4.2 Decent Based on 79 reviews
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"Laney College sits across the street, and a BART station is 4 minutes away by foot. Simple cable television fills the rooms. A strong choice for budget road-trippers, less so for anyone requiring on-site parking."

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Check-in
5 Sept 2026
Check-out
6 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart

  • Free Parking
    On-site, reservation required
  • BART Adjacent
    4-min walk to station
  • Chinatown
    7-min walk
  • Air Conditioning
    In-room control
  • Luggage Storage
    Free, before check-in
  • Express Check-in
    VIP & contactless options

Overview

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Oakland hotel is around a 20-minute walk from USS Potomac and 1.4 miles from Paramount Theatre. Featuring storage for belongings, the hotel is located not far from Lake Merritt Lagoon.

This Oakland hotel in the Downtown Oakland district is 1.5 miles from the Unique Splash Pad Urban Park and 1.6 miles from such shopping venues as the Sunday farmers market "Jack London Square". The Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart is about 800 feet from Laney College bus stop and a few steps from Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center. Also, Wilma Chan Park is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. No matter the religion, travelers prefer to visit Chinese Community Methodist Church, a popular place of worship located 0.5 miles from this property. 12th St. Oakland City Center BART train station is within a few blocks of the Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart.

Providing a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, some bathrooms come with a hair dryer.

Serving a wide assortment of dishes, NIDO Kitchen & Bar is 5 minutes by foot from the hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart
Our tips

Should you book Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart?

Perfect if you
  • Need free on-site parking - the hotel offers complimentary guest parking directly at the property.
  • Want a compact, self-sufficient room - each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
  • Prefer a location near public transit - Lake Merritt BART Station is a 4-minute walk away.
Maybe skip if you
  • Plan to bring a pet - the hotel does not allow pets on the property.
Best for
  • Free private parking at the hotel
  • A location 4 minutes' walk from Lake Merritt BART Station

Facilities of Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
Dining
  • Dryer
Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Carpeted floor

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Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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