Civic Center Lodge provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Civic Center Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with hair dryers
TVs with satellite channels
Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Business services
Business center
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
Satellite channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Civic Center Lodge Oakland
Civic Center Lodge
Civic Center Oakland
Civic Center Lodge Hotel
Civic Center Lodge Oakland
Civic Center Lodge Hotel Oakland
Frequently asked questions
Is Civic Center Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Civic Center Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Civic Center Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Civic Center Lodge?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Civic Center Lodge located?
Located in Downtown Oakland, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oakland Museum of California and Jack London Square. Lake Merritt and Oakland Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Lake Merritt Station is only a 4-minute walk and Oakland-Jack London Square Station is 9 minutes.
Civic Center Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 429 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
90
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 429 reviews" "
8 - Good
132
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 429 reviews" "
6 - Okay
98
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 429 reviews" "
4 - Poor
51
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 429 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
58
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Regina
3 September 2024
It's an old family ran motel. The area is sketch, but I felt safe & had no issues during my stay. Only downside, by choice, very limited English speaking by the front desk.
Regina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Andrew, Long Beach
Traveled with group
5 August 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Pros: convenient for mass transit. Clean and upgraded bathroom. No bugs.
Cons: dirty carpet, thin pillows and towels.
As a smoker I expect my rooms to be kind of shabby so I can’t judge much there, but the carpet is so dirty that I had to walk in my sandals or socks to avoid dirty feet and that’s always pretty gross. For the crappy neighborhood, it felt safe enough and was pretty quiet. I think if someone is okay with lower quality but nothing majorly negative then this place is fine but most people would probably want to pay more for a decent hotel.
It was not listed that we have to bring cash to pay a deposit and that we cannot pay the room on a credit card. Very strange. We ended up having to find another hotel do to the inconvenience. I BETTER NOT GET CHARGED!!!!
You need $100 cash for a deposit. Who carries cash anymore?
If you keep your car there past checkout, you will pay anything between $20-40 extra, depending on how they fee. And you won't get a receipt.
Lost my keycard and that is a $10 fee.
Location is close to BART, but the service is pretty horrible.
Good:
1. Room was decent enough for one night. The room was cozy. It had a frig and microwave along with toiletries.
2. The location to public transport. The motel is two blocks from Lake Merrit Bart and only a few blocks from Amtrak.
Not so good
1. Homeless trash pile outside on the road. I totally get it as it’s Oakland but still not the most welcoming.
2. There is a cash deposit of $100 upon arrival. You can still pay the reservation with credit card.
3. Since it’s next to the freeway it can be noisy.
Good enough for a night or two.
Fair price. Despite being next to the freeway, it was pretty quiet. Friendly staff. Area is not great, its Oakland after all.
Roy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Richard
Business traveler
28 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is nestled next to the freeway. Using the car to drive to this property is inconvenient both for the freeway and the local streets. The management will take a bank card to pay for the room, however will only except cash payment for the room deposit, which is stupid.
The staff are very nice and helpful, the location is two blocks from BART and within walking distance of Chinatown and the Jack London Square area. On Sundays, the Laney Flea Market is literally across the street, so that was neat too.
This motel is on the smaller side but the friendliness of the staff along with a clean room overshadows the size. A coffee maker and microwave were included. It's unfortunate that I couldn't take complete advantage. due to a family emergency I had the room for less than 6 hours.
Blood on the walls and rude service and tried to say leaves from my shoes coming inside the room and out I left it dirty I double check with them inside and they told me never mind
Maxwell
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Mike
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was loud night construction nearby but that isn’t the motel’s fault. It is also a very rough neighborhood but I knew that beforehand and don’t mind personally. The cable didn’t work except for one channel. That should be fixed.
This is a clean, well lit budget property. The room was very clean and the shower was hot. This is the kind of place where you need a clean place to sleep, don't need amenities, want to support a small business and don't get too upset about the run down areas of Oakland.