Oakland's historic Lake Merritt Hotel & Apartments offers fully furnished apartments for extended stays in Oakland.  For a minimum of 30 days, the Lake Merritt Hotel & Apartments offers studio and one bedrooms apartments at very competitive pricing. Situated majestically on the shores of Lake Merritt there is a special treat awaiting you. Step into the past by entering this charming Mediterranean Art Deco building which was originally built in 1927, and was restored to its glory in 1990 and again in early 2000.     THE TERRACE ROOM     AT THE LAKE MERRITT HOTEL        The Bay Area’s Premier Lakefront Venue for Bistro Dining ~ Wedding ~ Meetings ~ Special Events   Elizabeth Friedman Catering Manager (510) 903-3580 elizabeth@lakemerritthotel.com   Please contact  us to discuss a meeting or event for your business associates, employees, or friends.  We provide competitive pricing for banquets and meetings.  Click here for information on our Events & Meetings.  The 2000 restoration of the hotel was designed by Candra Scott & Associates, who took special care to select furnishings and accessories to best enhance the hotel's stunning Mediterranean Art Deco architectural features. The decor includes lush axminster carpeting with vintage geometric fabric and exotic flowers in chestnut, gold, red, and green; walls painted in a rich terra cotta color; wrought iron chandeliers; overstuffed Art Deco furniture covered in jewel tone mohair fabric; Lloyd Loom wicker chairs and cocktail tables and large specimen plants.