The Claremont Resort and Spa
Berkeley Wedding Location41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone: 510/843-3000
www.claremontresort.com
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Description
The brilliantly white, castle-like Claremont Resort has been a Bay Area landmark since 1915, when owner Frank Havens (who won the resort’s 22 acres of land in a high-stakes game of checkers) opened the hostelry for groups of tourists attending San Francisco’s Pan-Pacific Exposition. Snug against the hills on the border between Berkeley and Oakland, the sprawling resort commands one of the best views in the Bay Area, and that—along with its old-fashioned Victorian appearance and luxurious amenities—has made it a perennial favorite with well-heeled travelers. Included among the hotel’s devotées was the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who proclaimed the Claremont "one of the few hotels in the world with warmth, character and charm." We tend to agree. After all, could the esteemed Mr. Wright be wrong?
Seated receptions take place in one of the Claremont’s many ballrooms, each with a distinct individual style. Intimate gatherings will be delighted with the lobby-level Horizon Room; its warm, subdued tones and vintage crystal chandeliers create a delicate, timeless elegance—and the panoramic view from the wall of west-facing windows encompasses both bridges and the San Francisco skyline. The adjacent Lanai Room, with a similar décor, offers one of the nicest indoor ceremony spaces we’ve seen, and comes complete with an outdoor balcony for great photo opportunities.
An added bonus is the resort’s $6-million spa facility with salon, specializing in wedding packages that include facials, hairstyling, manicures, pedicures and makeup applications—all of which will ensure that you’ll be picture perfect on your wedding day. And if you’d like to calm those pre-wedding jitters, try the spa’s herbal body treatment or the "Signature Journey." If the planning alone has you stressed, just remember that the Claremont offers a phalanx of wedding specialists and caterers who will take care of all the details for you.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 300 Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 360 Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 Max. Standing Indoors: 500 Max. Standing Outdoors: 180 |
Max. Seated: 400 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: Indoor spaces hold 20–300 seated; outdoor spaces up to 150 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
For special events and weddings, a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your date. Half of the total estimated bill is due 4 months prior to the event; the balance is due 14 days prior to the event.
Wedding packages are available starting at $97/person, and include dinner, wedding cake, set-up, breakdown, linens, tableware, dance floor, room rental fee, tax and service charges. Any menu can be customized. There is a $1,500 charge for an indoor ceremony in a ballroom or an outdoor ceremony.
Fees for business functions and meetings vary depending on room(s) and services selected. Corporate day meeting packages are available; call for specific pricing.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: CBA Meeting Equipment: full range AV Other: event coordination, spa, fitness center Parking: self-parking and valet Accommodations: 279 guestrooms Telephone: pay and guest phones Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ Cleanup: provided View: entire East Bay and San Francisco Bay plus San Francisco skyline |
MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeLandscaped Grounds Ocean/Bay RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, or corkage $19/bottleSmoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK indoors only Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: required |
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510/843-3000
www.claremontresort.com
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