Business Details
35 Years
experience
Luxury Waterfront Accommodations in Oakland
Executive Inn & Suites, established in 1991, has been proudly serving guests in Oakland, CA, with a commitment to exceptional service and comfort. Our family-owned hotel offers 143 spacious rooms, including 19 suites, all designed to provide a home-away-from-home experience with waterfront views of the Oakland Estuary. We pride ourselves on fostering a team-oriented culture that prioritizes guest satisfaction, reflected in our TripAdvisor recognition as Oakland's #1 Best Reviewed Hotel.Our amenities include complimentary breakfast, high-speed WiFi, a heated pool, and a fitness center, ensuring every stay is both relaxing and convenient. With over three decades of experience, we blend personalized service with modern comforts, making us a trusted choice for business travelers, families, and event planners seeking value-driven accommodations in the Bay Area.
Services
Guest Rooms
Meeting Spaces
Dining
Lounge
Pool
Fitness Center
Business Center
Parking
Sundries Shop
Shuttle Service
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with over 30 years of hospitality experience in Oakland
- Complimentary super-fast WiFi and deluxe continental breakfast included
- Four natural light-filled meeting rooms with waterfront views available
- Heated pool and hot tub open daily with 24/7 fitness center access
- Award-winning service with personalized attention from long-tenured staff
Associations and certifications
- California Hotel & Lodging Association Clean+Safe Certified
What people say
Amazing service
Beautiful water views
Spacious rooms
Delicious steak dinners
Personalized attention
Services
Guest Rooms
Our 143 spacious rooms, including 19 suites, feature modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and in-room perks including microwaves and refrigerators. Water view rooms offer private balconies or patios overlooking the Oakland Estuary, while city view rooms provide budget-friendly comfort with identical essential amenities. All rooms range from 300-550 sq ft, designed for both leisure and business travelers seeking comfort and functionality.
Meeting Spaces
Four versatile meeting rooms accommodate 8-120 guests with natural lighting and three offering waterfront views. The Bayside Room features panoramic estuary vistas, while the Embarcadero Room includes built-in whiteboards and flexible configurations. Ideal for corporate events, weddings, or conferences, each space provides complimentary high-speed internet and optional catering services through our preferred vendors or outside licensed providers.
Dining
The Lounge offers gourmet steak and salmon dinners grilled to order, served with mashed potatoes and salad. Open nightly with extended weekend hours, our full bar features craft cocktails, local draft beers, and wine selections. Complimentary upgraded continental breakfast includes hot sandwiches, fresh fruit, and locally roasted coffee daily from 6am-10am in a waterfront dining setting.
Pool
Heated outdoor pool open daily 7am-10pm with adjacent hot tub offering year-round relaxation. Located steps from guest rooms, the pool area features lounge chairs and scenic views of the Oakland Estuary. Access restricted to registered guests only, with capacity limits during peak times for safety and comfort.
Fitness Center
24/7 fitness center equipped with cardio machines, weight stations, and flat-screen TVs. Recently upgraded with modern exercise equipment, the facility maintains quiet hours after 10pm to respect nearby guests. Located on property with key-card access required for security and exclusive use by hotel guests.
People
Shianne McCarthy
Managing Director
With over 15 years in hospitality management, Shianne McCarthy leads daily operations at Executive Inn & Suites. She oversees staff training programs that contribute to our 30+ year average employee tenure, ensuring consistent service quality that earned us TripAdvisor's #1 Oakland hotel ranking.
Sam Mitchel
Head Chef
Sam Mitchel brings 20+ years of culinary expertise to The Lounge, crafting our award-winning steak and salmon dinners. His menu development focuses on locally sourced ingredients, creating the upgraded continental breakfast offerings that guests consistently praise in reviews for both quality and variety.
Questions
What makes Executive Inn & Suites unique in Oakland?
We combine waterfront views with family-owned hospitality, offering spacious rooms starting at 300 sq ft, complimentary upgraded breakfast, and being certified Clean+Safe by the California Hotel & Lodging Association.
Do you offer meeting spaces with natural light?
Yes, all four meeting rooms feature natural lighting with three offering scenic water views. The Bayside Room accommodates up to 120 guests with panoramic estuary vistas.
What dining options are available on-site?
The Lounge serves gourmet steak and salmon dinners nightly with a full bar. Complimentary continental breakfast includes hot sandwiches, fresh fruit, and local coffee from 6am-10am daily.
Are there special amenities for business travelers?
Yes, we provide 24/7 business center access, free super-fast WiFi (507MB download), and meeting rooms with complimentary high-speed internet for virtual conferences and corporate events.
What parking options exist for guests?
Secure on-site parking available at $17/day for standard vehicles. Free street parking options exist for buses or multiple vehicles directly in front of the hotel along Embarcadero Cove.
Can guests access Oakland attractions easily from your location?
We're 5 minutes from downtown Oakland and 15 miles from San Francisco, with complimentary shuttle service available to nearby businesses and transportation hubs during specified hours.
