Oakland hotel guide. Starwood Capital hotel in Oakland, California

"I booked a “business” room which clearly specified 2 people. The room I was given was to accommodate 1 person. Small with double bed . The bathroom was tiny with little shelf space. The additional glass shelf was broken and could not hold anything. The staff was very helpful to get me a different room for the remaining 3 Days"

"Clean, polite, would stay there again. "

"LOCATION - 5 Stars - Great, especially if visiting UC Berkeley; next to restaurants and shops and steps away from the University STAFF - 2 Stars - There were only 2 or 3 young girls at the front desk that we met during our 3 day stay. All of them looked unhappy at their job and seemed a better fit at a Thrift Store. CLEANLINESS - 3 Stars - much to be desired, specifically in the bathroom. Let's just say I was not about to use the bathtub. Throughout the room and bathroom, it looked like a deep clean was much needed. RESTAURANT - 4 Stars - Nothing spectacular, my salad was not fresh, but prices were reasonable and the service was fast. OTHER - 3 Stars - There was a very strong smell in the lobby, which I could not say what it was - candle or something else. While the decor in the lobby was interesting and inviting, it seemed that students and random people could just come in, buy a coffee and sit there using their computers. The room was a good size (we had the corner Campenile view) however, it did not feel clean, there was no pen, not even a single piece of paper to write a note. The Front Desk lobby area did not have any interesting materials on the area, what to do or see and I was not about to ask the front desk ladies, they did not inspire much confidence. There was no concierge either. Overall good location, but not even a 4 Star hotel."

"I always enjoy my time at the Claremont. This time I did not rent a car and the only thing I missed was access to a nearby store to pickup essentials. A small gift shop would be something to consider."

"I was charged even though I had already been paid through Hotels.com"

"The free breakfast was cheap and dry. The soap dispenser in the shower was empty. I’m not sure what process the room goes through when it gets turned over. It was clean. Lots of parking, but other than that it was okay."

"The room was clean and the shower had super hot water. Parking was free. The breakfast was just cereal and toast with coffee/orange juice, but that was better than nothing. For the price, it was great!"

"My room was clean and the workers were very nice and respectful."

"The front desk staff didn't explain anything. I happened to walk by a half hour later and another guest was getting a completely different experience. The room was adequate. AC worked well. Bed was comfortable. Overpriced breakfast was the main reason for knocking off a star."