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title: "Aiden by Best Western Berkeley vs Hotel Shattuck Plaza"
description: "Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley (CA)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aiden-by-best-western-berkeley-berkeley-ca-vs-hotel-shattuck-plaza-berkeley-ca/
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retrieved: 2026-10-22
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# Aiden by Best Western Berkeley vs Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Both are in Berkeley (CA), 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Berkeley
## [Aiden by Best Western Berkeley](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aiden-by-best-western-berkeley-berkeley-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1104616/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Berkeley
## [Hotel Shattuck Plaza](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-shattuck-plaza-berkeley-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1625681/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Shattuck Plaza

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Aiden by Best Western Berkeley if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.6)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 1910)

### Choose Hotel Shattuck Plaza if you want

-   to walk to the sights (100 m / 1.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 30)

### Why is Aiden by Best Western Berkeley better than Hotel Shattuck Plaza?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6) (+0.6)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 1910) (+111y)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hotel Shattuck Plaza better than Aiden by Best Western Berkeley?

1.  410 m closer to the area centre (−410 m)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  260 m closer to public transport (−260 m)
4.  More guest reviews (264 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable (×9.4)
5.  120 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+120)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 92 vs 62) (+30)
7.  10 more sights within 1 km (+10)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aiden by Best Western Berkeley | Hotel Shattuck Plaza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.6) | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.1 | 9.4  (+2.3) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 10.0  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.6) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 264  (+236) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 120 | – |
| Rank in Berkeley (CA) | top 18%  (+18%) | top 36% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 9.4  (+2.3) |
| Distance to Berkeley centre | 830 m | 430 m  (−410 m) |
| To public transport | 370 m | 110 m  (−260 m) |
| To the airport | 18 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 150  (+120) |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 90 m  (−300 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 15  (+10) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 198 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021  (+111y) | 1910 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 19  (+14) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valet parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.2 km apart

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station North Berkeley: 370 m, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK): 18 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Shattuck Plaza: city centre: 100 m, nearest station Downtown Berkeley BART Station: 110 m, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

## Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Hotel Shattuck Plaza: common questions

### Which is better, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Hotel Shattuck Plaza?

Hotel Shattuck Plaza leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Hotel Shattuck Plaza?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Shattuck Plaza is closer: 430 m from the centre, against 830 m for Aiden by Best Western Berkeley.

### How far apart are Aiden by Best Western Berkeley and Hotel Shattuck Plaza?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aiden-by-best-western-berkeley-berkeley-ca-vs-hotel-shattuck-plaza-berkeley-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/