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Graduate Berkeley

4.0 star property
Upscale historic hotel, walk to University of California, Berkeley

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Graduate Berkeley

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Lobby lounge
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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Lobby lounge

Overview of Graduate Berkeley

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • GymGymGym
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMemorial Stadium10 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater11 min walk
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Executive Queen)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Executive Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate Double-Double)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate Double-Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate Executive Double-Double)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate Executive Double-Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Berkeley

Graduate Berkeley puts you in the heart of Berkeley, within just a 10-minute stroll of University of California, Berkeley and Zellerbach Playhouse. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Henry's Bar & Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. 2088 square feet (194 square meters) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour gym, and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-star Berkeley hotel include Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk
  • Memorial Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Greek Theater - 11 min walk
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 14 min walk
  • Berkeley Marina - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 15 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe Strada - 3 min walk
  • Top Dog - 1 min walk
  • Feng CHA Teahouse 奉茶 - 1 min walk
  • Super Duper Burgers - 2 min walk
  • Tap Haus - 2 min walk

About this property

Graduate Berkeley

Upscale historic hotel, walk to University of California, Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate Berkeley offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 2088 square feet (194 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate Berkeley also features multilingual staff, a television in a common area, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Berkeley hotel is smoke free.

  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Graduate Berkeley offers 144 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 37 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Henry's Bar & Restaurant
  • Poindexter Coffee

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,088 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.25 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 40 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 37.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Durant Berkeley
Durant Hotel
Graduate Berkeley Hotel
Hotel Durant Berkeley
Durant Hotel Berkeley
Graduate Berkeley (Formerly Hotel Durant)
Hotel Durant
Graduate Berkeley Hotel
Graduate Berkeley Berkeley
Graduate Berkeley Hotel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate Berkeley?

Graduate Berkeley offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Berkeley?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Berkeley on 26 May 2024 start from NZ$301.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Graduate Berkeley a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Graduate Berkeley.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate Berkeley?

No, Graduate Berkeley does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Graduate Berkeley?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate Berkeley, with food and water bowls on offer.

Graduate Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, great design, great staff, and a really nice change to a typical hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

anna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closest proximity to the university., friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We paid extra to get the executive queen room based on the photos which showed multiple windows. We were extremely disappointed that the room was not as pictured and only had one window. The room was very cramped and very dark. The bathroom’s sink is in the room itself to add to the awkward layout. It is basically like staying in a dorm room which is not what the photos convey. I did try to speak to the front desk about the photos they have on their website vs what they gave us and they didn’t care. Cute cafe in the lobby (though you have to leave the building to get the coffee yourself) but all in all wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go Bears! and revisit home town.
We went to CAL SWIM MEET WITH AZ/AZ STATE and the Graduate is just a walk (8 min) to the event. Grandson is on the men's team. Great location for anyone who needs to be close to Cal's events. Food and service is great. Parking can be an issue, but that is Berkeley all over.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

J.R.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the quality of the restaurant. I dislike the resort fees ,especially considering rhat Berkeley is not a resort city. Just a money grab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024