Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Travelers can start their day with a freshly brewed coffee at the café, then end it with a satisfying dinner at the nearby restaurant after exploring Berkeley.

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe - Graduate by Hilton Berkeley (Berkeley)

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley offers an upscale stay in a historic building near UC Berkeley. Guests enjoy WiFi and a 24-hour gym. Memorial Stadium and Zellerbach Playhouse are steps away, and Henry's Bar & Restaurant provides on-site dining.

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym

includes taxes & fees

27 Dec - 28 Dec

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 20 - Dec 21

Tomorrow

Dec 21 - Dec 22

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, Campanile View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Graduate, High Floor)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate, High Floor)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94704

What's nearby

University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Telegraph Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Zellerbach Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Memorial Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Greek Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Caffe Strada - ‬3 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
‪Top Dog - ‬1 min walk
‪Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana - ‬2 min walk
‪Tap Haus - ‬2 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 bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
A lift, 2 meeting rooms and wedding services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 144 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site (USD 37 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self parking
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 cot
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
Lift (91 centimetre 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 (76 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1928
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
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 are 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 34 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the 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

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 transport 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 34 kg 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 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Berkeley on 27 Dec 2025 start from NZ$260.89, including 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley located?

Located in Telegraph District, 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

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Carina

24 Nov 2025

Great location and service, and a very comfortable stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

2 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room very clean and friendly staff. Enjoyed the bar area and dining

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

17 Nov 2025

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

25 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was extremely helpful and the rooms were clean and well appointed.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

6 Nov 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Decent will go again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

30 Sept 2025

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

Nice hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

19 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Location is the biggest draw

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

26 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love this hotel and easy 10 min walk to to the Greek theatre The staff are wonderful and LGBTQ+ friendly safe space

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

14 Sept 2025

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

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

25 Jul 2025

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

Was a great stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

10 Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Hao

3 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very close to UCB, really enjoyed 3 day stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

26 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is a bit older but great location if you’re going to a concert at the Greek theater. Close to campus with many restaurants around the hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

23 Aug 2025

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

GRAHAM

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing location. Fabulous staff!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

13 Jul 2025

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

Great stay

Staff was super friendly , room was clean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B

15 Aug 2025

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

Loved the decor and cleanliness of rooms. Staff was super nice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

15 Oct 2025

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

A nice little hotel with a quirky vibe. Room was small but bed was very comfy. Updating little things like towel racks will go a long way. Loved that it was very walkable to The Greek where we watched a concert. Eric at the front desk was fabulous. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025