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• Not worth the price

  Submitted on: 10/13/2009

  Not worth the moneywere hit with $* dollar parking and $* resort fees.yikes!!!this was not disclosed on reservation. this increased our reservation by $*.it was okay. ...

  Not worth the moneyWere hit with $* dollar parking and $* Resort fees.Yikes!!!This was not disclosed on reservation. This increased our reservation by $*.It was okay. Clean

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• Great experience

  Submitted on: 07/01/2009

  We stayed at the claremont in december of last year. friends told us we got a great rate, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. we booked two rooms ( ...

  We stayed at the Claremont in December of last year. Friends told us we got a great rate, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We booked two rooms (one for my husband, baby and I, the other for my mother-in-law and 9yrold daughter) and they were very spacious and comfortable. The hotel staff were amazing - very friendly and willing to accomodate in any way. The valet parking was great - we were in and out a lot, but they were happy to help us each and every time and even knew our names by the end of our three day stay. Christmas was a special time at the hotel. In addition to the beautiful Christmas decorations, there was a huge replica of the hotel made of gingerbread and snow machines which periodically blew fake snow out over the entire lobby. Our nine-year-old daughter (who coming from Australia, has only seen snow a few times in her life) was absolutely thrilled. She was also impressed with the heated pool - although it is outdoors, it was warm enough for her to swim in the middle of winter! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. It was a real treat for us. The only problem with this hotel is that it set our expectations too high - we visited New York City next, and the 2 bedroom apartment that we rented did not come close to the standards set at the Claremont!

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• Great old hotel..

  Submitted on: 11/20/2008

  This huge hotel was built in 1906. it has beautiful architecture and is located in a fun area of berkeley. great restaurants and shopping are a hilly, but not too ...

  This huge hotel was built in 1906. It has beautiful architecture and is located in a fun area of Berkeley. Great restaurants and shopping are a hilly, but not too long, walk away.There is a terrific health club with lots of tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and good facilities. The rooms were large and comfortably furnished. It could be a little cleaner. The staff was generally very helpful. We were surprised when checking in, by a 24 dollar manditory fee for use of the health facilities and internet access. Orginally,we were told it was 24 dollars per day but we were only charged 24.00 once for a 3 night stay. There is a charge for parking which was expensive..The first 1/2 hour was free and then it was 4.00 per hour for anything longer. No allowance for being a hotel guest. We loved Berkeley and would consider going back to this hotel, now that we know how it works.

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• Not worth the money

  Submitted on: 05/01/2008

  I stayed at the claremont recently while visiting my son who attends cal. the only thing that is 5***** about this hotel is the cost! i upgraded my room to ...

  I stayed at the Claremont recently while visiting my son who attends Cal. The only thing that is 5***** about this hotel is the cost! I upgraded my room to a bay view. There was NO bay view. The room was similar to what you woud expect to find in a cheap motel! My son was charged $24 each time he came to visit me (for parking) I was charged $25 per day resort fee and $25 spa fee on check in! I was not aware of these charges when making the reservation! In addition, $25 each day to park my car. I sat is Jordan's (the restaurant) while my son had breakfast and did not eat. They still charged me $100, $50 per person for Sunday brunch. I don't mind paying if the quality is evident. It was not. I don't recommend unless you want a Travelodge at Ritz prices.

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