Oaktown Roost

Name: Oaktown Roost
Address: 357 12th St, Oakland, California, 94607, Oakland, US

Location: 357 12th St, Oakland, California, 94607, Oakland, US

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Experience a stylish and comfortable stay at Oaktown Roost, nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Oakland.

Modern Comfort: Our 22 well-appointed guestrooms feature Smart televisions and complimentary wireless internet access to keep you entertained and connected throughout your stay.

Convenient Amenities: Make the most of our express check-out, luggage storage, and water dispenser, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Prime Location: With attractions like Jack London Square and the Oakland Convention Center just minutes away, explore the city’s rich culture and excitement right outside your door.

Discover the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Oaktown Roost—your ideal urban escape awaits. Book your stay today!

Important Information

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Self parking (surcharge)
Water dispenser
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Rooms Available

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed
246 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King Bed
300 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

1 Queen Bed
246 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no windows, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No windows
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
Standard Single Room, Mobility Accessible

1 King Bed
400 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)
Accessibility - Lowered counter and sink height (inches): 33
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Low-height counters/sink
- Low-height desk
- Low-height bed
- Visual fire alarm
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
Standard Double Room

2 Queen Beds
300 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

1 Queen Bed
260-sq-foot room with courtyard views

Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Desk chair

Guest Reviews

Renae (8/5): - This hotel feels like stepping into someone's peaceful mansion. Enjoyed the common areas with the keurig coffee maker, filtered water, hot water machine and microwave. Several common areas for relaxing and enjoyment, including the outside deck. Rooms were clean and well appointed and minifridge worked well. Could use a few more outlets or usb ports. Staff was helpful and nice. Parking lot was full first night, and is small and expensive ($40), but it gave us peace of mind, even though the area seems clean and decent. Enjoyed our stay here and would return.
annette (10/5): - Modern fixtures in room and shower, courtyard outside of door. Free coffee, ice, and filtered water. Helpful staff
Trinity (10/5): - overall a super cute stay i was going to a concert at the fox theater and it was a super easy walk. the only thing i would say is the parking situation is a bit eh there is a open fenced lot that stays open and you pay online it is easy enough but a bit sketchy there was some broken window glass around the lot regardless our stuff was safe overnight but something to think about or maybe find a garage nearby that has overnight parking we had no luck so ended up in the lot which the hotel recommended but it’s cheap and easy so maybe just make sure you take everything out and leave nothing noticeable if you are parking there but the hotel was super cute and i would definitely go again!
Gary (8/5): - The room was clean and comfortable. However, the lack of daily cleaning meant that, after a few days, the room became rather dirty. More importantly, perhaps, is the run-down nature of the immediate vicinity. There is no shopping to speak of, not much in the way of dining, not even a real grocery store. Sirens were a nightly occurrence. The room price was very good, the staff was great, but there are downsides that need to be considered.
Brian (8/5): - The Oakroost met my needs at a reasonable price. The room was fine, the other guests quiet, and the staff were responsive. It is in a bit of a transitional zone in downtown Oakland, but walkable to Asian food, the art museum, and even the Oakland YMCA. A couple of nice coffee shops within walking distance.
Ben (6/5): - Bathroom smelled of urine. Carpet was stained and dirty. Outside was loud and streets were dirty and homeless people camped out on sidewalks.
Alicia (10/5): - The room was so cute it was spacious and well decorated and the front desk ladies were so kind It was private and all around a good experience.
Thomas (10/5): - Oaktown Roost is a hidden gem in uptown Oakland. I appreciated the security measures in place and the staff attentiveness. Good central location in the town. Definitely coming back in the future
Megan (8/5): Lovely staff & beautiful space - but not quiet - Beautiful place and lovely staff, and I would stay again. Things to know: 1. It is loud. There is a lot of city street noise, just what comes with being downtown in a city. But if you are a light sleeper it might not be ideal for you. 2. Very thin walls. You knew when the guests on either side of you were awake, watching tv, or on a call. 3. Noise in room: The mini fridge (which was great to have in the room) but made lots of noise in the night and the A/C in the (which is awesome that they have AC as it was a particularly warm week) but it would drip lots of water at night which was pretty noisy
Yan (10/5): - Super clean and neat. The staff also very friendly. Only issue is the parking by street sometimes is limited.
