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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$200
$173 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Zellerbach Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Strada - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Purplekow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers 144 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 144 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and 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. Additional amenities at this hotel include 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.

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
  • In-room refrigerator

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • 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
  • 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
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
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 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 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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. 535 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here about 5 times. Always good! Some of the rooms are pretty small but the location makes up for it! Nice staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Serguei

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Maria Lourdes

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, very kind and helpful, the room was lovely, and the restaurant was wonderful. Great location, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carina

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

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Keeli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Super noisy until late at night. Tried to eat in the restaurant but staff never noticed us standing there to take our to-go order. Next time we tried we ordered and paid and they never made our food so we ended up having to leave to drive home and the cook still hadn’t shown up. Awful!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the cleanest place. Immediately after checking in saw a cockroach running across table in room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Long Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms are cozy. We had three rooms for our whole group and everyone was happy with the accommodations.
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very tired hotel. Very worn. And that is felt as an aside from it being an older building & structure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting hotel with some history. Great staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze! Super friendly and helpful front desk staff, room was clean and tidy. Love the decor. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Decent will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely limited andunpredictable what food is available for breakfast. On the other hand, many other restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

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

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Key Biscayne

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