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Washington Inn

3.0 star property
Start the day with a free breakfast, explore San Francisco Bay landmarks like Fox Theater, then unwind at the hotel's welcoming bar.

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Located near vibrant Jack London Square, Washington Inn serves a continental breakfast each morning. The Seison Restaurant and Bar offers lunch and dinner options. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage that makes exploring the area easier.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

About the area

Map
495 10th St, Oakland, CA, 94607

Getting around

  • 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station
    6 min walk
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station
    15 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    20 min drive

About this property

Washington Inn

Hotel near Jack London Square
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a bar and a business centre at Washington Inn. The on-site restaurant, Seison Restaurant and Bar, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a gift shop and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Seison Restaurant and Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1913
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 January 2025 to 31 January 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 21 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Business centre
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, May and June:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from 21 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Dining venue
  • Lift
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Washington Inn Hotel
Washington Inn Hotel Oakland
Washington Oakland
Washington Inn Hotel
Washington Inn Oakland
The Washington Inn Hotel
Washington Inn Hotel Oakland

Frequently asked questions

Is Washington Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Washington Inn?

Self-parking is available for USD 45 per day.

What time is check-in at Washington Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Washington Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Washington Inn located?

Located in Downtown Oakland, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oakland Convention Center and Jack London Square. Oakland City Center and Fox Theater are also within 15 minutes. 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station is 6 minutes by foot and 19th St Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Washington Inn and receive a full refund?

Yes, Washington Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Washington Inn cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Washington Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and handy to public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The building is old and gorgeous!

Awesome old beautiful building, friendly staff, clean room and safe convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
The property is old but beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful since there was a little trouble with check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
The staff at the Washington Inn is amazing! Always so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
was well within my budget. Central locations with dining options just around the corner. access to the 12th steet metro station one block from the hotel door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Tolerable Stay...

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was terribly disappointed by the Washington Inn. The website indicates a charming old hotel with a restaurant, however in fact the restaurant is closed and the facility is old and in disrepair (patches in the carpet, doors from closet missing, scuffs all along the baseboards in the hallway). The bones of this place are amazing, however it is massively un-cared for. The staff were pleasant and helpful enough, though there was only ever one person on site. Breakfast was a coffee pump with dixie cups and muffins wrapped in plastic. The room smelled funny too (like industrial cleaner of some unrecognized variety). I ended up at the Graduate Berkeley for the same price and it was beyond charming with an awesome restaurant (Harry's) and a great cafe (Pointdexters), both which we received free drinks at as part of our stay. Amazing!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

What’s that smell?

Wasn’t the worst — rooms were clean and it’s a cool old building. But there was this awful smell throughout the whole 3rd floor. I can’t really describe it, but if you are sensitive to smells this isn’t the place for you. Staff was nice. They seemed confused and it took a while for us to check in when we arrived around 10pm. My blanket had a burn hole in it that I noticed as soon as I walked into the room. It seemed clean, though, so I didn’t mind that. It also took a few tries sometimes to get the toilet to flush all the way. I didn’t really mind any of that except for the smell — that really made the stay hard to enjoy. Still, if you are just looking for a roof over your head for a few nights, Washington Inn does the trick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Great accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Fujiyo Yamaguchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location and good hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the event and our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great old inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good location, and pretty good staff that didn't bother us too much. Finding the room was easy as well. If you're in need of a quick place to stay this hotel is good.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nya

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Woman who checked us in was very informative and had a good attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The centinial hotel

It's a 109-year-old hotel but maintained well. We enjoyed the famous jazz club "Yoshi's" nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MyShawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place, great location. I feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the community atmosphere of the Inn. I like the that the staff is friendly and patient with the older guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022