Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property
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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 Telegraph District hotel include Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Telegraph Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zellerbach Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tap Haus - ‬2 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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$223.64, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 523 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit older but great location if you’re going to a concert at the Greek theater. Close to campus with many restaurants around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and the rooms were clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying the staff at this hotel is absolutely lovely. They are the best part of the hotel. The property itself is very old and has that old smell to it. The rooms are TINY (I had 2 double beds and it was tight). No idea how more than 1 person could stay in this room. The bathroom was so small, as was the sink and every time I used it water went all over the floor. There was no hot water in the shower both days I stayed there so expect a freezing cold shower. The hotel walls are paper thin. I could EVERYTHING the people next door did (could even hear them opening food wrappers). At one point I thought someone was in my room because of the noise. Nope, just paper thin walls with no soundproofing. If you stay here request the top floor so nobody is walking above you (wood floors). This was honestly one of the worst facilities I have ever stayed at in my life and I do a solid amount of traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

margit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water free parking $45 breakfast included $26. Super crowded with students. Mangal take a shower with the garden, knows the women want hot water too much money for two little Hilton should be ashamed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Amherst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was terrible. We have stayed at this location once before with no problem. The second visit was terrible. Apparently they blocked off the parking lots for football tailgate party. This left no parking. Parking on the street is nearly impossible. There is a garage 2 blocks away but because of the football game the cost 55.00 per night. Then took 30 minutes to get into front door from outside because it was packed with students there to party. This all fine if I would have been aware of it. Hotel gave no awareness when booking room. I will find another place to stay when in town to visit my son.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cute theme, central location, amazing customer service. Dirty and old. No parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM, Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Fabulous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucaya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lavena

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water pressure in the shower is terrible like there’s barely any water coming out. You would turn on the hot water and in the middle of your shower it turns cold and vice versa it’s absolutely terrible. The walls are so thin you can hear everything. Service is terrible and lack of employees.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maura

Travelled with family
Parking is very limited. Facility charged me 65$ for ovenight in the lot. Staff was friendly professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONG, Hong Kong

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank all the friendly staffs, especially the gentleman call Eric!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chewy, Stockton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a rough start for this stay. We tried to park in their lot and there were signs everywhere saying no parking due to tailgate event. So we called the hotel and asked the employee where we should park instead and she was unsure. So we finally found a random lot and came to check in and that employee gave us a paper that had information of the parking garage we were supposed to park in...which would have been helpful to know when we called. Also while we were waiting to check in, their system wasn't working apparently because one guest was upset their key didn't work and another was upset because the room they were assigned had guests in it already. Thankfully we didn't have any issues once we were in the room which was fine and comfortable enough for the night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AMY, ONTARIO

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to campus but not the cleanest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mona

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