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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property

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A traditional interior with patterned walls, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large globe chandelier.
A hallway with patterned walls, a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.
A bar area with a chalkboard listing draft beers, wooden bar stools, and a glass display shelf.
A cozy lounge area with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large globe hanging from the ceiling.
A spacious room with a large sofa, a coffee table with books, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $224
$195 nightly
$224 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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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

View all photos for GRADUATE DOUBLE DOUBLE

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

GRADUATE DOUBLE DOUBLE

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a telephone, a framed painting, and a potted plant.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a telephone, a framed painting, and a potted plant.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a telephone, a framed painting, and a potted plant.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a telephone, a framed painting, and a potted plant.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a desk lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a desk lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a painting, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, you'll be centrally located in Berkeley, steps from University of California, Berkeley and within a 10-minute walk of Zellerbach Playhouse. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Memorial Stadium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Greek Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Telegraph Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Historic Berkeley - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 16 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purplekow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Strada - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers 144 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Berkeley hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Stay in one of 144 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This Colonial hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Henry's Bar & Restaurant serving guests of Graduate by Hilton Berkeley. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Berkeley? This hotel has 1344 square feet (125 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and noon.
Henry's Bar & Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 40 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 crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 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 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 28.30 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 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation 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

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting UCB, clean and comfy room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, good staff, meh property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Convenient to the Berkeley University walking distance for restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and very close to the Berkeley campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love this hotel when visiting Berkeley!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to campus and public transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tehui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a cosy old fashioned decor hotel but the staffs are very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent for access to campus, staff helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Adelmira

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good w
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe location for walking solo and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carina

Great location and service, and a very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room but small. Bathroom was little and parking was confusing at first but once set, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, great hotel, clean room, nice lounge and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel, good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1)Outstanding service by a wonderful staff that offered a personal touch at both the front desk and restaurant 2)Beautiful decor with a warm, vintage look in both the lobby and rooms filled with soft, comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Josh

Nice location but not really a relaxing place to stay. Paper thin walls here, uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room- nice bedding. Overall bathroom and whole hotel can use an update. Location is great to visit the university and walking around. Bar area is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really liked the eclectic ambiance. The front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiance of hotel! Comfortable, welcoming, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really fun and unique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and friendly staff. Enjoyed the bar area and dining
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and tiny room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026