Claremont Resort & Club

Beautiful, renovated historic property. Stunning views of the Bay and San Francisco. Great sports and club options.

But NONE of those resort amenities was actually available during my stay — even though I was charged a hefty “resort fee” every day. My pickleball class sign up was cancelled because of a light drizzle (!). And the spa is only open on weekends — a fact left off the website — so no bookings were possible there. It was up to me on a tight schedule to just “find something available” at the club. Not good.

I chose to stay here with my family to celebrate my 50th birthday. One of the reasons I love the Claremont is being welcomed by such a kind staff, especially Effie. She always takes the time to make me and my children feel invited and special. Her smile and presence at check in is a highlight for us. The wait staff in the restaurant and the valet boys are also very warm and professional. We can’t wait to go back .

Effie is incredible. Your establishment should be very lucky to have someone like her. She has warmth humour and hospitality. I ran a hospitality business that turned over 200mm per year and I would take her any day of the week. My partner and I came here to have a relaxing Monday and she has made our stay wonderful. Please ensue she is recognised for her wonderful hospitality. As a side note - the gentleman who is hosting at the bar near the entry is truly bizarre. He slammed the door right in front of my partner and I and stoned off after we asked where a trash can Wass. Very strange!

The rooms are quiet and large, but there’s a lot to be desired. The resort part is rented out to Neighbors as a club so it’s super crowded and not enticing at all. We asked for our car to be brought around and they had the wrong key for it the food would I say is very average. We ask if there was any dairy in the bread and no one knew they couldn’t find out. He only asked one person that was that so I ended up ordering potatoes and broccoli

Effie was so kind and helpful at check in and check out. Facilities were lovely. 10/10 experience!

To Whom it may concern, My name is Andrew William DiCrisi. I am a graduate student and have been studying philosophy and theology in Berkeley for the past three years. Over my time here, I have visited the Claremont Hotel consistently and have always been impressed. It truly is a testament to the elite character of Bay Area culture and social life. So much so that I visit Limewood on Sundays after Mass at St. Albert's Priory down the street. To my memory, there is no superior modus operandi for a Sunday other than Mass followed by a formage blanc omelet at Limewood. May God bless Florentino for his hospitality and charm. However, over the past three months, I have started to frequent the Claremont Lounge. I could not have asked for a better climate that fosters a contemplative attitude and a jovial atmosphere on Tuesdays for Jazz. Emily, our server, is sincerely sui generis. It is a rare occurrence to meet people like her, and unfortunately so. She has done nothing other than be excellent. Thank you, very much, to whoever reads this message. Its intention is to express my gratitude to the hotel and its staff. I will keep coming back as long as Juan is making Sazeracs, Flo is stirring friendship, and Emily is present. May God bless you! Sincerely, Andrew W. DiCrisi

Me and my friends go to the Claremont Lounge every single week. We are graduate students and find the environment to be conducive to both work and leisure. I can note three things which make the Claremont Lounge singular in its charm. First, the atmosphere. Beautiful furniture intentionally arranged differently by day; an assortment of both relaxed and lively jazz ensembles every Tuesday; a view of the Bay Area which is unmatched apart from a handful of vista points and the most lofty penthouses. Second, the food. Smash burgers, gem salads, steak frites, and above all, the steak sliders. These dishes are quality, both in their ingredients and in their overall execution. Third, the staff. Two people in particular present themselves as worthy of praise. First and foremost, Emily: a supremely friendly, thoughtful, and competent server. She consistently makes our experience at the Claremont Lounge pleasant in every respect, and takes care of our every need--- sometimes without us even needing to articulate it. Secondly, Juan: a skilled bartender who can provide both delicious cocktails and great conversation. (Shoutout as well to two people at Limewood, next door to the lounge: Florentine, a man of immense kindness and charm, and Mario, who always has something interesting and fun to say about his recent readings of Foucault, Derrida, or Sarte). In sum, the Claremont Lounge is a great place for a litany of occasions and should be frequented by anyone who desires a neat place for work, study, or fun.

My wife and I decided to have an overnight here away from the kids. It was fantastic. Small plus, I am very tall (6'6") and the shower was taller than me.