Lake Merritt, which was a plus. However, the rooms were very basic and not clean, and there were some concerning issues around the hotel. The service from the staff was kind and helpful, but the overall hotel experience was lacking.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very basic and not clean.

Service

7.0

The staff was kind and helpful.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, close to Lake Merritt.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were limited to just toast and cereal.