Claremont Resort & Club
San Francisco, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Resort with a club and spa in the Berkeley hills, about an eight-minute walk from the university campus, with three restaurants, a sauna, steam room and fitness classes.
Claremont Resort & Club rises along Tunnel Road in the Berkeley hills. It is one of those grand hotels of another era that pair the feel of a resort with the convenience of being a few minutes from the bay. It has view terraces, a garden, a fire pit and a club with a pool, suited to travelers coming for leisure, work or studies.
Dining includes three restaurants serving California cuisine and a cafe. For relaxing there are a sauna and a steam room, and the club offers fitness and yoga classes. Room comforts listed include blackout curtains, Egyptian cotton bedding, bathrobes and designer toiletries. It is best to confirm the hours of each space with the hotel, and to book classes or treatments ahead of time.
Why stay here
- Resort with a club and spa in the Berkeley hills
- About an eight-minute walk from the university campus
- Three on-site restaurants serving California cuisine
- Sauna, steam room, yoga and fitness classes
- Tip: confirm the club's hours with the hotel before arriving
The setting
The resort sits on a hillside in the Berkeley hills, with gardens, a terrace that looks out over the area and a playground. Rooms are spacious and bright, with double beds, large windows and classic touches such as chandeliers. The photos also show a pool with lounge chairs and sitting rooms with sofas, in a setting that feels more traditional than modern.
What we like
- Hillside location, about an eight-minute walk from the university campus
- Three restaurants with California cuisine, plus a cafe
- Sauna, steam room, fitness and yoga classes
- Garden, view terrace and fire pit for cool evenings
- Family services such as a playground and a crib
Worth knowing
- Reaching Telegraph Avenue on foot means a walk of about 19 minutes
- A large, classic hotel with a more traditional than modern style
Don't miss
A walk or bike ride through the nearby hills is a good way to make the most of the setting. The university campus and Telegraph Avenue have cafes, bookstores and shops for a relaxed afternoon, just a few minutes from the hotel.
Facilities
- Three restaurants with California cuisine
- Cafe
- Sauna and steam room
- Fitness and yoga classes
- Pool with lounge chairs
- Garden and fire pit
- Playground
- Electric vehicle charging
- High-speed internet
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Egyptian cotton bedding
- Bathrobes and designer toiletries
Location
The hotel is at 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley. The University of California, Berkeley is about an eight-minute walk away, Telegraph Avenue about 19 and Memorial Stadium roughly four minutes by car. The Greek Theatre is five minutes by car. Ask the hotel how to get here from the airports in the area; traffic varies.
Address: 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA, 94705
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Frequently asked questions
Is it close to the University of California, Berkeley?
Yes, the campus is about an eight-minute walk away according to the hotel's details. Telegraph Avenue, with shops and cafes, is roughly a 19-minute walk.
What wellness services does it offer?
The hotel has a sauna, a steam room and a club with fitness and yoga classes. Confirm hours, reservations and access conditions for each space with the hotel.
Are there places to eat on site?
Yes, there are three restaurants serving California cuisine and a cafe. Hours and breakfast or lunch service may vary, so it is a good idea to check before you travel.
Is it suitable for traveling with children?
The listing mentions a playground, a crib available at no charge and a garden. Request the crib in advance and ask about the club's rules for minors.
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