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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers an upscale stay in a historic building near UC Berkeley. Guests enjoy WiFi and a 24-hour gym. Memorial Stadium and Zellerbach Playhouse are steps away, and Henry's Bar & Restaurant provides on-site dining.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €187
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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

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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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(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 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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 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

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

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

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

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

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About the area

Map
2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tap Haus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Luxury upscale hotel near University of California, Berkeley
Located close to Zellerbach Playhouse and Memorial Stadium, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley provides a 24-hour gym, conference space and a restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a banquet hall and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 144 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

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)
  • 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
  • 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 34 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 30.59 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 40 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property
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

Is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 10 Nov 2025 start from €160.19, 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.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Self-parking is available for USD 37.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley located?

Located in the heart of Berkeley, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley, Zellerbach Playhouse and Memorial Stadium. Greek Theater and Gourmet Ghetto are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to UCB, really enjoyed 3 day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a perfect location to stay if your are going to watch a show at the Greek. Food was good at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and cleanliness of rooms. Staff was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were great. Finding a cockroach crawling on your book was less great. This hotel definitely needs some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Les

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ewww place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONG

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

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor and location was good. But the mattress was terrible. Could not sleep. Had to move hotels after a one night of a 4 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. close to the university and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagata Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location blocks from UC Berkeley. Great convenience in the middle of it all --- in a classic, college town hotel setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to campus and The Greek! Staff terrific
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good area, walkable area with many dining options. Room was clean and spacious!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jelena

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over prced
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT JR

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

2/10 Terrible

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Maura

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

8/10 Good

ROBERT JR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great accessible to the places I need to go
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Small rooms but feels historic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

Great hotel

Hotel was great, the staff was friendly and the rooms were nice. The restaurant downstairs wasn’t for me but there is a lot of food options within 2 blocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025