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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. Our two waterfront hotels put 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
Extending your trip? Save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated, better-value option during Dreamforce week. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove (Executive Inn & Suites)
- Level 2 EV charging stations
Save more as a Best Western Rewards member. Join Best Western Rewards for free and unlock member-only rates — typically around 10% off the standard nightly rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel. Membership is free, takes a couple of minutes to set up, and the discount applies right at booking.
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. Both hotels sit 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 Hotels 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 Addresses
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
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 and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels 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.
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"My husband and I stayed here many of times when we first started dating. This was my first time here since renovation. The hotel looks really beautiful. I love the décor in the rooms and lobby. the only thing I was not happy about was the shower head. No good pressure at all."
"What else can a hotel do for you. From the moment we arrived at the Airport we where collected by the free shuttle service, which doesn't just do shuttle runs and taken to the Hotel.
During the 10 minute drive to the hotel it was like having our own tour guide the lady asked us our plans and what places we where going to visit. With this information she then told us what we needed to do when we needed to do it an where we needed to be.
Once we arrived at the hotel the same lady then handed us over to the front desk who couldn't help us enough. We were given timetables for the ferry from Oakland to Pier 41 and given a time that the free shuttle would take us.
The room was a double queen with everything we needed as a family of 4, a fridge , microwave and the TV, not that we used it during our visit.
The amenities at the Hotel matched the test of the review, outstanding. A small menu in the bar for hot food and a small shop just behind the reception, which didn't rip you off.
Everything works in this hotel from the complementary breakfast to the free shuttle saving us a small fortune in taxi fairs.
Lastly the staff, these guys are so helpful, kind and the willingness to help leave other hotels we have stayed at miles behind.
Thank you all at the Executive Inn and Suites. We are already planning our return trip next year."
"I stayed at the hotel for my wedding anniversary weekend. It was fabulous! The service was excellent. I made my reservation on line and made a special request in the comments section.
I received a phone call from the property the morning before my arrival acknowledging my request and letting me know they were looking forward to my arrival! The front desk staff, Victor, Michele, Brittany and Chennel were all very professional and very responsive to every request. Jorge our shuttle driver was a delight! The room was an upgraded renovated room with a bay view. Marvelous!
Breakfast was okay but plentiful and I appreciate that this offering helps make weekend travel more affordable. I will be back and if the service stays at the exceptional level I won't even think of staying elsewhere. I had lots of fun and felt really taken care of at this property. There was obvious renovation going on at the time but it did not detract from the experience at all.
Room Tip: Bay view is beautiful and the bed in the newly renovated room was perfectly comfortable."
