Berkeley
Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
About the Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love This Hotel
- The resort boasts some of the best views of the San Francisco Bay
- Fodor's says the resort "beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills"
- Downtown San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland are within a 30-minute drive
- AAA 4-Diamond rated since 2001
About the Hotel
Overview
An escape from the hustle and bustle of city life for more than 100 years, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel, nestled in the Berkeley hills with stunning views of the Bay Area, is a place where Old World charm meets modern elegance. Forbes Travel Guide says, “The pristine white facade, polished wood floors and rich rugs and upholstery immediately create a sense of sophistication, without being overly stuffy or pretentious."
Guest rooms are bright, airy and vary in size and decor, but all include flat-screen TVs, well-stocked minibars and a coffee machine. Make the most of your stay by upgrading to a Bay view room. Amenities are plentiful, with multiple pools, tennis courts and a supervised kids club. Recently named the "Best Hotel Gym" by Shape Magazine (2019), the state-of-the-art fitness center rivals any other high-end club and boasts 90 fitness classes a week. "The hotel’s centerpiece is the spa," says Conde Nast Traveler. Treat yourself to relaxation in the eucalyptus steam room, saline hot tubs or with one of the many treatment options.
For creative, inventive cocktails and regionally sourced dishes, visit Limewood Bar & Restaurant. Even better, enjoy them at sunset on the terrace for a seriously spectacular view of San Francisco Bay. Or if you prefer a relaxed afternoon sipping tea, make sure to check out the Lobby Lounge (advanced reservations for the tea service are encouraged). And opening this winter, East Bay Provisions! will be a family friendly café and wine bar with artisan-roasted coffee, breakfast pastries, breads, and hand selected local wines.
Food, shopping, ferry rides and museums can be found at Jack London Square, which is about a 15-minute drive by car. College Avenue around the corner is also a great spot for dining options. For those looking for city adventure, San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland are all within a 30-minute drive.
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The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(61 Member Ratings)
(61 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting with gorgeous lobby and halls, rooms. Excellent service. Panoramic views of San Francisco. Near Berkeley restaurants. A special getaway for a night close to SF.
Linda
Mar 10, 2020
San Francisco, CA, USA
Other Comments
My only complaint is the use of pool services. We were charged $50 for each extra guest including a 4 yr. old. Our guests didn't even use the facilities, were just there to hang out and celebrate my husband's birthday with us.
Maya
Mar 09, 2020
San Francisco, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
We were on a “sister” mini vacation here. From the moment we arrived, every staff member was so hospitable and friendly!!
Other Comments
Love the pool area! The locker room was also well equipped and very clean! We were glad they also had a casual restaurant & room service! Our room service order was not correct when it was delivered, but your staff member, Marcos was the BEST!! He quickly corrected the problem and we couldn’t have been happier!!!
May I suggest posted times for the hot tub to be used by adults only? The hot tub area was crowded with kids that brought toys and food into the hot tub!!
Mona
Feb 19, 2020
San Carlos, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great staff
Small room on top floor was very hot
Temp fixed next day tho & they gave us a credit which was appreciated. Next time is Hwy a room w/ 2 beds tho. Minor inconvenience was that ice machine Was down three floors from our room.
Barbara
Jan 06, 2020
Gardnerville, NV, USA
Enjoyed Most
We were upgraded to a room with a view of the Bay which was lovely. The room was spacious and comfortable. The facilities are very nice — we especially enjoyed using the state-of-the-art fitness facilities (pilates reformers and nautilus equipment). Would highly recommend catching sunset from the lobby bar — snag a seat by the window in the Hillary room for an especially unique experience.
Jessica
Dec 30, 2019
Oakland, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
I had always wanted to go to the Claremont, this was an anniversary trip and we enjoyed the facilities very much. The club and pools were wonderful and the view incredible.
Other Comments
I was surprised that the property wasn't in better condition, many of the rugs through out the hotel, especially in front of the registration were very dirty and stained. There was some sort of work going on above us that woke us up every night around 3:00 AM, wasn't expecting this type of work to be completed in the middle of the night even though there were signs around about remodeling.
Becky
Dec 18, 2019
Chico, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed the visit but underestimated the cost of the "extras" in budgeting this trip.
Other Comments
We were awaken on Monday morning by the fire alarm in this old eight story wooden structure. Obviously this was very disturbing-but I guess better than the alternative.
William
Dec 17, 2019
Martinez, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Room was tiny (and hotel a bit disorganized) but the pool, gym and spa made up for everything. Pool with a view! And TravelZoo deal was 1/2 the usual price.
Other Comments
I live about 8 blocks away; took a staycation. Eat at other (far better) East Bay restaurants. Don't spend a lot of time in your room. Just revel in everything else...
Devorah
Dec 03, 2019
Berkeley, CA, USA
Other Comments
I enjoyed the gym, pool and sauna facilities they were great! I used the kids club facility and the staff was great but they need to freshen up the facility such as brighten it up and get some new toys.
Vinh
Dec 02, 2019
San Jose, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
We had an amazing stay. Beautiful hotel.
Other Comments
Sitting on the balcony at Limewood, in lobby, and watching sunset over the Bay and City was spectacular.
Mark
Nov 25, 2019
Redding, CA, USA
