Sonesta, Emeryville, San Francisco Bay Bridge [Deluxe King] (609)

[@MrStaycation]

SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- 👍 ok An "empty" vibe, forgettable customer service, & dreary atmosphere. I didn't get the impression anyone 'wanted' to be here. Furniture has also seen better days. No negative interactions, just a severe case of "going through the motions". Parking was conveniently located. Coin-operated laundry services were available onsite. MVP employees: N/A ROOM [Deluxe King]-- 👎 ok Turnover seemed rushed, or the cleaning standards just aren't particularly high: visible dust bunnies & debris on the carpet 🫤. The layout was rather odd & the design just didn't seem to fit the space. Lighting was also weak. tl;dr accommodations aren't as "dreamy" as depicted online. We did appreciate the modern aesthetic & functional windows; great vantage points for people watching. BED -- 👍 good satisfactory. Nothing screamed "WoW", but sheets were clean, mattresses were in good condition, & comforters were... well, comfortable. BATH -- 👎 poor Dimensions were generous & the space was clean, it's just woefully underutilized. Completely lacking in (any) design. Plumbing was frustrating: the temperatures were wildly unpredictable-- ⚠️scolding hot water occasionally ran when using the cold setting⚠️. Water pressure was weak everywhere else. TV/ENT./ACTIVITIES -- 👍 ok Great display; bad mount... Not a great viewing experience due to the 90 degree angle from bed to TV. This installation wasn't fully thought out & it shows. Otherwise, it's a gorgeous Samsung model, programmed with a feature-rich TV OS & streaming functions. Clean gym facilities & a decent-sized indoor pool, open 6am-930pm, can be found in the back. WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- 👍 good Unencrypted (free) WiFi has great QoS, although speeds are meager. This was good enough for us so we didn't bother with Premium. There's also a business center in the lobby, so plenty of options for connectivity & computing👨‍💻. Cell reception was great (Verizon). --Performance-- Video streaming - great Online gaming - great Video chatting - great --Nerd Stats-- 9-15 Mbps download 9-16 Mbps upload 0% packet loss 5 ms latency 25 ms jitter FOOD & DRINK -- 👍 ok Breakfast takeout was available onsite (Bowline Canteen). Their menu was accommodating for dietary restrictions, however the convenience doesn't justify the price tag (2 entrees = ~$40). The Market sundries shop offers enough snacks to hold you over if needed (water was overpriced, use the fountains instead💡). The community microwave is located here too. There's a Trader Joe's + a number of restaurants within walking distance. in-room: ❌ microwave ✅ mini-fridge (small) ✅ coffee/tea ❌ wet-bar ❌ mini-bar NOISE -- 👍 great One thing I do enjoy about Sonesta's are the designated quiet hours. As expected, noise was not an issue. LOCATION -- 👍 great The height of this stay was discovery the many restaurants, clothing stores, grocers, movies, & mall nearby. We felt safe here & the surroundings were well-patrolled at by night. RECOMMENDATION & RATING Final Price: $130.20/night Was it worth it: yes Best part: Location An underwhelming property in a heavily underrated location. For the experience we had, this stay was overpriced & hollow. It's a great area for shopping & a movie date, so I don't regret it. The suites & other configurations seem enticing but I don't see myself returning. Lukewarm recommendation. 3.5/5 ⭐️