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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and free use of bicycles. 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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Event facilities measuring 2088 square feet (194 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 1:00 PM.
Henry's Bar & Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Poindexter Coffee - This café serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 28.25 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 bed fee: USD 20 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
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. 509 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1014 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

10/10 Excellent

Halee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean facility, friendly staff. The room was a little small and the shower was built for someone very short.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location but needs some serious updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

ilia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Really worn down. Very dark. Pleasant staff made it tolerable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D Van

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Be Warned!

We have stayed at other Graduates, but this one had some definite issues. The walls are not insulated very well, so you hear your neighbors. Also, there is a pizza joint across the street on the NW corner open until 2:00 AM. This has become a gathering place for students and other young folks, so very noisy for our three nights between 1:00 AM and 2:30 AM. We couldn't sleep during those hours. Our second night saw the police breaking up the crowds about 2:30 AM. Likely to get worse because they are building new student housing right next door. So unless they change the hours of the pizza place across the street facing west, this place cannot accommodate people who need to sleep between those early morning hours. Be warned!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

I loved the creative decor, the spaciousness of the room, and the pleasantness of the staff. The only thing I did not care for was my location right next to the elevator — a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard, Weston

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hrach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice and classic Northern California. It’s a hit dated and needs the elevator fixed but all in all it is my favorite place to stay when visiting kids at Cal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

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

Excellent stay

This hotel was a great surprise. Location, style, comfort and service were excellent. We walked to coffee shops, restaurants and to explore the Berkeley campus. A second shout out to service, everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

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

Christmas eve

Bed in one room was broken
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Haragopal

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate was gorgeous, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. Absolutely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

allyson

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024