Washington Inn

There was a particular smell once I entered the building. Somehow was even stronger, if not different once I got to my room. The area was nice, considering Oakland's reputation. But since it was in the downtown area, it was easy to settle in. Being close to the bus and bus system was benefiting. Not a wide range of restaurants though. Or at least some that stay open past a certain time. I suppose that's because of the homeless people in the area. But not at many as other say there are. Overall, if you manage to keep to yourself and go about your business, you can have a good time residing in there for a night or two.

The property is old but beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful since there was a little trouble with check in.

I wanted to stay in a non-chain independent hotel. Unfortunately, this hotel has not been maintained in years. Missing paint, ancient elevator, very old fixtures, very old rugs, no proper bathrooms (sinks in the bedroom), not even glasses (plastic or otherwise) in the rooms. There was only one staff person at the hotel (same person all day and night). She was great and helpful, but the situation was odd. Also, they said there would be breakfast (coffee and pastry), but there was never anything there despite the time in the morning. There was never even a place where it could have been ....

Front desk was the best. One of the front desk team members was the host, the bartender and front desk. Hard working they should be glad to have such a great staff

Good Place to stay

Great accommodations!

The staff was helpful

The room was ok but there was no view and the lights kept flickering on and off. I felt like I was in Santa Rita jail

smelled like urine outside the building, no breakfast except pastry and coffee, no open bar except on Friday and Saturday

Friendly staff, clean room and handy to public transport.