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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
Wonderful Experience!
"Some months ago I met with your Director of Sales, Michael Weber, CMP to discuss accommodations for a forthcoming reunion - the Class of 1955 from Alameda High School. Michael could not have been more helpful, and as a result many of our classmates stayed at the Inn this past weekend.
When I mentioned to Michael that we would like an area for a gathering of classmates the night before the reunion, which was held at Scott's at Jack London Square on Saturday, he suggested using the lounge area for no-host cocktails and that 'Howie' would be our bartender. This worked perfectly, and Howie was an incredible bartender and did an excellent job and was very personable with the guests.
On behalf of the Alameda High 55th Reunion Committee, I want to thank you and every one of your staff who helped make this weekend such a great success. It was greatly appreciated."
Absolutely Amazing sorry to be leaving!
"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."
Great Place to Stay
"I am a frequent business traveler to Oakland, and sometimes I stay there up to 4 nights a week. I had a great stay at the Executive Inn in Oakland, CA.
They have a great property with exceptional service for a good price. I have had a great experience. I really like the free shuttle service. It saves me allot of money. I also take advantage of the breakfast every morning. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone planning a stay in Oakland."
