This 1915 hilltop icon straddling Oakland-Berkeley pairs heated lap and recreational pools with an outdoor whirlpool, all set against a historic castle-like resort with sweeping views and rich local lore.
“The aquatics offerings at the Claremont include heated recreational and lap pools and an outdoor whirlpool to relax in.”
– Time Out
Rough Guide
Star
"Built in 1915, the Claremont is the lap of luxury among Berkeley hotels."
DK Eyewitness
"This stunning hotel is poised at the foot of Berkeley Hills, overlooking much of East Bay and San Francisco."
Star Service
"Located just 2 miles south of the University of California at Berkeley campus, this is Northern California's most historic resort, an iconic, sprawling Tudor castle of a building dating from 1915." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"This Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort situated just outside of San Francisco offers everything from aquatic activities to tennis to wine tasting on its expansive grounds." Full review
Star Service
"A great fit for Fairmont, this is a heady icon drenched in local lore." Full review
Gayot
"This East Bay bastion of luxury offers boutique service, resort amenities and a rich sense of history."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"It is impossible to avoid falling in love with the Claremont. This Bay Area darling is filled with legend and romance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The perfect base to experience historic Berkeley." Full review
Fodor's
"Straddling the Oakland–Berkeley border, this amenities-rich resort beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The grand 1915 Claremont sits perched on the sunny Oakland hills and has gorgeous views. Rooms are upmarket business-class." Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Gayot
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
