The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa (Berkeley, United States of America)

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Berkeley hideaway

Set amid palm trees and rose gardens, this historic Berkeley Hills property is 2 miles from the University of California at Berkeley and 12 miles from downtown San Francisco. Show more

Spa, pools, tennis

A deliciously decadent menu of body treatments, scrubs, and therapies is offered at Claremont Hotel's on-site spa, while fitness facilities include tennis courts and two lap pools.

TV, video games

A plush robe is the perfect outfit for watching cable TV or playing video games; all offered in Claremont Hotel's guestrooms. Other amenities include in-room safes and minibars. Hide

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Distinctive Bay


		One king bed or two double beds. View of San Francisco Bay and skyline. Flat screen cable TV with pay movies. Two phones with direct dial and voice mail. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Complimentary CD player available on request (subject to availability). DVD player and refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Snack Basket. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and two bathrobes. Nonsmoking. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board.

Classic Room


		One king bed or two double beds. Hillside view. Gold and blue décor. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Work desk. Cable TV with pay movies. Two phones with direct dial and voice mail. Complimentary CD player available on request (subject to availability). DVD player and refrigerator available on request (surcharges). Snack Basket. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, two bathrobes, hair dryer and phone. Iron/ironing board on request. Nonsmoking.

Spa Elite Wing


		One king bed or two double beds. Separate living area. Located near club and adjacent to the spa level. Desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Flat screen TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Free local calls. Snack basket. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Large bathroom with separate shower and bathtub and double sinks. Nonsmoking.

PURE Distinctive King


		1 king bed or 2 double beds. PURE rooms are treated with tea tree oil to remove most allergens from the air for allergy sufferers or guests who are worried about germs. Separate sitting area. Bay or skyline views. Desk. 32-inch flat-panel TV with cable and premimum channels. Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Snack basket. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator (on request). Microwave (on request). Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bathroom phone. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Climate control. In-room safe. In-room childcare available. In-room massage available. Non-smoking only.

PURE Classic King


		1 king bed. PURE rooms are treated with tea tree oil to remove most allergens from the air for allergy sufferers or guests who are worried about germs. Separate sitting area. Hillside view. Desk. 32-inch flat screen TVs with cable and preimum channels, and pay movies. Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator (on request). Microwave (on request). Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bathroom phone. Air conditioning. Climate control. In-room safe. In-room childcare available. In-room massage available. Non-smoking only.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Pets accepted
Check-out time is noon
Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Pet policy - dogs only
Pet maximum weight in lb is 35

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: USD 24 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 33 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 99 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
- Resort fee: USD 24 per accommodation, per night
Hotel resort fee inclusions:
- Internet access in guestroom
- Phone calls (local)
- Newspaper (daily)
- Use of pool
- Use of fitness center
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Access to children's club/arcade
- Use of business center/computer
- In-room coffee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Accessible bathroom
Handicapped parking

In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

Berkeley's Claremont is known for its extensive fitness facilities, including a 20,000-square-foot health club, 10 outdoor tennis courts, two outdoor lap pools, spa tub, and saunas. (Access to fitness facilities is included in the daily resort surcharge.) Other amenities include a fine-dining restaurant, a café/bar with views of San Francisco Bay, a lobby computer station with complimentary high-speed Internet access, and 30,000 square feet of event space. The property is wheelchair accessible.

The Spa Claremont includes a beauty salon and full menu of massage, hydrotherapy, body wraps, and skin care treatments. The business center provides a technical help desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and other business services (surcharges).

The Kids Club program (hourly surcharge) provides a garden, arts and crafts activities, toys, and games. The hotel also offers seasonal camps for older children.

24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Audio-visual equipment
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
Beauty services
Business center
Computer rental
Concierge desk
Multiple large conference rooms
Currency exchange
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator/lift
Event catering
Exhibit space
Fitness facilities
Full-service health spa
Hair salon
Health club
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access - wireless
Massage - spa treatment room(s)
Multiple small meeting rooms
Multilingual staff
Total number of rooms - 279
Babysitting or child care
Patio
Porter/bellhop
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna

Security guard
Shopping on site
Smoke-free property
Spa services on site
Steam room
Supervised child care/activities
Swimming pool - outdoor
Technology helpdesk
Tour assistance
Wedding services
Breakfast available (surcharge) full
Coffee shop or café
Express check-out
Gift shops or newsstand
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Designated smoking areas
Beach/pool umbrellas
Creche (nursery)
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Children's club
Medical assistance available
Valet parking
Room service
Year Built - 1915
Number of meeting/conference rooms - 12
Outdoor tennis courts - 10
Self parking
Shoe shine
Smoke-free property (fines apply)
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Suitable for children
Swimming pool - children's
Umbrella
Wheelchair accessible

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The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, Berkeley, United States of America, Property Amenities Fitness and Wellness

Rooms

Guestrooms at The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa include high-speed Internet access, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with pay movies and video games, and speakerphones. Local calls within a 16-mile radius are complimentary.

