Hotel Durant
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2600 Durant Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 510/809-4127
www.hoteldurant.com
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Description
A Berkeley landmark with strong ties to the UC campus, this historic Spanish Mediterranean-style establishment has charmed visitors from around the world since 1928. Recently, the Joie de Vivre property underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, making it an extremely accommodating setting with many options for a warm celebration.
The hospitality begins in the high-ceilinged lobby with its unique appointments, friendly staff and comfortable seating. A blue-and-gold color scheme echoes the University’s colors and gives a respectful nod to the nearby campus.
Just off the lobby are three popular yet completely different options for events. The first two are in the hotel’s restaurant, Henry’s, where delectable breakfast, luncheon, appetizer and dinner combinations are created for your guests. The Main Dining Room, filled with natural light from grand, double-paned bay windows overlooking Durant Avenue, is ideal for upscale gatherings and every type of private function. More casual get-togethers are held in the dashing and congenial pub. The third option is the Board Room, an intimate space that can be booked on its own or in conjunction with some of the other rooms in the hotel.
Upstairs is the California Room, a favorite of the scholarly crowd. Its four large windows framed in champagne draperies have showered light on plenty of parties over the years, from sedate sit-down dinners to boisterous mixers to high-powered meetings and corporate events. Off Durant Avenue by way of a private entrance, the University Room provides yet another very flexible event space. Its neutral décor is brightened by skylights and double-paned windows that afford more Durant Avenue views.
Having too much fun at the party to leave? You can take the elevator home to one of Hotel Durant’s 143 rooms, including upscale suites like those on the Graduate Floor, a club floor named after the famous movie. All rooms feature a 37″ flat-screen TV, high-speed wireless internet access, an honor bar, refrigerator, in-room safe and iPod docking station. And for the business person’s convenience, there’s a business center in the lobby.
Nearby attractions like the Lawrence Hall of Science, Zellerbach Hall, the UC Art Museum across the street, Julia Morgan Center, the Botanical Gardens and, of course, dynamic Telegraph Avenue undoubtedly add to the appeal of this much-loved Berkeley hotel. Book early; this one sells out.
Capacity
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Max. Seated Indoors: 75 Max. Seated Outdoors: 0 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 60 Max. Seated Outdoors: 0 Max. Standing Indoors: 90 Max. Standing Outdoors: 0 |
Max. Seated: 60 |
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Fees & Deposits
A $400 deposit is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 10 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $300–900 depending on space and time rented. Meals range $22–45/person. Tax, alcohol and a 20% service charge are additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–midnight.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites 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.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: CBA Bride's & Groom's Dressing Areas: CBA Meeting Equipment: some provided Parking: limited on-site, nearby lots Accommodations: 143 guestrooms Telephone: house phone Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Cleanup: provided View: no |
MusicIndoorsw/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsNo ViewSite TypeBanquet/Events FacilityHotel RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, or BYO with corkage feeSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors with restrictions Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required |
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www.hoteldurant.com
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