There are so many options for hotels in the Berkeley, East bay area.  Of course the Claremont, with it’s spa and tremendous view is a first choice if you want to spend top dollar, but the Durant Hotel is an elegant option, especially if you have a sports fan in the group as their Bar/Restaurant, Henry’s has several flat screen televisions so you won’t miss any games. They also have killer garlic fries.

If you just need a place to lay your head and want the best deal,the Berkeley Youth Hostel has bottom of the barrel prices and quite a collection of eclectic musicians that liven up the place.

But if you are looking at mid to low price, with exceptional value and convenience, the Super8 in El Cerrito is the way to go. I can vouch for Super8’s cleanliness and convenience. They have a parking lot which relieves you of any nightmare parking situations on campus. Super8 is situated right across the street from the El Cerrito Bart station, a 5 minute Bart ride to Dntn Berkeley, and all connecting buses and campus shuttles.  Aside from being my generous sponsor, there really isn’t a comparable mid-range establishment in terms of comfort and convenience.

It’s a great time to come into Berkeley to enjoy all the events that are being featured on campus and to see how your student is doing.  Have a great time!