Viatges a Castro Valley

Clean and friendly staff

I realize this hotel is situated close to UCB, but that’s doesn’t mean you should charge such lofty prices for dormitory rooms. The first room I was placed in was cramped with a flimsy bed, and an a/c unit that would’ve woken the dead. I requested a different room which the staff was accommodating. The second room was twice as large (more appropriate for the price I paid), however the toilet was positioned right next to the wall (not up-to-code and certainly not easy for someone with physical limitations), paper thin walls easily overhearing the neighbor’s conversation, a shower curtain that look like a resident dean decorated (it did not cover the shower tub), and some soiled furniture. Perfect for the casual hostel tenant. There is limited first-come-first-serve parking lot behind hotel, and since street parking is also not guaranteed, I made parking arrangements elsewhere. Minimal amenities i.e. small exercise room, and Henry’s restaurant that offered limited, slow paced food and service.

Second time staying here. It does not disappoint. Walking distance to restaurants and friendly staff, very clean.