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Reviews of Berkeley City Club

2.5 out of 5
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 518 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice older hotel. Much provenance. A bit dusty and dark but a classic hotel and beautiful in design. Staff was very good. Food was very nice. Location was outstanding for access to the University.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing architecture by Julia Morgan. Beautiful courtyards. Walking distance to BART. Great employees. Amazing pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter, view park

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Love the architecture and history of this building! Staff is amazing! Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, GLENDALE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gem this historic building from 1930. While providing a journey back in time, this great piece of architecture provides for a comfortable stay as all facilities are well preserved and fully functional. Definitely check out the pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for those who are fans of historic properties. The breakfast offerings (e.g. mini crustless quiche, whole fruit, breads, yogurt) were delicious. The furnishings are not the same in every room so make sure you ask for a room with a desk if you will need one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 20 May 2024
Thank you for your review, Leslie. We went through many round of improvement to get to the breakfast offerings you saw during your stay. And we're still finding ways to improve it!Thank you for choosing the Berkeley City Club!

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Incredible check in experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you for your glowing review, Morgan! We're happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay.Until next time!

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review, Cynthia! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is special kind of beautiful. It’s a castle. The service is excellent. There are interesting people everywhere. The bartenders are especially interesting and friendly. The front desk is friendly and always helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 20 May 2024
Hello Justin, Thank you for your kind review! Our staff takes great pride in what they do which is shown in their outstanding service. We're happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay! Until next time.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property for people who like old world charm and aren't looking for every modern convenience (ie no tvs or mini fridges in the rooms). The property is stunning in a 1930's way, and will be appreciated by those who are looking for something that is not cookie cutter. The large, deco-tiled pool is a special treat for swimmers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 20 May 2024
Thank you for your review, Diane. Our hotel certainly is a place for guests to unplug and unwind, and the pool is just the cherry on top!We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building with moorish gothic architecture and a beautiful indoor pool. The staff are friendly and very nice to speak with. They also have amazing food and many beautiful rooms for different activities that the members use for all variety of events and activities. Just incredible place and reasonable rates for such an elegant hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Avery! We will be sure to pass them along to our team. We hope you had a chance to check out some of our events while you were here. If not, we hope you're able to do so during your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and proximity to campus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 26 Apr 2024
Hi Max, Thank you for choosing the Berkeley City Club! Our location is very convenient for those attending an event on the Cal campus. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A historic treasure! Not all the amenities of a modern hotel, but more than makes for it with a beautiful design and historic ambiance. Might be a bit warm in summer but comfortable 3 out of 4 seasons.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 8 Apr 2024
Hi Brian, Thank you for choosing our "Little Castle!" We're happy to see how much you enjoyed the historic beauty of our building. Wishing you safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this beautiful, historic property. The architecture and the picturesque pool were worth the visit. Enjoyed the breakfast and friendly staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Hello Bruce, Thank you for leaving this review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and beautiful architecture of our building. Julia Morgan was a genius when it came to architectural design!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Pittsburgh

A great place. Glad to be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Hello Daniel, We're glad to have you back! Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Karthik, San Diego

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for this review, Karthik! Until next time!

8/10 Good

Doreen, San

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The architecture and decor are an amazing representation of Julia Morgan's style. The pool is exquisite! Weekend stay can be noisy as the location is close to the UC campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Doreen, Thank you for choosing the Berkeley City Club! Julia Morgan's intricate designs and attention to detail, as well as our proximity to notable locations in the city, are what make us such a gem in Berkeley. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and stunning property. Unique in that has pool, laundry, fitness center and restaurant on site. The architecture of the building is stunning.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Ann,Julia Morgan put so much heart into creating our stunning building. With various physical and social activities offer, the pool, and our restaurant and bar, there's truly something for everyone at the Berkeley City Club!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Anthony,Our proximity to popular destinations in the area makes us an ideal space for travelers and locals alike!Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving this review, Walter! We look forward to hosting you again!

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool, the staff, the vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you for this review, Susan! The vibe of our building and the people within it make us a great spot to sit back, relax, and unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Marla S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Marla, Thank you for your review! We greatly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving this 5-star review, Rebecca! We greatly appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you for leaving this review, Colleen!

10/10 Excellent

Arya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall!
Overall this was a wonderful stay! Absolutely beautiful grounds, very helpful staff, amazing array of amenities (longer you stay the more you find!) and very well maintained. The only thing I think it's important to know is that the room are quite outdated - very clean and nice - but outdated, which makes sense given the history and aesthetic of the whole place. Check their site for events and experiences during your stay because there are always tons. And the breakfast was fantastic :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Arya, We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay! It's true, the longer you're here, the more you find. We still find new things to admire to this day!

