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Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

5555 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA, USA, 94608
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About us

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge is the ideal location to book your next event because we are only a short drive from the buzz of San Francisco, Berkeley, and the Oakland Airport. Thoughtfully appointed, our rooms give you a perfect place to work, relax and recharge. Each includes fresh, plush bedding, upgraded amenities, wireless internet, and plenty of space to spread out. With over 5,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, our largest meeting room, Alcatraz Island, has over 1,272 sq. ft. of versatile space that can be set up in a variety of styles including theater-style for a presentation or conference style for important business meetings. You’ll achieve more thanks to our thoughtful event staff who can assist you with all of the details including event planning, customized catering options, and powerful audio-visual equipment. The highlight of our new lobby is The Bowline Canteen which offers all of your breakfast favorites, a seasonally inspired dinner menu, and evening cocktails. We also proudly serve La Colombe coffees. You’ll enjoy how easy it is to explore the local area. At the end of the day, unwind with a splash in our indoor pool and spa tub, socialize in the lobby in your very own media pod, or recharge in your plush Sonesta bed.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandSonesta Hotels & Resorts
Built2000
Renovated2017
Total meeting space6,272 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms297
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2014 TripAdvisor Green Leaders Green Partner

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,272 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,248 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,188 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,400 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
100

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Treasure Island
Alcatraz Island
Boardroom I
Treasure Island A
Angel Island
Yerba Buena Island

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
297
Single (1 bed)
194
Double (2 beds)
80
Suites
23
Tax rate
10.5%
Occupancy rate
12%

Location

Getting Here

From OAK take I-880 North to I-80 North to Powell St. Exit turn right on Powell and right on Shellmound St. From SFO take 101 North to I-80 East to Powell St. Exit, turn right on Powell and right on Shellmound St. From areas North - take I-80 South to Powell St. Exit, Turn left on Powell St. and right on Shellmound St. From areas East - take I-580 to I-80 North to Powell St. Exit, turn right on Powell and right on Shellmound St.
Distance from airport 13.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Bus parking

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Facility Restrictions

Maximum guestroom occupancy: four guests

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours

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Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our parent company, the RMR Group, focuses on reduction of emissions, energy, water, and waste within its portfolio.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes : county of alameda
Does Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : standard
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