This straightforward suburban hotel is 5.9 miles from Jack London Square and 9.7 miles from the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The casual rooms have complimentary WiFi and coffeemakers. Kids age 17 and under stay free with an adult. Complimentary amenities include continental breakfast and parking. There’s also a business center and an airport shuttle.

This low-rise hotel is 2 miles from UC Berkeley and a 7-minute drive from scenic water views at Eastshore State Park. All rooms include free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered and there’s an on-site Japanese restaurant, as well as a business center. Parking is free for cars, trucks and buses

Adjacent to the Berkeley Marina, this upscale hotel is 2 minutes’ drive from Interstate 80 and 580, plus 8 minutes’ drive from a BART rail station. Flat-screen TVs and WiFi (fee) are offered in each room, as well as modern decor and custom-designed beds. Some rooms have views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Suites add sitting areas and some have wet bars. A multi-level Presidential Suite has 3 balconies. Californian cuisine is served in a sophisticated restaurant with waterfront patio dining, plus there’s a lounge bar. Other amenities include a fitness center and indoor pool, plus free parking, area shuttle, 26 meeting rooms and a business center.