Waterfront Hotel
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Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Water sports
Venue accessibility
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
Getting Here
The San Francisco Bay Ferry is steps from our door. Amtrak's JLS stop is just a quarter of a mile from the hotel. BART is just .5 miles and easily accessible with the B Shuttle or hotel shuttle during hours. DRIVING FROM OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Follow airport signage and merge onto I-880 N. toward Downtown/Oakland Take the Broadway/Downtown Exit Merge onto 6th St. Turn left onto Washington St. The Waterfront Hotel will be on the left DRIVING FROM SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Follow airport signage and merge onto US-101 N. Take the I-80 Exit toward Bay Bridge and merge onto I-80 E proceeding over the bridge Take the I-880 S. Exit toward Broadway/Alameda Turn right onto 5th St. Slight right to stay on 5th St. Turn right onto Washington St. The Waterfront Hotel will be on the left
Parking
- Valet parking$40.00 / day
- Bus parking
Distance from airport
8 mi. from venue
Waterfront Hotel Meeting Space
Floor Plans
Guest Rooms
Local Attractions
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Situated on the shores of the Bay, our boutique hotel beckons you to explore a neighborhood that is alive with the bustling energy of sailors, kayakers, residents, and travelers. Culinary delights line the waterfront and square, while salons, shops, breweries, and wine tasting rooms are tucked away inside converted warehouses. The hotel features 8,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. Your guests will love the instant access to the outside, whether it is from the Spinnaker Ballroom, which overlooks the Oakland Marina and opens to the boardwalk or one of our breakout rooms, which opens to our heated salt water pool area. After meetings, delight them by upgrading your guests to our water view balcony rooms, where they can rest with a beverage and watch the sailboats flying their own spinnakers while coming back in from a day exploring the Bay. Jack London Square begs to be explored and provides many opportunities for networking, whether it is at the bowling alley and beer garden, Plank, or one of the oldest bars in California, Heinhold’s First and Last Chance Saloon. The pedestrian square is a rare find in a providing a publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront area and is one of the Bay Area’s premier recreational, dining and commercial districts. The Waterfront Hotel features 145 guestrooms, many with views of the estuary and square. With the largest ballroom at 2,500 square feet and a junior ballroom at 2,200 square feet, we specialize in small meetings. From 5 to 150, you’ll find our space comfortable and relaxing. With the views, you’ll find your meetings are creative and inspired. With the fantastic catering skills of Lungomare, you’ll find your guests happy and ready for seconds. By the end of the meeting, you’ll already be planning your next event here. The Waterfront Hotel is the unexpected. Our first time guests become our long time guests due to our service and stunning location. First timers come for the easy access to the ferry, the train, or the BART. Long time guests come for Oakland and the rich history and cultural diversity it affords. Jack London Square provides a safe area to wander and explore the restaurants and shops, the wine tasting rooms, and even an opportunity to try out a paddleboard. We ask you to give us a try for your next event. Let us surprise and delight you and your guests.
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Additional Information
Spinnaker Ballroom: 2,500 square feet with views of the Oakland Marina, Estuary and beyond Regatta Ballroom: 2,200 square feet with windows and doors out to the pedestrian promenade Chart Room (598 square feet) and Compass Room (512 square feet): Features views of the pool and the Oakland Marina Portside Room: 500 square feet. Provides a more intimate experience with access from the Pedestrian Promenade 5 Boardrooms