Berkeley City Club Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (671 reviews)
2315 Durant Avenue , Berkeley , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic architecture
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Paid parking
Noise issues from old facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Issues reported with noise and old facilities affecting cleanliness impression.
Service
9.4
Staff described as friendly and helpful, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Location
9.44
Excellent location near campus and restaurants, very favorable reviews.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms are compact and some are dated, but generally adequate.
Amenities
8.92
Attractive amenities including historic architecture and common areas.
Value for Money
7.88
Paid parking and mixed opinions about breakfast quality affect value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Good breakfast variety, but some items reported as not fresh or underwhelming.
Overall Experience
8.9
General positive sentiment about the hotel experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:49

Property Description

Historic Elegance:
Experience the charm of a historic Berkeley hotel just a 5-minute walk from the University of California Berkeley. Enjoy beautifully maintained interiors and an indoor swimming pool with stunning high ceilings and expansive windows.

Scenic Views and Comfort:
Select rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and Berkeley Hills. Relax in comfort with free toiletries and en suite bathrooms in each room at Berkeley City Club Hotel.

Convenient Amenities:
Take advantage of a garden stroll, 24-hour reception, and complimentary WiFi during your stay. Indulge in a delicious breakfast spread including fresh fruit, pastries, tea, and coffee. Don't forget to make reservations for a delightful meal at Julia’s on-site restaurant.

Book now for a memorable stay at Berkeley City Club Hotel, where history meets modern comfort.

Important information:

For minors under the age of 18 seeking accommodations, the property requires a parent or guardian, or another responsible adult, to assume, in writing, full liability for any and all charges. Minors must come with a signed waiver form provided by the Berkeley City Club when making the reservation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OAK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 671 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Kimberly couple us
9
A fascinating hotel with so much history.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with so many interesting rooms to explore, and gardens to stubble upon. It was as if we were staying in a museum.
The breakfast buffet was good. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Great location.

Cons:

Parking was expensive, and limited.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Debra couple us
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple us
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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M solo_traveller ae
8
Great place to stay if you like architecture and are not too fussy!
Pros:

The Berkeley City Club is a gorgeous building, designed by Julia Morgan in 1929. The building is also a listed historical place so there is tremendous history. It has a gothic feel with vaulted ceilings, Corinthian columns and lots of stones, stairs and stained glass windows. Picture a monastery converted to a hotel. The meeting/event rooms are beautiful with fireplaces. I booked a double/queen room which is on the small side, no AC, nice sizeable bathroom with lovely tiles. I had breakfast and lunch in Julia, the breakfast is included and continental. Lunch in Julia offered a French California inspired menu. Quite good. It was busy during lunch as the BCC is opened to members and has ongoing events, etc.. The dining room staff were great, super helpful and nice.

Cons:

The rooms are a bit small, no work desk available. The room does not have AC so summertime can be unbearable.
The wi fi is really bad. There is no water offered, no kettle or mini fridge either.
For first time visits, the front door is a bit confusing as you have to push a button and speak to someone to get in.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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PKayB family_with_children us
10
Fabulous architecture and a dining experience to match.
Pros:

Exceptionally beautiful rooms - the whole building is a delight to see. The dinner we had at Julia's was delicious and wonderfully presented, it couldn't have been better.

Cons:

The room, though perfectly comfortable and adequate, did not live up to the quality of the rest of the building. However, given the available size of the rooms I doubt that any major improvements are possible and as I said, the room is adequate to the purpose.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Richter couple us
10
An amazing historic hotel that hasn't been on our radar over multiple stays in Berkeley.
Pros:

Architecture, history, ambiance, view, breakfast

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Huei ching couple us
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Takashi solo_traveller jp
6
伝統を味わうにはいいホテル。立地を除けばいい点は少ない。
Pros:

静か。 場所が出張先に近い。

Cons:

部屋内で湯を沸かすことができない。部屋に冷蔵庫もない。料金が高い。

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Martha couple us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Dursun couple de
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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John couple us
9
Beautiful historic building that is fun to explore in a fantastic location.
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Wing C. Lau solo_traveller hk
7
Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Julia couple us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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kratsg couple us
5
Pros:

Location was excellent, and the building lives up to the history and is definitely well-maintained. The staff are courteous and very accommodating.

Cons:

The bed is advertised as a full size, but ends up being closer to a twin size, and rooms that say they fit 2 people really barely fit one person. The hotel should not make the misleading claim here. Given the price for two people is on the reasonable side, but the unfortunate reality is that the value you get for your money falls through the floor because it's really more suitable for one person.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Boya family_with_children au
10
Great stay, highly recommend.
Pros:

Good breakfast, clean room. Very close to the university.

Cons:

No TV or Fridge in the room.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Britta couple pt
8
Great comfort, lovely staff, beautiful arquitecture
Pros:

the beauty, architecture and style of the building, the fact that it is a social club

Cons:

room a bit small, no flexible (removable) shower head

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Joel solo_traveller us
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Beautiful old building.

Cons:

No air conditioning and no TV.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Daniela solo_traveller ro
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Janet couple us
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee