Must-see hotels in Oakland

  • Claremont Resort & Spa

    Oakland

    The East Bay's classy crème de la crème, this Fairmont-owned historic hotel is a glamorous white 1915 building with elegant restaurants, a fitness center,…

  • Waterfront Hotel

    Oakland

    Paddle-printed wallpaper and lamps fashioned from faux lanterns round out the playful nautical theme of this cheerful harborside hotel. A huge brass…

  • B-Love's Guest House

    Oakland

    Artist and activist Traci 'B-Love' Bartlow rents out part of her funky, friendly West Oakland home, which is cannabis friendly and includes a garden with…

  • Inn at Temescal

    Oakland

    There's a fair bit of mid-century, swinging Cali charm at this motel, located a short walk from the BART and Temescal's main strip. Walk through exterior…

  • Oakland Marriott City Center

    Oakland

    At the city convention center, downtown's busiest high-rise hotel has been redesigned with local flair. Murals and Oakland-themed art adorn the walls,…

  • Z Hotel

    Oakland

    While Z touts itself as a boutique property, the courtyard focused layout and comfortable-for-a-business-trip ambiance gives it more of a standard…

  • Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    Oakland

    In the East Bay's forested hills, this 5000-acre park has 75 campsites and hot showers. Open year-round.

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