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University Inn vs DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Both are in Berkeley (CA), 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★Berkeley

University Inn

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
2 of 4
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Hotel★★★Albany

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Guest rating
8.0 Very good
Location score
5.1
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick University Inn

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.6 km apart.

Choose University Inn if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Choose DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina if you want

  • to be closer to the beach

Why is University Inn better than DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina?

  1. 11.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
  2. 2780 m closer to public transport−780 m
  3. 357 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+57
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 31)+38
  5. 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h

Why is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina better than University Inn?

  1. 11.1 km closer to the beach (680 m vs 1.8 km)−1.1 km

All compared facts

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

University Inn vs DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina: which hotel is better?
University Inn vs DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina: which hotel is better?University InnDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Score by category
Guest rating 7.9 8.0
Location 6.7 +1.6 5.1
Beach access 4.1 8.0 +3.9
Public transport 8.6 +4.2 4.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.0 8.1
Guest rating 7.9 8.0 +0.1
Number of reviews 66 101 +35
Rank in Berkeley (CA) top 85% top 69% +16%
Location
Location score 6.7 +1.6 5.1
Distance to the centre 2.3 km −1.6 km 3.9 km
To the beach 1.8 km 680 m −1.1 km
To public transport 410 m −780 m 1.2 km
To the airport 18 km 18 km
Restaurants within 500 m 61 +57 4
Sights within 1 km 3 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 113 –
Floors 3 –
Newest building or renovation 2018 –
Listed amenities – 9
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 −1h 16:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Wi-Fi – ✓
Parking – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Bar – ✓
Gym – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Balcony – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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Location

1.6 km apart

University Inn or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina: common questions

Which is better, University Inn or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina?

University Inn leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina is stronger in beach access.

Which is cheaper, University Inn or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina?

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

Which hotel is closer to the centre?

University Inn is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina.

Which hotel is closer to the beach?

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina is 680 m from the nearest beach; University Inn is 1.8 km.

How far apart are University Inn and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina?

The two hotels are 1.6 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