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Hotel Durant, a Joie de Vivre hotel

3.5 of 5
2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
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4.0 of 5 stars 262 Reviews
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  • Street noise(5)
  • Room service(5)
  • Very good(4)
  • IPod docking(4)
  • College dorm(3)
  • Cookie cutter(3)
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OlderFellow
Boulder, Colorado
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

The venerable Hotel Durant was probably built in the 20's and it was recently refurbished. They did a pretty good job with what they had to work with. The best part was the staff - probably one of the best group around. They always smiled and would go out of their way to help. The walls and floors are thin... More

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samshiine
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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel was perfect from beginning to end. Location was close to everything, Los of late night bars and restaurants, staff was extremely helpful and nice, they helped us to find free parking and late night eats. Rooms are super clean and have everything you need plus more. The decor made it feel like home and not like a hotel,... More

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Lisa G
Santa Cruz, California
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4 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I went to a concert at the Greek Theater on the UC Berkeley campus, and this hotel was amazingly accomodating! A group of friends and I had reserved 6 rooms, which all were kindly placed right next to each other. It is a dog friendly hotel (the Joie de Vivre hotels all are!) and they have organic treats and are... More

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mmtagp1
Costa Mesa, California
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4 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Arrived for 2 day visit, but extended the stay by 5 more days because I thoroughly enjoyed the cozy yet modern hotel and exceptionally hospitable staff! Upon arrival, I checked in and went to assigned room where I found was not cleaned. Went back downstairs where, Quinn, immediately apologized and made amends by upgrading us and offering meal vouchers. The... More

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mazmom
"The OC", CA
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35 reviews
40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a cute & quirky place right near UC Berkeley. It is super close to everything. Walking distance to "Cream" and tons of other great shops and restaurants. Not to mention the dorms of the student we were visiting and all the grit and chaos and homelessness that is Berkeley. (Including a puppy whose homeless owner had trained it... More

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TravelerYYZ
San Diego, California
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I had a great room, very large with a super comfy bed. Yes there can be noise but this area is a very high-density area so that is to be expected -- it seems like the frat guys set off fire alarms every night. I really liked the ambience of the hotel and of course the location is excellent. Highly... More

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DDKSalinas
Salinas
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

It's the people at the Durant that push it into the great category. Rooms are comfortable, excellent beds. But the whole staff are welcoming and genial. Several people make a point of greeting us by name. More

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Judymush
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

If you want to be almost on the campus, this is the place to stay. The staff was friendly, helpful and the hotel was very nice. The rooms are small but well equipped.We would stay there again since I am a Cal alum and visit Berkeley when I want to be near the campus and faculty club and Zellerbach performing... More

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veritastraveler66
Portland, Oregon
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

The staff was exceptionally friendly, however, the place seems to want to be a boutique hotel but it's just not quite there. The Hotel Durant is about 2 stars below the Hotel Shattuck. More

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davidjoho
davidjoho
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13 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

It's a perfectly fine hotel, barely memorable except for its theme that tries to make it feel like a dorm in the 1960s. They don't push too hard on that, so you'll have a pleasant stay in a very well-situated hotel. Internet connectivity is good and free, via ethernet and wifi. The room was not large, but it was well... More

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Address: 2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

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