by Hilton Berkeley
Collegiate-quirky boutique. Heavy UC Berkeley nostalgia with bold blue and gold patterns, counterculture art, vintage-inspired rugs, and a deliberate sense of humor in every corner. The lobby was designed to function as 'the living room of the community' — locals and guests mix freely.
The destination charge ($25/night) is mandatory but covers a daily $25 food and beverage credit usable at Henry's — so lean into dinner or drinks at the pub and it effectively zeroes out
Why It Matters
One of the most historically significant hotels in Berkeley, built in 1928 and listed on the Berkeley Register of Historic Places. The Graduate Hotels renovation transformed it from a faded classic into one of the more visually distinctive boutique hotels in the Bay Area — the kind of place UC Berkeley parents return to every Parents Weekend. Henry's pub downstairs has been a neighborhood sports-night institution for decades.
A 1928 Spanish Colonial landmark one block from UC Berkeley's campus, this 144-room hotel has always been part of the neighborhood's fabric — it was named after Henry Durant, the university's first president. Graduate Hotels bought it in 2015, gutted the lobby, and leaned hard into the Cal identity: bongs repurposed as bedside lamps, dictionary-covered shower curtains, over 8,500 National Geographic issues lining the reception wall, and a large pop-art painting of Marshawn Lynch as a near-immediate greeting. Hilton acquired the brand in May 2024, so it now earns Hilton Honors points.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Bay Side King
King bed room with a sleeper sofa and dedicated work station. One of the more spacious configurations in the hotel.
King
Family Suite
Kid-friendly suite configuration designed for families visiting campus. Separate bedroom and living space with a sleeper sofa. The Berkeley property specifically offers family-oriented suite options.
Pop Culture Suite
The Graduate brand's signature immersive suites, themed around pop culture references specific to the location. At Berkeley, this translates to deeper Cal and counterculture iconography. Expect a step up in room design drama from the standard rooms.
Standard Guest Room
The entry-level rooms channel UC Berkeley's identity hard: bold blue and gold patterns, vintage-style rugs, art inspired by counterculture icons and mascot Oski, and the brand's signature touches like dictionary-covered shower curtains. Flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, work desk, and in-room safe are standard. Some rooms are on the smaller side — this is a 1928 building.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary bicycle rentals included in the daily mandatory destination charge. A genuinely useful way to cover the UC Berkeley campus and Telegraph Ave.
The hotel publishes a curated calendar of local UC Berkeley and Bay Area events via its Facebook page. Concierge can assist with recommendations for campus tours, The Greek Theatre, and Telegraph Ave.
Henry's hosts legendary tailgate events before Cal Golden Bears football games. California Memorial Stadium is just 0.3 miles away — about a 10-minute walk from the front door.
Multiple meeting spaces with Berkeley-inspired décor, including the California Room. Suitable for corporate meetings, workshops, private dining, and weddings. Expert events and catering teams on-site.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple event spaces including the California Room, inspired by Berkeley history. Suitable for meetings, weddings, and private events.
Free in-room and lobby WiFi. Premium internet access included in the daily destination charge.
Three electric charging stations in the lower parking lot. Two stations dedicated to Tesla products; one all-inclusive station.
Limited on-site parking at $40/day with in/out privileges. No valet. On-site parking is limited — street parking nearby is an alternative.
Included in the mandatory daily destination charge. Usable at all hotel outlets including Henry's and the coffee shop.
Up to 2 pets allowed (max 75 lbs each). One-time non-refundable pet fee of $75 per stay per pet charged at check-in.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Small on-site retail/boutique shop.
Hilton Honors digital key access via the Hilton app.
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