Claremont Resort & Club
California · United States
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Character and identity
A white castle-like landmark from 1915 set against the green Berkeley Hills, the Claremont reads as one of Northern California's grand dame hotels, with 276 rooms recently brought up to date in soft blues and greys. The architecture is the headline act: theatrical, whimsical, unmistakably of its era, with views stretching toward San Francisco Bay. Amenities sprawl across the grounds, including pools, a spa, multiple restaurants, and tennis courts. The crowd is a mix of Berkeley academics, visiting Nobel laureates, and families, and the register is more relaxed California resort than starched grand hotel.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and families who want a Bay Area base with resort-style space, pools, tennis, and a spa, but without staying inside San Francisco proper. Architecture buffs and design-minded travellers drawn to a historic landmark will find the building itself a reason to come, and the price-to-amenity ratio is unusually fair for the region.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers who need to be in central San Francisco, or who want a sleek, contemporary urban hotel, should book downtown instead. The in-room amenity kit is unremarkable; the value lives outside the guest room, so anyone expecting headline bath products or a packed minibar will shrug.
Bottom line
The draw here is the setting: a 1915 castle on a hillside with resort grounds, priced sensibly for what you get in the Bay Area. Book it if you want space, pools, and Berkeley calm over San Francisco buzz, and request a bay-view room in the renovated stock. The tubs and refreshed bathrooms are worth the upgrade.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
