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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
The current price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Berkeley

A luxury stay in the heart of Berkeley awaits you at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find University of California, Berkeley and Zellerbach Playhouse. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Henry's Bar & Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. 1344 square feet (125 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and free use of bicycles. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Berkeley hotel include Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater.

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, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Strada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TP TEA Berkeley - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 1344 square feet (125 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Graduate by Hilton Berkeley also features multilingual staff, a television in common area, and a lift. 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 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 baths or showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. 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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 (76 centimetre 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
  • Free cot
  • 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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 30.59 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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 27 Aug 2025 start from AU$283.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yep, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 37.00 per night.

What makes Graduate by Hilton Berkeley a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley.

Is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is a hit with families.

Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

No, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Zahra

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad things.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT JR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and close to where I am going
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rola

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
It is quirky and charming. It’s old but well kept and it is fun to hang out there. The room was comfortable and decorated with college touches. Very cute! It is nit opulent but made us feel like we were in Berkeley!
It worked to call the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Laguna Beach

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

4/10 Poor

Torben

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed in a lot of Graduate hotels and love the brand. Not so much this one. Waited a long time for check-in even though 2 staff were free behind the desk. Parking is awful. Generally dirty and not properly renovated at all. It's like cheap lipstick on a decrepit pig. Staff are very nice but not properly trained at all. Bathroom tub was chipped and dirty, tiny wall sink with high faucet was unusable for washing one's face or shaving, and the tops of the shower products had mold all iver them. Hilton needs to make a major investment in bringing the property up to par (renovation and staff training), or remove the property from their portfolio. It's a true embarrassment for a quality brand.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

phyllis

Liked: Amenities
Old. A bit tired. Lighting really bad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

phyllis

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was why we stayed there. Physical plant is a little tired. Needs to have a complete redo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT JR

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is very close to the university which Ibvv
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Changrok

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the worst stays in my life. No cleaning even with the repeated requests, no hot water, unstable wifi, broken elevators, etc. to name a few. I would never nerver stay here again. I checked out early and stayed 5 star SF hotel at much lower rate with a way better service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ThuVan

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

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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller

Travelled 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 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