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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*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
(63 Member Ratings)
(63 Member Ratings)
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
Enjoyed Most
I enjoyed the spa and club access that was included with my room.
Other Comments
The food is very questionable
steve
Apr 24, 2019
MartinezMartinez, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful view, modern yet historic
Other Comments
The front desk rep Sara didn't notice that our package came with parking, then once we alerted her to that, she acknowledged it then immediately forgot to activate the feature on our keycard. This caused us to get stuck at the exit with a line of cars behind us. Also, we wondered why it was super hot in our room when we arrived, but quickly realized this was probably by design, as the A/C unit was EXTREMELY noisy. I'd imagine they don't want guests to notice the sound right out of the gate? We had to wear earplugs in order to sleep. The front desk acknowledged that it's a common problem for guests. Nice property overall, but I probably won't ever return for an overnight stay.
Amanda
Apr 16, 2019
San Mateo, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Friendly, courteous and helpful staff; historic wooden hotel; swimming pools
Other Comments
Quality of food at the Limewood varies--both of us enjoyed the parsnip soup but our entrees, the Tamari and Citrus Marinated Tofu and the sea bass, disappointed.
Michaelyn
Apr 03, 2019
Piedmont, CA, USA
