A local landmark that dates from 1928, the mid-range Hotel Durant is around the corner from the University of California, Berkeley campus. Its 143 rooms strike an academic theme that at times takes a quirky turn. Posters of "The Graduate" adorn rooms, some of which are named for famous California and Berkeley personalities. Rooms also include iPod docks, laptop-size safes, and work desks with ergonomic chairs; some have bay views. The property's sports bar, with nine big-screen TVs and a large selection of beers, is a local favorite. But past guests have complained about poor soundproofing, shaky Wi-Fi, and the shabby state of some of the rooms. (Note that renovations are schedule for the end of 2016.) Travelers could comparison shop with the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, which has two indoor pools, a sauna, and fitness center at similar rates.
A local landmark that dates from 1928, the mid-range Hotel Durant is around the corner from the University of California, Berkeley campus. Its 143 rooms strike an academic theme that at times takes a quirky turn. Posters of "The Graduate" adorn rooms, some of which are named for famous California and Berkeley personalities. Rooms also include iPod docks, laptop-size safes, and work desks with ergonomic chairs; some have bay views. The property's sports bar, with nine big-screen TVs and a large selection of beers, is a local favorite. But past guests have complained about poor soundproofing, shaky Wi-Fi, and the shabby state of some of the rooms. (Note that renovations are schedule for the end of 2016.) Travelers could comparison shop with the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, which has two indoor pools, a sauna, and fitness center at similar rates.
