Claremont Resort & Club
Grand historic resort with an active-lifestyle club built in. More sporty than stately — the pools and tennis courts get serious use. Classic architecture with recently renovated rooms and a resort-wide wellness focus.
The Tower Suite on floor 9 has a private deck with arguably the best Bay views of any room — worth asking about for special occasions
Why It Matters
One of the Bay Area's oldest operating resort hotels, open since 1915. The central tower is 160 feet tall and made entirely of wood, making it one of the tallest wooden structures in the world. The Forbes 4-Star spa has 32 treatment rooms. As of March 3, 2025, the property left the Fairmont brand and operates independently under Ohana Real Estate Investors, who paid $163 million for it in 2023.
The Claremont is a 1915 landmark sitting on 22 acres in the hills straddling Berkeley and Oakland — white, turreted, and impossible to miss against the East Bay hillside. Known as the White Castle on the Hill, it reopened as an independent resort in March 2025 after leaving the Fairmont fold. The views of San Francisco Bay from the upper floors are genuinely spectacular — on a clear day you can pick out the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and the city skyline all at once. But the real draw here is The Club: 40,000 square feet of fitness, three heated saline pools, 8 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, and 75+ weekly wellness classes that guests access free of charge. The Spa at Claremont holds a Forbes 4-Star rating and has 32 treatment rooms.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room, designed for solo or couple travel. Floors 1–9. No Bay view, but all the resort's amenities remain accessible. Good value access point.
1 Queen or 2 Doubles
Deluxe Bay View Room
Same comfortable Deluxe footprint but with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. Available floors 2–9. The view upgrade is significant — worth the premium.
King, Queen, 2 Queens, or 2 DoublesDeluxe Room
Stepped-up from Classic with a king or double-queen configuration, designed with couples or small families in mind. Floors 1–9.
King, 2 Queens
Junior Suite
Open layout with a lounge area — good for families or friends traveling together. Includes Nespresso coffee and full Club access (fitness, pools, tennis, pickleball). Floors 1–6, sleeps 5.
King, Queen, 2 Queens, or 2 DoublesJunior Suite Connecting Rooms
Two connected rooms totaling approximately 770 sq ft. Exterior connecting layout. Floors 1–6, sleeps 8. Good for multi-generational travel.
1 King and 2 DoublesOne Bedroom Bay View Suite
Bay-facing suite with a living parlor, sofabed, and desk. Has a separate tub and shower. Floors 3–7, sleeps 4. Includes Nespresso and full Club access.
King + Queen-size Sofa BedOne Bedroom Suite
Separate living area with sofabed and desk. Floors 3–6, sleeps 4. Includes Nespresso and full Club access with fitness, swimming, and tennis.
King or Queen + Queen-sized Sofa BedPresidential Bay View One Bedroom Suite
The flagship suite. Grand open design on floor 7 with unmatched Bay views, a private office, separate dining room, and soaking tub. Includes full Club access. Sleeps 2. Note: pets are not permitted in the Presidential Suite.
KingSignature Bay View One Bedroom Suite
Premier room with Bay and skyline views, spacious design, and exclusive Club access. Floors 4–7, sleeps 4.
KingSignature Bay View Room
Floors 2–4, with sweeping Bay views. Set up for special occasions — upper floors and prime exposures. Sleeps 4.
King or 2 QueensTower Bay View Suite
The floor-9 showstopper. King bed, seating area, and a private deck with unobstructed 360° San Francisco Bay views. Only sleeps 2, so this is a romance and special occasion room. Also used for the Romantic Proposal Package starting at $1,915.
KingTwo Bedroom Bay View Suite
Approximately 1,090 sq ft with Bay views and exterior connecting layout. Floors 3–7, sleeps 8. Great for families who want separate bedroom spaces.
1 King and 2 QueensTwo Bedroom Tower Bay View Suite
Approximately 810 sq ft. Two king beds on floor 9 with exterior connecting layout. Sleeps 4 and shares the Tower's spectacular Bay views.
2 King BedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary use of BMW bicycles for exploring the surrounding Berkeley/Oakland hills. Subject to availability.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is a few blocks from the hotel, offering trails with Bay views. Popular for hiking and cycling. Self-guided and resort-guided options.
Complimentary guided hike departing at 8:45am each Saturday (weather dependent). Likely into the adjacent Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve.
A daily champagne sabering demonstration in the Lobby at 5pm — a theatrical and crowd-pleasing resort tradition.
40,000 sq ft Club facility with state-of-the-art equipment, yoga studio, cycling studio, outdoor fitness pavilion. Open daily 5:45am–9pm. Guests 16+ may use the facility.
75+ weekly classes at The Club including yoga, cycling, Pilates, Somatics, and high-intensity workouts. All complimentary for hotel guests. Class schedule available at mywellness.com.
Complimentary concierge-led historical tours of the resort. Thursdays at 2pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 4pm.
Three hours of complimentary child care per day per family (children 3+ who are potty-trained, based on availability). Includes movie nights, seasonal Adventure Camp and Counselor-in-Training programs. Reserve in advance via email.
Four lighted outdoor pickleball courts. Group and private lessons available with certified pros. Exclusive to hotel guests and Club members.
Eight lighted outdoor tennis courts. USPTA/RSPA-certified pros offer private and group lessons. Kids' tennis camps also available. Exclusive to hotel guests and Club members.
Three year-round heated outdoor saline pools with Bay views. Includes a lap pool, recreation pool, and children's activity pool with beach-style entry and water feature. Streamliner coached swim workouts and private/group swim lessons available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Year-round heated saline pools with Bay views. Lap pool, recreation pool, and children's activity pool with beach-style entry.
24-hour business center. Over 30,000 sq ft of event and meeting space including grand ballroom, junior ballroom, and function rooms.
Fresh brewed coffee in the lobby daily 4am–6am. Included in resort fee.
In-room dining available from breakfast through late night.
$50 per room per night plus applicable taxes. Covers: WiFi, Club access, group fitness classes, EV charging (2hrs), BMW bicycle use, daily lobby coffee, champagne sabering demonstration, 3hrs Kids' Club childcare per day, guided hikes, historical hotel tours, and large bottle of filtered water in room.
Full-access fitness facility for hotel guests. Includes gym, outdoor fitness pavilion, yoga studio, indoor cycling studio, 8 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, 3 pools. Open daily 5:45am–9pm.
Pets welcome with non-refundable fee of $49/night (max 2 pets per room). Leash required on property. Not permitted in restaurants, pools, spa, or Presidential Suite. Dogs in Room sign provided.
47-inch flat-screen TV with Sony Cast streaming, individual climate control, in-room safe, plush robes, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, kettle, alarm clock. Nespresso in suites. Mini-fridge, microwave, and rollaway bed available on request.
32-treatment room spa with steam room, sauna, and saline whirlpool. Open Thu–Sun.
Included in resort fee. Available throughout guest rooms and public areas.
Secure, gate-controlled on-site parking. Self-parking $36/night, valet $56/night, hourly rates for day visitors. Dining and spa guests may receive complimentary validation.
Up to 2 hours of electric vehicle charging per day included in resort experience fee.
Available at The Spa at Claremont. Sauna, steam room, and saline whirlpool included with spa visit.
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