University Inn vs Signature Inn Berkeley
Both are in Berkeley (CA), 1.8 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 7
Hotel★★★Central Berkeley
Signature Inn Berkeley
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Signature Inn Berkeley
It comes out ahead on 4 of 7 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.
Choose University Inn if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Signature Inn Berkeley if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is University Inn better than Signature Inn Berkeley?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (66 vs 4), so the rating is more reliable×17
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (113 vs 2,997 rooms)−2,884
Why is Signature Inn Berkeley better than University Inn?
- 11.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (2,997 vs 113 rooms)×26.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| University Inn vs Signature Inn Berkeley: which hotel is better? | University Inn | Signature Inn Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | – |
| Location | 6.7 | – |
| Beach access | 4.1 | – |
| Public transport | 8.6 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 66 +62 | 4 |
| Rank in Berkeley (CA) | top 85% | top 38% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | – |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 640 m −1.7 km |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | – |
| To public transport | 410 m | – |
| To the airport | 18 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 61 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 113 | 2,997 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.8 km apart
University Inn or Signature Inn Berkeley: common questions
Which is better, University Inn or Signature Inn Berkeley?
Signature Inn Berkeley leads in 4 of 7 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Berkeley (CA). University Inn is stronger in number of reviews, star rating.
Which is cheaper, University Inn or Signature Inn Berkeley?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Signature Inn Berkeley is closer: 640 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for University Inn.
How far apart are University Inn and Signature Inn Berkeley?
The two hotels are 1.8 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