The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa - Reviews

Nice hotel. Lots of character.... – Posted 17 Nov 2011

Good

Nice hotel. Lots of character. Would have appreciated better linens and pillows on the bed. Beautiful views and lovely grounds. They were happy to... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was very nice,... – Posted 25 Sep 2011

Excellent

The hotel was very nice, however, I would not have chosen the hotel had I known the price would be an additional $50 per day.... more on MYTravelGuide

This location makes you sign... – Posted 11 Sep 2011

Horrible

This location makes you sign a mandatory "additional charge" agreement ($24/day parking + $48/day for miscellaneous service charge -- Internet (even... more on MYTravelGuide

Restaurants have very good... – Posted 24 Aug 2011

Excellent

Restaurants have very good food. Staff is very helpful , location is excellent for UC Berkeley parents. Cal flag on room adds to college spirit and... more on EasyToBook.com

Great resort with great... – Posted 9 Jul 2011

Excellent

Great resort with great facilities.... more on MYTravelGuide

Very nice for an adult spa... – Posted 12 Jun 2011

Good

Very nice for an adult spa get away. Pretty useless for much else. Has a great location for checking out local shops and eateries in walking distance.... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel itself was... – Posted 22 May 2011

Good

The hotel itself was wonderful; however, the $25 parking fee and $25 facilities fee made my cost significantly higher than expected.... more on MYTravelGuide

Given the two additional... – Posted 26 Apr 2011

Good

Given the two additional charges listed above, parking and facilities charge.... more on MYTravelGuide

Absolutely amazing property.... – Posted 27 Mar 2011

Excellent

Absolutely amazing property.... more on MYTravelGuide

Unscrupulous business... – Posted 23 Jan 2011

Horrible

As other travelers have noted, you get zapped with a mandatory $* facilities fee (plus tax) when you check in.They claim this is in the fine print,... more on Travelocity

Claremont... – Posted 1 Jan 2011

Good

The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice but my view was substandard. I booked a view room and when I received a room in the... more on Travelocity

The add on are more than they ... – Posted 9 Dec 2010

Mediocre

The add on are more than they should be since we only stayed one night... more on MYTravelGuide

Will punish you for using a... – Posted 21 Nov 2010

Horrible

Beware, If you book a room on travel website, the hotel will go out of their way to give you the WORST room in the Hotel. I live nearby and booked a... more on Travelocity

Hotel has great views and... – Posted 1 Oct 2010

Excellent

Hotel has great views and good customer service.... more on MYTravelGuide

claremont hotel hidden fees... – Posted 25 Sep 2010

Mediocre

I ended paying few hundred dollars of hidden fees such access fees, daily parking fees that I wasn't aware of when I booked my trip. The first two... more on Travelocity

Convenient Location... – Posted 13 Sep 2010

Excellent

I already knew that there is a charge for parking and a resort fee when I booked at this hotel--it adds about $*/day to the room charge, so be aware... more on Travelocity

Claremont Hotel is a... – Posted 11 Sep 2010

Excellent

Claremont Hotel is a beautiful, nicely-restored historic hotel near the UC Berkeley campus. It has an upscale spa, health club and tennis courts. My... more on MYTravelGuide

Worth the stay, normally... – Posted 5 Aug 2010

Good

We stayed there in August 09, and found the hotel rate to be very reasonable for a resort.They did charge a required daily resort fee.We were moved... more on Travelocity

get away... – Posted 29 Jun 2010

Excellent

Had a great stay last weekend.Girls weekend, very relaxing and great places to eat.Rooms clean.... more on Travelocity

Close to where I wanted to be.... – Posted 2 Apr 2010

Good

Close to where I wanted to be.Room was not the cleanest room I've been in.“Old hotel, probably very prestigious, but needs to be cleaner. My room had ... more on MYTravelGuide

The Claremont in Berkeley is... – Posted 19 Mar 2010

Excellent

The Claremont in Berkeley is to create an experience of Norwalk, CAL and a historical site. We loved how the Claremont delivers on that experience.Up ... more on MYTravelGuide

Overpriced... – Posted 1 Feb 2010

Okay

It's a beautiful hotel, however, some of the charges are excessive. Parking is $* overnight!We had room service and the lava chocolate cake was a... more on Travelocity

The rooms were clean and... – Posted 3 Jan 2010

Excellent

The rooms were clean and quiet.The hidden extra cost.“This hotel is great for the cleanliness and quiet rooms. I would recommend that if planning on... more on MYTravelGuide

The view from the room.Hotel... – Posted 28 Dec 2009

Excellent

The view from the room.Hotel staff forgot to call cab for airport.“Overall, excellent. The only exception is that a member of the hotel staff forgot... more on MYTravelGuide

