Jack London Inn

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.
A modern bathroom with a large window, a built-in oven, and a shower area.
A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading to a parking garage, and a bulletin board with flyers.
A hotel entrance with a tiled ceiling, a red door, and a parking area.
A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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444 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA, 94607
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakland Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakland City Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Queen Bed)

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King)

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Two Queen Beds)

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Jack London Inn

A 24-hour front desk, free breakfast and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine.
Jack London Inn offers 110 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Oakland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Jack London Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jack London Square. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Jack London Square and 6 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a lift are also featured at the business-friendly Jack London Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Oakland hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Jack London Inn
Jack London Inn Oakland
Jack London Oakland
Hotel At Jack London Square
The Inn At Jack London Square Hotel Oakland
Jack London Hotel Oakland
Jack London Inn Hotel
Jack London Inn Oakland
Jack London Inn Hotel Oakland

Jack London Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 340 out of 1435 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always found parking & great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room and excellent staff shops and restaurant nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, all nearby locations and the Ferry to San Francisco were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mei Ling

Liked: Staff & service
most rooms are severely outdated, however the after (3) very patient tries from the front desk clerk (btw who was absolutely Awesome) we were able to get a decent room. Free parking is always Great! Continental breakfast was ok. Its about the LOCATION of this hotel which makes it convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan Selvandaran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Jack London are amazingly helpful and courteous and the room is spacious and excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

QueenJazmyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was spotless,the hotel desk was very nice and professional with a great attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Basic Breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zenora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room clean and decent, staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Santana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Clean roon, courteous, polite, professional staff, free breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfy room , basic breakfast of coffee, toast & cereal included in the price. Very close to the Amtrak railway line, so a bit noisy. Very convenient for the waterfront, restaurants & bars. Easy walk to train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, fun location price
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Heidi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and were the best part of my stay. But the hotel itself is different than the photos. It’s dirty, the hallway and some rooms smelled like urine, and there were run down or broken items throughout the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Najibullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and spotless, with great décor and crisp bed sheets. The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Masaki

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheaper hotel in Oakland. Old one, but not bad. Noisy because railway just in front of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rita L

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was courteous, Hotel was clean, i felt safe. 10 min to the children's hospital which was why we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maiko

Staff members are wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

MURID

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very stinky rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, safe and convenient place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is fair, and the staff are courteous and helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very conveniently located for Oakland/SF ferry and Amtrak. Breakfast was good and a range of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025