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Berkeley City Club

2.5 star property
Boutique hotel with indoor pool, near University of California, Berkeley

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Berkeley City Club is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Savor a continental breakfast, then unwind by the indoor pool or stroll through the garden. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is seamless.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Haas Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Telegraph Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 26 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 30 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 45 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 7 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 15 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 10 min walk
  • Ashby Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicha San Chen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yogurt Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Binge Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plentea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Great China - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Berkeley City Club

Berkeley City Club puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Berkeley and Jack London Square. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Julia's Restaurant, which serves French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Berkeley Station is 10 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Julia's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Morgans Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 39 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Berkeley City Club
Berkeley City Club Hotel
Berkeley City Club Hotel Berkeley
Berkeley City Hotel
Berkeley City Club Hotel
Berkeley City Club Berkeley
Berkeley City Club Hotel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

Does Berkeley City Club offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Berkeley City Club does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Berkeley City Club?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Berkeley City Club?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Berkeley City Club?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 39 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Berkeley City Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Berkeley City Club?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Berkeley City Club and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Berkeley City Club?

Yes, Julia's Restaurant offers French cuisine.

What's the area around Berkeley City Club like?

Berkeley City Club is in Telegraph District, a short 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley Station and 3 minutes' walk from University of California, Berkeley.

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Reviews

Berkeley City Club Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and with a nice variety of options. (29 reviews)
  • The pool is described as wonderful, enchanting, amazing, exquisite, magical, and beautiful by multiple guests. (21 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Building
Architecture
Location
History
Historical
Food
Pool

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was so much fun to stay at this historic and architecturally significant gem.
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, beautiful historic building maintained well, and such a beautiful pool.
Quinn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the history of this building and the quaint old feel.
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic charm, many spaces to relax outside of the room, friendly service, outstanding buffet breakfast!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3rd stay. Enjoyed again
patrice, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

If you like looking at historic property this is the place. If you are looking for a quiet get away without distractions this is the place. You can hear the other showers on the other floors and the vacuums through the floors. The pool is ok, swimming at night is a bit spooky.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a lovely and original hotel! If you like character over commercial, this is the place for you! Beautiful art deco features, a friendly staff, a lovely bar and gorgeous complimentary breakfast beyond the normal fare, and sweet rooms with just enough space for all! Will definitely be booking again for all my return trips to the area!
Tesla, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic building in a good location.
Joan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and proximity to campus
Max, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this beautiful, historic property. The architecture and the picturesque pool were worth the visit. Enjoyed the breakfast and friendly staff as well.
Bruce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully, but not overly, restored historic swim club. Staff was great, restaurant and bar were cozy, comfortable and historic. A good find in the area near UCBerkely.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The architecture is amazing! Worth the stat and plan to stay again in the future. Really enjoyed my stay.
Lani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Architecture
Guy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic building and old world charm. A gem of a hotel.
Dennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly service! Would stay again.
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place. Glad to be back
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and comfortable

We loved our stay! Friendly and helpful staff, charming building, and delicious restaurant in the hotel (seems dinner reservations are helpful, but they kindly fit us in). Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Sara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fabulous Julia Morgan building! There is a wonderful old tranquility about the place. Operable windows are so nice to have in a hotel. Breakfast was very good as well.
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It isn't like staying in a museum, it IS staying in a museum. What a beautiful and unique property The pool was wonderful. We loved everything about our stay.
Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is such a beautiful historic hotel! The bed was really comfortable and the shower had great water pressure. Room 408 has a nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge. And bring a bathing suit because their indoor pool is magical.
Nora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old school hotel no TVs very cool place. Gothic tutor. Good staff. Great big rooms. Two pianos. Giant indoor swimming pool.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gorgeous building. Easy walkable neighborhood
Joan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic beauty in Berkeley

Beautiful iconic hotel with delightful amenities. Gorgeous structures, amazing gardens and pool plus the perfect location. The staff is wonderful, courteous and helpful and the breakfast was delicious so much better than the standard hotel breakfast - elegant and tasty. Outstanding!
Sandra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. 15 minute walk to Greek Theater.
Melinda, 1-night trip