Not worth the price... – Posted 13 Oct 2009

Mediocre

Not worth the moneyWere hit with $* dollar parking and $* Resort fees.Yikes!!!This was not disclosed on reservation. This increased our reservation... more on Travelocity

Great experience... – Posted 1 Jul 2009

Excellent

We stayed at the Claremont in December of last year.Friends told us we got a great rate, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.We booked two rooms ... more on Travelocity

Atmosphere.Air conditioner... – Posted 16 Jun 2009

Excellent

Atmosphere.Air conditioner blew directly onto the bed.“Beautiful hotel in beautiful location. I would stay there again. I was caught off guard at... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, facilities.There... – Posted 15 Jun 2009

Good

Location, facilities.There was a $24 parking fee and a $24 resort fee.“Nice hotel, our room had a view of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Great... more on MYTravelGuide

I like the quieter area where ... – Posted 25 May 2009

Excellent

I like the quieter area where this hotel was located.“I would recommend this hotel to anyone who does not want to be downtown SFO. The view from... more on MYTravelGuide

Gorgeous decor, old fashioned ... – Posted 24 Apr 2009

Excellent

Gorgeous decor, old fashioned charm, historical photos of days gone by, professional staff.$24 a day resort fee. We didn't use the resort amenities... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms were old and dusty. ... – Posted 23 Apr 2009

Horrible

The rooms were old and dusty. Shower had timed lighting, so I had to shower in 5 minutes before it got dark.“The resort was highly rated, but I did... more on MYTravelGuide

It was a beautiful hotel. The ... – Posted 16 Apr 2009

Excellent

It was a beautiful hotel. The rooms and facilities were clean and very well kept for such an old establishment.We did not like the $25.00 parking fee ... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean.“The hotel added a $25... – Posted 4 Apr 2009

Horrible

Clean.“The hotel added a $25 a night use of facility fee (business trip could not use it) and a $25 a night parking fee.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Free access to the fitness... – Posted 17 Mar 2009

Okay

Free access to the fitness and spa facilities.Construction noise early in the morning.“The Claremont Resort is a beautiful hotel featuring spacious... more on MYTravelGuide

I enjoyed my charming... – Posted 16 Mar 2009

Excellent

I enjoyed my charming surroundings and amenities of this hotel.That my stay had to end. I had the most incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating stay at... more on MYTravelGuide

Elegant, clean and safe.Extra ... – Posted 5 Mar 2009

Excellent

Elegant, clean and safe.Extra charges equaled $50 per day.“The Claremont Hotel is historic, elegant and ideally located. The service was excellent... more on MYTravelGuide

“I was very unhappy when they ... – Posted 26 Feb 2009

Mediocre

“I was very unhappy when they charged an additional mandatory $24 called a resort charge. Combined with the $24 for parking.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The grounds are spectacular,... – Posted 13 Jan 2009

Excellent

The grounds are spectacular, so is the pool /gym/spa.It needs to be updated rooms are small but excellent view.“If you want a generic cookie cutter... more on MYTravelGuide

Great old hotel..... – Posted 20 Nov 2008

Good

This huge hotel was built in 1906. It has beautiful architecture and is located in a fun area of Berkeley. Great restaurants and shopping are a... more on Travelocity

The location was good for me, ... – Posted 1 Nov 2008

Good

The location was good for me, someone who visits neighborhoods not cities.The fact that each night there was a $50 fee added.“The long walks from the ... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked absolutly nothing... – Posted 1 Oct 2008

Horrible

I liked absolutly nothing about this hotel.I didn't like how greedy and money hungry everybody was.“This hotel is the biggest joke I have ever seen.... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice lobby, rooms and grounds.... – Posted 12 Sep 2008

Good

Nice lobby, rooms and grounds.There was a surcharge for everything, $25/day to park. The hotel was nice and in a nice neighborhood, we stayed there... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, beautiful... – Posted 10 Sep 2008

Excellent

Great location, beautiful.Many extra charges: Parking, candy bars, fitness center, water. The Claremont is gorgeous and in a great location, but... more on MYTravelGuide

It looked historic.It was,... – Posted 7 Sep 2008

Mediocre

It looked historic.It was, but they forgot to update it. The hotel smelled bad real bad like old but this fell more in the decrepit category! ... more on MYTravelGuide

Nothing.Hidden charges. paid... – Posted 6 Sep 2008

Horrible

Nothing.Hidden charges. paid for service that never used or plan of using. Charge was not optional. Would not stay at this hotel ever again. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful historic resort... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Excellent

Beautiful historic resort hotel.Breakfast buffet was fairly ordinary. We've admired the Claremont Resort for years, having grown up in the Oakland... more on MYTravelGuide

There were so many extra... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Okay

There were so many extra charges--taxes, gratuities, self-parking, and resort fee. Ridiculous.“Dont forget to bring more money.”... more on MYTravelGuide