Motel 6-Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

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The property is simultaneously really nice and terrible. I was surprised to get housekeeping every day and they come at any hour. No do not disturb signs so you will get a visit. My room was quiet and had a nice view of the water and of course the price was right. It’s right on the bay trail so lots of good walking , but it seems like everyone staying there is living there and have made themselves quite comfortable.trash all around , dogs tied up outside and people hanging out at all hours. I didn’t feel unsafe but it’s definitely sketchy with a respectful tent person nearly right outside my door and plenty of broken into cars in the lot and on the street. Their security person isn’t working too hard. I’ll probably stay here again, but might try the Executive Inn next door for an elevated but probably still cheap stay.

Room heater needs repair but works. Didn't use internet I have my own so im not sure about that. Parking was fine. Definitely pet-friendly, people were walking there dogs all day lol. The staff....maybe needs a course in how to address problems. I was driving in traffic for two hours. I waited patiently for my turn and got my key only the key didn't work. Neither did the new key. I mentioned I just needed to use the restroom but the staff didn't care, they just kept giving me keys. This was after I waited over 30 minutes for someone to come back from their lunch break. The next day the key to my room stopped working after I made sure it was untouched and in the sleeve I got it in. The staff talked to me as if I did something wrong, and then felt caught off guard when I gave them the business end about it. Sorry you paid for crappy keys. Next time don't blame guests for your cheap supplies. Room doesn't come with microwave or refrigerator so don't buy food to keep in there. A lot of police activity my second day. When I went to checkout there was an Police SUV parked in the lot. It's an ok place to sleep but I wouldn't stay here too long.

The property is a bit worn down but the rooms are clean. If you get a room in the back you have a beautiful view of the water. Downside... there are no restaurants.

Booked a room with two queen beds and a fridge. I’ve been to this hotel plenty of times and every stay I’ve has been fairly great. The only downsides to the room I had was that the tv especially cable wasn’t good. It had static and was pausing a lot, the shower head was also shooting water from the top of the pipe. I had both issues addressed on the third day of my stay due to me leaving and coming back so I didn’t have time to complain. Between the workers I talked to and the repairman who was able to fix both issues I would say I was happy to stay there and that everything was resolved properly. I will be going back especially with my fur babies.