All rooms are nonsmoking.

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The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, Berkeley, United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

High-speed Internet access
Cable/satellite television channels
Premium television channel(s)
Video-game console
Pay movies
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Separate sitting area
Climate control
Complimentary weekday newspaper
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Television Internet access
Direct-dial phone
Multi-line phone
Free local calls
Voice mail
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator (on request)
Wake-up calls
Turndown service (on request)

Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Extra towels/bedding in room
Sewing kit
Slippers
Electronic check-out
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking only
Desk
Window opens
Clock radio
Rollaway beds available
Cribs (infant beds) available
Cable television service
Flat-panel television

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Dining

Paragon Bar & Cafe - Outdoor deck and indoor seating with grand view of San Francisco Bay in the distance. Minimalist decor with intimate lighting, wheatgrass plantings on tables, and a large lounge furnished with couches and oversized chairs. Coffee bar in the morning, lunch and dinner every day. Café menu with macaroni and cheese, salads, burgers, grilled fish. Live jazz two nights of the week.

Meritage - Blends a world-class wine program with seasonal contemporary California cuisine. Offering both small and large plates and a variety of wines available by the taste, glass, or bottle.

Bayview Café - Burgers, salads, and sandwiches served poolside. Seasonal hours.

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Recreation

Access to the Claremont's fitness center and activities is included in the resort surcharge. Ten tennis courts are available for play, with equipment rental for a nominal fee. A patio accommodates two outdoor lap pools, one 25 yards and the other 25 meters; a spa tub, and chaise lounges. A mind/body center offers a Pilates studio and full schedule of aerobic, yoga, and body sculpting classes. A spin studio, cardio room with bikes, treadmills, Stairmasters, and elliptical trainers are adjacent to the weight training rooms.

Four golf courses, both 18-hole and 9-hole—with driving ranges—are located within a 20-minute drive of the hotel. Hiking and biking trails are located just off the hotel property.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Aerobics on site
Pilates classes on site
Running track/path on site
Swimming on site

Tennis on site
Tennis lessons on site
Yoga classes/instruction on site

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Spa

The Spa at the Claremont Hotel Club offers massage treatments, facial treatments, and yoga classes. Visits to Spa Claremont include pre-spa amenities such as the steam room, spa tub, and lounge. Guests can choose from healing services such as acupuncture and skin-care treatments.

Number of treatment rooms - 25
Couples treatment rooms
Manicures and pedicures
Body wraps
Body scrubs
Aromatherapy treatments
Nutrition consultation in spa

Sauna in spa
Spa tub in spa
Spa boutique
Massages
Minimum age to access spa is 16
Body treatments
Facial treatments

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A Traveler from Indianapolis IN

5.0

out of 5

“Very nice hotel”

Nice Hotel, friendly staff

Comment from the hotel's management

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your review and we hope to welcome you back to The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Dec 27 2011

Klaw A from Merced, CA

1.0

out of 5

“The king of hidden fees; WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

The next morning I had a bill under my door that included a 'facilities fee." This means that with taxes, parking and the "facilities fee" I paid almost double the price I negotiated. The "facilities fee" is not optional, but yet it does not show up until the next day. You will have signed for it in 'the small print." This is deceptive, and thus an unethical business practice. You are better off going to a hotel that is honest.

Comment from the hotel's management

Thank you for your review. We regret to hear that there was confusion regarding our charges. We encourage all of our guests to visit our website where an outline of our facilities charge services is clearly stated, as well as a list of the many amenities that are included. We are excited to offer our guests these services and amenities at such a great value and we hope we get the opportunity to regain your trust in us and welcome you back.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Dec 9 2011

Sally M from West Orange, NJ

5.0

out of 5

“Gorgeous and well-maintained, caring staff”

I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Area recommendations

Excellent vegan restaurant named Symphonie in Point Richmond to visit.

Comment from the hotel's management

Hearing that you would stay with us again is the best compliment we could ask for! Thank you for your kind review and we hope we get that chance to welcome you back at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Nov 9 2011

Jollie S. from W. Bloomfield, Michigan

5.0

out of 5

“can't wait to go back”

The Clairemont is a georgious hotel, providing very clean and comfortable accomodations. The spectacular views are jaw dropping spectacular. The restaurants on site provide deliciously prepared food. Every thing was more than I expected. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only disappointment I had was the lap pool was always busy and I could not use it. You must have to make reservations which I did not. Just waited for an opening and after a couple of hours gave up, so I never used the beautiful pool. The other one had too many children to enjoy a swim. Must be a busy place. However, I would rate this hotel as exceptional. A 5 out of 5 stars. Loved it. Can't wait to go back.

Area recommendations

Berkely is very historic and overfilling in interesting shops, cafes to walk to. San Francisco is only 20 minutes away accross the bridge for more interesting sites and experiences. The delicious crab on fishermans wharf was bountifull. Next trip I hope to experience Union Square and Golden Gate Park. You need 3 days to see all 3, and the primary reason for my visit was to visit my daughter who just moved there 2 years ago. The shopping, restaurants and beautiful panoramic views of the bay area are fantastic, not to mention the fantastic weather, sunny skies, breathtaking sunsets. Perfect place to visit.

