Is Civic Center Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Civic Center Lodge?

As of 11 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Civic Center Lodge on 23 Oct, 2025 start from S$116.80, including 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 at Civic Center Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Civic Center Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Civic Center Lodge located?

Located in Downtown Oakland, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oakland Museum of California and Jack London Square. Lake Merritt and Oakland Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Lake Merritt Station is only a 4-minute walk and 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station is 19 minutes.

Civic Center Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Located in Downtown Oakland, a neighbourhood in Oakland, Civic Center Lodge is near a metro station and near a boardwalk. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.

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8/10 Good

edward

19 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was easy to reserve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CELESTINO

27 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I’ve been staying here for years for work. Yes they require 100 cash deposit. Yes, they can be rude. Yes, the area isn’t the best. But they are good people, friendly most of the time

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Regina

3 Sept, 2024

It's an old family ran motel. The area is sketch, but I felt safe & had no issues during my stay. Only downside, by choice, very limited English speaking by the front desk.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

25 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The staff are very nice and helpful, the location is two blocks from BART and within walking distance of Chinatown and the Jack London Square area. On Sundays, the Laney Flea Market is literally across the street, so that was neat too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Trudi

30 Nov, 2023

Nice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

10 Jul, 2024

I like the vintage vibe

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jon, minneapolis

4 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This is a clean, well lit budget property. The room was very clean and the shower was hot. This is the kind of place where you need a clean place to sleep, don't need amenities, want to support a small business and don't get too upset about the run down areas of Oakland.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Roy

12 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fair price. Despite being next to the freeway, it was pretty quiet. Friendly staff. Area is not great, its Oakland after all.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIYOTAKA

14 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable price

The price is reasonable. The room was very quiet. The shower is good condition.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

22 May, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The people here are as bad as it gets. Don’t waste your time. They make you pay at the property so you can’t receive any discounts.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

1 Sept, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The front desk guy was relatedt to the grinch. That says it all.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy

4 May, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel required $100 CASH deposit. I had never heard of that before so I wasn’t caring $100 cash when I went to check in. I didn’t end up staying here, but the area around the hotel felt very unsafe and the hotel itself was very dark and dirty.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacoby

8 Jun, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Extremely rude staff I was honestly astonished, kept trying to put me in a smoking room until I showed them i specifically requested non smoking, also required 100 cash deposit upfront. The room was digusting stains on every layer of the bedding and all over the floor as well as socks from someone previously there the bathroom was good though. I do not recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Regina

25 Nov, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Front office has very rude man, who purposely gives you a hard time, like saying booking is not on file. Basically, you get what you pay for, a very old motel, clean property but junk encampment at the corner.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Grant

12 Jul, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Run down hotel, room has mold stench, and extremely rude customer service. I would never stay at this trash hotel again and the dilapidated building should be demolished.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

25 Jun, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This motel is on the smaller side but the friendliness of the staff along with a clean room overshadows the size. A coffee maker and microwave were included. It's unfortunate that I couldn't take complete advantage. due to a family emergency I had the room for less than 6 hours.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Walter

14 Jan, 2023

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I didn't expect much from this property, but for $90 a night, I thought it would be in better condition. The door fit so poorly that it sounded like it was open. The freeway and nearby train are incredibly noisy. Bathroom was OK.

10/10 Excellent

Murat Altun

17 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The receptionist is really helpful and nice person. The room is clean. Towels quantities may be increased. The area is not a good place I can say this. Too much noise coming from the street. Loud car listening loud music in the middle of night. People were screaming on the street.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Karla Rae

26 Sept, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will not come back here!!!

The carpet was extremely dirty, towels had stains on them, blankets have holes on them. The fridge wasn’t cooling properly, the location is very sketchy. Most importantly, it’s overpriced!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Colby

17 Jul, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was not listed that we have to bring cash to pay a deposit and that we cannot pay the room on a credit card. Very strange. We ended up having to find another hotel do to the inconvenience. I BETTER NOT GET CHARGED!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

5 Aug, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Pros: convenient for mass transit. Clean and upgraded bathroom. No bugs. Cons: dirty carpet, thin pillows and towels. As a smoker I expect my rooms to be kind of shabby so I can’t judge much there, but the carpet is so dirty that I had to walk in my sandals or socks to avoid dirty feet and that’s always pretty gross. For the crappy neighborhood, it felt safe enough and was pretty quiet. I think if someone is okay with lower quality but nothing majorly negative then this place is fine but most people would probably want to pay more for a decent hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

24 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

There was loud night construction nearby but that isn’t the motel’s fault. It is also a very rough neighborhood but I knew that beforehand and don’t mind personally. The cable didn’t work except for one channel. That should be fixed.

2/10 Terrible

Steven

24 Apr, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

You need $100 cash for a deposit. Who carries cash anymore? If you keep your car there past checkout, you will pay anything between $20-40 extra, depending on how they fee. And you won't get a receipt. Lost my keycard and that is a $10 fee. Location is close to BART, but the service is pretty horrible.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Maxwell

11 Jun, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smh

Blood on the walls and rude service and tried to say leaves from my shoes coming inside the room and out I left it dirty I double check with them inside and they told me never mind

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Feb, 2024

Close to Public Transport

Good: 1. Room was decent enough for one night. The room was cozy. It had a frig and microwave along with toiletries. 2. The location to public transport. The motel is two blocks from Lake Merrit Bart and only a few blocks from Amtrak. Not so good 1. Homeless trash pile outside on the road. I totally get it as it’s Oakland but still not the most welcoming. 2. There is a cash deposit of $100 upon arrival. You can still pay the reservation with credit card. 3. Since it’s next to the freeway it can be noisy. Good enough for a night or two.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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