Bay Bridge Inn Oakland

"It wasn’t the roach, they are part of warm climates. It wasn’t the neighborhood, (Daytime is ok but sketchy at night). It wasn’t the desk, he was nice. It wasn’t the lack of hand towels and blow dryer or other amenities listed in the description for the two queen bed room. It wasn’t even the 2” gap under the door which we filled with newspaper. Although the linens were clean and the mattresses were covered in protective allergen mattress encasements, the pillows inside the cases were not protected and were stained and disgusting, but the biggest issue was THE SMELL. At first we thought that someone had forgotten to flush. That wasn’t it. The smell of old sewage was overwhelming. We turned on the fan. We sprayed Febreze. We opened the window. We wore our masks. We had come in late at night after 10 hours on the road but by early am we left in a hurry. The desk refunded our money for the second night we had reserved but the smell was in our nostrils and stuck there. We were nauseated for days."

"This GEM of a motel was spotless inside and out! The owner takes meticulous care of the exterior and grounds. Our room was spotless as well. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom had a lg bright shower and ample counter space and every surface was spotless! Everyday our towels were replaced by housekeeping without request. The AC and fridge worked great we never used the microwave. We used BART daily to travel into San Fransisco which was very cheep and quick. The only negative is the area does have some spots of concern garbage etc but we felt perfectly safe during the day. I would not walk about at night ."

"Great motel for the price. The neighborhood isn't great, the inn itself is clean, chill. And it's in a great location, being just down the street from downtown Oakland and the BART station which you can use to cheaply and easily get around the whole bay area. Also seems to be run by a very nice, helpful Indian family. Highly recommend if you're looking to see Oakland, San Francisco, or the greater bay area on a budget."

"We had a really good stay at this place! Esp for a last minute search and weekend trip to the Bay Area from LA. The bed, shelves, dressers, TV, and decor were nice, placed well, and comfortable in the room. Very useful to have a microwave and refrigerator available in the room. The space was plenty for two adults. The bathroom seemed renovated with a new shower that was also enjoyable. Everything was real clean and, although not needed, they even replaced the towels for the second night we stayed. It felt private to be on the second floor but being closest to the street got a little noisy though didn’t really bother us. Plenty of available parking included with the room, which was also safe. Yes, a few blocks around are not the best so keep in mind and avoid especially if you’re on foot and/or at night. Location is excellent for easily driving to various other points of interest (most 10-15mins away) however. The customer service for checking in was good, clear, and efficient. The inn didn’t seem too busy overall (maybe low season) and other guests staying were cordial. Great experience and would definitely recommend!"

"I will definitely be staying here again. The room was nice and clean, perfect myself and my boyfriend quick trip. The bathroom is what blew my mind. It was seriously so gorgeous(and clean) and almost as big as the room. Very nice people at front desk. Anyways it worth the price."