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Jun 16, 2009 by Brenda from Lakewood,CO
Overall Rating: 9

• Atmosphere.
• Air conditioner blew directly onto the bed.

“Beautiful hotel in beautiful location. I would stay there again. I was caught off guard at checkout that a resort fee would be added. That was not told up front and really should just be in the price in the first place.”

Jun 15, 2009 by Don from Bakersfield,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Location, facilities.
• There was a $24 parking fee and a $24 resort fee.

“Nice hotel, our room had a view of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Great tennis courts, pools and gym facilities. We didn't use the restaurants but they looked nice. Staff were friendly and helpful.”

May 25, 2009 by Karin from Santa Barbara,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• I like the quieter area where this hotel was located.

“I would recommend this hotel to anyone who does not want to be downtown SFO. The view from their restaurant and most of the rooms I have stayed in were superb.”

Apr 24, 2009 by from Highland,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Gorgeous decor, old fashioned charm, historical photos of days gone by, professional staff.
• $24 a day resort fee. We didn't use the resort amenities but had to pay anyway $24 a day parking too.

“The Claremont is old world charm in the hills of Berkeley, with convenient access to UC Berkeley. Our room was big enough for a king sized bed plus a rollaway (provided at no charge). The bed and bath were separated by a small hallway which made the room feel suite-like. Very professional staff, gorgeous decor, and I loved that the lemon grass and eucalyptus scent from the spa permeated the lobby. A very beautiful and elegant hotel.”

Apr 23, 2009 by Kelly from Lawrenceville,GA
Overall Rating: 1

• The rooms were old and dusty. Shower had timed lighting, so I had to shower in 5 minutes before it got dark.

“The resort was highly rated, but I did not experience the spa resort. The rooms were old and dusty. There was a old wooden door that led to the building's pipes and structure. I would not recommend if you are looking for a comfortable room.”

Apr 16, 2009 by Jennifer from Santa Maria,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• It was a beautiful hotel. The rooms and facilities were clean and very well kept for such an old establishment.
• We did not like the $25.00 parking fee on top of the $25.00 resort fee.

“This is a beautiful hotel located in the perfect location for our travels. It is close to UC Berkley and some relatives we visit. The grounds are very well kept and the views from the restaurant are wonderful. Would definitely stay there again.”

Apr 4, 2009 by Bill from Oak Ridge,TN
Overall Rating: 2

• Clean.

“The hotel added a $25 a night use of facility fee (business trip could not use it) and a $25 a night parking fee.”

Mar 17, 2009 by Stephanie from Signal Mountain,TN
Overall Rating: 6

• Free access to the fitness and spa facilities.
• Construction noise early in the morning.

“The Claremont Resort is a beautiful hotel featuring spacious clean rooms, several dining options, a beautiful pool, tennis courts and fitness center including spa with sauna, whirlpool and steam room, as well as free group classes. Additionally, a second spa facility is available offering steam, whirlpool and a variety of spa treatments. I enjoyed my stay there and would stay there again.”

Mar 16, 2009 by Bonnie from Victor, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I enjoyed my charming surroundings and amenities of this hotel.
• That my stay had to end.

“I had the most incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating stay at the Claremont. I was a guest for six nights and each and every day was special. The staff was always warm and helpful and my room was spacious and spotless clean. I enjoyed daily yoga classes at the workout center. The WiFi which was helpful because I needed to stay connected while I was in my little sanctuary away from home. I left feeling rested and alive again! I would recommend this hotel to everyone and can't wait to return.”

Mar 5, 2009 by Mary from Whittier,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Elegant, clean and safe.
• Extra charges equaled $50 per day.

“The Claremont Hotel is historic, elegant and ideally located. The service was excellent and staff was professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel.”

Feb 26, 2009 by Geoff from San Diego,CA
Overall Rating: 4

“I was very unhappy when they charged an additional mandatory $24 called a resort charge. Combined with the $24 for parking.”

Jan 13, 2009 by Hans from L.A,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• The grounds are spectacular, so is the pool /gym/spa.
• It needs to be updated rooms are small but excellent view.

“If you want a generic cookie cutter experience stay in Starwoods hotels/chain hotels. This is like an old European estate/castle. The place is old rooms are old but the charm and the view surpass the sterilized cold chain hotels. The swimming pools are fantastic in the middle of winter/gym/massage and the spa especially massages are probably some of the best qualified in”

Nov 1, 2008 by Phillip
Overall Rating: 7

• The location was good for me, someone who visits neighborhoods not cities.
• The fact that each night there was a $50 fee added.

“The long walks from the parking lot, gaudy decoration and location would have been perfect. But for a business traveler it just made it inconvenient.
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Oct 1, 2008 by Kody
Overall Rating: 1

• I liked absolutly nothing about this hotel.
• I didn't like how greedy and money hungry everybody was.

“This hotel is the biggest joke I have ever seen. They call themselves a 4 star resort, but all it really is a overpriced, old dump. The rooms are small, they stink, and the beds are small and uncomfortable. The hotel charges $24 a night to park. The parking lot is small and always full, so there is no place to park. The people at the front desk were rude, and I was very disappointed with my stay there. I did enjoy the friendly valet workers though. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone.
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Sep 12, 2008 by Sara from South Lake Tahoe, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Nice lobby, rooms and grounds.
• There was a surcharge for everything, $25/day to park.

“The hotel was nice and in a nice neighborhood, we stayed there to attend a concert at Berkeley's Greek Theatre which was in walking distance. The hotel staff front desk staff was a little snooty and the hotel charged ridiculous prices for parking.”

Sep 10, 2008 by Diane from Mckinleyville, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Great location, beautiful.
• Many extra charges: Parking, candy bars, fitness center, water.

“The Claremont is gorgeous and in a great location, but watch out for extra charges.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Gene from Roscoe, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

• It looked historic.
• It was, but they forgot to update it.

“The hotel smelled bad real bad like old but this fell more in the decrepit category!”

Sep 6, 2008 by Vitaliy from Antelope, CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[2] • Location:[5]

• Nothing.
• Hidden charges. paid for service that never used or plan of using. Charge was not optional.

“Would not stay at this hotel ever again.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Bob from Reno, NV
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful historic resort hotel.
• Breakfast buffet was fairly ordinary.

“We've admired the Claremont Resort for years, having grown up in the Oakland hills. We were in the Bay Area to attend the Cal football game on Saturday and celebrate my birthday on Sunday. Our experience at the hotel was outstanding. Our room was small, but elegant, with rustic touches you'd expect in a historic hotel. The bed was very comfortable and the large shower was wonderful. The staff was friendly and the self-parking was very convenient. My wife likes to swim, but she found the pool teeming with so many people that it was impossible to swim. At breakfast on Monday morning we found the food in the breakfast buffet to be rather ordinary with few choices beyond the usual scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit and cereal. Having grown up in the Oakland hills, I've probably driven by the Claremont thousands of times. I had my high school senior ball there and my thirtieth high school reunion. But this is the first time we've stayed there and it was a very enjoyable experience.”

Sep 3, 2008 by kat
Overall Rating: 5

• There were so many extra charges--taxes, gratuities, self-parking, and resort fee. Ridiculous.

“Dont forget to bring more money.”

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