Booking Local Lodging for Hosted Guests
There are many local lodging options for hosted guests of UC Berkeley. When deciding on a location for your guests to stay, please keep the following in mind:
Book On-campus Rooms When Possible
- UC's Faculty Club and Women's Faculty Club are located in the heart of campus, which reduces travel time for your guests
- Rooms at both are also quite affordable
- Special rates are available for departments with an active club membership
Book With Preferred Off-campus Accommodations When Possible
- These hotels are located close to campus and are very familiar with booking rooms for UC guests
- All feature direct billing arrangements and a special rate for UC guests
Ask for a Apecial UC Berkeley Rate for Rooms
- Most local hotels offer a UC Berkeley rate for our hosted guests
- Often only available on request, so please make sure you ask for it when booking rooms for a guest
Clearly Outline What You Will be Paying For
- Many hotels offer a wide range of amenities and to avoid confusion and/or charges being applied that fall outside of policy, it is best to limit our authorization to specific items only
- For example, if you would like to cover room and taxes only, and exclude items such as parking or food, please make sure you communicate this to the hotel in advance
Pay Directly for Rooms When Possible Using an Event Planner Card
- UC's Event Planner Card is the preferred method for paying for local room nights for hosted guests
- A credit card guarantee is the most reliable method of ensuring that your guest has a room upon arrival and isn't erroneously asked to pay upon departure
- For more information on the Event Planner Card, please refer to the Card Program website
Ask for Direct Billing
- If you do not have access to an Event Planner Card, ask if your hotel will bill UC Berkeley directly and allow you to pay via invoice (via the Payment Request Form in BearBuy) once the stay is complete
Contact
If you have questions about booking local hotel rooms for your guests, please email us at travel@berkeley.edu.
On-Campus Accommodations
Both Faculty Clubs have a direct billing arrangement with UC Berkeley departments with a membership. Please confirm with the vendor prior to booking, or pay with an Event Planner Card.
The Faculty Club
Approximate Nightly Rate
$75 to $174
Phone
510 540 5678
Booking Instructions
- Departments can book hotel rooms directly via phone at 510 540 5678 or via email at info@berkeleyfacultyclub.com
- Departments with a membership at The Faculty Club can pay via direct billing, and may be eligible for reduced rates on room nights and catering
- Guests can book directly via phone
Women’s Faculty Club
Approximate Nightly Rate
$75 to $174
Phone
510 642 4175
Booking Instructions
- Departments and guests can book hotel rooms directly via phone at 510 642 4175 or via email at womensfacultyclub@gmail.com
- Departments with a membership at the Women's Faculty Club can pay via direct billing, and may be eligible for reduced rates on room nights and catering
- Bookings of seven or more rooms are eligible for a conference discount
Preferred Off-Campus Accommodations
As of Spring 2019, the following vendors have a direct billing arrangement with UC Berkeley. Please confirm with the vendor prior to booking, or pay with an Event Planner Card.
Bancroft Hotel
Approximate Nightly Rate
$125 to $175 and above
Phone Number
510 549 1000
Booking Instructions and Amenities
- Departments and guests can book via phone or the website
- Guests should identify as UC Berkeley guests when doing so
- Located across the street from campus
- Continental breakfast included
Berkeley City Club
Approximate Nightly Rate
$125 to $175 and above
Phone Number
510 848 7800
Booking Instructions and Amenities
- Departments and guests can book via phone or the website
- Guests should identify as UC Berkeley guests when doing so
- Room blocks for large groups and conferences are available
- Heated indoor pool
- Exercise room
- Gourmet dining
- Located 2 blocks from campus
Claremont Hotel
Approximate Nightly Rate
$175 and above
Phone Number
561 843 3000
Booking Instructions and Amenities
- Departments and guests can book via phone or the website
- Special UC Berkeley rates available for hosted guests
- Room blocks for large groups and conferences are available
- Full resort with spa, pool, sauna, tennis courts, and multiple restaurants
The Graduate
Approximate Nightly Rate
$175 and above
Phone Number
510 845 8981
Booking Instructions and Amenities
- Departments and guests can book via phone or the website
- Special UC Berkeley rates available for hosted guests
- Room blocks for large groups and conferences are available
- Located 1 block from campus
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Approximate Nightly Rate
$175 and above
Phone Number
510 845 7300
Booking Instructions and Amenities
- Departments and guests can book via phone or the website
- Special UC Berkeley rates available for hosted guests
- Room blocks for large groups and conferences are available
- Steps away from BART in downtown Berkeley
- Onsite restaurant and many nearby local attractions
Residence Inn Berkeley
Phone Number
510 982 2100
Booking Instructions and Amenities
- All Suite Hotel guests can book via phone or website
- Special UC Berkeley rates available for individuals and groups
- Expansive indoor and outdoor event space with state of the art technology and sustainability practices
- 12th Floor bar and restaurant, Study Hall Rooftop Lounge, with sweeping views and live entertainment
Additional Off-Campus Accommodations
The following vendors do not have a direct billing arrangement with UC Berkeley. When making reservations, please inquire about a university discount and pay with an Event Planner Card.
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a matter of service. Although care is taken to provide correct information, there may be unintended errors, changes, or deletions without notification. Users of this list communicate, contract, and do business with individuals, companies, or firms at their own risk. The Regents, officers, agents, and employees of the University of California shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in the compilation or printing of this list.
| Name and Website | Phone Number | Amenities and Distance from Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Hotel |
510 540 7688 800 990 2328 |
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| YMCA | 510 848 9622 |
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| SenS Hotel | 510 584 9930 |
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| Best Western | 800 528 1234 |
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| Berkeley Travelodge | 510 843 4262 |
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| Berkeley Lab Guest House | 510 495 8000 |
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| Golden Bear Inn | 510 525 6770 |
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| The Rose Garden Inn | 510 549 2145 |
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| Hilton Garden Inn - Bay Bridge | 510 658 9300 |
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| Doubletree on Berkeley Marina | 510 548 7920 |
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| Sheraton 4 Points Hotel | 510 547 7888 |
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| Oakland Marriott City Center | 510 451 4000 |
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| Courtyard Oakland Downtown | 510 625 8282 |
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| Marriott Courtyard | 510 652 8777 |
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Additional Notes
- Maximum daily limit on meals and incidentals is $62 per day
- Incidentals include tips to bellhops, baggage handlers, and hotel housekeeping
- University policy prohibits paying for an employee’s lodging within 40 miles of home or office, unless an overnight stay is required to satisfy a bona fide business need
- For example, an event planner is needed on site