300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Located in Berkeley, CA, the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel is a classic hotel wedding venue. This historic property was originally built as a private home in 1915. Its grand exterior and elegant interior make for unforgettable events. This East Bay landmark offers a refined setting for celebrations small and large.
This magnificent resort sits above San Francisco and features amazing views. Many of the hotel’s guest rooms offer sights of the bay and cityscape. This Fairmont hotel has more than 20,000 square feet of event space. Couples and their guests can enjoy a contemporary experience with classic charm. From the outside, the Claremont resembles a stately palace. Its historic white exterior offers a romantic backdrop for wedding celebrations. Inside, the property has all the contemporary sophistication of a 21st-century hotel. In the lobby, modern rugs add a refined coziness to polished hardwood floors. Contemporary artwork and elegant lounge furniture give the space character. A large chandelier hangs from the center of the room. Its ring-like structure adds more to the modern charm of the hotel. This spa resort features a choice of event spaces for wedding celebrations. The Claremont Ballroom is the hotel’s largest option. This simple setting feels elegant and romantic thanks to soft chandelier-lighting. Columns add a classical touch to the occasion. A stage sets the scene for an entertaining affair. This lovely space can accommodate up to 480 guests. For an event with breathtaking views, couples can host their loved ones in the Skyline room. The bright, elegant space is filled with natural light. Large windows let guests soak up views of the bay and skyline. Chiavari chairs and gold accents add a touch of romantic sophistication. Some of the other event options available include the Bayview Terrace and the Meritage room. The terrace lets couples hold a lovely outdoor cocktail hour against the backdrop of the hotel. The Meritage room sets the scene for an intimate rehearsal dinner with a view.
The experienced team at the century-old Claremont Club & Spa know how to pull off one-of-a-kind events. They will work with you to redesign your chosen space. The team wants to ensure that your voice is heard and your vision is seen. The culinary team at the hotel will offer an unforgettable dining experience. Their inspired dishes are designed with locally sourced ingredients to give guests a taste of the Bay Area. On top of this, the hotel’s pastry chef will take care of the cake. You can choose between a range of flavors for the sponge, filling, and icing to design your dream dessert. A number of bar packages are available to put your guests in top form. These include premium liquors, wines, and more. Once loved ones are all danced out, they can kick off their shoes in one of the guest rooms. These cozy, contemporary spaces are a step up from home comfort. Plush bedding, marble restrooms, and stunning views create a luxury experience.
Amenities + details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Hotel
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
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4.6
out of 5.09 reviews
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The Claremont has always been the best spot in the bay for a great wedding even as a guest .
We had our wedding at the Claremont in April and it turned out to be a wonderful event. We were so pleased with the service and amenities. The staff went out of their way to help make our event special. Our wedding coordinator, Alexis, was very accommodating and professional. She was a pleasure to work with to plan on my wedding and helped make sure things went smoothly on our Big Day. Our guests were really impressed by the delicious food served at our reception and enjoyed the beautiful sunset over SF Bay. All in all, we are so glad we had our wedding here.
My husband and I had our small (24 people including us)wedding at the Claremont. We had a wonderful experience from the planning through the reception. The food and service were fantastic, everything looked gorgeous, and they upgraded our room for the wedding night at no additional cost. Our wedding was everything we wanted and more.
We and all our out of town guests stayed here for our wedding. We loved the history of the hotel and proximity to our venue. While it's not a cheap property they did work with us on waving or reducing some of the additional costs for guests. Execution was a but of an issue with booking issues, some guests unhappy with their rooms, and welcome bags not being delivered. Sales coordinator was responsive after the wedding to compensate for the issues. Beautiful hotel. especially the view and pool, but you'll need to closely manage the details if you choose to book.
My husband and I held our wedding at this hotel last year as this hotel is beautiful and the views of the Bay are amazing. My husband and I had also enjoyed our stays here before and the initial food tasting went really well. As for our wedding, our guests enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres and the boba bar during the tea reception, which we had instead of a cocktail hour. Our guests also enjoyed the food during the main reception, except for the vegetarian entree. Unfortunately, they did not provide the vegetarian entree we selected and the vegetarian entree they did provide tasted poorly. There were also other issues during the planning process with the hotel and during the wedding day due to poor organizational skills and a poor ability to execute tasks and duties on the part of certain hotel staff. The hotel management acted reasonably and kindly in addressing all the issues and the staff here is certainly very well-mannered and likeable. However, in order to be a truly fine hotel, they need to be more organized and do things correctly, especially for weddings where the experience matters the most. I submitted a detailed review directly to the hotel with the hope that they will improve, and hopefully they have.
This was may dream come true wedding. Beautiful, historical site... nothing more beautiful for my special day!
I didn't have a huge bachelorette party but cam here with a few girlfriends to enjoy the spa, the hotel and have a great lunch. What a lovely lovely hotel and a great time that I had. Perfect!
I love the Claremont! They went above and beyond to make everything at the reception absolutely lovely.
We had already booked a place for the reception when I went to a bridal fair at the Claremont and changed my mind. Having grown up in the east bay I couldn't believe I spaced having it at the Claremont! It was so much easier to have the ceremony and reception in one place, not just for the wedding party but for guests too. The ceremony room we used had huge windows with a gorgeous views of the bay, and so did our reception room (the Meritage). The food was amazing and people are still raving about it to me! Our wedding was mainly comprised of out of town guests so we wanted to get married somewhere representative of the bay area with a view...hard to get any better than the Claremont!
Kathy Marty, the catering manager, was AMAZING! She was on the ball, super helpful, very nice and full of great suggestions! She is wonderful and will make your life sooo much easier!
Their wedding packages are also really easy to work with and we loved the one we chose. Each package comes with a room for the couple the wedding night and we just DIED oer how gorgeous our room and the view were! We felt so spoiled!
We couldn't have been any happier with our choice to get married there! Everything was perfect and a lot of the ease of the flow of the day was thanks to Kathy!
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41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA
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