The Washington Inn is not for everyone. It has unique charm and character so if you are one of those folks who likes modern, stuffy, cookie cutter hotels, it probably won't work for you...stay at one of the many chains in downtown San Francisco and spend a fortune. The Washington Inn was built in the '30's, has an old elevator,... More

It was a low cost option for a conference I was attending in Oakland. I was wary as soon as I drove up. I arrived at past 10 pm. It advertised having parking available, but it turns out it is self parking at a lot 4 blocks away. When I asked if someone could park my car for me since... More

Stayed here during the conference at the Oakland Marriott which is right across the hotel. Was such a convenience going back and forth during the conference. The Washington Inn has a really great service. The employees working here are very courteous and helpful. The room has a refrigerator and TV. Marriott doesn't even have a refrigerator in their room. Inn... More

3* hotel. I was part of a group, internet did nor work for many of us, except in lobby and even then, some dropout. Staff seemed to be in denial regarding the issue, problem persisted for whole stay. Some of my colleagues had problems with hot water, although I did not. Free breakfast, pretty limited and unhealthy choices. Will look... More

Oakland gets a bad rapp. we had a good stay at Washington Inn for the Bears v raiders game. oakland funky town; good value next to Berkeley and a subway ride from SanFran

very small rooms, but if you're not planning on spending all your time in your room then it doesn't matter. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was a great location, close to the BART transit station, overall clean

My wife and I had a very nice experience at the Washington Inn. The Front Desk staff were nice, very helpful and friendly during our stay. Our room was clean and spacious. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Oakland Convention Center, next door to a market, very close to Chinatown and a BART (Bay Area Rapid... More

This hotel is in a convenient location close to the 12th St-Oakland City Center BART station, Old Oakland, Downtown, Chinatown, and the Jack London District. It is in an older building, so it looks more run-down than the newer chain hotels. The rooms are small (think New York City) and not immaculately clean (our comforters had stains). The sink was... More

We stayed here for the San Francisco Salsa Congress (right next door at the Oakland Convention Center). Great location and clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast in the morning is fair. Nothing special, but gets some food in your stomach. The computer in the lobby is free, but the wireless internet is way too slow. It needs an update. Another dropback is... More