Lodging near (and at) Bloom Healing Botanic Spa:
You have several options when traveling to The Bellevue Club (TBC) and needing overnight accommodations.
The Bellevue Club (TBC) itself is home to a handfull of hotel rooms. These rooms can be booked by calling
Bloom Healing Botanical Spa at (510) 984-4550 or by emailing us at hello@bloomspa.care .
TBC offers a free, secure parking garage. Rooms and rates are included below. Please note that these rooms are first come first serve and are not guaranteed until the reservation is completed.

1 suite @ $167/night
4 rooms with access to a shared balcony @ $126/night
1 room with no balcony @ $110/night

For those looking for a traditional hotel stay, we recommend booking a room at the Oakland Marriot City Center located at 1001 Broadway Ave. It is in a walkable neighborhood, close to public transportation, and offers a paid parking garage, urban city experience with a lively nightlife and bar/restaurant scene.

Another fantastic lodging option is to AirBnB your stay. We do receommend sticking to the Adams Point, Lakeshore, Rose Garden and Piedmont neighborhoods.

Alternately, Rebecca, owner of Bloom Healing Botanical Spa has three rooms available in her home, where the classroom is located just a few short miles from the Bellevue Club. These rooms, again, are first come first serve and start at up to $110/night. You can be sure to expect a relaxing, non-toxic environment, friendly dog and cat, community, mentorship, and light breakfast with tea and/or coffee. These rooms can also be booked by calling Bloom Healing Botanical Spa at (510) 984-4550 or by emailing us at hello@bloomspa.care.

Bloom Healing Botanic Spa is an exclusive skin care and full service spa overlooking Lake Merritt.The classroom is attractive and spacious. Access is easy from Oakland Airport, nearby lodging shuttles, taxi, BART, or Uber/Lyft, or nearby San Francisco. PARKING: Student parking is in the parking lot next to the one-story building.

Oakland is in a renaissance, but isn't a tourist attraction like SF, which can make traditional lodging a bit more challenging. If you aren't finding something in your price range from the list included, we recommend sharing a room with someone as opposed to finding something "cheaper". Do NOT stay at a motel!! While Oakland is considered to be relatively safe, it is definitely an urban experience that requires a bit of street smarts.
Lock your doors. Don't leave anything in your vehicle. (if driving) Don't walk alone late at night.
Neighborhoods are block by block, so you can end up in a very undesirable situation very quickly. I recommend staying within the outlined area in the map provided if you are looking for a safe, quiet, and walkable environment with small shops, cafes, and low-key nightlife. That doesn't mean you'll die if you venture outside of the lines, but I do not recommend venturing out of them for lodging, as a matter of financial convenience.
It should also be noted that Oakland is also experiencing a housing crisis. Do not be alarmed by the tent cities, however, keep your distance and don't stare or take photographs, please. It is disrespectful.

The owner of Bloom Healing Botanical Spa has three rooms available in her home for rent, where the classroom is located, at 4401 Davenport Ave. Oakland 94619.

Weather in the Bay Area is generally mild, but we do have micro-climates that require wardrobe adjustments from one nieghborhood to the next. Also, this is Northern California, not Southern. Do not be fooled by temperatures in the 50's or 60's - we are known for fog and a cool climate. Most buildings do not have central heat, and most restaurants and cafes will keep doors open year-round. Bring lots of layers and a bag to carry them in. Wear warm socks and shoes that can stand up to moisture. Bring an umbrella and/or a water resistant jacket with a hood.

Directions to Bloom Healing Botanic Spa at The Bellevue Club
525 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 Please call 510-295-7141 if you are lost (use this number during class days only).

Recommended airport is Oakland International Airport
Closest BART station is 19th Street, Oakland
Closest AC transit stop Grand Ave @ Staten Ave.
Renting a car is not recommended. The airport, restaurants, and San Francisco are all easily accessible via BART or Uber/Lyft.
However, should you choose to rent a car, directions from both Oakland and San Francisco Airports are below.
From Oakland International Airport:
Take 98th Ave, I-880 N, E 12th St to Ellita Ave
Once on Ellita continue onto Bellevue Ave.
TBC is located just past the Jackson Arms Apt building.
The secure parking garage is located between the apt. building and the front entrance to TBC. Use the large white button on the call box to ring the front desk, who can open the garage door.
From San Francisco International Airport:
Take US 101 N, I-280 N, & I-80 E to Grand Ave. in Oakland. Take the exit toward I-880 S / Alameda / San Jose / Airport from I-80 East.
Continue on W Grand Ave. to Ellita Ave. Once on Ellita continue onto Bellevue Ave.
TBC is located just past the Jackson Arms Apt building.
The secure parking garage is located between the apt. building and the front entrance to TBC. Use the large white button on the call box to ring the front desk, who can open the garage door.

The owner of Bloom Healing Botanical Spa has three rooms available in her home for rent, where the classroom is located, at 4401 Davenport Ave. Oakland 94619.

HELPFUL HINTS - Dining The Bellevue Club is located within walking and Uber/Lyft distance to several quality establishments to grab lunch or dinner.
Our Favorites for lunch are Oasis Kitchen, Sidebar, & Whole Foods.
For dinner we recommend, Sidebar, Bardo, Shakewell, & Millennium.
Info for all is below.

Shakewell - Spanish Tapas
3407 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA (510) 251-0329

Millennium - Vegetarian
5912 College Ave. Oakland, CA (510) 735-9459

Bardo - Mid-Century Dinner Party
3343 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA (510) 836-8737

Sidebar - American Cuisine
542 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA (510) 452-2250

Oasis Kitchen - Middle Eastern Cuisine
344 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA (510) 832-2250

Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl. Oakland, CA (510) 834-9800