Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Oakland
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Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Review
The 2-star Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart hotel is situated in the Downtown Oakland district of Oakland, within 25 minutes' walk of such family venues as Fairyland Amusement Park. The hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a free private car park on site.
Pho Hoa Lao serves Vietnamese dishes and lies just 1 km from this Oakland hotel.
The property is located near a tube station, only a short drive from Oakland Convention Center. The hotel is at a distance of 400 metres from California Academy of Sciences and 15 km from Oakland International airport.
Visit Lake Merritt, a mere 14 minutes' walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. There is the Sunday farmers market "Jack London Square" nearly 10 minutes away by car, and 12th Street & Broadway bus station on the doorstep of Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart hotel.
You can choose from one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and self-catering amenities like a coffee maker. Guests can also use a tub and a shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers.
The nearest underground station is about a 5-minute walk away.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Hip new hotel in a good setting.
- Located in a lively area with a lake and the bay throughout.
- Within 15 minutes' walk to the town centre.
- Great-sized and fully functional rooms feature double glazed windows and a safe.
- Good restaurant serving Asian dinner menu.
- Good value compared to other Oakland properties.
- Quite small bathrooms may not be everyone's cup of tea.
- Occasional complaints about a few noisy staff members.
Key Features
- free parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
Services
- Housekeeping
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Posey Tube 1.03 km (3379 ft)
- Remember Them Humanitarian Monument 310 m (1017 ft)
- Oakland History Room 630 m (2067 ft)
- Swan's Market 1.08 km (3543 ft)
- Jack London's Cabin 1.16 km (3806 ft)
- Oakland Convention Center 1.34 km (4396 ft)
- USS Potomac 1.72 km (1.07 mi.)
- Lake Merritt 2.94 km (1.83 mi.)