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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

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2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • University of California, Berkeley
    1 min walk
  • Telegraph Avenue
    6 min walk
  • Zellerbach Playhouse
    6 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1004)
The price is NZ$290
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Berkeley

Graduate by Hilton 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 metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi 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-property class Berkeley hotel include Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk
  • Zellerbach Playhouse - 6 min walk
  • Memorial Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Greek Theater - 12 min walk
  • Berkeley Marina - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖGypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖTop Dog - ā€¬1 min walk
  • ā€ŖSuper Duper Burgers - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖCaffe Strada - ā€¬3 min walk
  • ā€ŖTP Tea - ā€¬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. 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 2088 square feet (194 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly 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
  • 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 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.

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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

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

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 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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 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

  • 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 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 8 Jan 2025 start from NZ$240.18, 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.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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.

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bich

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corrie

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

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel doesn't guarantee parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

LIZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable and decor upgraded. However, it felt like dressing up an outdated hotel - bathroom was sooo small, we could hear every word of the neighbors and the plumbing was original, poor condition. Impossible shower fixture that just spun on the handle. Rug around the bed was wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Travelled with family
If it was not close to Berkeley campus I would not stay there. Way overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Elkins Park

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, the staff was excellent and the bar was wonderful. Great for walking to campus and easy parking - plus they had 3 electric chargers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Changrok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except that they missed a cleaning one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had ongoing/repeated issues with no hot water. Several times during my stay the hot water was out in my room. And when it did come back on, the temperature fluctuated wildly. So much so that the water in the shower would suddenly turn scalding hot, forcing me to jump out of the shower. A pretty major disruption in the stay. I doubt I would go back for fear of this same issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and I appreciate it that they were doing all they can. But this hotel must have been a great hotel 20 years ago; not today. All smells like drug, not enough parking spot for hotel guests; tiny rooms, non-functioning elevator, no dining area inside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property all round
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammad, San Diego

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's parking lot is too small; I had to park on the street. One elevator was out of service (probably permanently), and the working elevator was tiny. The stairs were very narrow, too. You smell weeds and marijuana everywhere in the hotel. The rooms are tiny, and the bathrooms are even smaller. There is no dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No review
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Negin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location for moving in Berkeley student to Unit 1 and super close to many dining options and campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to campus and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has run out of funding - presumably. Unrepaired nonworking elevator; functioning elevator you could hear the cables squeaking; dirty floors, booths and windows in common areas; empty coffee cups and dirty table tops throughout common area; multiple days foot traffic evident; on tile floors; parking lot inadequate so had to street park. Hilton ā€œworldwideā€ transition and property rehab team there but also completely under staffed; Preposterous food service - on a Monday am at 7:30 no croissant or other baked goods, what was there was left from weekend; only one worker on duty to tend to line of 10 (how do you run a register and be a barista in a busy day, as well as make breakfast sandwiches all by yourself!). The staff were professional and polite and hard working but understaffed and stuck with what could be a gem property in an ideal location close to UC Berkeley but maintained like a dilapidated Super 8.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sudhir

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most polite check-in Iā€™ve ever experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sudhir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it as it was convenient to get to the university
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024