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About the Hotel

122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, California, United States, 94606
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Close to Lake Merritt
Guest rating
4.7
4.8
/10
2.7
2.2
/5

Situated around a 5-minute walk from Lake Merritt-Oakland Estuary Channel, Americas Best Value Inn - Downtown Oakland/Lake Merritt offers 70 rooms. The inn features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.

Location

This 2-star hotel is located 2.4 km from the Yoshi's and in proximity to Swan's Market. The Gardens at Lake Merritt is within 25 minutes' walk of the Americas, while 1st Avenue Place & International Boulevard bus stop is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Koi Pond 250 metres away. The Oakland Museum of California and the Remember Them Humanitarian Monument are all a stone's throw from this hotel.

Americas Best Value Inn - Downtown Oakland/Lake Merritt is a 15-minute drive from Oakland International airport, and 15 minutes on foot from 12th St. Oakland City Center BART train station.

Eat & Drink

Guests can try American dishes at The Rockin Crawfish situated 450 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll around Lake Merritt for beautiful views and local wildlife.
  • Savor the famous Dungeness crab at the nearby Jack London Square.
  • Visit the Oakland Museum for art, culture, and California history.
  • Discover unique finds at the Old Oakland Farmer's Market on Fridays.
  • Catch a performance at the historic Fox Theater for a night out!
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Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Two Double Beds Non-Smoking
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
King Room Disability Access or Non Smoking
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Quadruple Room Non Smoking
2 persons
2 Double beds
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Facilities

Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area Location

122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, California, United States, 94606
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122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, California, United States, 94606
Nearby
Museum
Oakland Museum of California
1300 ft
Lakeside Park
Lake Merritt
1300 ft
Event hall
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center
1300 ft
9th St. & Rashida Muhammad St.
Remember Them Humanitarian Monument
1300 ft
1418 Lakeside Dr
Camron-Stanford House
1300 ft
Merritt
1300 ft
Park
Vantage Point Park
1300 ft
Restaurants
Pietisserie
1300 ft
1605 2nd Ave
Akat Cafe Kalli
1300 ft
1603 2nd Ave
La Estrellita Cafe
1400 ft
446 E 12th St
Lake Chalet
2500 ft
1520 Lakeside Drive
Blue Oak Cafe
2600 ft
1000 Oak St
Baggy's By the Lake
2300 ft
288 East 18th Street
Vegan Donut Gelato
2800 ft
411 E 18th St Suite B
Getting around
City Centre
Oakland17 min  ·  4600 ft
Airports
Oakland International Airport (OAK)21 min  ·  8.5 mi
Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)56 min  ·  22.9 mi
Train
Oakland Jack London Square Station17 min  ·  4600 ft
Oakland Jack London17 min  ·  4600 ft
Bus
Bus stop11 min  ·  4.5 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
67
Former name
Economy Inn Oakland

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 178 verified reviews
4.4/10
Guest rating
24%
Recommend
Cleanliness
5.5/10
Comfort
5.5/10
Facilities
5.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
4.9/10
Location
6.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.4/10
Staff
5.8/10
Value for money
5.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 416 reviews
4.7/10
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