Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

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2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley places you next to University of California, Berkeley and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Zellerbach Playhouse. This 144-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Berkeley Marina - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Strada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TP TEA Berkeley - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is available for USD 37.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free use of bicycles, wedding services, and a TV in a common area.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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 (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Berkeley based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Zellerbach Playhouse and Memorial Stadium. You'll also find Greek Theater and Historic Berkeley less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 37.00 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley include a casino at the property?

No, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic hotel include a pillowtop mattress and free Internet access along with a restaurant.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Henry's Bar & Restaurant.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

The closest major airport to Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 14.5 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is located 19.5 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley.

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

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

Daniella

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking was an issue, had to park on street and had to keep moving car. Front desk rude and unhelpful. The restaurant Henry’s downstairs was short on staff… Room was lovely and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had been stayed for 4 nights and never get a clean service until the last day!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Viithushaa

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Washroom / hotel wasn't great for a 4 star
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property is at a great location and convenience. it has a warm and comfortable lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanaz

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. Only two issues: 1. the sink is very small. It would help to have more surface near it to place my bathroom accessories. 2. very thin walls and floors. one evening i could hear strong footsteps above me, but they stopped. One night I could hear an alarm that went off for hours -- the room must have been empty. On the plus side: 3. It was nice to be able to use the $25 resort fee on food at the very good restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building, nice decor, no available computer for guests, breakfast was terrible, no coffee or tea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique artsy hotel

Funky hotel with great artwork, comfortable bed and yummy restaurant. Great service at the front desk. The person inline in front of me was having some kind of issues and didn’t want to discuss it infront of other people. The young lady behind the desk immediately recognized she needed privacy and invited the guest to come around to the side to speak to her privately. It was seamless and classy and so well done.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Falls Church

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Viithushaa

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to UC Berkeley. Old hotel. Excellent staff

Older hotel with excellent staff. Next to Unit 1 Residence Hall and convenient to UC Berkeley which were my main reasons for staying here. Elevators are a little slow. Had a room with 2 double beds which was fine. Bathroom was small, without a ventilation fan so heat and moisture remain trapped in the room. Fixed shower head was difficult to move, no shower wand, and pressure was low. Parking is pricey but convenient. Nice lobby for hanging out or waiting for others but a lot of students use it for studying. Limited dining options onsite but plenty within walking distance. Staff were helpful, and accommodating. Good place for a short trip if you need to be very close to UC Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for UC Berkeley based activities. Room has everything I need. Nice hit water, comfy bed, blinds block out the light, safe. Saw the same staff over all days of my stay. Knowledgeable and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Morrison Hall Music Dept events and Zellerbach Auditorium music performances.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Amenities
Close to Berkeley, restaurants, and cafes. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Pullman

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old fashioned traditional hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Augusto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hatem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica, Miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I liked the convenience for visiting USC . The staff was very nice and helpful and the public areas are cute. They gave me a room with a confortable bed but it had a tiny bathroom and the tub was old and seemed like it was from the 80’’s. I only stayed one night so ut was ok but not a 4-star experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025