Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

The room was so nice. The decor was so cool! I loved the location Everything was right around the corner and the view from my room was fabulous! The beds were super comfy, and the rooms were Very clean! The staff were amazing! Shout out to The chief engineer Victor!! He was very helpful and nice. Overall, my stay Was one of the best experiences!

We stayed here for our daughter's graduation. The location was perfect and walking distance to the campus. This is a very old hotel and there's a charm about it. If you're used to staying at modern hotels, this is not it. There's 2 small elevators. The staff was very nice and helpful. Parking was conveniently located behind the hotel.

Let’s start with the good: the hotel is undeniably cute, and the front desk staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The attached restaurant has a great aesthetic and was a nice bonus. But now for the reality — and it’s hard to overlook. The location is borderline sketchy. It’s right on the edge of a decent area, and several times I saw people clearly under the influence or sleeping on the sidewalk right outside. It made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe, especially walking in at night. And here’s the biggest issue: NO hot water. Not just once — multiple times, over several days, at all hours. I don’t care how cute the place is — if you can’t even guarantee basic necessities like hot water, that’s a serious problem. Also, the rooms are tiny. That would’ve been fine if it were communicated clearly up front, but it’s not, and guests should know what to expect. This place could be great, but right now, it’s not worth the hassle.