8/10 Good

Maryam

The shower is slow and water gets hot and cold as opposed to remain stable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Hello Maryam, Thank you for your feedback. We forwarded this note about the showers to our team for inspection.

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved seeing this iconic property designed by Julia Morgan. We had a lovely time in the Morgan Room before and after our dinner. We were given a complimentary drink ticket at Morgan’s. In the morning there was a delicious continental breakfast with Quiche Lorraine and other delicious items. The staff was very personable and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Hello Joann, We're so happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay! Julia Morgan's architectural style is just as, if not more, beautiful in person as it is in the photos. We hope you think of us the next time you're in the Bay Area!

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving this review, Kim! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Yesteryear's Elegance
Very much enjoyed staying in this classic hotel. Designed by the same architect that designed Hearst Castle, It has beautiful public spaces with beautful carved wood and tile. The rooms are old with fixtures from the 1920's or 30's but comfortable and functional. Staff was friendly; breakfast included and was a step above the Hampton Inn style breakfast. The hotel is dark in part because of the dark wood but also because of the lighting-perhaps some LED lighting might help that. Location is spectacular-two blocks from UC Berkeley campus but surprisingly quiet. Our room had a view of the Bay. I would gladly stay there again. The place has character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving this review, Peter! Our convenient location, beautiful architecture, and courteous staff can't be beaten.We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Junith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A step back in time
What a beautiful and historic structure! We very much enjoyed our stay which felt like a step back in time to an era of elegance. Breakfast was bountiful and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
Hello Junith, Thank you for choosing the Berkeley City Club! We're happy that you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to soak in the beauty our building has to offer. Wishing you safe travels!

6/10 Okay

Albert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room and Bathroom very poor, no Fridge in the room, room very small, no coffee or tea maker very limited toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuanghui

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 3 Apr 2024
We appreciate you leaving this review, Kuanghui! Wishing you safe travels!

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

noreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenqin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, Wenqin!

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BENCHMARK FOR BERKELEY
This is one of the more amazing hotels at which I’ve ever stayed. It is certainly not modern but he architecture, of the 1920s, is profoundly developed. I think it’s like riding the Pullman cars of the 1950s. One has to be adaptable but if one is such it is hands-down the place to stay in Berkeley or perhaps the West Coast. I give it a 10+ rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Berkeley City Club is truly a landmark of Moorish design by architect Julia Morgan. The public spaces are beautiful, gracious and comfortable. The rooms are on the small side, but clean and comfortable, and the original bathroom had good water pressure, which makes up for the old style fixtures. As long as you're prepared to be in a historical building, without a ton of fancy modern amenities, and you bring your bathing suit so you can SWIM in the GORGEOUS mosaic swimming pool, you will have a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Folsom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on 16 Jan 2024
Hello David,Thank you for leaving this review! We greatly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal Place to Stay
So, I am admittedly an architecture nerd, so staying here has been on my bucket list. This place is an absolute gem, staying here is like staying with your stylishly genteel great-aunt who hasn't changed in 50 years. The staff are amazing, the food is great, didn't get a chance to swim in the amazing pool but boy is it cool.... perfect mattress, great linens and pillows, just a great hotel experience. The club atmosphere with lots of gracious seating throughout is really pleasant. The members of the club are quite tolerant of the guests, everyone was very pleasant and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on 16 Jan 2024
Hello David,Hear how great your stay was put a smile on our faces! Our building's architecture is breathtaking. Julia Morgan put so much heart into the design and it truly shows! We look forward to hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Robert, folsom

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very unique historical building. Food was amazing and all was expected for an historical setting. Tiny rooms with all the accommodations. No TV but that was expected and we were there only one night so no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on 16 Jan 2024
Hello Robert,We happy you had a chance to stop by our restaurant during our stay! Our current menu has been a hit among new guests and regulars alike. Thank you for choosing our "Little Castle."

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on 16 Jan 2024
Hello Ivan,Thank you for leaving this review! We look forward to having you again in the new year.

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building. Easy walkable neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you for this rating, Joan! We love how convenient our location is to top destinations in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area!Wishing you safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on 31 Oct 2023
Hello Noel,Thank you for the 10/10 review! We're happy to see how positive your experience was at our "little castle." Wishing you safe travels!