Located in Downtown Oakland, a neighborhood in Oakland, Oaktown Roost is near the airport and near a metro station. Jack London Square and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Merritt and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Chase Center. Visit our Oakland travel guide
357 12th St, Oakland, CA, 94607
What's nearby
Oakland City Center
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fox Theater
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lake Merritt
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Jack London Square
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Oakland Convention Center
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Getting around
12th Street/Oakland City Center Station
5 min walk
Oakland-Jack London Square Station
14 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
20 min drive
Restaurants
C&M Bistro
4 min walk
Little Bird
3 min walk
Shan Dong
3 min walk
Shooting Star Cafe
2 min walk
Peony Seafood Restaurant
4 min walk
About this property
Oaktown Roost
Hotel near Lake Merritt
Located close to Oakland Museum of California and Jack London Square, Oaktown Roost provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Oaktown Roost feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Yes, Oaktown Roost allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Oaktown Roost?
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oaktown Roost on 2026/11/8 start from NT$3,372, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 40 per night.
What time is check-in at Oaktown Roost?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Oaktown Roost?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).
Where is Oaktown Roost located?
Located in Downtown Oakland, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oakland Museum of California, Lake Merritt, and Jack London Square. San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley are also within 6 mi (10 km). 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lake Merritt Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
Oaktown Roost Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This spot is not about the amenities. Its about a great value in a great location and the Roost nails both of these.
Also , the staff was super !! Extremely helpful and accommodating.
This hotel exceeded our expectations. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They even let us check in a bit early and took our luggage to the room. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and incredibly quiet. And just an FYI, though the hotel itself was lovely, the immediate neighborhood felt somewhat less appealing. Would not recommend walking back late at night alone. That said, incredible restaurants within walking distance and very affordable.
A nice little gem with good restaurants (Tay Ho) nearby. Very clean place. Nice rooms. Great price. And very walkable not only to BART, but to the Fox and Paramount Theatres and to Jack London Square.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Carol
2026/2/14
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spotless and quiet. The pillows and bed were very comfortable and the staff was helpful and friendly.
Great downtown location, close to BART/Transit with parking on their own lot for a reasonable price. Only downside is this gate is manual and involves a padlock, not ideal for many people, an electronic gate would be better.
Hotel and bedrooms are spotless clean, everything works, codes for main doors and room doors, felt safe from the outside world. My room faced the street but it was super quiet, well insulated windows. A complimentary water in the fridge would have been nice?
Other wise it’s beautiful, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel
2026/2/7
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean accommodations, friendly staff, thin walls.
Secure parking is an extra $40.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Amanda
2025/12/10
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building that must be freshly renovated. Very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Cynthia
2025/11/27
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was lovely & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ron
2026/2/28
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice clean. Bathroom was updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Cindy
2025/12/23
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was well kept. Staff was really helpful and friendly. I loved the vibe of the place
The building is lovely and beautifully furnished. My room was a bit more tight than expected but comfortable. The rooftop was a great space for a quiet hangout. Wifi was fast. Great small spots nearby like Little Bird bar, Golden Lotus Vegan restaurant, and Oakland Street Food Co. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Carlet
2025/12/11
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless, very inviting common areas. Staff was professional and friendly.