The Claremont has everything. A formal dining experience, a fun club with live music, beautiful grounds, excellent spa, pool, workout facilities etc. This is a great place to come for a weekend. My husband and I did an 'urban hike' around Berkeley and had dinner at Chez Paniz (make reservations a month ahead of time). This is a great place... More

Stayed as part of a conference group for 3 nights. Room was small and no bath / shower only. However my bathroom was one of the upgraded ones. I viewed 3 rooms ( as various colleagues thought about requesting room changes due to the smell and odd layouts). I have to assume the sickly sweet smell ( like cheap vanilla... More

Stayed here at the end of a family reunion of sorts with my husband and two grown sons. From the moment we arrived until we left all of us loved it! The hotel is gorgeous with spectacular views and a very fun area to explore. The food and drinks were wonderful, sat out on the veranda under a sunny sky... More

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding is what you'll hear if your room is near the elevators. On a busy Saturday night, the dinging was constant. Aside from that annoyance, it was a really sweet stay. The bed was comfortable, the room and bathroom spacious, the soaps/shampoos/conditioners/lotions of good quality, and the spa area is spacious and welcoming. Three outdoor pools,... More

My wife and I decided to take a last minute trip to Berkeley to visit our daughter at school and celebrate our anniversary. Decided to take advantage of the Park, Stay, and Play package. The stay was great, and the special offer was a bargin for a hotel of that caliber. The hotel is beautiful, the staff is friendly, our... More

I was attending a programme at Berkeley which is a twenty minute walk or 5 minute drive away. The Hotel is a very large construction and the room I had on the Spa Level was also large in every department. Everything worked, it was quite cool outside but the heating was fine ( although I heard others complaining ). Wireless... More

I haven't been to the Claremont in awhile because the last time I went I did not have a great experience. I wanted a special place to celebrate with some friends for my husband's birthday and I had heard that The Meritage had a great menu. The atmosphere was perfect...Bob Falstein the piano player, even dedicated a song. I was... More

We have stayed at the Claremont several times. On each occasion our visit was delightful. The staff is friendly, respectful, and helpful. The hotel is beautiful, the workout facility excellent, and the spa is delightful. And we can walk to coffee, bakery, and wonderful breakfast at Rick and Anne's. We love The Paragon for a late night drink and/or meal.... More

This is a grand, old hotel with beautiful bay views, great service, nice restaurants and gracious old rooms. And the price is often much cheaper than properties in SF or the Peninsula. IMHO, the most awesome thing about this place is the health club and pool. They pool is one of the nicest in the area and the cycling and... More