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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near University of California, Berkeley

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

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

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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).

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Berkeley Marina - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4-star luxury hotel near University of California, Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 1344 square feet (125 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Graduate by Hilton 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
  • 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • 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 bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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.
  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 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

How close is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley to the airport?

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is 14.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on Aug 27, 2025 start from $156.86, excluding 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.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 37.00 per night.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have a pool?

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley does not have a pool.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have a restaurant?

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is home to Henry's Bar & Restaurant, which features Regional cuisine and light fare.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley to downtown Berkeley?

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is 0.9 mi away from Berkeley.

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1014 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

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

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

4/10 Poor

Torben

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed in a lot of Graduate hotels and love the brand. Not so much this one. Waited a long time for check-in even though 2 staff were free behind the desk. Parking is awful. Generally dirty and not properly renovated at all. It's like cheap lipstick on a decrepit pig. Staff are very nice but not properly trained at all. Bathroom tub was chipped and dirty, tiny wall sink with high faucet was unusable for washing one's face or shaving, and the tops of the shower products had mold all iver them. Hilton needs to make a major investment in bringing the property up to par (renovation and staff training), or remove the property from their portfolio. It's a true embarrassment for a quality brand.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

phyllis

Liked: Amenities
Old. A bit tired. Lighting really bad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

phyllis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was why we stayed there. Physical plant is a little tired. Needs to have a complete redo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT JR

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is very close to the university which Ibvv
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Changrok

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the worst stays in my life. No cleaning even with the repeated requests, no hot water, unstable wifi, broken elevators, etc. to name a few. I would never nerver stay here again. I checked out early and stayed 5 star SF hotel at much lower rate with a way better service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ThuVan

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

2/10 Terrible

Elliot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absurdly priced, loud, lack of attention to any details. I never leave reviews but Really poor hotel, particularly for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff didn’t clean in room everyday. I called to have some more set of coffees he came by the room to leave two pieces of coffee, but I asked him about cups, milk cartons, stirs etc. he replied angrily that I didn’t tell more details. He is very rude and I refused to give tips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good business stay

Nice cozy spot that did the job for my business meeting stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANSEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Business traveler
Pretty awful experience. They had no parking at check-in. So I parked in the taxi zone while I ran in to check in and ask what to do. When I went back minutes later, the car had a ticket. They really need to have more parking and/or a sign telling guests there is a parking lot around the block. They took no responsibility for the ticket. Then they said there was a food credit of $25 a day. They credited this the first day but not the second. Then they charge $37 a day for parking (around the block, self-parking)--pretty exorbitant. And the price does not include various taxes and junk fees. $25per day "Destination Fee"! What on earth is that? Really left with the feeling of having been ripped off.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

I liked how close it was to Berkeley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean hotel right on campus. Shower water pressure is a bit low.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was great. The only bad experience was our dinner at the hotel restaurant where we were served burnt cheesecake that was too firm to eat. Our hotel staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chieko

Liked: Amenities
Everything’s very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025