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Reviews of Graduate by Hilton Berkeley This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States

#13 of 23 hotels in Berkeley

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 377 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: July 1, 2022

    8.0
    Was happy with my stay overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No included breakfast. No area info provided. Housekeeping didn’t come 2 days. No do not disturb sign for the door.

    location was good for me. Room was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - No breakfast was included - Thin walls ( and in the bathroom, I could hear the conversations from my neighbors through the ventilation, not really privacy friendly). - No functioning airco (although the hotel provided a temporary solution via the window; downside: I could hear the noise from the streets)

    - location is a plus - the rooms are nicely decorated - the bed was comfortable

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff person in the morning was a bit short and seemed bothered when I asked for things like: a map of the city. However, the woman that was working in the afternoon was wonderful!!! She was super accommodating!

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Comfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor a little bit dated, but still nice and quaint

    The beds were very comfortable. The food at Henry's bar was good and tasty.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2022

    8.0
    Great location, fun atmosphere, clean and nice rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bar/restaurant had one employee out front so service was sloooowww. But the food/coffee was good. No plugs in the main dining room for computer or phone chargers. Too bad but not the end of the world.

    Great location, fun decoration, friendly staff. We were in Berkeley for our son's graduation and were able to walk around the campus and find places to eat and even buy shoes! Enjoyed the atmosphere.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2022

    7.0
    would come back again as long as their hot water was working
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    unfortunately they were having problems with the hot water so we were not able to shower. i know it’s not their fault but it was really frustrating.

    beautiful inside, smelled nice, comfy beds

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    things were dirty... like the remote had gunk on it, the counters needed to be wiped. My room had no electricity for long enough that my fridge was warm. I just had to call maintenance for them to flip the breaker... but my leftovers were lost.

    location, towels

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were two air conditioning units (one freestanding and quite tacky looking) and a ceiling fan and the room still managed to be boiling somehow. The kettle couldn't reach the plug from where it was located without pulling the tray over the edge. Overall the room felt small and in need of updates. The shower was tiny, and the sink was outside the bathroom in the bedroom. The restaurant was only partially open and there was no breakfast (or room service) on offer. Parking was $35 a night for self parking.

    Great location in a quiet part of Berkeley and walking distance from all the great restaurants/shops on College Ave, nice in room toiletries (Malin + Goetz) , and thoughtful and unique artwork/decor.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    water is not free

    location parking service lobby cafe decor comfortable beds clean lines

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2022

    7.0
    Acceptable for overnight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    one mirror in the bathroom but no mirror in the sleeping area. non dairy, unhealthy cream for the coffee in the room.

    Sahar was excellent in checking us in and she remembered our names! she also suggested I add my son’s name to the registration if we became separated and he lost his door card. beds were comfortable and linens very nice.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location and decor

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2022

    7.0
    Ambiance, decor and spacious lobby nice. A painting behind the lamp?
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I’d like More vanity space in bathroom Toilet handle broken No fridge Bottle of water $5.00!! No fan in bathroom No view No ramps for handicapped Difficult parking Fee to park way too expensive and we have a handicap sticker, should be given a lower fee

    Staff Ceiling fan Pictures on walls Comfy mattress Henry’s

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    2.0
    Overpriced and needs updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Graduate Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was a cold trickle

    Location is great

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    3.0
    An expensive and disappointing accommodation.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Graduate Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We paid for breakfast, but the hotel does not include that accommodation. They only provided a 25USD credit per room to either a pub or a bakery with limited options. The room was small, one of the power outlets didn't work and we only have three. The bathroom is small and doesn't have an extractor. The hotel does not have travel toiletries such as toothpaste.

    The location is close to the UC Berkeley campus. The beds are comfortable and the staff is friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel. Will definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Graduate Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perhaps there could be water available in the lobby area for guests.

    Great location near restaurants and eateries and within short walking distance to UC Berkeley. Front Desk Staff was super friendly and helpful. Food at Henry's and Poindexter was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    5.0
    Rundown hotel against Hilton prices
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Graduate Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not clean: hair in bathtub at multiple points Rundown building Limited breakfast possibilities

    Location Friendly at reception

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    5.0
    Relevant location if you want to visit Berkeley, but noise and infrastructure could be an issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Graduate Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No soundproofing of windows; shower was terrible. We complained about it, they looked into it and could not solve it. All we got as an answer was we reduced some taxes on your invoices. But main issue was not fixed and the person at the reception was really not interested in talking to us about it.

    Reasonable sized room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    1.0
    Rethink staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Graduate King Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked a top floor big king room, and when we arrived, the hotel staff apologized and said that the previous guest did not check out in time for them to clean the room (he left at 10pm), we didn't check in until after 11pm.... then they gave us a very small queen room near the elevator, for $12.00 less than what the king room cost. They gave us a $25.00 credit towards the morning breakfast, but then there was an additional charge of $28.00 for a "destination" fee. We booked this room for my husband's birthday, which was a complete disappointment. This hotel ruined our stay. Also, the throw blanket on the foot of the bed had a red stain on it. Which is gross... and both elevators have a weird raffia/grass mat on the walls and smell bad. If you want a comfortable bed, but everything else is bad, then pay the high expense to stay here. Otherwise, you should rethink your stay.

    The location. The beds are very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    5.0
    Not good for sleeping
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Graduate Queen Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The rooms are quite small and the walls are very thin, you can hear the conversations in the surrounding rooms. It was a bussy time and I was kept up late simply becuase the people on the room next to mine were talking, this should be of no fault to them but a very negative reflection of the building / accomodation. Its a very old building clearly, charming but not great for getting rest.

    The walking distance to UC Berkeley was nice.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Graduate King Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The onsite cafe, Poindexter, is sub-par and its breakfast was practically inedible.

    Good location near Berkeley campus.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Graduate Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good staff. Old facility but updated.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    3.0
    Furstrated
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Graduate Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    HOtel charges Resort Fee, but makes it difficult to spend the resort fee. Restaurant was closed completely on a Firday Evening. Restaurant refused to provide individual check and simultaneously refused to recognize resort fee. Second floor of hotel smelled quite bad i strong musty odor

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    Charming, nostalgic hotel located on the Berkeley campus
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Graduate Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One Elevator didn’t work

    Absolutely the best location for visiting the Berkeley campus

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Graduate Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I really like this hotel. I stay here every time I go to Berkeley.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Graduate Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location Friendly and helpful staff Convenient parking and Accomodation

    Stayed in January 2025

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