Everything was great. Hotel was minutes away from campus and other food options. Vibrant neighborhood. The decor was amazing and really well thought out. Henry's was a good experience in the morning as well as the night time too!
Recommend. The hotel is perfectly situated a few blocks away from the center of campus, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and the rooms are charming. (Though the bathroom could have used an update.) I'll certainly be back the next time I am visiting my daughter!
Enjoyed our stay at The Graduate Hotel, Berkeley former The Durant. Appreciated the unique amenities such as extra sheet on top of the blanket for protection, soaps very creamy, electric kettle, very clean room.
I recently had a great stay at Graduate Berkeley, formerly known as Hotel Durant, thanks in no small part to the exceptional employees who made my experience truly memorable. I first stayed here in 2009 and have enjoyed every stay since. The two employees at the breakfast place were awesome - they listened to all of my requests and the chef's cooking was fantastic, especially the freshly baked bread. The receptionists were also very helpful, quickly sending room service that was pending for a day or so. While I love the ambience of this hotel, with its old classical touch, I must say that the price is a bit high. Additionally, there were a few minor issues with the room, such as the bathroom's lack of ventilation, which made it uncomfortable at times. However, the staff's dedication to providing excellent customer service more than made up for these issues. Although there were some areas for improvement, like the noise in the lobby and the need for more regular room service, my experience was overwhelmingly positive. I highly recommend Graduate Berkeley for anyone looking for a great stay in Berkeley with delicious breakfast and exceptional employees.…
Seems to be more of a student dorm than a hotel. Fine to come here if you want the student dorm experience. The breakfast was a disaster. Waited 15 minutes and was then given a hot chocolate rather than a coffee. Croissant was stale.
Excellent and conveniently located to UC Berkeley. We were very glad to have chosen the Graduate Hotel and came to realize that there are several (I believe 35 locations in various college city towns across the US.
On my second night, the room next to me was partying from 11p to 3:30 a.m. I communicated multiple times to the front desk but the staff were never able to control these guests. Then the front desk made me feel like it was my fault; that I expected too much and should just try to deal with it. Then the staff suggested to move me to a new room but it was 3:00 in the morning and I had a 4:00 a.m. flight. Basically I was screwed on the night of hotel stay.
Lukewarm shower, vinyl floor when it said wood. No rug as in picture. Just not worth the price. Pictures made it look very comfortable with fresh flowers, bathtub in bathroom with a bathroom window. Asked to change rooms and 2nd room was better except for the fact that the water never got warm enough for a bath or shower. Expensive too.
I arrived in the hotel lobby after 3PM to check in. I was told my room wasn’t ready, even though it was after the stated check in time. I told the front desk agent that I was happy to change rooms as long as I could keep a king bed. I was told there were no other king beds available and I would have to wait and they would call me when a room is ready. When I asked about any compensation for not being able to check in I was told the front desk would investigate and follow up. Later, when I returned to the front desk, I was given a business card for the hotel manager and was told I needed to follow up myself.
Lovely place to stay in Berkeley and close to the University and restaurants, highly recommend the avocado toast breakfast with eggs. The staff are very helpful and the decor is wonderful, I wish all hotels were so well decorated :)
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