This place was comfortable, clean and convenient. One can quickly access I80 for going to places all over the Bay. There are a staggering number of restaurant options within a 15 minute drive. My father used to go to Fenton's Creamery in the early 1940's when he was a Berkeley student, a 122 year old ice cream parlor; our family has continued to go ever since. It's in Piedmont. The Berkeley Bowl supermarket, mentioned by Jenny and Tom, is indeed an experience. If returning a rental car, the Alaska gas station, two blocks away on San Pablo Ave, is cheaper than the ones on the freeway or near the airport. We liked our stay and will probably return.