See all properties

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
$216
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

Explore the area

View in a map
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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

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

Similar properties

Interior

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,008 reviews
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4-star Berkeley hotel steps from University of California, Berkeley
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, free use of bicycles, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Event facilities measuring 1344 square feet (125 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers multilingual staff, a television in a common area, and an elevator. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and noon.
Henry's Bar & Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 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 noon for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Henry's Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,344 square feet of conference space
  • 2 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
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 30.59 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 40 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 beds are available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 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

2/10 Terrible

Elliot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absurdly priced, loud, lack of attention to any details. I never leave reviews but Really poor hotel, particularly for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff didn’t clean in room everyday. I called to have some more set of coffees he came by the room to leave two pieces of coffee, but I asked him about cups, milk cartons, stirs etc. he replied angrily that I didn’t tell more details. He is very rude and I refused to give tips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good business stay

Nice cozy spot that did the job for my business meeting stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS

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

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANSEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Business traveler
Pretty awful experience. They had no parking at check-in. So I parked in the taxi zone while I ran in to check in and ask what to do. When I went back minutes later, the car had a ticket. They really need to have more parking and/or a sign telling guests there is a parking lot around the block. They took no responsibility for the ticket. Then they said there was a food credit of $25 a day. They credited this the first day but not the second. Then they charge $37 a day for parking (around the block, self-parking)--pretty exorbitant. And the price does not include various taxes and junk fees. $25per day "Destination Fee"! What on earth is that? Really left with the feeling of having been ripped off.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

I liked how close it was to Berkeley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean hotel right on campus. Shower water pressure is a bit low.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was great. The only bad experience was our dinner at the hotel restaurant where we were served burnt cheesecake that was too firm to eat. Our hotel staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chieko

Liked: Amenities
Everything’s very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was old. Sink was smallest Ive ever seen in a hotel. This hotel Should be half the price charged. After paying on Expedia for 2 nights, I was then charged a surprise destination fees and additional charges that could not be explained by the front desk. The front desk said to wait a couple of weeks to see if the charges go away. That’s the explanation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Los Alamitos

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Berkeley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great dinner at Henry’s, it was a great stay/…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Loved the historical architecture and fun design of the place. It smells like it hasn't been adequately dusted or the carpet cleaned. Soundproofing in the bathrooms was nonexistent. I think the HVAC duct was vented to the bathroom next door. I could hear the guy next door blowing his nose and singing! Possible code issue? Wall A/C is very noisy. Motion-sensor lighting for just a few hall lights is bizarre. Otherwise it's great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean, Sacramento

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrible property that Hilton should be ashamed to be associated with. Dirty, unfriendly staff, terrible amenities. Worst hotel I’ve stayed at in 15 years and I travel extensively.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025