Berkeley: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Berkeley side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG	Best Value Aiden by Best Western Berkeley	Luxury Claremont Resort & Club
Guest score	9.0/10	8.6/10	8.4/10
Reviews	295	197	277
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	1175 University Avenue	1499 University Ave	41 Tunnel Road
Reference price per night	€150	€187	€425
Guests like	Breakfast: Generous selection of fresh food with a wide variety of choices. Location: Convenient for university visits with easy access to nearby restaurants.	Location: Walking distance to UC Berkeley, the BART station, and local restaurants. Staff: Friendly, efficient team provide helpful assistance.	Location: Beautiful grounds offer scenic bay views and easy access to the university. Staff: Friendly and professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
Guests mention	Value For Money: Reasonably priced for many, though considered expensive by some guests.	Parking: Valet service available, though guests note the lack of self-parking.	Value For Money: High costs for parking and breakfast do not match the dated room conditions.
Good for	parking, gym, ac, breakfast	gym, ac	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG if price matters most, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley for the best balance of score and price, and Claremont Resort & Club if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.