Claremont Club & Spa, located in Berkeley, is a hotel that has garnered attention for its notable amenities and services. Based on user reviews, it offers a mix of experiences that cater to a variety of guest needs and preferences.
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77 out of 100
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Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
8.7
(1,287 ratings)
Oakland, United States -
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560 m University of California, Berkeley
2.5 km Greek Theater
3 km Historic Berkeley
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Food
Amenities
Fitness
- Scenic Views: The hotel boasts breathtaking views that have been consistently praised by guests.
- Luxurious Spa: Many have enjoyed the top-tier spa treatments, highlighting them as a must-experience feature.
- Exceptional Service: Staff attentiveness and professionalism have received high marks for making guests feel valued and well-cared for.
- Historic Charm: The unique historical ambiance of the hotel adds a distinctive charm that many visitors find appealing.
- Recreational Facilities: The wide range of recreational options, including fitness and swimming, has been a highlight for many guests.
Area for improvement
- High Costs: A number of guests feel that the hotel's services and amenities come at a steep price.
- Parking Challenges: Some have expressed dissatisfaction with the parking situation, finding it inconvenient or overly expensive.
- Room Quality Discrepancies: There have been instances where the room quality did not meet expectations based on descriptions or price points.
- Dining Options: While some enjoy the on-site dining, others wish for more variety or improved quality in food offerings.
- Noise Levels: A few guests have mentioned that noise can be an issue, impacting their stay's tranquility.
Amenities
Kids pool
Microwave
Tennis court
Babysitting
Kids club
Extra beds/cribs
Toys/Games
Hot Tub
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8.7RateScore
Total 1,287 Reviews
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booking
324 Reviews
8.4 / 10
expedia
963 Reviews
8.8 / 10
Reviews
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Food was mentioned 149 times
15% Negative77% Positive
Reviews based on Food
Chuck A. V. P.5 months ago
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at the Claremont, staying two nights. The room was clean and comfortable with one drawback, there was only one chair at the desk. Having two chairs by the desk to view the bay and SF skyline or to be able sit together for morning coffee would have been perfect. We were greeted with friendly smiles at check-in where we informed the clerks it was our 50th anniversary. They invited us for the saber champagne which we partook. The man who sabered the bottle was entertaining and informative. Going in to dine, we were given a red carpet treatment. Our waiters Jon and Ahmed (?), and the restaurant manager went the extra distance making sure we were well taken care of with each dinner. Angeline served us at brunch and she was a delight. The food was excellent! We ate too much! We also enjoyed the informative tour that the concierge, Jennifer, gave us.
Jing Li5 months ago
2/5
We just got back from our one night stay at the Claremont Club & Spa, celebrating the New Year. The experience was horrible. I could not wait getting out of that room to get home. Is it really a 4-star Fairmont Hotel? The price is definitely there but neither the hardware nor the software matches the star rating. The room is small, old, smelly with paint chipped and stains on the couch/chair and on the wall. It's just not inviting at all. The sound insulation was terrible with the noise coming either from the hallway or from upstairs. Spa seemed to be separate from the hotel. One cannot charge it to the room and the service was inconsistent. My husband had a great massage but mine was like chicken scratch. The room service people were the highlight of the stay. They were nice and friendly but our room was missing a bath robe and slippers. The food at the Limewood restaurant was not bad but definitely on the heavy side. The dinner does not come with bread, which did not surprise me nowadays. However, the only bread one can order was the rolls with bone marrow spread. I noticed on the menu that there was one dish coming with sourdough. So I asked our waiter if we could get some sourdough bread. His response was curt: "No, you can't". And when I asked for some fresh pepper and salt, our waiter brought out salt and pepper shaker bottles. For a restaurant like this, I consider both behavior unacceptable. Needless to say, we won't come back.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 276
Number of floors 9
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1915
WiFi Quality
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Ping, ms
Idle
6Download
125Upload
80Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
51 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
22 out of 100
Unsafe
Oakland safety index
77
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
77 out of 100
Women safety
Risky
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
57
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
70
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
56
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
77
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
69
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
69 out of 100
Property crime severity
Extreme
81
Mugging or robbery 70/100
Car theft 64/100
Car break-ins 77/100
Home break-ins 65/100
Violent crime severity
High
75
Physical attacks 61/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 46/100
Other crime severity
Extreme
81
Insult or harassment in public 64/100
Corruption or bribery 54/100
Drug problem 78/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$1.2 - $3.7
Coffee
$3.7 - $6
Beer 0.5L
$1.3 - $1.6
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$14.8 - $59.9
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2.1 - $4
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$2.2 - $3.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$64.5 - $276.6
Bottle of mid-range wine
$8.3 - $20.3
McMeal at McDonalds
$9.2 - $13.8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.8 - $3.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$78 - $165.9
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$32.3 - $110.6
Fitness club, monthly fee
$23 - $216.7
Weather In Oakland
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Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.58
PM1016
30
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome (restrictions apply)