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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near University of California, Berkeley

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Experience the grand entrance of the Graduate Berkeley Hotel, featuring a striking archway and classical design.
Relax in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring a central seating area with a long table and modern chairs, a globe, bookshelf, and lush greenery.
Relax in a comfortable reading area with a leather sofa, surrounded by a bookshelf and a coffee table with a vase.
Enter a grand lobby with a welcoming arched doorway, surrounded by lush greenery and patterned tile floors.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and chair, offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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)

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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(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 (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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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)

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

Central Berkeley getaway .Your stay at this Berkeley hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and Zellerbach Playhouse. Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

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

4-star luxury hotel near University of California, Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 1344 square feet (125 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Graduate by Hilton Berkeley also features multilingual staff, a television in a common area, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Berkeley hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 1344 sq ft of conference space
  • 125 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.30 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 40 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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. 506 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1002 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

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 traveller
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Minerva

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

10/10 Excellent

Brande M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

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

expected more for price

old hotel with unacceptable renovations. ( Now owned by Hilton) bathtub was old , no safety bars and unclean ( shower curtain liner and tiles had mold) bedrooms were not even close to soundproof. could hear everything in next room, hallways and upstairs. Serve yourself for any drinks ice etc
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Viithushaa

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled 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 traveller
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