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Berkeley City Club

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Business centre
Lounge
Property grounds
Courtyard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

With a stay at Berkeley City Club, you'll be centrally located in Berkeley, a 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley and a 3-minute drive from Greek Theater. .This historic hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Tilden Regional Park and 12 mi (19.4 km) from San Francisco Bay.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greek Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 7 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 10 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicha San Chen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yogurt Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Great China - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1951 Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Plentea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Berkeley City Club

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Berkeley City Club offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
You can enjoy a meal at Julia's Restaurant serving the guests of Berkeley City Club, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Julia's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Morgans Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Julia's Restaurant
  • Morgans Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 39 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards

Property is also known as

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Berkeley City Club Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 689 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like looking at historic property this is the place. If you are looking for a quiet get away without distractions this is the place. You can hear the other showers on the other floors and the vacuums through the floors. The pool is ok, swimming at night is a bit spooky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a community gathering place (plays, dances, weddings...) that is also a hotel. It has been faithfully / lovingly preserved as it was envisioned 100 years ago. It has a character and beauty not found in many contemporary hotels. What I particularly love about the hotel: the simple, beautiful room illuminated with natural light, the plant-filled atrium where one can have a quiet conversation or picnic meal among tree ferns and hummingbirds, and the galleries leading to one beautiful setting after another. This is my go-to place to stay when visiting Berkeley.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous!!! Building has so much character!! I would choose this over any hotel no question!!! Staff was so friendly, rooms are beautiful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Louis, Philadelphia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Believe the pictures. This is an architecturally interesting property, but it seems the owners are not investing in its upkeep. The rooms are not meant for business travelers - no desk, no proper chair to sit. The wifi in my room was not reliable. The furniture seems old but not in a stylish kind of way. Very clean linens on an old mattress. I was not welcomed by the desk clerk when I arrived. Instead the clerk told me they had cancelled my reservation because of my late arrival. I got the sense that the clerk felt they were doing me a favor to check in The towels were changed each day and the bed made, which I appreciated. And the linens were fresh. The breakfast feels rationed. They only serve a very limited menu for a short window. Don’t come before 7:00 AM and don’t come after 9:30 AM. There are few restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pier

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3rd stay. Enjoyed again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first visit to the Berkeley City Club Hotel, and I absolutely fell in love with it. The building is a historic Berkeley landmark, beautifully preserved and refreshingly unspoiled. It made me want to linger indoors, which is easy to do with its inviting amenities—an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, and plenty of cozy spots to sit and relax both inside and out. My room was charming and spotless. It was nicely furnished with an armchair and a writing desk, and a large window that looked out over the parking lot and a portion of the UC campus. The bed felt like a twin but was very comfortable. The bathroom, though small, was beautifully tiled—clean, with reliably hot water and thick towels. For two people sharing, the size might be a bit tight, but it worked well for me. There’s no air conditioning, but my room had a ceiling fan, which was more than sufficient during my stay. It was about 65° during the day, and given that Berkeley’s climate is similar to San Francisco’s, I imagine it’s only an issue for a few weeks out of the year. Still, something to consider if you’re especially sensitive to heat. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and would love a longer stay to really soak it all up. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard rooms are basic. Door handle on bathroom was broken — the door would only stay shut when you were inside it and locked the door. Great history but tired.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

karen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I arrived not knowing where to enter the building. There is no signage. The receptionist was kind, however when giving me the keys to my room, she said the room number out loud. (Thought this was a big no no.). The room was fine and bed was comfortable. The first morning, I hung the do not disturb sign on door. I am one person and don't need my room cleaned. When I returned to my room, I noticed that it had been entered. This made me feel very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parsa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so much fun to stay at this historic and architecturally significant gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Business traveller
Beautiful old hotel with outstanding restaurant and noisy neighbors who party all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tesla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely and original hotel! If you like character over commercial, this is the place for you! Beautiful art deco features, a friendly staff, a lovely bar and gorgeous complimentary breakfast beyond the normal fare, and sweet rooms with just enough space for all! Will definitely be booking again for all my return trips to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the history of this building and the quaint old feel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025