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Berkeley City Club vs Bancroft Hotel

Both Berkeley City Club and Bancroft Hotel are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Berkeley City Club scores marginally better than Bancroft Hotel. Berkeley City Club has a TripExpert Score of 76 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Oyster, Gayot and Rough Guide.

Berkeley City Club
Berkeley City Club
8 / 10
2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $139 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"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."
Gayot Gayot
"It should come as no surprise that the Berkeley City Club has been designated a California State Historical Landmark."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Dating back to 1929, the historic Berkeley City Club is a budget hotel located just one block from UC Berkeley." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Moorish design and Gothic architecture meet modern amenities at this historic locale steps from campus, arts, and eateries." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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
Bancroft Hotel
Bancroft Hotel
8 / 10
2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $175 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Business Center
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Breakfast included
  • Fax / photocopying
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Lovingly remodeled in 2012, this green boutique hotel—across from the U.C. campus—is fresh, stylish, and completely eco-friendly." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Bancroft is located directly across the street from the University of California at Berkeley and only a few blocks from the hip Telegraph Avenue."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Small hotel with 22 rooms with queen beds, a good location right by the UC campus and fine service. Breakfast included."
Gayot Gayot
"This 1928 landmark property is located on a lively street across from UC Berkeley's historic and park-like campus."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Simple and homey are the 22 rooms at this 1928 historic-landmark Craftsman hotel that's threadbare like grandma's house, sans doilies." Full review