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Hotel Information: Extensive renovations, the latest in 2003–2004, have enhanced the Claremont's eclectic decor, ranging from Victorian to hip contemporary. In the lobby, Kentia palms in oversized urns reach toward high ceilings; archival black-and-white photographs hang above upholstered chairs. The loyal clientele of this Berkeley resort includes wedding parties, business travelers, and Bay Area residents on getaways.
Amenity highlights: Spa Claremont offers massage, body treatments, scrubs, skin care therapies, and hair and nail care. The fitness choices are exhaustive, with 10 tennis courts, two lap pools, saunas, a Pilates studio, and rooms dedicated to weight training and cardio conditioning. The Mind/Body Center schedules yoga, body sculpting, aerobics, and other classes.
Rooms
Guestrooms at Claremont Resort & Spa include high-speed Internet access, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with pay movies and video games, and speakerphones. Local calls within a 16-mile radius are complimentary.
All rooms are nonsmoking.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - TV
- Multi-line phone
- Free local calls
- Voice mail
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Sewing kit
- Slippers
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Access to the Claremont's fitness center and activities is included in the resort surcharge. Ten tennis courts are available for play, with equipment rental for a nominal fee. A patio accommodates two outdoor lap pools, one 25 yards and the other 25 meters; a spa tub, and chaise lounges. A mind/body center offers a Pilates studio and full schedule of aerobic, yoga, and body sculpting classes. A spin studio, cardio room with bikes, treadmills, Stairmasters, and elliptical trainers are adjacent to the weight training rooms.
Four golf courses, both 18-hole and 9-hole—with driving ranges—are located within a 20-minute drive of the hotel. Hiking and biking trails are located just off the hotel property.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis on site
- Running track/path on site
- Aerobics on site
- Pilates classes/instruction on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Property Amenities
Berkeley's Claremont is known for its extensive fitness facilities, including a 20,000-square-foot health club, 10 outdoor tennis courts, two outdoor lap pools, spa tub, and saunas. (Access to fitness facilities is included in the daily resort surcharge.) Other amenities include a fine-dining restaurant, a café/bar with views of San Francisco Bay, a lobby computer station with complimentary high-speed Internet access, and 30,000 square feet of event space.
The Spa Claremont includes a beauty salon and full menu of massage, hydrotherapy, body wraps, and skin care treatments. The business center provides a technical help desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and other business services (surcharges).
The resort's Kids Club program (hourly surcharge) provides a garden, arts and crafts activities, toys, and games. The hotel also offers seasonal camps for older children.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Parking (valet) $24 Daily
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fitness equipment
- Full-service health spa
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 279
- Parking (surcharge)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Security guard
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Supervised child care/activities
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Technology helpdesk
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted Dogs Under 35 Lbs
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees
The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
- Hotel resort fee: US$24 per room, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know Before You Go
The Claremont Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.
This hotel accepts pets (dogs only) weighing up to 35 pounds (surcharge).
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pets: US$99 per stay
- Valet parking: US$24 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Jordan's - California cuisine with a Pacific Rim influence and an excellent wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Live piano music on weekend evenings and during Sunday brunch. Large dining room with a grand view of the San Francisco Bay. Small bar/lounge. Private dining room available.
Paragon Bar & Cafe - Outdoor deck and indoor seating with grand view of San Francisco Bay in the distance. Minimalist decor with intimate lighting, wheatgrass plantings on tables, and a large lounge furnished with couches and oversized chairs. Coffee bar in the morning, lunch and dinner every day. Café menu with macaroni and cheese, salads, burgers, grilled fish. Live jazz four nights of the week.
Bayview Café - Burgers, salads, and sandwiches served poolside. Seasonal hours. Serves hotel guests or Claremont Spa members only.
Address
41 Tunnel Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705
USA
Nearest major airport:
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
Area:
Berkeley, California, United States of America
