Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Love the old school charm and the spin on college decor. Water pressure in showers less than ideal, water doesn't get very warm (showers), but does in the sink ‍ Enjoyed having a kettle vs traditional style instant coffee dispenser (I'm not a coffee drinker). The fitness center has some equipment, but it was like a sauna and smelled horrid, so I didn't use it. Plus it's TINY.Bed was comfy. Rooms are somewhat small. It's quiet at night even though it's located in a busy part of town. This location is VERY busy with people.Parking spaces are VERY limited and VERY TIGHT.

This is a 4 star hotel on Google but I truly did not have a 4 star experience. Main struggles being:1. The showers did not have hot water. The water temperature was always inconsistent and ranged from lukewarm to ice cold. This is never acceptable but particularly in the middle of January when hot water is essential. 2. There's no place in the hotel to get water. There are no water fountains or water bottle filling stations. Each room gets 2 cans of water per day but that's only if housekeeping actually visits your room, which is not always a daily occurrence. 3. The hotel walls are extremely thin and we could hear our neighbors' every sound. 4. The hotel gym is extremely small and not what I would expect of a four star hotel. Every morning the gym was at full capacity with four occupants. All things considered, the hotel is fine but definitely confused as to why Google has this classified as a 4-star hotel.

Reviewing their lobby hangout area, great spot to take a rest when in the neighborhood shopping whether staying at the hotel or not! The vibe is from another era. The staff emit happiness. Not a spec of dust in sight. The adjoining bar presents several options. During the day, it was quiet. Definitely recommend stopping in when nearby.

Stayed overnight for a concert with my bestfriend and we had an awesome stay at Graduate. Pricing was very affordable, staff was able to check us in to our room quickly. We were also given a pass for one free welcome drink at the bar and took advantage of that. Rooms are well kept but have an old school, historical charm to them. Check out was easy and we very much enjoyed our stay. Would gladly stay here again.

Worst night of my history of hotel stays. The noise pollution is off the charts! It's like sleeping next to a NASCAR race track. Loud car engines blasting intermittently throughout the night. It's 2:30 am as I am writing this review. It was a Saturday and it's summer in Berkeley and a block away from IC Berkeley and it's summer, I get it ! But from a business standpoint, this is disastrous! The staff is friendly, hence the 2 stars. But sorry I will not stay here again. For another $200 more it would have worth it to stay at the Claremont.

The parking is a must add on. The location is great as it is walking distance to the college, eateries, and Walgreens. The rooms were cute and clean and the beds were comfortable. The person at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The whole place had a lot of character. We were on the 5th floor and had a nice view of the clock tower. We would stay here again.

Quick stay for a UC Berkeley hosted Arts event. Nice bed. Fun decor. Older building renovated for a fun spin on the movie "The Graduate".. Nice bar and cafe ( great service) in house called "Henry's" The decor is fun.Quirky... green hallways and velvet walls .. Very clean. Fabulous bed and bedding which I am very picky about. Tiny bathroom. Small bed rooms. No full length mirrors and little closet drawer space. Desk is the old school library desks from the 50's. Great location if attending on campus events. The hotel is close to the main entrance of Berkeley so expect many homeless and those in need in the neighborhood as well as minor incidents requiring fire and police intervention. We left a toiletry kit and are waiting to hear back about this item we left behind. My invisilign is in the case ... ugh .. worried I hope I hear back from the hotel! Eric from reception just called and he searched high and low! He found our toiletry bag and is sending it back by fed ex. We are so grateful! Now that is service! Great above and beyond service is so hard to find. Thank you Eric! You made our day ! So just because of you we are rating Graduate Hotel a five. (as if it were your hotel)

Oh the memories (and the old dorm charm)...Came back to Berkeley for business, and decided to stay at the Graduate for old times' sake. The place is strategically close to the campus, especially if you are headed to the business school side of it. It's quirky and has a lot of character. The amenities though fully reflect the charming dorm spirit, so don't expect much despite the price tag. That said, while you might not enjoy the highly creative configurations (toy-sized sink in the walk-in closet or across from your bed, anyone?), or the rather thin walls (undoubtedly to foster the community spirit ), the beds are comfortable, Henry's is a landmark institution in the Berkeley bar scene, and for me, it will always be the Haas "home away from home".

I would seriously give this place 6 stars if I could. Really friendly, hospitable, and helpful staff. GREAT location, a 5 minute walk to some really cool cafes/restaurants/shopping in Berkeley and also just 5 minutes to campus. We very much liked the vibe of the hotel, with its college dorm theme. They conveniently have a coffee/pastry shop open in the mornings and a restaurant open for lunch and dinner--though lots of great places to eat are also pretty close by. I left my AirPods in the room when I checked out and called them--no problem, they just shipped them back! Great experience and staff all around.

Looking for a hotel in the Berkeley/Bay area? Dropping your child off at University of California Berkeley?Welcome to the Graduate Berkeley hotel, a charming blend of nostalgia and modern comforts nestled in the heart of Berkeley, CA. Join us for an insider's look at this historic landmark, originally opened in 1928, and now meticulously restored to reflect its collegiate roots, local flair, and Tower of Terror Vibes! For more info on this hotel and the Berkeley area go to: https://youtu.be/OqEFgvAr2-c