Emeryville is central with San Francisco to the west, Oakland and Sillicon Valley to the south, and Napa and wine country to the north. The hotel is right off the freeway, so convenient if you have a car, but not so close to the freeway that you hear noise. In fact, it’s a quiet and peaceful hotel with a pleasant lobby and fresh smelling hallways every day throughout the day. Parkway is free, a major plus. If you’re on foot, there’s Emery-Go-Round, a free bus service that takes you around the city to key spots, including the MacArthur BART Station. The hotel is in a prime location, between the older yet still very vibrant Open Court eatery across Powell, and Bay Street, the more modern and upscale shopping area with movie theater. Right across the street to the west is yet another shopping area which includes Trader Joe’s. Besides its central location and free parking, what I really like about the hotel is the fact that there is a refrigerator and a microwave in the room. Definitely top of the list when I visit the area again.
