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    Garbage from the previous visitors
    Iris X.

    Terrible, Terrible never going back there, we got there and the beds sheets wasn't charged from the previous visitors and then we got moved to a different room that the garbage never got removed and the TV wasn't working. I was supposed to stay for two nights but I decided to leave next morning. And they decided not to give me a refund for the second nights. This kind of business is going down hill.

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    Holly S.

    Love the old school charm and the spin on college decor. Water pressure in showers less than ideal, water doesn't get very warm (showers), but does in the sink ‍ Enjoyed having a kettle vs traditional style instant coffee dispenser (I'm not a coffee drinker). The fitness center has some equipment, but it was like a sauna and smelled horrid, so I didn't use it. Plus it's TINY. Bed was comfy. Rooms are somewhat small. It's quiet at night even though it's located in a busy part of town. This location is VERY busy with people. Parking spaces are VERY limited and VERY TIGHT.

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    Danielle M.

    At first glance this hotel seems kitschy and cute. The hotel room keys are adorable with old school movie stars and icons. Unfortunately, That's where the good review ends. The rooms are tiny, not very clean and extremely outdated. I get the motif is old school vibes but it goes beyond that to just not updating anything that needs it. The bathroom door is so old and painted that it will no longer shut closed. The bedding and upholstery is gross and not clean. We got charged a "destination fee" of $28 that was not told to us when booking the room over the phone. In return they gave us a $25 credit to their breakfast and coffee cafe. We ordered two sandwiches and one of them was wrong, no biggie, I asked for lettuce and I would just wipe off the sauce and they gave me a salad with dressing. :/ So the cashier asked the kitchen to remake the whole sandwich and they brought it to me incorrect again. The gal at the cash register was friendly and helpful but I saw two other people return their food for mistakes, while I was waiting for mine to be corrected. Yikes. The bar Henry's which is also where the cafe is located is only open from 4:30-10pm which is sucky since we came here for a concert at the Greek Theater and wanted a night cap after the concert. This hotel is only .3 miles from the venue and the closest "bar" if you can call it that. We also tried getting mimosas or a breakfast beer (hair of the dog) and they don't serve drinks until 4:30 even though you're in a full bar. The floor in the bar/cafe is so filthy (first thing in the morning) that my feet were legitimately sticking to the floor. The trash was so overflowing that the cashier had to make the line wait while she emptied it herself. The front desk people don't really know what's going on. We asked about parking and the guy said there's no spots left while the woman next to him charged a family who got there after us for a spot without checking. We asked about the street parking right out front and neither of them knew anything about it. When I went to check out, our room charges weren't added to the bill. When I asked about it the woman said she has to manually post them and couldn't give me a time frame on it. The elevators are filthy and feel unsafe. The floors are uneven in the whole hotel. The hotel serves its purpose of a place to sleep, but if you're looking for a good experience this isn't the place for you. Disappointing at the very least and frustrating at best.

    Graduate Hotel Berkeley, Sixth Floor room - July 2025
    Krista M.

    I had been wanting to stay at a Graduate Hotel for years, so when I saw there was one in Berkeley, I booked it. The building is historic with a cozy lobby and an impressive wall of old National Geographic magazines behind the reception area. Check in was right on time, and apparently I was upgraded to the top floor... except my key card didn't work. After way too many frustrating trips up and down, the issue was FINALLY fixed and I could FINALLY enjoy my room. The decor has subtle collegiate touches, the bed was comfortable, and the shower water pressure was excellent. The room itself was small, historic, yet clean. Parking is available on site but can fill up quickly during busy times. Breakfast is not included, but the lobby cafe set up during breakfast times served a decent latte and chocolate croissant. I'm glad I finally stayed at a Graduate but I'm really not sure if I'd return to this location. It's still a solid choice if you like boutique hotels with personality.

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    Sara L.

    Reviewing their lobby hangout area, great spot to take a rest when in the neighborhood shopping whether staying at the hotel or not! The vibe is from another era. The staff emit happiness. Not a spec of dust in sight. The adjoining bar presents several options. During the day, it was quiet. Definitely recommend stopping in when nearby.

    Ang P.

    Quick stay for a UC Berkeley hosted Arts event. Nice bed. Fun decor. Older building renovated for a fun spin on the movie "The Graduate".. Nice bar and cafe ( great service) in house called "Henry's" The decor is fun.Quirky... green hallways and velvet walls .. Very clean. Fabulous bed and bedding which I am very picky about. Tiny bathroom. Small bed rooms. No full length mirrors and little closet drawer space. Desk is the old school library desks from the 50's. Great location if attending on campus events. The hotel is close to the main entrance of Berkeley so expect many homeless and those in need in the neighborhood as well as minor incidents requiring fire and police intervention. We left a toiletry kit and are waiting to hear back about this item we left behind. My invisilign is in the case ... ugh .. worried I hope I hear back from the hotel! Eric from reception just called and he searched high and low! He found our toiletry bag and is sending it back by fed ex. We are so grateful! Now that is service! Great above and beyond service is so hard to find. Thank you Eric! You made our day ! So just because of you we are rating Graduate Hotel a five. (as if it were your hotel)

    Mike M.

