Château-style architecture and design so well done we nearly picked up a French accent.

Château-style architecture and design so well done we nearly picked up a French accent.

Victorian-style décor (with modern updates, natch) pays homage to this historic stunner-turned-lodging’s history.

So close to campus you'll wind up back in Chem 100 if you're not careful.

Prime address on the venture-worthy San Francisco Bay (pro tip: snag a house bike so you can cover more ground).

Mere blocks from its namesake square and surrounded by tasty eats, this place aces the location test.

The name doesn’t lie – you’re right downtown, an easy train ride from San Francisco.

Perfectly captures that whole effortlessly-cool vibe Berkeley's going for.

Craftsman-inspired design, Bath & Body Works amenities and free WiFi all score big bonus points with us.

Throws in a free breakfast.

Spread tired wings in the suites: bedrooms with French doors, separate living rooms and fully equipped kitchens. Talk about homey.

Thanks to BART (rapid transit, not Simpson), San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Pleasanton are just a ride away.

Totally measures up: less than a half-mile from the airport.

Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls at the complimentary hot breakfast make our morning.

Apartment-style suites are large and modern.

I-580 is right there & Oakland International is just 15-min away; hit snooze a few more times (those Serta-Elite Plush beds can be convincing, right?).