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Berkeley City Club Hotel

2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, California, 94704

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Historic architecture

  • Friendly staff

  • Great breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Shallow end
  • Temporary art galleries
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

671 reviews
9/ 10
Beautiful classic Julia Morgan-designed building, very elegant. Close to campus although requiring much uphill walking. The staff was wonderful, service was excellent.
Stephanie · couple · 2026-10-08

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
671 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Historic architecture
  • Friendly staff
  • Great breakfast

Worth knowing — Paid parking · Noise issues from old facilities

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.4

    Excellent location near campus and restaurants, very favorable reviews.

  • Service9.4

    Staff described as friendly and helpful, with a focus on customer satisfaction.

  • Amenities8.9

    Attractive amenities including historic architecture and common areas.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    General positive sentiment about the hotel experience despite minor issues.

  • Food and Beverage8.4

    Good breakfast variety, but some items reported as not fresh or underwhelming.

  • Cleanliness7.9

    Issues reported with noise and old facilities affecting cleanliness impression.

  • Room Quality7.9

    Rooms are compact and some are dated, but generally adequate.

  • Value for Money7.9

    Paid parking and mixed opinions about breakfast quality affect value perception.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

73% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.6671 reviews
  • Lovely all around! Would definitely stay there again!

    9/10

    Stephanie · couple · 2026-10-08

    “Beautiful classic Julia Morgan-designed building, very elegant. Close to campus although requiring much uphill walking. The staff was wonderful, service was excellent.”

  • Good location, smallest room I've ever stayed in yet price was over $ 500 all in. Won't be back.

    4/10

    jim · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “Location Nice view of SF”

  • Great place to stay for a Cal football game. The higher rates were just a common “market will bear” thing.

    10/10

    Steve · couple · 2026-09-07

    “The architecture and furnishings were so cozy and nice.”

  • A fascinating hotel with so much history.

    9/10

    Kimberly · couple · 2026-08-27

    “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.”

  • Great place to stay if you like architecture and are not too fussy!

    8/10

    M · solo traveller · 2026-08-24

    “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.”

  • Fabulous architecture and a dining experience to match.

    10/10

    PKayB · family with children · 2026-08-17

    “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.”

  • An amazing historic hotel that hasn't been on our radar over multiple stays in Berkeley.

    10/10

    Richter · couple · 2026-08-17

    “Architecture, history, ambiance, view, breakfast”

  • 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。

    6/10

    Takashi · solo traveller · 2026-08-11

    “静か。 場所が出張先に近い。”

  • Beautiful historic building that is fun to explore in a fantastic location.

    9/10

    John · couple · 2026-08-04

  • Great stay, highly recommend.

    10/10

    Boya · family with children · 2026-07-23

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

  • Guest review

    5/10

    kratsg · couple · 2026-07-23

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

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