Golden Bear HotelvsBerkeley City Club
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Berkeley City Club scores significantly higher than Americas Best Value Inn. Berkeley City Club has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Golden Bear Hotel
Rough Guide
1620 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"The most pleasant of the many motels in the “flatlands” of West Berkeley, whose decent rooms have smart furnishings."
Berkeley City Club
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"Two blocks from the UC campus, this B&B was designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, with an indoor swimming pool and exercise room. Each of the spacious rooms has a private bath."
"It should come as no surprise that the Berkeley City Club has been designated a California State Historical Landmark."
Budget
"Dating back to 1929, the historic Berkeley City Club is a budget hotel located just one block from UC Berkeley." Full review
"Moorish design and Gothic architecture meet modern amenities at this historic locale steps from campus, arts, and eateries." Full review
"The 35 rooms and dazzling common areas of this historic landmark building feel like a glorious time warp into a more refined era. The hotel contains lush and serene Italianate courtyards, gardens" Full review
"Located a 5-minute walk to University of California Berkeley, this historic Berkeley, California hotel is elegantly designed. An indoor swimming pool with high ceilings and big windows is..." Full review