Berkeley City Club

My new go-to place to stay in Berkeley. Such a lovely stay!! A historical space with beautiful architecture, I felt the difference as soon as I walked in. There are so many thoughtful touches and details that you don't get in your typical hotel. And the place buzzes nicely with members coming in for exercise and socialization. My room was cozy and comfortable. The staff are also so helpful and welcoming. Spencer was attentive and friendly. He really made a difference. There are daily activities, like a restorative Chair Yoga on Mondays that I took. This place doesn't have a couple amenities (like a TV or microwave in bedroom), but instead you can go downstairs to use the microwave. Worth the trade-off to have the community feel.

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing a wedding at the Berkeley City Club and staying onsite, and I cannot say enough good things about this place. The entire property is breathtaking. Every corner feels intentional, elegant, and full of character. As a photographer, it is truly a dream location. There is not a single bad backdrop anywhere on the grounds, from the courtyard and arches to the indoor spaces and pool. It is endlessly photogenic. Beyond the beauty, the experience itself was exceptional. The staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating throughout the wedding day and my stay. Everything felt seamless and thoughtfully cared for, which made it such a calm and enjoyable place to work and to be. The Berkeley City Club is one of those rare venues that feels both historic and intimate, grand and cozy at the same time. It created such a beautiful experience for the couple and their guests, and as a vendor, it was a joy to be part of a day in such a well run, stunning space. I would recommend it without hesitation to couples, guests, and fellow vendors alike.

My wife and I love staying at the Berkeley City Club! Great location makes it easy to walk the streets of Berkeley for great food and entertainment. Spencer at the front desk is very knowledgeable about the area and super friendly if you need anything extra for your room. I honestly can't see myself staying anywhere else in the East Bay.

I had my wedding at Berkeley city club and it was absolutely amazing! First off, so cool to have it at a one-of-a-kind historic venue designed by Julia Morgan! Also, it is right across UC Berkeley campus which - go bears! - which my husband and I both attended, so that made it extra sweet :). It was also big enough for all my guests - it was about 200 people! The events coordinator Brianne went above and beyond to help me plan out my special day, especially since I did not use a planner, and her support really did reassure me that I did in fact, make the right choice in selecting BCC as my reception venue. The venue is gorgeous, elegant and yet unique, especially in December when it's so thoughtfully decorated with Christmas trees and lights, and the little gardens and architectural features are absolutely amazing for all sorts of photos. The staff set up everything sooo beautifully as well. My guests loved the food (so good!!), the vibes...the space is amazing because you get the whole second floor so it makes it so that your guests aren't crammed in one area but kids can hang out at one place, people can eat, chat and mingle ...plus the hotel staff are so sweet and left such a thoughtful gift the night of our wedding for us! Cannot recommend enough - brides, if you're looking for a wedding venue, you need to inquire with BCC!

We can’t thank the Berkeley City Club team enough for making our wedding absolutely unforgettable. Our guests were completely dazzled by the venue, and everyone had an incredible time. The food was phenomenal — which, in our experience, is rare for wedding food! Throughout the entire planning process, the team (especially Brianne, our venue coordinator) was incredibly responsive, attentive, and detail-oriented. We were so impressed by how seamlessly Brianne stepped in after our first coordinator’s departure and how quickly she ensured everything ran flawlessly. A heartfelt thank-you to Brianne and the entire Berkeley City Club staff for going above and beyond to make our day so special. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

(Review for catering/events/venue service) I don’t have enough great words for Nicole and her team at Berkeley City Club. I planned my wedding entirely "remotely" from out of state and Nicole was always ready to answer my millions of questions and make sure everything was being planned to perfection. I had actually never seen the hotel in person, and I must say the architecture, foliage, vibes, etc are better and MORE stunning in person than in photos. Truly a breathtaking venue that transports you with its historic arches, details, etc. Wedding food is often lackluster in my experience, but I was thoroughly impressed by all of the plated dinner dishes we were served. My salmon was perfectly cooked and guests complimented their meals as well. They were also able to accommodate all gluten free food as I have celiac disease, which was the cherry on top. Additionally, a special shout out to the staff who worked the event day-of. Everyone was kind with bright smiles, and treated me and everything/everyone else with care.

Classy place. The architecture is beautiful and there’s a lot going on like bridge! Centrally located in Berkeley right near campus. I stayed for a friends wedding and we had a lovely time. Staff was all very friendly and accommodating.