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
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Berkeley
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6)+0.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 1910)+111y
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Shattuck Plaza better than Aiden by Best Western Berkeley?
- 1410 m closer to the area centre−410 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 4More guest reviews (264 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×9.4
- 5120 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+120
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 92 vs 62)+30
- 710 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 vs Hotel Shattuck Plaza: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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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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