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This our favorite place to stay while we are Berkeley.
Robin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Eric C. on 8 May 2024
Thank you for your kind remarks! You really can't beat our fantastic location just steps from the UC Berkeley campus. I'm so glad the team took wonderful care of you. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
I am a designer from the same mold as whom ever designs the Graduate hotels. I just love seeing all the creativity. I’ve now stayed at the Eugene, OR, Seattle, WA and the Berkeley sites.
Love, love them!!!
Shelley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Eric on 1 May 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm thrilled you had a wonderful visit during your time in Berkeley and enjoyed our design. We hope to have you back again soon!
Boutique, historic bldg with updated bath and comfy beds. Wonderful staff.
Alexis
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Eric on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm thrilled you had a wonderful visit during your time in Berkeley. I'm so glad the team took wonderful care of you. We hope to have you back again soon!
Really nice, comfortable hotel. Great vibe with lots of seating in the lobby to hang out. Every staff member we encountered was really nice. Very walkable and the perfect choice for getting to a show at the Greek Theater. Lots of places to eat nearby too. The only concern could be parking, but we scored a spot in front of the hotel, which was super convenient. I would definitely stay at The Graduate again!!
Lesley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Eric on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review, I'm thrilled you enjoyed your stay and felt safe and comfortable during your visit. I hope we can welcome you back again soon.
We sincerely apologize that your recent visit did not exceed your expectation. We are committed in providing an amazing service here at Graduate Berkeley and rest assured that we will work towards improvements on these areas. We hope you will give us an opportunity to welcome you back for a better stay experience in the near future.
Reception cheerfully accommodated a special request
Maintenance promptly repaired a shower head
Housekeeping was eager to please
I appreciated the intent to provide exceptional
service
Lewis
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Eric on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you had a 5 out of 5 stay! Don't be a stranger, come back again soon.
Amazing little hotel. Cannot wait to go back. The location right next to UC Berkeley made it the ideal location to complete a tour of the campus. The neighborhood is very safe and walkable. Finally, the rooms are wonderfully set up and very comfortable.
mark
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Eric on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you had a 5 out of 5 stay! Don't be a stranger, come back again soon.
The hotel is next to the Cal Berkeley campus, which made it easy to visit my son, who attends school there.
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Eric on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind remarks! You really can't beat our fantastic location just steps from the UC Berkeley campus. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you had a 5 out of 5 stay! Don't be a stranger, come back again soon.
2/10 Terrible
John
Business traveller
26 Mar 2024
I came and stayed for several days.
They charged for expensive parking. I came in an Uber.
They asked if I had a car. I said no.
I only discovered on my credit card statement.
I am sure this is very common.
John
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We sincerely apologize that your recent visit was affected by this clerical error. I'm so glad the Front desk team were able to get this resolved. I hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Scammed. Be careful. They automatically charge for parking.
This happed on both reservations -- first one and then I extended one day.
It happened two times. It is intentional.
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We sincerely apologize that your recent visit was affected by this clerical error. I'm so glad the Front desk team were able to get this resolved. I hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Have stayed @ The Graduate (formerly Hotel Durant) a number of times in the past, and still like it.
Two things: the bathtub was quite slippery and needs new traction strips. Also, I was not able to get the room to heat up at night, but in the morning there was no problem. Both of these observations were shared with staff at checkout.
Reilly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We appreciate your review. Your feedback will be relayed to our engineering department. We hope you will give us an opportunity to welcome you back for a better stay experience in the near future.
Stayed at The Graduate hotel and it was outstanding. Friendly staff, comfortable and clean room, great food, and ideal location. Loved the spa and pool too. Highly recommend for a top-notch experience!
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind remarks! You really can't beat our fantastic location just steps from the UC Berkeley campus. I'm so glad the team took wonderful care of you. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
Our view was nice. Could hear talking too easily from other room which was not ideal. Bathroom water pressure was lacking. The location is perfect.
Clare
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We appreciate your review. Your feedback will be relayed to our engineering department to with regards to the room. I hope we can bring you back again for a do-over as we would love to show you what a great stay should be.
