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Claremont Resort & Club

Oakland • Berkeley • OVER THE TOP

avg. $692 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

A 1915 Victorian castle landmark in the Oakland Hills with commanding gabled rooflines and period interiors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and Bay Area history seekers

Highlights:

  • 1915 Free Classic Victorian castle by Charles Dickey
  • Original structure straddling Berkeley-Oakland city line
  • 276 rooms across multiple wings in Oakland Hills
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PB hotel design editorial

Few Bay Area landmarks carry the mythological weight of the Claremont's founding story: the original structure was reportedly built straddling the Berkeley-Oakland city line so that alcohol could be served on whichever side local ordinance permitted. That pragmatic ingenuity aside, the white-painted Victorian castle rising from the eucalyptus-covered Oakland Hills is a genuinely commanding piece of early California resort architecture, its steeply pitched gabled rooflines, dormers, and central clock tower assembled in a Free Classic style that architect Charles Dickey completed in 1915. The Claremont Resort & Club has grown considerably since — today it holds 276 rooms across multiple wings — but the original building's silhouette, seen glowing against a lavender East Bay dusk, remains one of the more romantically improbable sights in American hospitality. Interior renovations over the years have brought the guestrooms to a palette of lavender, warm taupe, and gold, with trellis-patterned carpets, dark-stained wood furniture inlaid with brass geometric motifs, and floral draperies that keep the tone garden-fresh without veering into chintz overload. The bar at Limewood maintains a more grounded register — a curved cherry-wood counter topped in honed concrete, white subway tile behind the back bar, pressed-tin ceiling panels overhead, and hexagonal stone floor tile underfoot, the whole composition landing somewhere between a grand hotel bar and a well-appointed neighborhood institution. The outdoor pool deck, framed by the white clapboard spa pavilion and the hillside building above, makes the resort's scale feel surprisingly intimate under California light.

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About

Claremont Resort & Club is a California landmark and one of America’s iconic hotels. Just 12 miles from San Francisco, we are located between Berkeley and Oakland, two cities full of character and vitality. Our newly restored urban resort is uniquely positioned to offer the best of the Bay Area. Claremont Resort & Club sets new heights in service, amenities, and accommodations. We offer three distinct restaurants, a world-renowned spa, and three heated, outdoor saline pools at The Club, which was awarded Best Hotel Gym by Shape Magazine. Our 276 beautifully appointed rooms offer a mix of old-world charm and California comfort, many boasting breathtaking views of San Francisco.

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Claremont Resort & Club Reviews

2,436 reviews

"One of the busiest week of the year, even busier than the Homecoming weekend, the Claremont Club’s staff handled the traffic with ease. The check-in and check-out were without any hiccup, Effie took care of us as always. We have met Effie when our son started UC Berkeley 4 years ago, and she has treated us with the great service mindset that embody the name of the Claremont Club. Without any doubt, the Claremont Club will always be our home in Berkeley as long as Effie is there."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 31, 2026

"Had a great experience! The room and views were awesome, hiking is close by, as are other restaurant options, but The Limewood was fantastic, so I highly recommend enjoying your evening there!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 28, 2026

"Dear Kishara, On behalf of my team, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional partnership you and your staff provided during last weekend’s Angela’s event. The entire banquet team, under the leadership of James, demonstrated remarkable professionalism and a genuine desire to assist. Your presence from the outset to the day of the event ensured that every aspect of the event was meticulously planned and executed. This seamless coordination instilled confidence in our team, enabling us to deliver a flawless experience. We would be honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Claremont Hotel community again in the future. Once again, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable contributions of the entire Claremont Hotel team. Sincerely, Dani Flowers and Events by Dani"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 27, 2026

"There are three disappointing things in this hotel. Room housekeeping is very bad. The bed was untidy made, Duvet was thrown over the bed and the flats were not straights and left out of the mattress,. They never prepared the room at night. They never refilled the bottle of clean water and so we left we a feeling that the room was kept at the minimum levels. Second is the RESORT FEE of $50. It is not in the rate but is obligatory to pay even if you say you don't want to use those services. So it is a covered way to raise the price with no chance to say no. Finally, the breakfast is very poor."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 26, 2026

"We spent three nights at the Claremont and found the service to be exceptional. In this day and age, that feels rare. We all also thought our massages were excellent."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 25, 2026

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