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I had the privilege of staying at this historical landmark which was built in 1902. Generally the building functions well for something that is more than 100 years old, but there were little things like a leak in the ceiling, limited hot water and creaky floorboards with minimal noise insulation. I personally am not bothered by this because it is part of the charm. The building is always busy with different social events and patrons visiting the dining hall. The downside for me was that there was no fridge or common microwave that I could use to heat my leftovers, you would need to inform the front desk. All doors are locked past 7 pm so guests would need to ring the doorbell to be let in which may be inconvenient. The breakfast is minimal but sufficient, but the location is fantastic if you need to be in the heart of UC Berkeley, and it's accessible to lots of surrounding restaurants and Bart station.
Amalina AriffinAmalina Ariffin
10
Great spot for grad students and faculty. A place to take visitors and special guests and also a great option for lunch during a busy week on campus. Hidden away in the trees behind Haas School of Business makes the venue feel more private. A good variety of menu options for hot lunch, breakfast or dinner. Dining ambiance spans from cafeteria style to white table cloth, you choose! Outdoor and indoor seating as well. Fabulous service during dinner from our waiter Marco. Wine was poured generously and New York steak cooked to perfection. Nice private dining spot with only a few full tables. Both the wine list and dining options fit on one page, but there’s enough variety to come back to a few times to try different entrees. I will back with family during graduation week. I’ve had really great experiences here dining that I’ve decided to try the hotel as well. Till then!
Kat LKat L
20
I was a vendor here for a wedding— specifically a hair and makeup artist. I got everyone ready in room 222 which is a suite. It’s a pretty huge room. The faculty club itself has a very rustic classic old school vibe. It’s made of wood so inside isn’t as bright. It’s very cozy and dim. They use yellow lights in the rooms. The furniture is pretty outdated. The inside of the rooms are really dark, even switching on lights doesn’t help much. I even opened windows but no luck there either. It gets really hot in the rooms. They didn’t have an A/C in the room I was in so it was pretty hot. Parking here is a bit of a pain since it’s located on the campus of UC Berkeley. It’s metered parking so might as well Uber or Lyft. I managed to take some good photos of outside of the room bc inside the room there’s no good lighting whatsoever. Outside lighting is great 👍🏼
Michele YusufiMichele Yusufi
20
This was my second visit to the Faculty Club for a celebration event: once in June and now in Dec. During the summer months, it was possible to walk outside in the charming small garden, but now, in December, fresh air has coming from the open windows too. The Club is a historic place with old times ambiance, pictures and portraits, artifacts, and beautiful stained glass windows. The hallway was tastefully decorated for Christmas, and each table had fresh flowers. Our event had an open bar with hot hors d'oeuvres, a variety of wines, and beer. The taste of the hors d'oeuvres and the dinner suggested pre-heated pre-made food, but the salad was fresh and well seasoned, and the fruit salad for dessert was a nice surprise. The coffee could be skipped. Overall, I would recommend the Faculty Club for its historic significance, but not as a venue to dine at.
GerganaGergana
00
Interesting hotel to stay out. I was there to visit a Lab in the area. Great location, though it required a lot of walking through Berkeley campus to get anywhere. I believe you have to be an alumni or have a membership to get a room here. The hotel itself was rustic, with old bed spreads. The bathrooms did not have a fan which made it so that water condensed everywhere after a hot shower which was annoying. Also, the water pressure in the shower was crazy high! It felt like I was getting massaged. The staff were friendly and they have a complimentary breakfast with a few options to choose from.
Benjamin SaukBenjamin Sauk
00
The atmosphere is relaxing in the long dark wood hall with high ceilings , a bldg designed by Maybeck in the early 20th century. I have had lunch at The Faculty Club nearly every day for a few months and they always have reasonably priced nutritious and well prepared food. The hrs they serve are 11:30-1:30pm and the week's menu is posted of their pre-prepared specials of the day fare which ranges from Chicken Cordon Bleu, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Borscht, Enchiladas, Salmon etc to the everyday Burger grill offerings including tacos and a salad bar.
lil mikelil mike
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Nearby Attractions Of The Faculty Club
The Greek Theatre
California Memorial Stadium
Moe's Books
Amoeba Music
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
AxeVentures Axe Throwing Berkeley
Cal Student Store
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Memorial Glade
People's Park

The Greek Theatre
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California Memorial Stadium
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Moe's Books
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Amoeba Music
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Faculty Club
Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana
University of California, Berkeley
Sliver Pizzeria
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Top Dog
Sourdough and Co
Chengdu Style Restaurant
Berkeley City Club
IB's Berkeley

Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana
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University of California, Berkeley
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Sliver Pizzeria
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Caffè Strada
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University of California, Berkeley, Minor Ln, Berkeley, CA 94720
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berkeleyfacultyclub.com
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attractions: The Greek Theatre, California Memorial Stadium, Moe's Books, Amoeba Music, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, AxeVentures Axe Throwing Berkeley, Cal Student Store, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Memorial Glade, People's Park, restaurants: Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana, University of California, Berkeley, Sliver Pizzeria, Caffè Strada, Crumbl - Berkeley, Top Dog, Sourdough and Co, Chengdu Style Restaurant, Berkeley City Club, IB's Berkeley

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