    This hotel was alright. The hotel decor was interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed the gym because everything worked and no one was in there when I was there. It wasn't the biggest gym with the most equipment but got the job done. The place could be cleaner but do not expect much from a college town hotel. The walls were quite thin and you could hear plenty of your neighbors, which was a bit annoying, but you got used to it unfortunately. Staff were nice, welcoming, and accommodating. Plus and minuses lead to a 3 star.

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    Julie P.

    The parking is a must add on. The location is great as it is walking distance to the college, eateries, and Walgreens. The rooms were cute and clean and the beds were comfortable. The person at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The whole place had a lot of character. We were on the 5th floor and had a nice view of the clock tower. We would stay here again.

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    The staff was wonderful, Cynthia was super accommodating. The rooms are beautiful and the beds are comfy.

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    Great service and cute hotel. Restaurant was also great, loved the drinks . Will definitely be back.

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    Great Stay! Staff was friendly and restaurant great! Would definitely bring the family back the next time we're in Berkeley.

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    Nice location when visiting your student. Cute room and friendly service. I liked dining at Henry's. I thought the food was delicious!

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    Stayed overnight for a concert with my bestfriend and we had an awesome stay at Graduate.

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    Aiden By Best Western - Berkeley - Single Queen Bedroom - Ground Floor

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    I was skeptical as I drove up to this hotel from the look outside. It looks fine but it wasn't what…read moreI was thinking it reminded me of maybe a dressed up apartment building when I drove up. But I will tell you looks can definitely be deceiving. The lobby is clean and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was small but well maintained, clean, and very modern decor almost posh. I was traveling on business and this hotel ranks high on the best (without a full kitchen in the room) hotel I've stayed in on business travel. Quiet! And I mean church mouse quiet. I got the best sleep and no loud guests or door slamming. They offer valet parking in which it was $29 per evening. The valet parks the car in the hotel garage. They offer breakfast (hot or cold) that you could have brought to your room or you could go to the lobby dining area and enjoy. The breakfasts are for a cost. They offer free beverages in the lobby like fruit infused water, tea and coffee. Security seems on par as I felt safe in this hotel. There are some cool walkable restaurants and stores around the hotel. The staff were all nice to me. I recommend this hotel.

    DoubleTree by Hilton - Berkeley - Restaurant

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    Please stay far away from this hotel. The odor throughout the property was overwhelming and…read moreunpleasant, with strong smells of mold, mildew, and cigarette smoke everywhere. The host at the restaurant was unfriendly to the point where I almost walked away, although I will say that the waitress I had was very kind. I requested housekeeping multiple times during my stay. I was later told it was not completed because my "Do Not Disturb" sign was up during cleaning hours. However, during previous stays at this hotel, staff still knocked on my door to ask when they could return to clean the room, which made this explanation extremely frustrating. On two separate occasions, front desk staff told me directly that my room would be cleaned, and it never was. One front desk employee was dismissive and spoke to me with an attitude that made me feel disrespected. To make matters worse, the hotel uses automated text messages sent from "Glenda." I responded around 11:30 AM requesting housekeeping because I had work calls scheduled. I left my room for a period of time, returned to find it untouched, and later received another text stating they were unable to clean my room due to a high volume of rooms. This contradicted what I had been told earlier and was extremely disappointing. The room itself is in serious need of updates. The walls are extremely thin--I could hear doors slamming, people yelling, and even the person in the next room using the bathroom. The lack of soundproofing made it impossible to rest or work. For someone staying away from home, this was one of the worst hotel experiences I've had. I ultimately checked out early and went straight home.

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    Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area - Guest Room

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    Mixed reviews for this place…read more Positives -Location couldn't be better. Right on Bay Street at the end. Super close to walk to all the things there, so which we loved. -Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Even made us a free coffee after breakfast time had ended and things were already cleaned up. -Nice looking hotel and rooms. Rooms had a mini fridge and ours had somewhat of a living room situation. -Free breakfast that had quite a bit to offer. Negatives -Bed was extremely firm. I actually woke up sore the next day. -Wall's are very thin. We had some loud neighbors going on late into the night on a Wednesday. -Our room was SO warm. It was really cold out yet no matter how low we turned the thermostat the temperature never got below 74. We are people who like it cool when we sleep so between the firm bed and warm temp we didn't get much sleep. Extra note parking was available on site for $40 or you could parking in the Bay Street garage for $25. Given the positives I think we would give this place another try especially if the thermostat was working.

    Graduate by Hilton Berkeley - hotels - Updated May 2026

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