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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsClaremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Palace Hotel. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel ranks #1 in Berkeley with endorsements from 7 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide "Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's "The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge "The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's ""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Boasting ample turn-of-the-20th-century elegance and 550 rooms on only eight floors (dig these corridors), the Palace is aptly named." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When the Palace Hotel was built on New Montgomery Street in 1875, it was thought to be the largest and costliest luxury hotel in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Early in the 20th century the Palace was one of the most famous hotels in the world, hosting royalty and heads of state, including President Harding, who died here in his sleep in 1923."
Star Service "It remains a historic reminder of San Francisco's florid past, making a stark contrast to the gleaming modern city that is being rebuilt around it." Full review
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel Rough Guide DK Eyewitness Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Star Service
Gayot Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Fodor's Show All Reviews
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"Built in 1915, the Claremont is the lap of luxury among Berkeley hotels."
DK Eyewitness "This stunning hotel is poised at the foot of Berkeley Hills, overlooking much of East Bay and San Francisco."
Star Service "Located just 2 miles south of the University of California at Berkeley campus, this is Northern California's most historic resort, an iconic, sprawling Tudor castle of a building dating from 1915." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"This Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort situated just outside of San Francisco offers everything from aquatic activities to tennis to wine tasting on its expansive grounds." Full review
Star Service "A great fit for Fairmont, this is a heady icon drenched in local lore." Full review
Gayot "This East Bay bastion of luxury offers boutique service, resort amenities and a rich sense of history."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It is impossible to avoid falling in love with the Claremont. This Bay Area darling is filled with legend and romance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The perfect base to experience historic Berkeley." Full review
Time Out "The aquatics offerings at the Claremont include heated recreational and lap pools and an outdoor whirlpool to relax in." Full review
Fodor's "Straddling the Oakland–Berkeley border, this amenities-rich resort beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills." Full review
