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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
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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 current price is AU$343
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ā€Ŗ1 min walkā€¬
  • Zellerbach Playhouse
    ā€Ŗ6 min walkā€¬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ā€Ŗ10 min walkā€¬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ31 min driveā€¬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Memorial Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Greek Theater - 12 min walk
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 14 min walk
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 9 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 Berkeley - 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 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 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 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$298.17, 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. 499 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1004 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arushi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quaint! And comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very quaint, but sometimes it seems a little bit worn. The bed was a little old. The air conditioner unit was also old (and noisy; I had to turn it off). However, I slept fine, and the staff was really very pleasant. I love the area as well. This is the third time Iā€™ve stayed there, and my impression is fairly consistent about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms and sinks were too little and theyā€™re no slippers in the rooms especially when floors are hardwood.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ju, Creve Coeur

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being steps away from campus and all the neat college memoriabilia design details..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has a cute older charm to it and the area was very walkable to many bars, food options, and the Greek Theater. Had a few cleanliness issues and the walls are paper thin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinal

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

8/10 Good

Alexander F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nancy, SALEM

Travelled with partner
Liked the automatic front doors and how close it was to campus. Room had a tiny sink, no fan in bathroom, bathtub/shower had no slip pads - felt unsafe, no microwave. Bar drinks were overpriced koolaid. Coffee at cafe was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow- dirty old beat up hotel. Stay away!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great. Shout out to Danny at front desk!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location location lication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way back when I was an undergrad at UC Berkeley, The Graduate (formerly the Hotel Durant) was the place where you had your parents stay if you wanted a nice, old school place for them close to campus. Decades later, itā€™s still a landmark and institution ā€” conveniently located on the south side of school, close to the cafes, eateries, the Unit dorms, and hangout spots next to Telegraph Avenue. The rooms really lean into the retro dorm decor, including movie posters of The Graduate (partly filmed at Berkeley; one of the ivy-covered frat houses featured in the movie is just up the street) and room keys that look like classic student IDs. I personally loved it, though some may opt for more modern aesthetics. Iā€™m a big fan of the lobby which has the feel of a quiet, welcoming study. There are leather booths next to the window facing the street ā€” great spots to relax and study at any time of day. Easy access to Henryā€™s, the hotel bar. I recommend this place for a convenient, comfortable, and classic taste of Berkeley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service
We were told 24 hours before that there would not be parking on site due to a tail gating event.I would have booked somewhere else had I known that. We do not go to the Bay Area often and having on site parking was important to us. I called to see if they would reimburse for our parking fees and they said no. Loud noise coming from AC, conditioner bottle was empty, no bath stopper, service at dinner was awful. Food wasn't great. Overall, not a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The elevators both made us nervous. Bar was great. Cafe associated to the hotel had pretty mediocre coffee drinks. And baked goods. Nobody drank much of theirs or ate their baked selections. But we loved the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Lakeside

Your staff was wonderful and service enpeckable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024