Indoor pool

Reviews of Berkeley City Club

2.5 out of 5
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 499 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property for people who like old world charm and aren't looking for every modern convenience (ie no tvs or mini fridges in the rooms). The property is stunning in a 1930's way, and will be appreciated by those who are looking for something that is not cookie cutter. The large, deco-tiled pool is a special treat for swimmers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building with moorish gothic architecture and a beautiful indoor pool. The staff are friendly and very nice to speak with. They also have amazing food and many beautiful rooms for different activities that the members use for all variety of events and activities. Just incredible place and reasonable rates for such an elegant hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and proximity to campus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A historic treasure! Not all the amenities of a modern hotel, but more than makes for it with a beautiful design and historic ambiance. Might be a bit warm in summer but comfortable 3 out of 4 seasons.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 8, 2024
Hi Brian, Thank you for choosing our "Little Castle!" We're happy to see how much you enjoyed the historic beauty of our building. Wishing you safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this beautiful, historic property. The architecture and the picturesque pool were worth the visit. Enjoyed the breakfast and friendly staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
Hello Bruce, Thank you for leaving this review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and beautiful architecture of our building. Julia Morgan was a genius when it came to architectural design!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Pittsburgh

A great place. Glad to be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
Hello Daniel, We're glad to have you back! Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Karthik, San Diego

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
Thank you for this review, Karthik! Until next time!

8/10 Good

Doreen, San

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The architecture and decor are an amazing representation of Julia Morgan's style. The pool is exquisite! Weekend stay can be noisy as the location is close to the UC campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Mar 10, 2024
Hello Doreen, Thank you for choosing the Berkeley City Club! Julia Morgan's intricate designs and attention to detail, as well as our proximity to notable locations in the city, are what make us such a gem in Berkeley. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and stunning property. Unique in that has pool, laundry, fitness center and restaurant on site. The architecture of the building is stunning.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Mar 10, 2024
Hello Ann,Julia Morgan put so much heart into creating our stunning building. With various physical and social activities offer, the pool, and our restaurant and bar, there's truly something for everyone at the Berkeley City Club!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Mar 10, 2024
Hello Anthony,Our proximity to popular destinations in the area makes us an ideal space for travelers and locals alike!Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
Thank you for leaving this review, Walter! We look forward to hosting you again!

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool, the staff, the vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Mar 10, 2024
Thank you for this review, Susan! The vibe of our building and the people within it make us a great spot to sit back, relax, and unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Marla S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Mar 10, 2024
Hello Marla, Thank you for your review! We greatly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
Thank you for leaving this 5-star review, Rebecca! We greatly appreciate it!

8/10 Good

Maryam

The shower is slow and water gets hot and cold as opposed to remain stable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Mar 10, 2024
Hello Maryam, Thank you for your feedback. We forwarded this note about the showers to our team for inspection.

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved seeing this iconic property designed by Julia Morgan. We had a lovely time in the Morgan Room before and after our dinner. We were given a complimentary drink ticket at Morgan’s. In the morning there was a delicious continental breakfast with Quiche Lorraine and other delicious items. The staff was very personable and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
Hello Joann, We're so happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay! Julia Morgan's architectural style is just as, if not more, beautiful in person as it is in the photos. We hope you think of us the next time you're in the Bay Area!

6/10 Okay

Albert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room and Bathroom very poor, no Fridge in the room, room very small, no coffee or tea maker very limited toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuanghui

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Berkeley City Club on Apr 3, 2024
We appreciate you leaving this review, Kuanghui! Wishing you safe travels!

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BENCHMARK FOR BERKELEY
This is one of the more amazing hotels at which I’ve ever stayed. It is certainly not modern but he architecture, of the 1920s, is profoundly developed. I think it’s like riding the Pullman cars of the 1950s. One has to be adaptable but if one is such it is hands-down the place to stay in Berkeley or perhaps the West Coast. I give it a 10+ rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Berkeley City Club is truly a landmark of Moorish design by architect Julia Morgan. The public spaces are beautiful, gracious and comfortable. The rooms are on the small side, but clean and comfortable, and the original bathroom had good water pressure, which makes up for the old style fixtures. As long as you're prepared to be in a historical building, without a ton of fancy modern amenities, and you bring your bathing suit so you can SWIM in the GORGEOUS mosaic swimming pool, you will have a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Folsom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Jan 16, 2024
Hello David,Thank you for leaving this review! We greatly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal Place to Stay
So, I am admittedly an architecture nerd, so staying here has been on my bucket list. This place is an absolute gem, staying here is like staying with your stylishly genteel great-aunt who hasn't changed in 50 years. The staff are amazing, the food is great, didn't get a chance to swim in the amazing pool but boy is it cool.... perfect mattress, great linens and pillows, just a great hotel experience. The club atmosphere with lots of gracious seating throughout is really pleasant. The members of the club are quite tolerant of the guests, everyone was very pleasant and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Jan 16, 2024
Hello David,Hear how great your stay was put a smile on our faces! Our building's architecture is breathtaking. Julia Morgan put so much heart into the design and it truly shows! We look forward to hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Robert, folsom

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very unique historical building. Food was amazing and all was expected for an historical setting. Tiny rooms with all the accommodations. No TV but that was expected and we were there only one night so no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Jan 16, 2024
Hello Robert,We happy you had a chance to stop by our restaurant during our stay! Our current menu has been a hit among new guests and regulars alike. Thank you for choosing our "Little Castle."

