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Graduate Berkeley

4.0 star property
Upscale historic hotel, walk to University of California, Berkeley
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Lobby lounge
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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMemorial Stadium10 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater11 min walk
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)20 min drive
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Room options

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

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Executive Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 106.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate Double-Double)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate Executive Double-Double)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Located in Berkeley, Graduate Berkeley is in the city center and near the airport. Zellerbach Playhouse and Greek Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Coit Tower and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Memorial Stadium or Oracle Arena.
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What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk
  • Memorial Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Greek Theater - 11 min walk
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 14 min walk
  • Berkeley Marina - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 15 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe Strada - 3 min walk
  • Top Dog - 1 min walk
  • Feng CHA Teahouse 奉茶 - 1 min walk
  • Super Duper Burgers - 2 min walk
  • Tap Haus - 2 min walk

About this property

Graduate Berkeley

Upscale historic hotel near University of California, Berkeley
Located close to Zellerbach Playhouse and Memorial Stadium, Graduate Berkeley provides a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym, and conference space. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Henry's Bar & Restaurant, offers dinner and light fare. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, multilingual staff, and 3 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 144 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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 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 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • 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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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 Hotel
Graduate Berkeley Berkeley
Graduate Berkeley Hotel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate Berkeley pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Berkeley?

As of May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Berkeley on May 21, 2024 start from $159.0, 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.

How much is parking at Graduate Berkeley?

Self parking is available for USD 37.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate Berkeley?

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

What time is check-out at Graduate Berkeley?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Graduate Berkeley located?

Located in the heart of Berkeley, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley, Zellerbach Playhouse, and Memorial Stadium. Greek Theater and Gourmet Ghetto are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Graduate Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 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

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly team. A fun place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

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

10/10 Excellent

Hai Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This our favorite place to stay while we are Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for an overnight for the basic necessities!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis, Sarasota

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, boutique hotel with fun 1970s-theme decor. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a designer from the same mold as whom ever designs the Graduate hotels. I just love seeing all the creativity. I’ve now stayed at the Eugene, OR, Seattle, WA and the Berkeley sites. Love, love them!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Sarasota

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Boutique, historic bldg with updated bath and comfy beds. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Adans, Diamond Bar

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower water pressure was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0