Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 United States (USA) near junction 17 on I-580 (~2.6mi)
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4.0 Star property
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4.0/5

Based on 914 guest reviews

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  • Avg. Group Discount of 14.9%!
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 144 rooms in property
  • Hotel has 6 floors
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 2 conference rooms in property

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Local attractions

UC Berkeley Campus (one block away), Lawrence National Lab, Lawrence Hall of Science, Jewish Museum, California Memorial Stadium & Pacific Film Archives. San Francisco Bay, Oakland Zoo, Brazilian Room Tilden Park, USS Hornet, Rock Wall Winery

Verified reviews of Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Love the hotel, a step into history."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Older hotels have a vibe, are funky not all sterile. Would stay there again, great matress BTW.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from US flag
25-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jun 21 to Mon Jun 23 2025 at a $217.99 average nightly rate.
"Great"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Nice Place
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Jun 10 to Wed Jun 11 2025 at a $181.21 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 914 guest reviews

Property description

Berkeley's only full-service and green-certified boutique hotel and steps away from U.C. Berkeley campus and Telegraph Avenue, the Hotel Durant infuses the formal university setting with the bohemian spirit for which Berkeley is well-known. Following a multimillion dollar renovation in 2008, the Hotel Durant now offers 144 guestrooms with modern conveniences and whimsical details. For nearly a century, travelers have considered Hotel Durant the number one place to stay and play in Berkeley.Services & Amenities24-hour Complimentary business centerComplimentary morning newspaperChildren's cots/cribs (complimentary)Pet-friendlyRoom ServiceHenry's - a Berkeley gastropub & full service restaurant featuring local, organic menu selectionsRefrigerators in roomsState of the art entertainment system featuring 42ā€ flat screen televisionsiPhone/iPod docking stations in all guestroomsComplimentary high speed internet access & in-room laptop safe

Green sustainability

yes

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2016
Floors: 6
Rooms: 144
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 144
Rooms with disabled access: 5
Rooms with one bed: 108
Rooms with two beds: 36
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 2094 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 50 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 7am-midnight
Pool Info:
One block away at the University is an excellent heated pool. Day pass is $20 through the University.
Ownership: AJ Capital
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
72 hour cancellation for individual reservations
Nightly parking: $37.
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 13.20%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 13.20%
Food and Beverage Tax: 9.25%
Audio Visual Tax: 9.25%
Parking Fee: 37.00 Per Night (Self Parking)
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Item
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Labour Fees: 0.00 Per Hour
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Function (Up to two hours)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 16.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 25.50 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 39.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 39.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 10.00 Per Person
Banquet Soft Drinks: 3.00 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.00 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 150.00 Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 2500.00 Per Day

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Generator for sleeping rooms
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Mixed dorms
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Only 15 miles from Oakland International Airport. 25 Miles from SFO. 1 mile to BART

Local shuttle info: Bay Porter Express to & from all airports 24 hour a day. Near BART station

Breakfast information

Breakfast served 06:30-12:00

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are allowed and welcomedPet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per pet

Parking information

Self parking fee: USD 37.00 per night (in/out privileges)

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary high-speed internet for all guests.

About Hilton Hotels and Resorts

  • Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations
  • Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities
  • Pre-arrival planning services
  • Pet Friendly Program

The Hilton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Hotel Durant Berkeley, The Hotel Durant, Graduate Berkeley, Hotel Durant

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley.

Feel free to use the Graduate by Hilton Berkeley meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Berkeley event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
California Room 48 x 16 x 12 76848/50--48354024--/--7080--
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California Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
768 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
48 x 16 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
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Board Room 20 x 15 x 10 30016/----------12--/--2520--
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Board Room

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 15 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Photo of Board Room
Durant Dining Room 48 x 16 x 10 768--/--------------/--------
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Durant Dining Room

Room type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total size:
768 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
48 x 16 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Durant Dining Room

FAQs about Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley have?

There are 144 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Breakfast served 06:30-12:00

What parking is available at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Self parking fee: USD 37.00 per night (in/out privileges)

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary high-speed internet for all guests.

Is there a gym at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Can I get a group rate at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 14.9%.

Testimonials:

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"Our stay was far beyond our expectations!! Everyone was thrilled with the service, the rooms and most of all the price!! I have recommended you to everyone I know. I spoke with the head of our Volleyball Club and he is anxious to check you guys out for the next year." K.F. - Evansville, IN

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