Oaktown Roost

I had a great stay at Oaktown Roost. The rooms were spacious, stylish, and were freshly updated from renovations. The building is full of charm and location is very convenient for exploring Oakland and getting around the Bay Area (close to public transportation). The staff were friendly, which made the stay even better. I’d definitely stay here again! ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My family and I stayed at Oaktown Roost for three nights while visiting Oakland and had a wonderful experience! I really appreciated how the decor felt urban and comfy - exactly how you would expect to feel if you had a home in the city. The room was clean and well-maintained. The staff was kind, responsive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The location was very convenient for getting around the city. It is right by BART and has a parking lot on site that is directly across the street, which felt protected but also accessible. I would happily stay here again and recommend it to anybody looking to stay in Oakland.

The Oaktown Roost was such a great find in downtown Oakland. My room was really clean and the bed super comfortable. The front desk staff were also really helpful. The hotel felt secure with the coded entry and the access to tea and coffee facilities in the lounge area was a nice touch. Not loads around the immediate area, unless you're looking for Chinese food, but great location for public transit links.

While I can't speak to the experiences of other guests, I've had the distinct pleasure of staying at Oaktown Roost 5+ times, and this place has been an amazing experience every. single. time. They say the devil is in the details, and this place has thoughtful touches in spades, with all the charm inherent to a historic building wrapped in a modern, 21st-century package. Please keep in mind that there is no elevator in the building (stairs only), and the bathrooms can be a tight fit, depending on the person. However, as long as those aren't dealbreakers, you really can't get a better value than Oaktown Roost, especially given the unparalleled access you'll get to Downtown Oakland for the price.

My partner and I stayed at Oaktown Roost on vacation over a long weekend. While the location is fantastic and the price low, I would not visit again due to a variety of issues we had. These issues boil down to poor communication on the part of the hotel, which at times felt like it was nearing outright dishonesty and misrepresentation. Let’s start with the good. We stayed in one of the “Hallway King” rooms. We had no issue with the neighborhood in general or noise from neighbors or the road, though I will say that we live in a busy city so we are used to cities and their sounds. Slept just fine. The AC/heat worked fine. Didn’t mind the no elevator situation. The TV was great with all the app options you could want and tons of channels. The common areas were lovely and a nice perk, price w