BERKELEY CITY CLUB HOTEL, Berkeley – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Rooms & Views
The Berkeley City Club offers 38 guestrooms with original 1930s details. Standard rooms (209 sq ft) include a Queen or full-size bed, with some offering views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Suites (504 sq ft) feature a Queen bed plus an additional bed, two separate rooms, and views of the Berkeley Hills. All rooms have Wi-Fi, a chest of drawers, and seating areas.
Julia's French Dining
Julia's Restaurant serves French farm-to-table dishes using Bay Area ingredients. Open for lunch (Tuesday-Friday) and dinner (Tuesday-Saturday), it offers dine-in and curbside pickup. Morgan's Bar & Lounge provides cocktails in a historic setting. A complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7am to 9:30am for hotel guests.
Pool & Recreation
The Julia Morgan-designed indoor heated pool features original 1920s tilework and vaulted ceilings. The hotel also has a fitness room, bocce court, and courtyards. Membership includes access to weekly fitness classes and reciprocal privileges at other clubs.
Downtown Berkeley Location
The hotel is 0.5 km from Downtown Berkeley, 1 km from UC Berkeley, and 3.5 km from Berkeley Marina. Nearby attractions include the Berkeley Art Museum (3 miles), Telegraph Avenue (0.5 km), and Sather Tower (1 km). The Gourmet Ghetto district, known for diverse dining, is a short walk away.
Events & Services
The hotel hosts weddings and meetings in spaces like the Venetian Ballroom and Drawing Room, which feature fireplaces and private courtyards. Services include self-service laundry, gated parking for members, and accessible facilities. The front desk can assist with local recommendations and event coordination.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy and clean with a breathtaking view of San Francisco. The TVs in the rooms were a nice touch. The service was exceptional, both at check-in and check-out, and the hotel staff were very attentive. The location, in a 1920-30s neo-gothic architectonic monument, was just magical. The dining experience, with porridge included, was delightful. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay truly enjoyable.
This hotel is a real gem! The rooms offer a beautiful view and come with nice-sized TVs, although the beds are slightly smaller than standard queen size. The service at the reception desk and during my stay was exceptional. The location is simply breathtaking, situated in a stunning 1920-30s neo-gothic architectonic monument. The included dining, especially the Neapolitan pizza, was a tasty delight. The facilities perfectly complemented my stay, making it truly memorable.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms offered a beautiful view of SF, but the bed was smaller than a standard queen size. The TV was a nice size, and the view was truly amazing. However, the presence of homeless people around the free clinic nearby was off-putting.