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Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Google (111) 4.7
Tripadvisor (60) 4.6
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Visitors praise Aiden by Best Western Berkeley for its cleanliness, modern appearance, and friendly, helpful staff, often noting it as a good value alternative in Berkeley. However, some guests report issues with noise disturbances and inconsistent or unexpectedly increased pricing when booking.

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1499 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
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(510) 898-2650
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www.bestwestern.com

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About this place Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Aiden by Best Western is a mainstream hotel at 1499 University Avenue in Berkeley, part of Best Western's boutique-style Aiden line. It is listed as gay-friendly, not as a gay hotel. University Avenue runs between downtown Berkeley and the I-80, so the UC campus and the Downtown Berkeley BART station are a bus ride or a longer walk away. BART gets you to San Francisco, and the Castro, in roughly 30 to 40 minutes. Google reviewers give it 4.7 from about 110 reviews, which suggests a recent renovation under the Aiden brand.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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111 reviews

Based on 111 Google reviews.

Urban Nexus
Urban Nexus Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

STAY AWAY!!! This hotel can't be trusted. Full Stop. Awful management. Due to a family emergency, I had to cancel my stay. Before doing so, I spoke with a front desk representative who specifically told me that I would not be charged. Based on that assurance, I proceeded with the cancellation. The next day, I spoke with the manager, JEROME, who was unprofessional and completely reversed what I had been told and charged me for the reservation anyway. What is most troubling is not just the charge itself, but the fact that the hotel refused to honor the information provided by its own staff. If guests cannot rely on what they are told by hotel employees, how can they trust any information coming from the property? A manager's job is to resolve issues fairly and stand behind the commitments made by their team, especially in situations involving a family emergency. Instead, I was left feeling misled and taken advantage of. The lack of consistency, accountability, and customer care was shocking. I would strongly caution future guests to get everything in writing, because verbal assurances from staff apparently mean nothing here.

heythave
heythave May 2026
★★★★★

It is clean, roomy, and has a super comfortable bed. The downside? It is $560 per night during UC Berkeley’s graduation time. Also, the surrounding area is kind of sketchy, with homeless people hanging around and trashing the front parking lot of the 7/11 store across the street. The hotel door doesn’t open as you walk in. You either have to use your room key to tap in or you have to push a buzzer to alert the person at the front desk to let you in. It is possible to take the bus (#51B) which is right in front of the hotel to go to the campus stadium for the graduation commencement. And there are fresh orchid lei sellers selling them at $45 or $55 each just outside the stadium’s entrance. No need to order them from Ashby Flower for $82.69 each (with delivery). Bus is $2.50 each way using the clipper card or $6.70 by the Tesla robotaxi from Cafe Etoile (near Trader’s Joe) to Wright House near the stadium.

Luis A. Armas
Luis A. Armas May 2026
★★★★★

Such a cool place. Great people, beautiful clean rooms.

Anjelica Glover
Anjelica Glover Apr 2026
★★★★★

feels luxurious for the price! the rooms are modern and very comfortable. the location is great. even with being off a busy street, the rooms were quite and had a built in white noise machine. i have already recommended this place to my friends.

Donny “Mr. Moisture” The Magnificent
Donny “Mr. Moisture” The Magnificent Apr 2026
★★★★★

Great spot, it's on the main drag. . . Expect noise, duh.

Liz
Liz Mar 2026
★★★★☆
Soumyaroop Nandi
Soumyaroop Nandi Mar 2026
★★★★★

Very new facilities and appliances. Breakfast not free though. Good place in this area

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Last updated on 16 October 2026

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