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Here for Dreamforce? Stay on the Sunny Side of the Bay.
Your Dreamforce Headquarters — On the Sunny Side of the Bay
Dreamforce is the single busiest week of the year for San Francisco hotels, with rooms near Moscone selling out months ahead and rates running two to three times normal. The savvy move? Stay across the bay in Oakland and BART straight in. Executive Inn & Suites puts you about 20 minutes from Moscone, with parking at just $17 per night, free breakfast before the keynotes, and a calm waterfront setting to recharge after Dreamfest. Better value, easier mornings, and a taste of The Town.
- About 20 minutes to Moscone by BART
- Skip Dreamforce week's San Francisco price surge
- Hotel parking: $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront calm to recharge after long days
- Book direct for the best rate and availability
Executive Inn & Suites — Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
A waterfront Oakland hotel with 143 guest rooms including 19 suites. Many rooms feature a private balcony or patio with water views. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site dining at The Cove. About 15 miles from San Francisco and roughly 20 minutes to Moscone by BART — a smart, better-value base during Dreamforce week.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove
Check availability and see every rate we have open for your dates.
Extending your trip? Save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Dreamforce
Moscone Center — San Francisco, CA
Dreamforce is Salesforce's flagship event and one of the largest tech conferences in the world, drawing tens of thousands of attendees to Moscone Center and across San Francisco's SoMa district. The 2026 edition runs September 15–17, with keynotes, 1,600+ sessions, hands-on training, and the legendary Dreamfest concert. Dreamforce is famous for filling San Francisco's hotels — so savvy attendees book across the bay in Oakland and BART in each day. Check the program and plan your stay around it.
- Salesforce's flagship conference — one of tech's biggest
- Moscone Center, San Francisco
- 2026: September 15–17 (held each September)
- About 15 miles from our Oakland hotels — an easy BART ride
Getting Across the Bay — the Smart Way
Here's the Oakland advantage: Dreamforce is the single busiest week of the year for San Francisco hotels, with rooms near Moscone selling out months ahead and rates running two to three times normal. Stay on the sunny side of the bay instead. Executive Inn & Suites sits on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, about 15 miles from San Francisco — an easy BART ride under the bay, with parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast before your first session.
From the Hotel to Moscone Center
- Park at the hotel ($17/night) and ride BART under the bay — roughly 20–30 minutes to downtown San Francisco
- Step off at Powell or Montgomery station, a few blocks from Moscone Center
- Venue: Moscone Center, San Francisco
- Or sail across: the San Francisco Bay Ferry runs from nearby Jack London Square to the SF Ferry Building
Hotel Address
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
Why Stay in Oakland?
Better value, a relaxing waterfront setting to recharge after long conference days and Dreamfest, and an easy commute across the water. Skip the Dreamforce-week price surge in the city, and discover The Town while you're here — Jack London Square dining, the Bay Trail, and Oakland's celebrated food scene are right outside the door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for Dreamforce?
Skip Dreamforce week's San Francisco price surge and stay across the bay. Executive Inn & Suites is a waterfront Oakland hotel about 20 minutes from Moscone Center by BART, with parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct.
When and where is Dreamforce 2026?
Dreamforce 2026 runs September 15–17, 2026, at Moscone Center in San Francisco. It's held each September.
How do I get from Oakland to Moscone Center?
Park at the hotel for $17 per night and take BART under the bay — about 20–30 minutes to Powell or Montgomery station, a few blocks from Moscone. Many Dreamforce attendees stay in Oakland and BART in each day. The San Francisco Bay Ferry from nearby Jack London Square is a scenic alternative.
Is it really cheaper to stay in Oakland?
Typically, yes — and especially during Dreamforce, when San Francisco hotels near Moscone book out and run two to three times their normal rates. Oakland offers comfortable waterfront rooms at better value, with free breakfast and $17 parking.
What's there to do in Oakland after sessions?
Plenty — Jack London Square's waterfront dining is minutes away, along with Yoshi's for live jazz, the Bay Trail, and Oakland's award-winning food scene.
Can I stay extra nights?
Yes — extend your trip and explore the Bay Area. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
What's included with my stay?
Free breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
Learn about our Value Adding Amenities
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Start your day with or without carbs! We have a wonderful continental breakfast that includes individually packaged muffins and granola bars as well as hot breakfast sandwiches.
Complimentary WiFi
Our superfast WiFi impresses even meeting planners! We’ve had many virtual meetings held at the hotel and the connection speed impresses all. Most say “Whoa whoa whoa” but our nerdy tech staff have clocked it at 507 MB to download and 410 MB to upload, varies with devices.
