Marina Inn Berkeley,

975 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710

"Very nice front desk person. Location is close to the 80 freeway and also nearby is Fourth Street for shopping and restaurants. The room smelled moldy and felt humid/wet. Walls were painted over several times with shiny slick paint. Bathroom floor appeared clean but was slippery when wet, like there’s a film of dried soap (?). The heating doesn’t work. By 2a I was really cold and couldn’t sleep well. Pillows are extra firm with no give. Very old rooms. Think Motel 6 with new industrial carpeting. Bare bones. They put an extra $60 on your credit card as a room deposit. It has been three days and I still haven’t received the credit back to my card. Have sent an email to the manager, but haven’t received a response. Have called well over ten times only to get a voice mail that leads nowhere and doesn’t allow for leaving voice mails."

"Not actually a 5 star hote of coursel, but a clean motel in a great location with friendly and helpful front desk. Rooms are well maintained with all standard amenities, except AC, which was not needed. A nice fan was provided. 100% would stay here again."

"The bathrooms are really nice. New paint on walls and ceiling. Could use updated comforters for style but everything worked well. Huge parking lot. There’s no ice machine but the nice lady working downstairs gave us a bag from somewhere. Smells a bit like smoke in the room, could use an air freshener."

"Don’t let this one fool you! The motel is located on a busy street and looks older. BUT, service is great, prices are right, bathroom and room are clean, beds are comfy, and there is ample parking. The entire motel was quiet; we really couldn’t ask for anything more. Please note that this review is from someone who is crazy picky about hotels/motels and who never walks around barefoot while on vacation. Great stay!"

"The staff is very professional and friendly. The room is not very big but it's very well designed. You have everything you need, and it's in the perfect position. There is no need to explore the room to find an outlet or be a gymnast to get the towel in the shower. All the furniture is new and the bathroom updated."