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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
$202
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

Room options

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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)

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

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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

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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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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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)

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 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 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.

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. 526 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1031 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Guillermo

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jianshun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had good experience except one major issue: the sliding bathroom door failed and locked m daughter inside until I use a cloth hanger to crank it on one end to force it open. We told front desk and they sent someone to fix it but failed. So we had to leave the bathroom door open for the remains time of our stay, which is really inconvenient to say the list!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fun option. The rooms are small, decorated with university of CA, Berkeley swag. Easy check in and a place to park which is valuable in Berkeley. Decent food on site, thousands of restaurants within walking distance as is the University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthea

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old fashioned hotel with some modern touches. Staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

5 star fun

Our stay here was amazing. Staff for the restaurant and hotel were friendly. Only thing i found to be a down side is that they had everytbing you could need at their little store except mouthwash lol
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Much older than it looks. Nice visually but gross floors, tiny sink, broken closet and terrible service in the restaurant. Very tiny parking lot. Had to park blocks away in an overnight garage then walk through homeless encampments to get back to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful experience at the Graduate!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Holland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a good trip. The hotel is cute but showing its age. Things are getting a little tired but the place was fun. Breakfast was great. Something for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Divya

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Location was great but room was old and smelled musty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Small rooms but feels historic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

James T.

Traveled with family
Fun theme, feels like you're in an old apartment building, key word being old. The parking was very limited, had we not gotten there at 3 I don't know where we would have been directed to go. The restaurant was ok. The salads were limp and overdressed. Breakfast sandwich in the morning was good. We stayed here for the location to the Greek. Construction right next door started at 7am.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Disliked: Amenities
I loved the area the hotel was in. The rate itself was competitive as well. There was a little blood stain on the comforter (super small but there) and the gym, and showers could use an upgrade. High end products in the shower and great art in the rooms. Overall: cool concept and lots of potential but could use a little TLC. If you’re not fussy and care more about a good rate for a good enough hotel, this spot is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate was ideally located for an evening at the Greek Theatre on the UC Berkeley campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025