Reviews of SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley 3 stars
1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, United States
#10 of 24 hotels in Berkeley
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 225 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Katherine
Spain25 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Lovely neighbourhood, nice hotel for a comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The building is not well sound-proofed, so if you are a light sleeper it might bother you. We were fine. And it would not stop me from recommending the hotel.
Spacious room with everything you needed. Decor is a bit dated, but did not bother us. Bed and linens are new, comfortable mattress. Very nice staff. Looks just like the photos. Great restaurants in the area.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Genevieve
United States5 reviews9.0“Lovely stay!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Tyler
United States3 reviews7.0“Unbeatable location, comfortable and clean room, friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room itself was clean and had no smell, but the corridors of the hotel did smell like stale cigarette smoke and seemed like they could use some deep cleaning or refreshing.
Bed was comfortable, rooms were clean, room was surprisingly quiet (next to a car park for a supermarket), staff was very warm and friendly, and location is unbeatable.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Malisa
United States1 review7.0“We love the staff and location. Cute little cafe attached. Wished parking was better”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking. It was meter and 2 hr parking all around. But glad it was only from 9a-6p. The water pressure on the shower could be better but overall, great stay!
Staff. They were so nice and sweet! Coffee. They give free coffee vouchers with your stay so that was a nice perk. Patio/balcony. Most of the rooms on our side of the building has a balcony. It was great weather so it was nice to sit outside drinking our coffee.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Genevieve
United States5 reviews8.0“Lovely stay!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Extra 10$ charge after booking completed for “price fluctuation”.
Rooms were clean and comfortable. The check in staff to buzz you in after hours were very nice and helpful!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Mary
United States64 reviews9.0“Great hotel. Can’t wait to return”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Better coffee set up in room
All great, especially staff - very friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect location across from Chez Panisse and near shops. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Rodica
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value on Main Street in Berkeley”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit old fashioned
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Basak
Turkey14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“It served the purpose , we only came to the hıtel at nights to sleep. It has no lobby so no time to spend outside the ro”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed linens … comforter could be fully covered instead of a sheet.
Location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Sarah
United States8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Adorable, comfy hotel in an unbeatable location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing! You know you’re not booking a 5 star hotel and this completely fit the bill of a nice, clean, comfortable hotel for a weekend.
What an adorable hotel in a FANTASTIC location! Within a block of tons of amazing restaurants and shops, and within walking distance of the university, The room was clean and had plenty of space for my husband and me, as well as a cute balcony. The front desk was very responsive. And (included!) coffee from the cafe in the mornings was great!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Amy
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The fridge right next to my pillow was noisy, didn't need it. Unplugged out and moisture that melted from its ice box got the carpet wet and then it got an unbearable moldy smell that was a problem.
Location in gourmet ghetto. Nice cafe to hang out in. Room was nice.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Ilona
United States2 reviews8.0“Very comfortable”- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would have liked a door that stayed locked between the hotel and cafe. And needs some updates on some of the furnishings and the hallway carpeting.
Very nice staff, great coffee in the cafe, great location, comfortable and nice sized room.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Valerie
Canada7 reviews9.0“Really nice, much better than I expected. Good value, I would stay there again.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I could hear people talking from another room in the morning so perhaps the sound-proofing could be better but no problem at night. The view of the parking lot from the balcony on the first floor could have been better.
Perfect location, right by the cheeseboard and in north berkeley. The decor was cheerful and didn't have the sterile feel of the new high-rise hotel in Berkeley that I had previously stayed in. Good amenities: robe, hot chocolate and good quality tea, microwave. The room and bathroom were clean and more spacious than I expected, with a spacious balcony with chairs and a table. The bed was comfortable. There was a useable desk for working. The staff was personable and helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Debra
United States50 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“A great find for when you need a place to stay in Berkeley.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There is not a hotel lobby and street parking only.
The room is quiet, clean and well appointed. The staff is responsive. The location on Shattuck is perfect.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Hunter
United States4 reviews9.0“Great location for a weekend in Berkeley. Within steps from great restaurants and BART.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was very modern and it had a great lay out of all the amenities. The shower was a nice walk in style with big glass door. It is right by a nice grocery store and this really good pizza/bakery. Very popular spot with very tasty pizza and bakery items. They had a live band playing the night we were there and was a great atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Quiney
United States1 review8.0“All in all very easy and enjoyable with great staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Exterior hallway was a bit grungy but the room was lovely. I wish there was parking.
Very cute style and great location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Charles
United States36 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Overall, comfortable and restful”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Parking can be a bit of a search.
Location is excellent, Cheese Board is in the same block. Lots of good restaurants nearby. Quiet at night.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Docteurlisa
United States32 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Good option”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was chilly, and the torrential rain leaked in.
Great location. Tiny room but nicely appointed. Friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 20 January 2025
David
United States1 review8.0“Liked being so close to The Cheese Board and BART”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Elizabeth
United States7 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Water pressure in bathroom was extremely low.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Lauren
United States15 reviews1 helpful vote7.0““Splurge on dinner across the street, save on the convenient hotel across the street.””- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our first room had a split shower hose and we could not shower. I called the front desk and they promptly brought up new key cards to switch us to another room (excellent customer service). The hotel felt a little dated in general.
We stayed at the hotel because it was directly across from Chez Panisse, where we had dinner earlier in the evening.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 14 December 2024
Jonathan
United States9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No parking included
Near Cal campus, near Chez Panisse
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 3 December 2024
Jacqueline
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
location
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Charlene
United States6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The in-room refrigerator was very loud at night and would wake us when it turned on. There was no way to adjust the temperature so that it wouldn’t rev at such a high level
Room was clean and had a large bathroom; nice touch with the included the toiletries.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 26 September 2024
James
United States30 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The 1st floor hallway seemed a bit dingy.
We enjoyed the upgraded room with a patio. The location was excellent, with unlimited options of restaurants and shops. A lobby area would be nice, but the bistro is a very good addition. Over-all, we enjoyed our stay and would gladly return in the future.
Stayed in September 2024
