Oakland, CaliforniaNorthgate - Waverly
Kissel Uptown Oakland - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Auto Row showroom
Northgate - Waverly   Oakland, California
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattAuto Row showroom
The hotel reimagines Oakland's historic car showroom row as a social neighborhood hotel, energized by local coffee and rooftop evenings.
What it’s good at
Listed
Oakland's 1910s showroom history meets lobby mornings fueled by local Mr. Espresso roasts.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
In Uptown Oakland on historic Auto Row, steps from Broadway theaters, galleries, and dining.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair aubergine and blush tones with vintage-patterned wallpapers and tailored Art Deco detailing.
High 5ive Rooftop Bar & Lounge
The third-floor bar takes its name from Oakland A's player Glenn Burke, serving cocktails beneath hanging paper lanterns.
Restaurant
Otto's Uptown Kitchen
The ground-floor dining room nods to Auto Row in name, serving California comfort dishes beside tall arched windows.
How it began
The name honors the Pacific Kissel Kar showroom, a 1910s automotive dealership that once occupied this stretch of Broadway.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.