About us
Inspired by the historic Broadway Auto Row District and the building’s Beaux-Arts architectural design style, Kissel honors Oakland’s past by making it a daily celebration of the present. Tasteful yet eclectic décor showcased through the hotel, Kissel is the epitome of city chic. A place where business gets done 24/7 while providing a showcase for local innovators and artists looking to add new chapters to Oakland’s story. Adjacent to the Hive restaurant and shopping complex, and walking distance to Lake Merritt, Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater.
Venue Details
ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Built2022
Renovated-
Total meeting space10,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms168
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Loading dock
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (10 Mbps)
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,150 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,150 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,150 sq. ft. 65 x 55 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 300 | 80 | 200 | 300 | 350 | 120 | 105 | 130 | 80 | |
1,800 sq. ft. 40 x 45 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 180 | 50 | 136 | 180 | 200 | 70 | 60 | 75 | 51 | |
1,350 sq. ft. 25 x 55 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 120 | 26 | 72 | 100 | 120 | 50 | 45 | 72 | 20 | |
1,500 sq. ft. 45 x 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 150 | - | 80 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,580 sq. ft. 34 x 36 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 100 | 26 | 72 | 100 | 120 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 20 | |
2,500 sq. ft. 64 x 40 sq. ft. | - | 200 | - | - | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | |
3,000 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,000 sq. ft. 64 x 40 sq. ft. | - | 60 | - | - | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,500 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
168
Single (1 bed)
154
Double (2 beds)
14
Suites
10
Total guest rooms
168
Single (1 bed)
154
Double (2 beds)
14
Suites
10
Location
Getting Here
Kissel is located just four blocks north of the 19th Street BART along Broadway’s historic auto row in the middle of the Uptown District. It’s easily accessible to the 980 and 580 freeways, and just a short walk to Lake Merritt.
Distance from airport
9.9 mi
Distance from airport 9.9 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Lake Merritt
Park
3 blks
Jack London Square
Business district
10 mins
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Kissel Uptown Oakland Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Kissel Uptown Oakland regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kissel Uptown Oakland's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hyatt.com/WorldOfCare
Does Kissel Uptown Oakland 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.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Kissel Uptown Oakland 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 Kissel Uptown Oakland's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/DEIReport.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at Kissel Uptown Oakland 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.
No response.
Does Kissel Uptown Oakland 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.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please contact your Hyatt corporate account manager to discuss opportunities at the corporate level.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
jessica.schultz@hyatt.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, bathroom amenties on request
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://about.hyatt.com/en/world-of-care/policies-statements-reporting.html
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Not minority owned
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
tyronne.stoudemire@hyatt.com
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