Hotel Shattuck Plaza vs University Inn
Both are in Berkeley (CA), 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Berkeley
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★Berkeley
University Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Shattuck Plaza
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.4 km apart.
Choose Hotel Shattuck Plaza if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.9)
- to walk to the sights (100 m / 2.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 61)
Choose University Inn if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 1910)
Why is Hotel Shattuck Plaza better than University Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9)+0.7
- 21.6 km closer to the area centre−1.6 km
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 5More guest reviews (264 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
- 689 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+89
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 92 vs 69)+23
Why is University Inn better than Hotel Shattuck Plaza?
- 11.8 km closer to the beach (2.8 km vs 4.7 km)−1.8 km
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 1910)+108y
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Shattuck Plaza vs University Inn: which hotel is better? | Hotel Shattuck Plaza | University Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.7 | 7.9 |
| Location | 9.4 +2.7 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.5 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.4 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.7 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 264 +198 | 66 |
| Rank in Berkeley (CA) | top 31% +54% | top 85% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 +2.7 | 6.7 |
| Distance to Berkeley centre | 430 m −1.6 km | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 110 m −310 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +89 | 61 |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 +12 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 198 | 113 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1910 | 2018 +108y |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Valet parking | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.4 km apart
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.
University Inn: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Berkeley: 410 m, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK): 18 km, beach: 2.8 km, 61 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza or University Inn: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Shattuck Plaza or University Inn?
Hotel Shattuck Plaza leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. University Inn is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Shattuck Plaza or University Inn?
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 2.0 km for University Inn.
How far apart are Hotel Shattuck Plaza and University Inn?
The two hotels are 2.4 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