L K from Arizona

2.0

out of 5

“not good”

The hotel has a wonderful view but that is the only positive thing I can say. We checked in and were hit with a $24.00/day parking fee. We dined that evening on the terrace with a fabulous view, but the food was just ok and our server tried but had too many tables. It took a good 15-20 min just to get our drinks. We had called the concierge prior to our arrival to help with bike rentals and they never called back. We asked for robes in our room and they never showed up. The room was a PURE room but smelled and felt very musty. The second night a group decied they could party until 4am and you could hear everything even when they calmed down. We were very dissappointed with our stay.

Comment from the hotel's management

It is truly disappointing to hear we did not exceed your expectations. We apologize that you didn’t receive the robes or information you asked for and can appreciate the disappointment you must have felt. Your comments will be used to make improvements on the service at our hotel. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Oct 17 2011

William from Salt Lake City

5.0

out of 5

“Olde Timey Fancy”

The Claremont was fantastic. I love grand old hotels and this place is exactly that and more. Some of the nicest staff, great value, great swimming pool, it's more like staying at a resort than a hotel. I have every intention of staying there again someday. Please note, however, it is an old-well kept hotel, not a sleek fancy hotel. You have to be into it, but if you are... it's worth every penny and more. Two words: Cocktails, poolside.

A Traveler from Orange County, CA

3.0

out of 5

“Should have been much better”

Overall a nice hotel in a great location. However, (1) a snafu with reservations led to an inordinately long wait to check in with no offer to do anything to make up for my time, (2) the shower in the room was not working, which we did not discover until we tried to shower in the morning, and (3) we called the front desk for a bellman at check-out time, asked for our bags to be picked up and car to be brought around, and discovered after waiting about 15 minutes that neither had been done (we carried all the luggage up ourselves and went and got our car from the valet, which had not been pulled around). Would expect far better from a 4 star hotel.

A Traveler from California

4.0

out of 5

“Very classic hotel.”

I love these old hotels that have been maintained.

Getting there

We took the Amtrak Coast Starlight. It was great. 10 minute cab ride to the hotel. Get a room on the car, sit back and relax.

A Traveler from Seattle

3.0

out of 5

“Meh.”

Sure, the Claremont was a fine place to stay. No complaints about service or cleanliness. I stay in a lot of different types of hotels; I've done the W for one trip, Courtyard the next. I just try to find the best deal and best amenities for the needs of my trip. So it's not that I wasn't satisfied, it just wasn't all that. I mean, back in the day I'm sure it was a grand dame of hotels, but it felt tired and aged and for such a historic property, it seemed run-of-the-mill as far as hotels go, not too luxe. No robes in the rooms, the towels were stiff and scratchy from all the bleach. When I checked in, theperson at the front desk asked me to wait a minute "so I can see if the supervisor approves me giving you this room". I guess I didn't pass the approval, because if the room I was given was worth getting approval for, well..... Basically it was very small with a view of the rooms across from me. I didn't try the spa but the prices were about double what I normally pay. The $24 parking seemed a bit steep for a neighborhood hotel, but I did like the fact that there was free Internet in all the rooms.

Comment from the hotel's management

It is unfortunate you were not completely satisfied with your stay as we strive to provide the best experience possible to all our guests during the time of their stay. It seems that check in could have been more considerate and we will address this point with our front desk. We’re pleased to be able to offer free internet service in our guestrooms and glad that this was a highlight during your stay. We also offer specials and packages which include the parking fee along with a great rate, so we hope you’ll take an opportunity to see what we have to offer and plan another stay in the future.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Sep 7 2011

Jeff P from Pittsburgh, PA

4.0

out of 5

“Beware of hidden charges”

The Claremont is a beautiful hotel, a landmark in the Berkeley area. I enjoyed my stay, but it ended up being much more expensive than I expected. Reviews are not permitted to mention specific rates, but just be aware that they charge a hefty fee for daily parking, and another heft fee for "services", which was explained to me as covering the cost of putting a phone in my room (which of course I never used). So with tax, the additional charges made my stay a lot more expensive than I expected. I believe that the fine print on the Expedia bookings page tells you how much the services fee is. It's roughly equal to the parking fee.

Comment from the hotel's management

Rest assured that fees at the resort are not hidden as they are included on this site as well as our own during the booking process. We regret that this information was not more forthcoming when you booked your stay. Our Facilities Charge does offer guests access to the Club and its three pools. It also includes 3 hours of childcare at our Kids' Club, access to the sauna & whirlpool at the Club, access to the 50+ fitness classes offered weekly, in-room coffee & tea, complimentary high speed internet and complimentary local calls. Thank you for sharing your feedback

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Sep 2 2011

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