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University Inn vs Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Both are in Berkeley (CA), 2.6 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
1 of 4
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Hotel★★★★Berkeley

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
9.5
Score by category
3 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.6 km apart.

Choose Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is University Inn better than Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley?

  1. 11.3 km closer to the beach (1.8 km vs 3.1 km)−1.3 km

Why is Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley better than University Inn?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.9)+1.0
  2. 21.5 km closer to the area centre−1.5 km
  3. 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
  4. 4290 m closer to public transport−290 m
  5. 589 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+89
  6. 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 69)+25
  7. 7Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2018)+3y

All compared facts

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

University InnResidence Inn by Marriott Berkeley
Score by category
Guest rating 7.9 8.9 +1.0
Location 6.7 9.5 +2.8
Beach access 4.1 +4.1 0.0
Public transport 8.6 10.0 +1.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.0 8.7 +0.7
Guest rating 7.9 8.9 +1.0
Number of reviews 66 +10 56
Google rating – 4.2/5
Google reviews – 406
Rank in Berkeley (CA) top 85% top 23% +62%
Location
Location score 6.7 9.5 +2.8
Distance to Berkeley centre 2.0 km 520 m −1.5 km
To the beach 1.8 km –
To public transport 410 m 120 m −290 m
To the airport 18 km 17 km
Restaurants within 500 m 61 150 +89
Sights within 1 km 3 19 +16
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★★ +1★
Rooms 113 –
Floors 3 17
Newest building or renovation 2018 2021 +3y
Listed amenities – 7
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Parking – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Bar – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

      2.6 km apart

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      University Inn or Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley: common questions

      Which is better, University Inn or Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley?

      Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. University Inn is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, University Inn or Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for University Inn.

      How far apart are University Inn and Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley?

      The two hotels are 2.6 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