"We loved our stay in the Grande Dame of Berkeley! It has been upgraded, yet it retains the charm of an older, lovely hotel. " More
Central Berkeley getaway
With a stay at this Claremont hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of California, Berkeley and 2 miles (3 km) of Greek Theater. Also, Lawrence Hall of Science is within 3 miles (5 km) and Oakland Museum of California is within 6 miles (10 km).
Renovated in 2016
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and 10 outdoor tennis courts. Family-friendly amenities include a children's pool and kid-friendly dining, along with hiking/biking trails. Enjoy the health club and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.
Free Internet, flat-screen TVs
The individually decorated guestrooms offer free WiFi, free wired Internet, and free local calls. Flat-screen TVs with digital channels provide entertainment options, and other amenities include premium bedding and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aug 28, 2020 by Director, Rooms Division
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We are delighted you had an enjoyable visit and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Jan 28, 2020 by Director of Rooms
Thank you for your feedback! Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Nov 27, 2019 by Director of Rooms
Dear JO, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted you had such an enjoyable visit. Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Oct 14, 2019 by Director of Rooms Division
Thank you for your feedback! Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Sep 4, 2019 by Director of Quality Assurance
Thank you for your valuable feedback! Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Aug 26, 2019 by Director of Quality Assurance
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share such valuable feedback! Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Aug 23, 2019 by Director of Quality Assurance
Thank you very much for your feedback! Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Jun 20, 2019 by Director of Quality Assurance
Thank you for sharing this candid feedback. We are truly sorry your visit was so disappointing. As it was posted anonymously, it does make it difficult for our team to address you concerns and learn from your challenges. Please consider providing further context so that we may work to restore your faith in our property. Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Apr 16, 2019 by Director of Quality Assurance
Thank you for your feedback! Warm Regards, Peter Houston
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel was completed in March 2016. This Mediterranean Berkeley hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel offers 276 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and video-game consoles. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily.
Limewood Bar & Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
East Bay Provisions - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings. The property affirms that it adheres to the SafeStay (AHLA - USA) sanitization guidelines.
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
The resort fee includes:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.