“Safe Environment; Clean Sheets; Friendly Staff”

The front desk staff was more than willing to help us out with printing "google" directions and recommending local eateries. Even though there is no continental breakfast, the "Extended Stay" indicates that (most, if not all) rooms are equipped with a kitchen, where a cozy breakfast can be made. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the area is very safe and secure. When searching for a hotel in the Oakland area, I worry about location and the surrounding streets, but Extended Stay America in Alameda is right on the water (ask for a waterside room!) and surrounded by a couple other hotels, and a quiet, suburban-esque neighborhood. Great Price, Great Location, Great Service.

“This was my best time at this hotel.”

I have stayed at this hotel about four or five times since 2009 and the last couple of times the room hasn't been clean but this time I got a great room which was spotless and had a great view. If I get a clean room like this everytime then I would recommend this hotel to everyone without any hesitation.

“Excellent value !”

The hotel is right next to a marina and is very quiet and peaceful at night. It is also very close to the Oakland China town which is very convenient for us. Would definitely stay there again next time we visit SF.

“good room for the price”

I stayed here only for the weekend, the room was peaceful and I had a good night sleep.

“Great location”

Lovely locations. Nice surroundings.

“Great place for an extended visit”

We had a great visit at this hotel. Its on the water and our room looked over the Marina. We were able to have our dog with us, which was a plus. The service was good. The room was a small studio, which suited us but future travelers should be aware.

“Nice hotel”

People were very friendly, clean rooms. I liked the area, right next to a marina.

“If you like a firm mattress, this is your hotel”

Room was large and had a kitchen. Those were the good parts. The beds were very hard with blankets that were too small for the bed, mine didn't even reach each edge of the bed. The marina area was nice and there were nice walking trails.

“Just maybe, even for a quickie”

Soiled linens (I'm pretty sure this is one of those hotels you read about where they hang up the towels that were left on the floor by the last occupant), blood stains on the bedspread, dust on the counters. Good thing we only needed a place to crash after 13 hour work days - exhaustion makes most little things seem unimportant . . . but I ain't goin' back.

“Overall a good stay”

This hotel seems to be situated in an area in transition. The question is, "transition to what?" To reach it ones drives through a mixed residential and business area. The hotel sits right on the inlet and backs up to a nice little series of docks crowded with sail boats and other leisure craft. There is a public walk way all along the water front that makes for a pleasant (but chilly) stroll. The walk leads past a charming community of floating homes (think Sleepless in Seattle but funkier) to a dock where a fleet of dinner cruise boats awaits. However, the hotels fronts on an gloomy abandoned industrial site (apparently now used as the parking lot for the floating homes.) The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The room was utilitarian. The hallways are dingy and reek of the meals cooked in the rooms, as is typical in Extended Stay properties. Overall, I found the place a good value. Definitely not a romantic getaway, but fine for a short trip if you need to be in the area.