Hotel Durant is in a great location for walking to some of Berkeley's attractions. We enjoyed the decor and the historic photographs from UC Berkeleys past. The staff was friendly, spirited (it was Halloween, after all!), and very helpful. We loved our room and the attention to detail and consciousness about recycling. Henry's gastropub had some great food (esp. roasted... more

My wife and I attended a soccer game at CAL. The hotel is old but nicely renovated in a great location one block from CAL. Our room was small but had a very comfortable bed and large TV. The bathroom was clean but small with no place to set items, and the shower/bath had a straight shower curtain rod instead... more

Hotel Durant is conveniently located to the university when visiting family who are studying there. We choose it for this reason recently for 4 nights . The room was good but lacked the usual shower cap etc in the bathroom. We had to pay an extra $16 per day to park in their car park. It is cost more for... more

We spent one nite to go to a football game and see our son. The location is perfect and we knew the bar would be loud with partygoers. The hotel is beautifully decorated and very clean. Most of the staff are helpful but our reservation at a local hotel was never made. The room was over 80 degrees inside even... more

Super friendly staff, fabulous decor and GREAT location. Hotel Durant maintains a retro feel, but in a very modern and updated way. I love the college dorm historical tie-in. The location is such that you have a ton of great eateries from which to choose all on the same street and you're within walking distance to the best concert venue... more

It was my first time staying at the Durant and I can't wait to go back. From the time we walked in the door we were well taken care of. We were there to attend a concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland and the hotel was just perfect. The BART station was a short 15 minute walk from the... more

My husband & I stayed 1 night at the hotel & it was a horrible experience. We chose the hotel primarily because of the location. We had to go to UC Berkeley to attend an event. Anyway, the room was small. We both had terrible sleep that night because of the noise & the heat. The ceiling fan & light... more

I stay at the Durant every few weeks for business related travel, but I have enjoyed it so much I brought my family for a visit last spring. This hotel has it all at a great price - the rooms are clean and very well furnished. The front desk staff is incredible- I always feel welcome and comfortable, which is... more

While traveling to new cities, we generally like to look for unique, comfortable hotels that are in the heart of the action. The Durant did not disappoint. In fact, as part of our San Francisco area relocation process, we have stayed at this particular location 3 times even when other Oakland-area locations have been available. Located on the direct outskirts... more