Persian Nights Restaurant

Polished property with a Californian eatery, plus an outdoor pool & a fitness center. This modern downtown hotel is a 3-minute walk from the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART station, 13 minutes' walk from Jack London Square and 14 minutes' stroll from the Oakland Museum of California. The funky, modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee), plus desks, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and evening snacks; some offer views of San Francisco Bay or Lake Merritt. Amenities include a laid-back Californian restaurant and a lounge, plus an outdoor pool and a fitness room. There's also a business center, along with 36 event rooms. Parking is offered for a fee.

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