Bancroft Hotel
Berkeley Wedding Location2680 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510/549-0113
www.bancrofthotel.com
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Description
The Bancroft Hotel, located across the street from the University of California and next door to the Berkeley Art Museum, has become one of the premier hotels in the area since it was built in 1928. Originally the home of the College Women’s Club, it was designed by Walter T. Steilberg (an associate of Julia Morgan, the architect who designed San Simeon) and is currently a National Register landmark building. Julia Morgan-inspired furniture and period reproductions grace public spaces; furnishings in the Hotel’s guestrooms were reproduced from Walter Steilberg’s original drawings.
An absolute must-see is the Hotel’s one-of-a-kind 4,000-square-foot event space. It’s a large room with three sections, featuring floor-to-ceiling woodwork, Arts and Crafts period detailing, stained-glass windows, hardwood floors and two large fireplaces. The raised stage at one end is suitable for musicians and a dance floor, while the recessed middle section can be transformed into an intimate dining space. Use the other end for additional reception seating, or for a buffet and bar setup. The room is spacious and extremely flexible—you could arrange your party in a variety of ways and still have it work beautifully. (You could also consider their sister location, Adagia Restaurant, for your rehearsal dinner.) The Bancroft Hotel has been extensively restored, and is perfect for a warm comfortable reception. This is a small boutique hotel, ideal for housing out-of-town relatives and friends—a real find in the East Bay. If you are looking for a distinctive indoor wedding site that imparts a sense of history, the Bancroft Hotel is a wonderful choice.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: |
Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: Max. Standing Indoors: 300 Max. Standing Outdoors: |
Max. Seated: 250 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: Indoors, up to 250 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
To secure your date, the entire rental fee is required as a deposit when you sign your contract. The rental fee runs $800–2,000 and varies depending on the season and day of week. The entire hotel is available for a buyout. Luncheons start at $18.95/person, dinners at $35.95/person. Tax, alcohol and service charge are additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: providedKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: CBA, extra charge Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride's Dressing Area: CBA Meeting Equipment: banquet tables, flip charts, extra fee for TV/VCR and overhead projector Parking: adjacent lot or valet CBA Accommodations: 22 guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Cleanup: provided View: SF Bay and Berkeley hills Other: event coordination available |
MusicIndoorsw/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsHillsOcean/Bay RestrictionsAlcohol: beverage service provided, CBASmoking: not allowed Music: amplified OK until 10:30pm unless all guestrooms are booked by client Wheelchair Access: conference room only Insurance: not required |
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510/549-0113
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