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Hotel Durant

3.5 of 5
2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Kamuela
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

All staff were very polite, helpful, warm & welcoming. I felt like royalty, and like they enjoyed serving me ! Each time we returned to the hotel we were cheerfully greeted, and immediately offered assistance. I love that we never had to wait in lines.

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San Francisco, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I've stayed at this hotel five times over the past two years, so I can confidently say that I highly recommend this boutique hotel! Wonderful and safe location, great staff, and best of all, Henry's gastropub! (Definitely recommend their martinis and angry mac & cheese, and their breakfast/brunch is also fantastic). The rooms are on the smaller side, and there... More

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Sacramento, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Very awesome hotel, unique, great service. Loved it. Get a room on the Executive Level, worth the extra cost. We had the Durant Room, great view. The rooms are small, but very unique. Quiet as well. Staff was very friendly and having Henry's right there was very convenient.

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Santa Monica, California, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

This is a nice funky place - a renovation from a very old building. On the very good side: friendly staff - very helpful. Nice, fun bar. GREAT location if you are there for UC Berkeley (I was attending conference there). You don't really need a car because so much is in walking distance - including campus. They clearly spent... More

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Newport Beach, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

Great bar , friendly service, pretty good price, good location .....noisey, dated, small parking spot if you drive anything bigger than a Datsun you'd be on trouble . Overall nit great, but pretty good

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Belmont, Massachusetts, United States
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The Hotel Durant is surrounded by U.C. Berkeley and near Telegraph Avenue. As a green hotel, it has no air conditioning, but rooms have ceiling fans and windows to open. I enjoyed my stay there, but was slightly annoyed by the amount of street noise (read rowdy partying at all hours of the weekend nights) that came through my open... More

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San Clemente, California
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

i *don't* want to write a nice review, because i *don't* want to have problems getting a room there when i want! ;) but -- it's too late, the word is out -- the hotel durant is simply marvy! the rooms are of varying sizes, i've stayed there several times, and each room has its uniqueness.... they tend toward the... More

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California
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I really enjoyed everything at the Hotel Durant. From the bar to the food - but especially the room and the view. The staff is so friendly. The way it is decorated is perfect for the Berkeley community. Where else will you find a bong as a lamp in your room? Or a paper "sock" to hang on the door... More

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Los Angeles
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53 reviews 53 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stayed at The Durant because my son was visiting Cal. We would never stay there again. Dingy rooms, dark lobby, no breakfast service. We paid extra for "breakfast" which turned out to be a pathetic offering of cold hard boiled eggs, yoghurt and bread, which was put out late. I do not recommend this property even though the Cal theme... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were on a college tour and this warm friendly hotel was a haven. Just a short walk to the metro and you are in downtown San Francisco in 40 minutes. The continental breakfast is really worth it. This hotel made for a perfect trip.

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Also Known As:
Durant Hotel Berkeley
Durant Hotel
Address: 2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
Region: United States > California > Berkeley
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Family Hotels in Berkeley
#4 Business Hotels in Berkeley
#5 Romantic Hotels in Berkeley
Price range (per night): ₹8,183 - ₹14,465
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located one block from the nations' top ranked public university, UC Berkeley, the Hotel Durant, is a full–service, 143 room boutique hotel, with a unique blend of classic Spanish Mediterranean architecture, modern conveniences and strong ties to the campus and community. Following a multi-million dollar redesign in 2008 that combined traditional and contemporary cultures, this Green-certified, cheeky, rebellious, collegiate styled hotel, features guest rooms with 37” LCD flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations, a simple, efficient workspace, complimentary wired and wireless hi-speed internet access, in-room laptop safe, 300-thread count linens and designer bath products. The addition of an Executive Level Floor - “The Graduate” - features a cozy, comfortable lounge, with a 56" flat screen TV and Playstation 3, complimentary continental breakfast, evening wine hour, and upgraded guestrooms. ... more   less 
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