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Jan 16, 2024
Hello Ivan,Thank you for leaving this review! We look forward to having you again in the new year.

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building. Easy walkable neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Jan 16, 2024
Thank you for this rating, Joan! We love how convenient our location is to top destinations in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area!Wishing you safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 31, 2023
Hello Noel,Thank you for the 10/10 review! We're happy to see how positive your experience was at our "little castle." Wishing you safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 31, 2023
Hello Scott, Thank you for leaving this positives review! We're happy to see that our service went above and beyond your expectations. We hope you think of us the next time your travel plans bring you back to the Bay Area!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is gorgeous. Rooms are small, as I expected, but they are very clean and our stay was quiet and peaceful. The building itself has so much to offer, if you are a history buff/Julia Morgan fan. The pool and gardens are enchanting. We arrived late in the evening on a Thursday night and the front desk clerk was amazing. She was so kind and welcoming. Put us at ease immediately. The other staff members we ran in to while checking things out were just as friendly and pleasant. Such a cool place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 31, 2023
Hello Laura, Our staff takes great pride in what they do which can be seen in their exemplary service! We're so happy to hear that our front desk clerk put you at ease during the check-in process.We hope you had a chance to take part in the various activities hosted at our hotel! Wishing you safe travels and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It isn't like staying in a museum, it IS staying in a museum. What a beautiful and unique property The pool was wonderful. We loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 31, 2023
Hello Alice, We loved that you loved your stay! Our hotel, built by the wonderful Julia Morgan, has so many hidden details and beautiful spaces. Our docent tours held on the fourth Sunday of every month allow guests to acquire an in-depth history of the building and the architect herself. We hope you stop by again to take in even more of what our building has to offer. Until next time!

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
historic and gorgeious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 19, 2023
Hello Sheree, Thank you for leaving this review! We're happy you enjoyed the historic aspects of our building and the beauty of it all. Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 31, 2023
Hello Lindsay,Thank you for your 5-star review! We're happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay. Wishing you safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Fuensanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 13, 2023
Hello Fuensanta,We're so happy to see that our service went above and beyond your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again the next time your travel plans bring you back to the Bay Area!

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 13, 2023
Hello Christine, Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We are happy to see how much you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to host you again.Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! So much character and history. If you appreciate great architecture, you will love it. If you prefer a tv and newness of a chain hotel, don’t stay here. So convenient and walkable to campus. Glad we found this gem and will stay here again!
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 13, 2023
Hello Sarah, Our "Little Castle" is a treasured landmark within the Berkeley community! Our convenience to all the main attractions and events in the city can't be beat, and the historic aspect is just the cherry on top. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 13, 2023
Hello Larry, Thank you so much for leaving a review. All feedback is greatly appreciated!We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Historic Hotel
Loved staying in this historical hotel. Beautifully maintained. Rooms have been updated but keeping with the period. Breakfast was wonderful. Wish we’d thought to bring our swim suits to take a few laps in the indoor pool. Walking distance to Cal Berkeley campus. Will stay here again next time we visit Berkeley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 3, 2023
Hello Donna, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're happy to hear how much you enjoyed our historic building and the amenities provided! We look forward to hosting you again!

8/10 Good

Konstantin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 3, 2023
Hello Konstantin, Thank you for leaving a review. We greatly appreciate all feedback provided. We hope you think of us the next time your travel plans bring you back to the Bay Area!

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. 15 minute walk to Greek Theater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 3, 2023
Hello Melinda, Guests love how close our hotel is to the many popular attractions in the Berkeley area. We hope you enjoyed all the sights during your walk and your show at the Greek!

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 13, 2023
Hello Lawrence,Thank you so much for leaving this review. We greatly appreciate it and look forward to hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 3, 2023
Hello Diego,Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We're happy to see how much you liked your experience at our "Little Castle."We wish you safe travels and look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Gen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 13, 2023
Hello Gen,Thank you for your glowing review! We are so happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you think of us the next time your travel plans bring you back to the Bay Area!

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Oct 3, 2023
Hello William, Thank you for your review! We are happy to see how satisfied you were with your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Yunjian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel, designed by Julia Morgan. Felt like living in Hearst Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Sep 12, 2023
Hello Yunjian,Julia Morgan designed our "Little Castle" while she was working on the Hearst Castle! Many architectural elements within our historic hotel replicate that of the San Simeon building. We're happy you enjoyed your time here at the Berkeley City Club. Please think of us the next time your travel plans bring you back to the Bay Area!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Berkeley City Club is a classic. Stunning architecture, and the swimming pool...stunning. The hotel looks as it has been left in time to be as stunning as it was when built. If you want all the amenities you might receive at The W or Omni...not for you. No television, just an amazingly comfortable bed and classic bathroom in its original form. The complimentary breakfast was also delicious. Thanks Berkeley City Club! I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Berkeley City Club on Sep 12, 2023
Hello Christopher,Thank you for such a wonderful review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the historical aspects of our building. Julia Morgan was a true visionary. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Shar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not happy
Beautiful building, but none of the following: no tv in rooms, no vent in bathroom, heater in room is old, outdated and non working. Room was next to the elevator, was noisy all night. Julias restuarant server Aiden was fabulous but Veal was dark cooked & it was dry, none of the dinner was worth $100.00. It was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Adriana Di Natale on Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will be addressing these issues with the appropirate departments. If you would like to discuss your stay with us in further detail please give us a call directly. Thank you once again for sharing your concerns with us.