Nice lobby, good place to work or study, a good vibe, nice room decorative artifacts, corridors a little outdated and no ventilation apart from AC, but conveniently located near UC Berkeley campus and friendly atmothphere.
marilys
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We appreciate your review. Thank you for noticing our decor and atmosphere. I will be forwarding this to our engineering department, to check out what can be done with regards to the corridors. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
Perfect for parents of students living in the south side, particularly those in Unit 1
Veronica
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind remarks! You really can't beat our fantastic location just steps from the UC Berkeley campus. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
6/10 Okay
Viola
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot/cold water system is really old and doesn’t get controlled very well, be sure not to get burned during shower
Viola
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We appreciate your review. Your feedback will be relayed to our engineering department to with regards to the room. I hope we can bring you back again for a do-over as we would love to show you what a great stay should be.
6/10 Okay
Lucy
Business traveller
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk staff was friendly. However, there was an unpleasant smell in the hallway/rooms and I noticed some blood stains on the shower towels as well as bed sheets. Before I got into bed, I found a small worm crawling on top of my sheets.
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
I have forwarded this review to my housekeeping manager, being that this comment is not one we hear often. We definitely don't want you to have this impression of the property. I hope we can bring you back again for a do-over as we would love to show you what a great stay should be. Please reach out for your next visit, I would be happy to assist!
10/10 Excellent
Marion
14 Mar 2024
Marion
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Eric on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you had a 5 out of 5 stay! Don't be a stranger, come back again soon.
6/10 Okay
Lori
Travelled with family
2 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff is nice, but the place needs some serious updating. The room was decently sized and appointed but the carpet in the hallway and the rug in the room was worn down to the nub. Also, I question the choice of bright green walls contrasting with blue and creme carpet. Sometimes you just can't paint over something and call it a day.
Lori
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words and review, your feedback will be relayed to our engineering department to with regards to the room. I hope we can welcome you back again soon!
The staff in the front desk are all kind, friendly and professional. Check-in was a breeze and Amy was very kind and helpful. The location was very convenient and UC Berkeley is in a very walkable distance.
Elsie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you had a great stay, I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
I chose this lodging primarily for its location beside Berkley. It was cute & quirky but definitely had some street noise. I rented an EV and non-EV cars were parked in all of the EV spots & front desk had to call a guest back to move one of the cars. The second morning there was no hot water for a shower - no bueno!! Also, the homeless situation is getting worse with a raging tweaker in the corner of the parking lot:/. I highly doubt I will ever stay here again.
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your recent visit did not exceed your expectation. We hope you will give us an opportunity to welcome you back for a better stay experience in the near future.
We had a very nice stay at The Graduate.
Comfortable bed, clean…
My only recommendation is to fix the faucets in shower. It was difficult to get warm to hot water.
It was cold or boiling hot.
Juan
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
We appreciate your review. Your feedback will be relayed to our housekeeping department. We hope you will give us an opportunity to welcome you back for a better stay experience in the near future.
8/10 Good
Lisa
1 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for the review. I hope we can have you back with us again soon.
Closest proximity to the university., friendly staff
anna
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 31 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for the review. Don't be a stranger, come back again soon.
6/10 Okay
Nadia
Travelled with partner
26 Jan 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We paid extra to get the executive queen room based on the photos which showed multiple windows. We were extremely disappointed that the room was not as pictured and only had one window. The room was very cramped and very dark. The bathroom’s sink is in the room itself to add to the awkward layout. It is basically like staying in a dorm room which is not what the photos convey. I did try to speak to the front desk about the photos they have on their website vs what they gave us and they didn’t care. Cute cafe in the lobby (though you have to leave the building to get the coffee yourself) but all in all wouldn’t stay there again.
Nadia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Cynthia B on 31 Jan 2024
We sincerely apologize that your recent visit did not exceed your expectation. We are committed in providing an amazing service here at Graduate Berkeley and rest assured that we will work towards improvements on these areas. We hope you will give us an opportunity to welcome you back for a better stay experience in the near future.