Thomas (10/5): - This recently updated hotel—so new you can even smell the new paint every now and then—is downright beautiful, well-appointed, clean, and spacious, with new furniture, flooring, bathrooms, etc.! And it's right in the heart of everything in downtown Oakland, just steps away from great restaurants and BART and bus connections. I will definitely stay here again!!!
Catherine (10/5): - It was close to everything downtown. I liked the outdoor patio space and the lunge area. The room was very nice and quiet.
Robby (10/5): - Wonderful boutique stay in the heart of Oakland. Would stay again.
mina (10/5): - It’s a class hotel.
Brendon (10/5): - Cool little hotel in the great of Oakland. Clean, quiet and comfortable! Recommend a courtyard room.
Elizabeth (10/5): - Loved this place, very comfortable and not corporate. I had a courtyard room which was very quiet.
Justin (10/5): - Amazing
MiYanna (2/5): - Shower in my room was very inconveniently placed. I injured myself twice trying to get around the toilet while exiting the shower.
angela (4/5): - The secured parking for this property was not convenient. The room had an odor, like someone had gotten sick there. The door to my room was glass and not private. Online check in is not the best for everyone.
Paoling (10/5): - I did have a great stay here with some minor caveats. The early check-in at 2 for $30 is not my favorite. Although my king bed room was truly giant (bigger than a few apartments I've lived in) there were no windows to the outside world (only a small one to the hallway/walkway, right at eye level for anyone outside if my blinds were open.) The sound proofing left a lot to be desired - with laminate floors and a large gap under the door, you can hear even the quietest of sounds. Their bed was incredibly comfortable. the room was pristine, and the location is so so convenient.
Bronson (10/5): One Night Only - Oaktown Roost is a great budget-friendly spot in the heart of Oakland. It’s easy to access, well-located, and has just enough charm to make it memorable. The building has character, and while it can be noisy at night, they provide earplugs—a small but thoughtful touch. The common area is cozy and well-designed, with couches, a pool table, and really solid coffee (served there, not in your room). The bed was comfy, the shower hot—though the water pressure could be better. Communication from the staff was excellent. For the price, it’s a solid stay with all the basics covered and a few nice surprises. Five stars for value and vibe.
Leah (8/5): - Overall, I had a good stay at Oaktown Roost. I felt safe on the property, everything was clean, and staff was friendly. These are not necessarily “cons“ just things to consider: I paid for their on-site parking, which is across the street, but it is a manual lock only, no keypad or electronic elements. This is a little inconvenient because unless the staff is around to help you out, you have to get in and out of your car to manually undo the lock and open the gate. When I returned back to the property late from an event, I was going to I had to open and close the gate myself, which was a little nerve-racking as a solo traveler. The lock is one of those twist style locks, and the mechanism on the gate could be hard to close. If you were somebody with less dexterity or mobility, it could potentially be an issue if returning or arriving outside of operating hours.
Heather (10/5): - Amazing spot and a very fair price. Really well appointed rooms with lots of character and big windows - only drawback was my window was courtyard facing so didn’t have any privacy with curtains open. At a great central location - near 12th/oakland Bart stop, food, coffee, and a Walgreens within 10 minute walk. It can seem a little dicey at night so I wouldn’t recommend wandering the streets then. I would definitely stay again!
Christine (10/5): - This is such a hidden gem. Highly recommend
Collen (10/5): - Staff was nice and the stay was excellent. Super close to BART, too. The area is a bit sketchy and I heard some people screaming and yelling at night but other than that it was fine.
Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful boutique hotel - Beautiful boutique hotel. Our room opened up to the courtyard which i would highly recommend. It was an annivery trip. Just be mindul there are stairs and no elevator and we didnt find an ice machine(but we may have overlooked one)
Bekka (10/5): Great stay! - What a great place! Friendly staff, lovely rooms, location walkable to BART. Will definitely stay again.
Crystal (10/5): - The place was stylish and affordable. Location is close to many transportation. Love the coffee station, definitely coming back for my next visit.
Gordon (8/5): - Delightful place. Definitely not a chain: no tiki bar, no workout room, no pool. Also no elevator, although most rooms are on the 2nd floor. I had a room opening on to a delightful interior courtyard; very quiet.
Silvia (10/5): - We had a fantastic stay at Oaktown Roost. Our hallway king room was very spacious, very comfortable, and spotless. The rooftop/courtyard between rooms was a thoughtful touch—it added privacy and made for a perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful morning coffee. Check-in and check-out were seamless, and they had a gated parking lot. The location was ideal—close to bart and the Fox Theater. It was a great experience all around. Would definitely return.
james (10/5): - Great place. Was traveling for work and wanted something downtown that wasn’t a chain. Had an excellent time and will stay again.
Jenny (10/5): - I enjoyed my stay at Oaktown Roost. The space was clean, stylish, and cozy. Great location, comfy bed, and thoughtful touches throughout. The host was super responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again!