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Hotel Shattuck Plaza vs Berkeley City Club

Both Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Berkeley City Club are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Shattuck Plaza scores significantly better than Berkeley City Club. Hotel Shattuck Plaza comes in at #2 in Berkeley with recommendations from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Star Service and Lonely Planet.

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
9 / 10
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Renovated with an opulent lobby and beautifully furnished rooms, this hotel now competes with the finest in the area, barring the Claremont."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This historic boutique hotel sits amid Berkeley's downtown arts district, just steps from the U.C. campus and a short walk from the Gourmet Ghetto." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located one block from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, walking distance to the campus and within view of UC Berkeley's landmark campanile (a 15-minute walk), this hotel dates from 1910." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Also downtown and close to the BART station is this stately 174-room facility. Renovated by the Howard Johnson chain, it dates from 1910." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 100-year-old downtown jewel features a foyer of red Italian glass lighting, flocked Victorian-style wallpaper – and yes, a peace sign tiled into the floor" Full review
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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