Parking
Our parking is a great deal of only $17 per day* for standard size vehicles. If you have a bus full of people or require more than 1 parking space, we have plenty of free street parking right in front of the hotel.
In-Room Perks
All rooms have coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves. We also have individually controlled air conditioning and heating.
Standard Stuff
Like most hotels, YES we have blow dryers, ironing boards, irons, shampoo and the like. But we also have should you have forgotten some essential toiletries at the front desk.
Outdoor Waterfront Pool
Even with so much to see and do in the Oakland area, it’s nice to have the option of relaxing poolside after a strenuous day of sightseeing (or business). You and your family can relax and have fun in – or around – our beautiful waterfront pool and spa.
Green is Clean
To save water, energy and less interruptions of guests, our hotel follows a green program that has is fully clean rooms after a three night stay.
Fitness Center
Our hotel fitness center includes a multi-purpose station as well as cardio equipment, allowing you to get an awesome workout in while you are away from home.
Electric Car Charging Station
We now offer two level 2 electric car charging stations that can charge at 80Amps. While you stay with us, charging is 100% complimentary!
Shuttle Service
Journey Through Oakland with Our Shuttle Service! We're excited to announce that starting June 1st, 2023, our 6-person shuttle service is returning to the streets of Oakland.
Explore Our Rooms
Gorgeous King Water View Suite
Pamper yourself with these luxurious well-appointed junior suites. Featuring a large open space to sprawl out and enjoy everything our suites have to offer.
Beautiful King Water View Room
Spacious well-appointment accommodations that are perfect for 1 or 2 people traveling on business or leisure whose goal is to relax and unwind.
Beautiful Double Queen Water View Room
These well-appointed rooms are perfect for 2 to 4 travelers. Relax on your balcony or walk-out patio and see why we are the ideal choice for any sized family.
Traditional King City View Room
Perfect for 1 or 2 travelers on a budget but are still looking to receive tons of great amenities.
Traditional Double Queen City View Room
Great for up to 4 people, 2 queen beds, that’s easier on the wallet while not missing out on the all important amenities.
Traditional King City View ADA Room
Handicap accessible rooms have the all important accessibility features without taking away from an amazing hotel experience.
See what our guests say
Friendly!
"Super friendly hotel staff, Nina at the front desk went above and beyond to accommodate us. Late check out to catch the airport shuttle. Can't ask for more. Will stay again next time in Oakland. Thanks!"
Low Price, Great Stay!
"Finally I’m giving reviews from my California trip in May, my first stay was from May 19 to May 22 the Executive Inn and suites in Oakland less than a 15 minute drive from the city of San Francisco taking the Bay Bridge.
I made the decision of staying here because the attractive price was less than 50 percent of the Hotel properties in the city of San Francisco and believe me I made the best financial decision.
This Hotel is a quite property but don’t be fooled it was almost fully booked, there is plenty of parking spaces and the area seemed to be safe. The property is located near the bay in an inner harbor in front of small island called Alameda are so it has beautiful views, I got lucky having those views.
The staff is friendly and the rooms and rest of the Hotel property was very clean including the bathroom; a major plus for me. The AC worked perfectly at the desired room temperature. All my family loved the complimentary breakfast offered in the property the menu was very extensive. There’s also a small convenience store inside the property in case you want a midnight snack.
Overall this is the perfect Hotel Property if you want to save a couple of hundred dollars if your going to visit the San Francisco-Oakland area."
5 Star Value!
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My wife and I recently stayed for 3 nights in a King Water Front Suite. The place was beautiful and clean. The breakfast was outstanding. The fancy coffee machine was great and better than Starbucks.
I can't say enough about the convenience of their shuttle. It takes you all over or to other transportation access. We had no need to rent a car. We took the shuttle to the Ferry to San Francisco and took the shuttle to BART to go to the Raider-Charger game. We even got a tour of Lake Merritt and downtown Oakland with the Director of Sales while he was driving us in the shuttle. They picked us up from Amtrak at 10 PM the night we arrived before we had even checked in and took us back to Amtrak after we checked out.
The Waterfront was quiet and relaxing while we weren't out running around. There was only one restaurant within walking distance, but with the shuttle that didn't matter. The staff was all very friendly and helpful and were very knowledgeable about the BART and Ferry schedule, etc. We were very pleased and have put this hotel in our list of contacts in case we need to stay in Oakland again in the future."
