Best Hotels near University of California--Berkeley

Simply put, the Claremont Club & Spa is gorgeous. Set near the University of California-Berkeley campus, this AccorHotels outpost boasts enviable views of the San Francisco Bay and a relaxed atmosphere. Recent guests were delighted by the Claremont's newly renovated rooms, which boast stylish light fixtures and bright, airy color palettes. Luxury amenities include tennis courts and a full-service spa. Guest rooms here also feature flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffee makers and minibars. Meanwhile, the Claremont's in-house eateries also earn praise from previous diners for their relaxed settings and scrumptious cuisine. Limewood Bar & Restaurant specializes in regionally sourced cuisine and inventive cocktails, while the (seasonal) Bayview Café serves up casual fare poolside. The customer service staff members also earn a thumbs-up for their friendly demeanor. However, travelers note that staying at this property will require a sizable chunk of your vacation budget.

Just steps away from the University of California and the Downtown Berkeley BART transit stop, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza's location is ideal for travelers looking to pop into San Francisco or visit the University of California Berkeley campus. This hotel has been welcoming guests since the early 20th century, and many of today's visitors love the hotel's character – a recent renovation has preserved the property's historic integrity while transforming it into a trendy boutique outpost. However, there is one aspect of the Hotel Shattuck Plaza's past that guests wish had been remedied with the remodel: the guest rooms here are rather small. With that said, accommodations do come equipped with creature comforts such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and complimentary internet access. The hotel also houses a fitness center and a 24-hour business center, and travelers are quick to compliment the modern American cuisine served at the in-house restaurant, FIVE.

Graduate Berkeley is a 3.5 star hotel located at 2600 Durant Ave in Berkeley. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 910 reviews.

La Quinta Inn Berkeley is a 3 star hotel located at 920 University Ave in Berkeley. It has a 3.5 overall guest rating based on 414 reviews.

Rose Garden Inn is a 3 star hotel located at 2740 Telegraph Ave in Berkeley. It has a 3.5 overall guest rating based on 415 reviews.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley is a 2.5 star hotel located at 1175 University Ave in Berkeley. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 268 reviews.

Super 8 Berkeley is a 2.5 star hotel located at 1619 University Avenue in Berkeley. It has a 3.5 overall guest rating based on 468 reviews.

Quality Inn University is a 2.5 star hotel located at 1761 University Avenue in Berkeley. It has a 3.0 overall guest rating based on 72 reviews.

Rodeway Inn Berkeley is a 2 star hotel located at 1461 University Ave in Berkeley. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 351 reviews.

Americas Best Value Inn Golden Bear Inn is a 2 star hotel located at 1620 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley. It has a 3.0 overall guest rating based on 153 reviews.

Berkeley Travelodge is a 2 star hotel located at 1820 University Ave in Berkeley. It has a 3.0 overall guest rating based on 348 reviews.

Berkeley Inn is a 1.5 star hotel located at 1720 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley. It has a 3.0 overall guest rating based on 65 reviews.