About Jack London Inn
The Jack London Inn is located in the popular Oakland entertainment and waterfront destination, Jack London Square. The inn has a rooftop swimming pool with deck area.
All of the rooms at the Jack London Inn include a private bathroom, hairdryer and coffee maker.
The inn has a fitness center, bar and lounge, 24-hour front desk and conference/wedding facilities. Parking is available on-site, while Wi-Fi is accessible in all areas of the inn and is free of charge.
The restaurant at the inn is open throughout the day and specializes in southern-style chicken and waffles. In addition, the accommodation is surrounded by a diverse collection of highly regarded restaurants such as Kincaid’s, Scott’s Seafood Restaurant and Yoshi’s.
Oakland’s Chinatown is a 15-minute walk from the inn. Lake Merritt and Oakland Museum of California are both less than 30 minutes away on foot.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good location to explore Oakland
If you are planning your stay on sightseeing the best attractions Oakland has to offer, the Jack London Inn is placed in a convenient location. The large majority of past guests felt this was the best positive about the inn, with Chinatown, Lake Merritt and the Oakland Museum of California all being within walking distance. Furthermore, with its location in Jack London Square, the accommodation is surrounded by an array of restaurants, shops and nightlife.
positive:
Friendly staff
The majority of previous guests to the inn praised the customer service of the staff. Those that have commented on the staff members have said that they are welcoming and friendly.
positive:
Parking is a bonus
Despite some past guests reporting difficulties in acquiring a spot for their transportation, the free on-site parking is generally seen as one of the few positives about the Jack London Inn.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rundown and dated
Nearly every previous visitor to the Jack London Inn has stated something negative about the condition and state of the accommodation. Doors not staying locked, amenities not working, old televisions and furnishings, and unable to connect to the Wi-Fi are just some of the problems that have been brought up in the past.
negative:
Not clean
Many former guests have reported major cleanliness issues at the inn. Complaints have ranged from pungent smells polluting the rooms to bedbugs infesting the furnishings.
negative:
Air conditioning not working
A big problem brought up by recent visitors to the Jack London Inn is the air conditioning not working. Although the inn tries to compensate by supposedly offering fans to guests, this is not seen as sufficient and the rooms still get too hot.