Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

A luxury stay in the heart of Berkeley awaits you at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find 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. 1344 square feet (125 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and free use of bicycles. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and noon. 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-property class Berkeley hotel include Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 16 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Strada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tap Haus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 1344 square feet (125 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Graduate by Hilton Berkeley also features multilingual staff, a television in common area, and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Berkeley hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 1344 sq ft of conference space
  • 125 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • 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
  • Dining venue
Graduate by Hilton 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 baths or showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. 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.

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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 noon for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Henry's Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,344 square feet of conference space
  • 2 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb 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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 30.59 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 to 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 beds are available for an additional fee

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

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Berkeley
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Hotel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Graduate by Hilton 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 by Hilton Berkeley?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$281.95, 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.

Is parking available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yep, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 37.00 per night.

What makes Graduate by Hilton Berkeley a romantic place to stay?

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

Is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is a hit with families.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chehraz, Mission Viejo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaikha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill brody

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Come for the location and friendly front desk. Don’t come for the shower (weak, inconsistent temperature), or breakfast coffee efficiency (stood in a queue for 15 mins in lobby to get a cup of coffee). They are redoing the restaurant so maybe some steps in a positive direction, but rooms feel dark and old. Outdated bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for UC Berkley. Nice staff. Rooms nice but dated.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THE BERKELEY GRADUATE REMINDS OF AN INTURIST HOTEL

If you never had a chance to visit Russia when it was still the Soviet Union, the Graduate hotel in Berkeley will giive you a sense of what an Inturist hotel was like. The desk clerks don't smile; they lock the doors at night after about 11; there's one very slow elevator to serve hte rooms on six floors; and you wait in line for 15 or 20 minutes to place your order for breakfast, if you get into line before hte croissants and muffins run out. Oh, and the internet is very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to campus and The Greek! Staff terrific
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE A, NEW ROCHELLE

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. close to the university and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jared

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky decoration and great proximity to Cal made this a winner. Borrowed a bike, which was a nice perk and good way to tour around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with group

Too much $$$ for something so tired

A tired, old hotel that is well situated for going to see a show at the Greek.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagata Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location blocks from UC Berkeley. Great convenience in the middle of it all --- in a classic, college town hotel setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Orinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the history
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good area, walkable area with many dining options. Room was clean and spacious!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025