Local Lodging Options

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, 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 guests of UC.
  • Ask for a special UCB rate for rooms.   Most local hotels offer a 'UC Berkeley rate' for our hosted guests; this is often only available on request, so 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's best to limit our authorization to specific items only.  For example, if you'd like to cover room & taxes only and exclude items such as parking or food, make sure you tell the hotel this 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, see 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 UCB directly and allow you to pay via invoice (via the Payment Request Form in BearBuy) once the stay is complete.

If you have questions about booking local hotel rooms for your guests, please email us at travel@berkeley.edu.

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On-Campus Accommodations

Rates are approximate.  Both Faculty Clubs have a direct billing arrangement with UCB departments with a membership; confirm with the vendor prior to booking or pay with an Event Planner Card.

RATE CODE

$ ($75 - $124)        $$ ($125 - $174)        $$$ ($175 and above)
Name & Rates Telephone Booking Instructions / Amenities

The Faculty Club (link is external)

$-$$

 510-540-5678
  • Departments can book hotel rooms directly via phone at 510-540-5678 or via email at info@berkeleyfacultyclub.com (link sends e-mail)
  • 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 (link is external)

$-$$

 510-642-4175
  • Departments and guests can book hotel rooms directly via phone at 510-642-4175 or via email at womensfacultyclub@gmail.com (link sends e-mail)
  • 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

Rates are approximate.  As of Spring 2019, the following vendors have a direct billing arrangement with UCB; confirm with the vendor prior to booking or pay with an Event Planner Card.

RATE CODE

$ ($75 - $124); $$ ($125 - $174) $$$($175 and above)

Name & Rates

 Telephone

Amenities

Bancroft Hotel

$$-$$$

 510-549-1000
  • Departments and guests can book via phone or website. Guests should identify as UC Berkeley guests when doing so.
  • Located across the street from campus
  • Continental breakfast included

Berkeley City Club

$$-$$$

 510-848-7800
  • Departments and guests can book via phone or website. Guests should identify as UC Berkeley guests when doing so.
  • Room blocks for large groups and conferences available
  • Heated indoor pool; exercise room; gourmet dining; 2 blocks to campus

Claremont Hotel

$$$

 561-843-3000
  • Departments and guests can book via phone or website. Special UC Berkeley rates available for hosted guests.
  • Room blocks for large groups and conferences available
  • Full resort with spa, pool, sauna, tennis and multiple restaurants

The Graduate

$$$

 510-845-8981
  • Departments and guests can book via phone or website. Special UC Berkeley rates available for hosted guests.
  • Room blocks for large groups and conferences available
  • Located one block from campus

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

$$$

 510-845-7300
  • Departments and guests can book via phone or website. Special UC Berkeley rates available for hosted guests.
  • Room blocks for large groups and conferences available
  • Steps away from BART in downtown Berkeley
  • Onsite restaurant and many nearby local attractions

Residence Inn Berkeley

 510-982-2100
  • 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

Rates are approximate.  The following vendors do not have a direct billing arrangement with UCB; when making reservations, inquire about a university discount and pay with an Event Planner Card.

RATE CODE

$ ($75 - $124) $$ ($125 - $174)        $$$ ($175 and above)
Name & Rates Telephone Amenities

Blue Sky Hotel

$$-$$$

510-540-7688

800-990-2328
  • Restaurant; complimentary breakfast; free use of Cal Rec Sports Center
  • 1 block to campus

YMCA

$-$$

 510-848-9622
  • Use of gym and pool facilities
  • 2 blocks to campus

SenS Hotel

$$-$$$

 510-584-9930
  • Onsite cafe; Many local restaurants nearby
  • 3 blocks to campus

Best Western

$$

800-528-1234

Fax: 510-845-4397
  • Newly remodeled in 2019
  • 3 blocks to campus

Berkeley Travelodge

$

 510-843-4262
  • 6 blocks to campus

Berkeley Lab Guest House

$$-$$$

 510-495-8000
  • Onsite at Berkeley National Lab
  • Guests must be affiliated with UC or LBNL
  • Guests must be 18+ years of age

Golden Bear Inn

$-$$$

 510-525-6770
  • Onsite Japanese restaurant
  • 1.5 miles to campus

The Rose Garden Inn

$$-$$$

 510-549-2145
  • Buffet breakfast; Freshly baked cookies served daily
  • 1.5 miles to campus
Hilton Garden Inn - Bay Bridge 510-658-9300
  • Bay or hill Views; restaurant
  • Walk to shopping & movies
  • 3 miles to campus
Doubletree on Berkeley Marina 510-548-7920
  • Pool and sauna; onsite restaurant
  • SF bay view rooms
  • 3 miles to campus

Sheraton 4 Points Hotel

$$$

 510-547-7888
  • Pool; fitness room
  • Nearby shops, movies, & golf course
  • 3 miles to campus
Oakland Marriott City Center 510-451-4000
  • Newly remodeled and modern rooms
  • Approx. 5.5 miles from campu
Courtyard Oakland Downtown 510-625-8282
  • Onsite pool and fitness center
  • Approx. 5.5 miles from campus

Marriott Courtyard

$$$

 510-652-8777
Fax: 510-652-8799
  • Continental breakfast
  • Indoor pool with spa
  • 10 miles to campus
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Notes: Maximum daily limit on meals and incidentals is $62/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 (i.e., an event planner is needed on-site).