Near the vibrant Jack London Square, Washington Inn welcomes you with a continental breakfast and Seison Restaurant and Bar serving lunch and dinner. Unwind at the bar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or take advantage of luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.
12th Street/Oakland City Center Station - 6 min walk
19th St Station - 12 min walk
Lake Merritt Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Peet's Coffee and Tea - 4 min walk
Sante Adairius Oakland Arbor - 3 min walk
Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
Bocanova - 4 min walk
Graffiti Pizza - 3 min walk
About this property
Washington Inn
Washington Inn puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Fox Theater and Jack London Square. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Seison Restaurant and Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, San Francisco Bay and Berkeley Marina are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station is 6 minutes and 19th St Station is 12 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
47 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1913
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Seison Restaurant and Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from January 21 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 21 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
Breakfast
Business center
Daily housekeeping
Dining venue(s)
Meeting facilities
The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, May, and June:
Bar/Lounge
Business center
Dining venue(s)
Meeting facilities
Parking area
The property will be renovating from January 21 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Bar/lounge
Business center
Dining venue(s)
Elevator
Exterior
Front desk
Hallway
Lobby
Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot springs
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 45 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Washington Inn Hotel
Washington Inn Hotel Oakland
Washington Oakland
Washington Inn Hotel
Washington Inn Oakland
The Washington Inn Hotel
Washington Inn Hotel Oakland
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Inn currently open?
This property is closed from January 21 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change). The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 21 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast
Business center
Daily housekeeping
Meeting facilities
Does Washington Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Washington Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Washington Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Washington Inn?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 45 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Washington Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Washington Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Washington Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and kayaking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Washington Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Seison Restaurant and Bar. The dining venue will be unavailable from January 21 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
What's the area around Washington Inn like?
Washington Inn is in Downtown Oakland, a short 6-minute walk from 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station and 11 minutes' walk from Fox Theater.
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Washington Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Good Place to stay
LUYU
LUYU, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Great accommodations!
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2024
The property is old but beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful since there was a little trouble with check in.
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Friendly staff, clean room and handy to public transport.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Front desk was the best. One of the front desk team members was the host, the bartender and front desk. Hard working they should be glad to have such a great staff
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
The staff was helpful
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 29, 2025
Tolerable Stay...
There was a particular smell once I entered the building. Somehow was even stronger, if not different once I got to my room. The area was nice, considering Oakland's reputation. But since it was in the downtown area, it was easy to settle in. Being close to the bus and bus system was benefiting. Not a wide range of restaurants though. Or at least some that stay open past a certain time. I suppose that's because of the homeless people in the area. But not at many as other say there are.
Overall, if you manage to keep to yourself and go about your business, you can have a good time residing in there for a night or two.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
The building is old and gorgeous!
Awesome old
beautiful building, friendly staff, clean room and safe convenient location!
Rhea
Rhea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2022
Very good place to stay
Carmen
Carmen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2022
Nice location and good hotel for the price.
Fujiyo Yamaguchi
Fujiyo Yamaguchi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2023
Enjoyed the event and our stay
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2023
Breakfast was excellent
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2023
The beds were comfortable and the room was clean
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2024
The room was ok but there was no view and the lights kept flickering on and off. I felt like I was in Santa Rita jail
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2022
great old inn!
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2024
The staff at the Washington Inn is amazing! Always so friendly and accommodating.
Jan
Jan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Woman who checked us in was very informative and had a good attitude.
Dylann
Dylann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2023
Really good location, and pretty good staff that didn't bother us too much. Finding the room was easy as well. If you're in need of a quick place to stay this hotel is good.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2024
smelled like urine outside the building, no breakfast except pastry and coffee, no open bar except on Friday and Saturday
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2023
It was quiet and very friendly
Nya
Nya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2023
Quaint place, great location. I feel safe.
MyShawn
MyShawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2023
Absolutely loved this place. The building itself is a little outdated but definitely gives it lots of character. Very clean, easy to locate things, staff was amazing.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2022
The centinial hotel
It's a 109-year-old hotel but maintained well.
We enjoyed the famous jazz club "Yoshi's" nearby.
Satoshi
Satoshi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2022
Great location for international visitors.
It was good value for money, with breakfast included. It's proximity to the Bart station made it easy to access San Francisco city centre and cheap transport to SFO airport.
It is also close to the Amtrak station.
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2022
I like the community atmosphere of the Inn. I like the that the staff is friendly and patient with the older guests.