Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

The staff at the front desk was very courteous and quick. Perfect location for Yoshi's. Would stay here again for a trip around the Jack London Square area.

Excellent. Great location. Welcoming staff. Very clean, well appointed rooms. Needs work on pool, fitness center. Wonderful restaurant and bar.

It is our family tradition for me and my wife to take our kids to Monster Jam at the Oakland Coliseum each year when it comes around. By far this hotel is the best one we have stayed at in the Oakland area, the rooms are nice and it is in an ideal location. The Continental breakfast and coffee bar are a great way to kick off the day. We won't hesitate to stay here again.

The hotel and my room were clean, nicely decorated, and very comfortable. The desk could have been more accommodating by providing more space and more accessible power supply. The breakfast was tasty, situated next to a pool with a view of the harbor.

The hospitality of the staff leaves a lot to be desired (if you're interested, I left a detailed review at T. Advisor), but the hotel itself is clean, nicely updated, and good. As it's a Joie de Vivre property, the staff is not even close to what I'd normally expect. The area is still early in its redevelopment, so the energy feels very far from the action, almost abandoned, even though there are clubs and restaurants nearby. Note that valet parking (20 dollars at the time of my visit) is the only option besides street parking, which is Bay Area-complicated.

I made the reservation at the last minute and it worked out perfectly.

Stopped over between Amtrak and flight home. Was great to be able to print boarding pass in lobby. Coffee machine was out of water--but nice to have hot drinks. Room was very nice, balcony view of river and ships was great.

The service was great, even the valet personnel were helpful. The room was beautiful, even the towels were soft, not hard like everywhere else. The goose down comforter was so nice...the only thing it didnt have was a microwave and fridge...but everything else was perfect:):) I will definitely be coming back Waterfront:):)

The hotel it self was great, all the staff was very helpful. If you are trying to relax and sleep this is not the best place. It is right next to a rail road so there was a bunch of trains going all night. Then there is the ships from the port moving crates that were making a bunch of noise. People unloading a truck at 6am. To top it off they have this great big LCD tv that if you do not point the remote in the right spot you cant change the channel.

Not much to do in the local area. Hotel was fairly bare bones. Beats Motel 6. Maybe a Motel 7 ? Lots of cab fares paid to get into the real of "O Town" !!!