Premier Inn & Suites

I’m a veteran and stayed here while searching for a permanent place to live. The owners are very nice, the rooms get a thorough cleaning every day, and several bus routes are conveniently accessible from the location.

I’ve stayed here a few times and plan to keep coming back. The rooms are nice, spacious, and not too expensive, and it was convenient being close to everything I needed. I came to Oakland to visit a friend, and the staff and managers checked in to see if I was okay and had everything I needed. They made me feel included, cared for, and like family. Honestly, they’re one of the best families I’ve met, and they made the trip worthwhile. Thank you, Premier Inn & Suites!

The worst reviews seem to be older, and the owners are renovating. The man who checked me in was extraordinarily pleasant. My room was nice but still very basic, and the advertised microwave wasn’t there. The hot water ran on the colder side. The neighborhood felt a bit dicey. It was fine for one night, and I’d give it a rising three stars. Maybe in another year it’ll reach four.

I’ve been a resident at the starlight motel for eight months. The managers are nice, and the whole place has been renovated. It’s very clean now, with no roaches anymore, and every room gets cleaned every day without exception. The people who ran it before let it go to the dogs. I’m very happy to have a roof over my head, though I don’t think this is the best of all the motels I’ve stayed in. The managers are very strict about the rules. I’ve been around different motels, and none felt as much like work furlough as this one.