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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Experience the charm of Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, an upscale historic hotel near University of California, Berkeley. Connect to WiFi and enjoy a workout in the 24-hour gym or explore nearby Memorial Stadium and Zellerbach Playhouse. Savor dinner at Henry's Bar & Restaurant or grab a coffee at the café.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ￥24,641
￥32,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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94704, CA, Berkeley, 2600 Durant Ave

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 Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Strada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TP TEA Berkeley - ‬4 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 bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 144 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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 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 crib
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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 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

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

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

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 75 lbs 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 Aug 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on Sep 8, 2025 start from ￥24,641, excluding 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?

Check-out 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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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for UC Berkley. Nice staff. Rooms nice but dated.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky decoration and great proximity to Cal made this a winner. Borrowed a bike, which was a nice perk and good way to tour around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for UC Berkeley. Rooms are clean but very dated. Parking situation during move in was painful - the lot is so small it requires a lot of time to park / exit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the history
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was under renovation and closed. Our room was ready late and didn't match the description. Location was great. Ambiance and food were great. Discounts were given for inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old fashioned hotel with some modern touches. Staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very convenient when visiting our child at college. The staff at check in and check out were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
We love the location of this hotel near Berkeley. We drank at the bar/restaurant. It was a depressing place, not like the old days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mukesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was okay. They need to change the carpet in alleys. Food options were limited, I suppose due to renovations. However, it was very expensive for the service and quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Good business stay

Nice cozy spot that did the job for my business meeting stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet is old, musty smell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

I liked how close it was to Berkeley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower valve in room was very loose
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Berkeley campus hotel no 1

A great hotel for easy access to Berkeley campus area and you get the wibe of students
Stayed 1 night in May 2025