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.
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
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 45 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 54 min drive
Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
Richmond Transit Center - 16 min drive
Emeryville Station - 18 min drive
Downtown Berkeley Station - 16 min walk
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
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Henry's Bar & Restaurant, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Berkeley Marina and Jack London Square. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
144 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Children
Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 37.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–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.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 40 will be collected before check-in
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 30.59 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self parking costs USD 37.00 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
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
Does Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley 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.
Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 37.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley also has a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Berkeley?
Yes, Henry's Bar & Restaurant offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Berkeley like?
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is in the heart of Berkeley, a short 1-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley and 12 minutes' walk from Greek Theater. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley Reviews
Reviews
8.4
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Breakfast offered a variety of options and was a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Great stay
Staff was super friendly , room was clean
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Great boutique stay in the heart of Berkeley
If you want to be near Berkeley Campus, this boutique hotel is super cute! The theming is great, the rooms are cozy and retro yet have all the modern amenities. Gym was quite nice for a small hotel. The bar was appreciated as well! Parking was easy (not cheap). Would 100% stay again!
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Location is great and close to where I am going
ROBERT JR
ROBERT JR, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Location is great accessible to the places I need to go
ROBERT JR
ROBERT JR, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Great hotel
Hotel was great, the staff was friendly and the rooms were nice. The restaurant downstairs wasn’t for me but there is a lot of food options within 2 blocks.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Great hotel. Small rooms but feels historic.
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Best location in Berkeley. Very friendly and nice staff. Great bed.They rent a bike for guests wtaht is great. Excelent rstaurant in lobby.
Problem with rooms isolation. You can hear walking above your room and every conversation from next room.
Polovina
Polovina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
10/10
As a single mom, I came there for a school conference, but found the best part to be the wildly comfortable bed with a substantial / down-type comforter excellent pillows and blockout curtians.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
The property is very convenient when visiting our child at college. The staff at check in and check out were very friendly.
Cindy
Cindy, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Too much $$$ for something so tired
A tired, old hotel that is well situated for going to see a show at the Greek.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
We had a wonderful experience at the Graduate!
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
5 star fun
Our stay here was amazing. Staff for the restaurant and hotel were friendly. Only thing i found to be a down side is that they had everytbing you could need at their little store except mouthwash lol
Miriam
Miriam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Good business stay
Nice cozy spot that did the job for my business meeting stay.
Mario
Mario, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 30, 2025
I liked how close it was to Berkeley
Brianna
Brianna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Berkeley campus hotel no 1
A great hotel for easy access to Berkeley campus area and you get the wibe of students
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
Location was great but room was old and smelled musty.
Divya
Divya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
We had a good trip. The hotel is cute but showing its age. Things are getting a little tired but the place was fun. Breakfast was great. Something for everyone.
Holland
Holland, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
The Graduate was ideally located for an evening at the Greek Theatre on the UC Berkeley campus.
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Excellent
rola
rola, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
the property is at a great location and convenience.
it has a warm and comfortable lobby!
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
The location of the property is very close to the university which Ibvv
ROBERT JR
ROBERT JR, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Old fashioned traditional hotel
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Everything’s very good.
Chieko
Chieko, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Location was why we stayed there. Physical plant is a little tired. Needs to have a complete redo.
phyllis
phyllis, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
It is quirky and charming. It’s old but well kept and it is fun to hang out there. The room was comfortable and decorated with college touches. Very cute! It is nit opulent but made us feel like we were in Berkeley!