Dating back to 1929, the historic Berkeley City Club is a budget hotel located just one block from UC Berkeley. Rooms are small and spartan, with no coffeemakers, air-conditioning, or even TVs, and guests might find them cramped and dated. Property features are paradoxically swanky and include a fine-dining restaurant as well as beautiful public spaces, including a spectacular indoor pool with mosaic tiling. There's also a laundry room on the property and a continental breakfast is included in room rates. Overall, it's an attractive option for those looking for a hotel near the university with loads of personality, though travelers could also consider the mid-range Hotel Durant.
Dating back to 1929, the historic Berkeley City Club is a budget hotel located just one block from UC Berkeley. Rooms are small and spartan, with no coffeemakers, air-conditioning, or even TVs, and guests might find them cramped and dated. Property features are paradoxically swanky and include a fine-dining restaurant as well as beautiful public spaces, including a spectacular indoor pool with mosaic tiling. There's also a laundry room on the property and a continental breakfast is included in room rates. Overall, it's an attractive option for those looking for a hotel near the university with loads of personality, though travelers could also consider the mid-range Hotel Durant.
A local landmark that dates from 1928, the mid-range Hotel Durant is around the corner from the University of California, Berkeley campus. Its 143 rooms strike an academic theme that at times takes a quirky turn. Posters of "The Graduate" adorn rooms, some of which are named for famous California and Berkeley personalities. Rooms also include iPod docks, laptop-size safes, and work desks with ergonomic chairs; some have bay views. The property's sports bar, with nine big-screen TVs and a large selection of beers, is a local favorite. But past guests have complained about poor soundproofing, shaky Wi-Fi, and the shabby state of some of the rooms. (Note that renovations are schedule for the end of 2016.) Travelers could comparison shop with the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, which has two indoor pools, a sauna, and fitness center at similar rates.
A local landmark that dates from 1928, the mid-range Hotel Durant is around the corner from the University of California, Berkeley campus. Its 143 rooms strike an academic theme that at times takes a quirky turn. Posters of "The Graduate" adorn rooms, some of which are named for famous California and Berkeley personalities. Rooms also include iPod docks, laptop-size safes, and work desks with ergonomic chairs; some have bay views. The property's sports bar, with nine big-screen TVs and a large selection of beers, is a local favorite. But past guests have complained about poor soundproofing, shaky Wi-Fi, and the shabby state of some of the rooms. (Note that renovations are schedule for the end of 2016.) Travelers could comparison shop with the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, which has two indoor pools, a sauna, and fitness center at similar rates.
