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4.1 out of 5

"Fun, convenient hotel close to everything in Downtown Berkeley " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 08 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

4-star historic hotel near University of California, Berkeley

Central Berkeley getaway

Your stay at this Berkeley hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and Zellerbach Playhouse. Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

A restaurant and a 24-hour gym are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, along with free WiFi in public areas. Self parking, a coffee shop, and luggage storage are also offered.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$159* Per night/room Apr 22 - Apr 23

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

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Executive Queen)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Graduate Berkeley ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Graduate Berkeley

Everyone (6) Couples (6) Family (1)
4 out of 5

Posted by , from Cedar Hill on Feb 26, 2024

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5 out of 5
Fun, convenient hotel close to everything in Downtown Berkeley

Posted by on Jan 8, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 31, 2024 by Cynthia B

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm thrilled you had a wonderful visit during your time in Berkeley. We hope to have you back again soon!

5 out of 5
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Posted by , from PLEASANTON on Apr 30, 2023

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Apr 30, 2023 by Cynthia B

Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you had a 5 out of 5 stay! Don't be a stranger, come back again soon.

5 out of 5
Everything is gorgeous and the staff are so kind and welcoming.

Posted by on Apr 28, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 29, 2023 by Cynthia B

Thank you for your kind remarks! You really can't beat our fantastic location just steps from the UC Berkeley campus. I'm so glad the team took wonderful care of you. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.

4 out of 5
Courteous helpful staff.

Posted by on Feb 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 8, 2023 by Cynthia B

We really appreciate your feedback on your recent stay. Thank you for staying with us, we hope that when you think of Berkeley, you think of us!

4 out of 5
Charming but very old building. Staff was warm and lovely but the room and facilities laced some amenities: no hair dryer, no in-room bar,

Posted by , from New Haven on Jan 13, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 13, 2023 by Antonio

Ellen - Thank you for your feedback. I will speak with my housekeeping department about the hair dryer in your room.

4 out of 5

Posted by , from MADERA on Jun 20, 2022

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4 out of 5
Staff was great! Resturant was appetizers, not meals except 1 burger option, that was a little bit of a bummer.

Posted by on Sep 27, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 1, 2021 by Azucena

Hi Sabrina, Thank you for staying with us. we appreciate the feedback. We hope to have you back again soon.

5 out of 5
Beautiful old architecture that is warm and inviting. Lovely room. Great friendly staff. Unfortunately the restaurant wasn’t open due to Covid, but the local takeouts were close to the hotel with great tasting international foods.

Posted by on Apr 11, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 13, 2021 by Christine, General Manager

Thank you for the review! Hopefully on your next visit Henry's will be open again, counting down the days until then.

2 out of 5
From moment I walked in, window was open and I couldnt shut. Had to call maintenance who struggled but got it. AC obviously wasnt working. Said remote to cool lower than 77 was at front desk. Called, no change. Fell asleep and woke up to 78 with room set at 72. Water in tub leaked all night where I had to shut the door not to hear. Needed pad of paper at desk for business notes but there was none. Went downstairs and they told me it was $5 for a pad. I paid over $200 for this room and $35 for parking. Decor was AMAZING but I cannot recommend hotel at all.

Posted by on Sep 26, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 28, 2019 by Christine, General Manager

Thank you for the review, I'm sorry for any mis-steps of service or amenities you experienced. We are always striving to improve our service to guests and your feedback allows us to do so. We hope to have you come back again soon, what you described does not sound like the norm and I'd love a do-over.

Property Features

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.

  • 1 building
  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2088 sq ft of conference space
  • 194 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Berkeley Station (4.9 km / 3.1 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Henry's Bar & Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Poindexter Coffee - This café serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

  • Free bicycles on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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 20 per night.

Pet Policy

  • 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

Policies

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Car not required
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Up to 3 children 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).

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.