Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, an official Cal Alumni Association partner, offering CAA members special discounts!

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa,  an official partner of the Cal Alumni Association, is pleased to offer special discounts to CAA members. Make the us your home away from home while enjoying the excitement of the games, concerts and performances!

CAA Members receive 10% off *:

    * Room rates, Sunday through Thursday, use code GOBEARS
    * Spa services and retail, except on Saturday
    * Banquet menu prices for social catering events

Wednesday Cal Alumni Happy Hour 6-10pm
    * 15% off Paragon Bar & Café Bar menu
    * Drink Specials: $4 draft beers $5 wine $6 well drinks

Athletics at Memorial Stadium - Only a mile from Memorial Stadium and with accomodations, choice of 2 restaurants, retail shop stocked with Cal Gear and a shuttle to the stadium, The Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa is perfect for those pre and post game celebrations! Don't forget the Cal Football Post-game Radio Show at the Paragon Bar & Café this Fall! The Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa is a proud Corporate Sponsor of ISP Sports and Cal Athletics. Click to view upcoming Football and Basketball schedules.

Greek Theatre - Two miles from the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa,  the William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre is located on the UC Berkeley Campus in the foothills overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The Greek Theatre is an outdoor, very intimate venue with events scheduled May through October. Click here to view upcoming concerts.

Cal Performances - Cal Performances is the UC Berkeley-based presenting, commissioning and producing organization for world-class music, dance and theater events. The Claremont is the perfect place to dine before a show, just over a mile away; you have enough time to wine and dine before enjoying the fine arts! Click here to view upcoming performances.

Whether it's sports, concerts or performances, enjoy the priviledges of a CAA discount here at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa. Click here to book a Cal Alumni Special rates*.

*You must present your Cal Alumni Association card to receive these specials offer.

Chef Josh Thomsen pairs with Tres Sabores Winery for an exquisite culinary & wine event - North American Tour 2010 - Outstanding in the Field!

Our own Chef Josh Thomsen will be part of the North American Tour 2010 - Outstanding in the Field event on July 3. The host will be the unique Napa Valley Tres Sabores Winery, a small artisan operation by proprietor and winemaker, Julie Johnson.

Meritage at the Claremont's Chef Josh Thomsen will be cooking up first class culinary creations to pair with any of Tres Sabores' five classic blend. His menus reflect his deep passion for fresh food and his skill at pairing each dish perfectly with the wines. It is not surprise that he was recently named a “Rising Star Chef” award winner for 2010 by StarChefs.

But if you haven't already purchased tickets for this wonderful event, you can still indulge in the exquisite cuisine of Chef Thomsen at the Meritage at Claremont in Berkeley anytime!

Wedding Reception Trends

When planning your wedding reception, you may be thinking of an early evening dinner followed by dancing, cake, and more dancing.  There is a reason why so many weddings follow this pattern…it works!  Guests are served a delicious meal and they get to dance all night with the bride and groom.  It is certainly not a bad way to spend an evening.  But like many of today’s brides and grooms, you may be seeking a reception that better reflects you as a couple, one that is unique.  The food you serve sets the tone for your reception and can serve as the focal point for your individual wedding style.  Here are a few trends we have been seeing with our own Claremont Weddings couples:

The Brunch Reception – For many couples brunch is the best meal of the week.  It is a comforting meal, while also being lighthearted.  Guests are often pleasantly surprised when they get a chance to build their own omelette or feast on waffles and french toast at a wedding.  And brunch offers the same flexibility as dinner.  You are free to choose a buffet presentation with action stations, or you can present a more formal plated meal.  One thing you may assured of, your wedding will be memorable.

The Cocktail Reception – Cocktail receptions are very hip and offer you the ultimate blank slate for setting the theme and style of your wedding.  Brides and grooms can choose a casual, intimate affair that bridges the time between lunch and dinner beautifully, or they can go for a classic, black-tie event late in the evening.  Our gourmet couples love having the ability to serve a variety of amazing hors d’oeuvres and small plates.

The Family Style Reception – Nothing brings people together like food.  Serving your guests their food Family Style gives them a chance to get to know each other as the plates are passed, and it can create a warm and intimate atmosphere.  And do not feel limited to large bowls of pasta or platters of baked chicken for your menu.  Braised short ribs passed with roasted vegetables is a wonderful option, or a platter of perfectly seared scallops served with a fresh, crisp salad would be an impeccable choice for a spring wedding.

The key to your reception is to find the style that suits you and then communicate that to the coordinator at your venue.  We at the Claremont Hotel know that each wedding is unique and we will work with you to ensure your day reflects you!

 

Create the day of your dreams at the Claremont!

July 4th Fireworks at Berkeley Marina - A full day & evening of fun activities then enjoy a peaceful rest at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa!

Only in Berkeley can you enjoy all these activities with free admission!

Come enjoy the biggest party on the South Shore of the Berkeley Marina from noon-10PM.

Then enjoy a peaceful rest at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa. Celebrate the Red, White and Blue Berkeley style!

• Music, dancers, jugglers
• Live entertainment Noon - 9 pm
• Arts & Crafts booth
• International Food booths
• Face painting
• Giant slide
• Beautiful Beach
• Kids Adventure Playground 11 am - 8 pm
• Arts & Craft booths
• Free Sailboat rides 1 pm - 4 pm
• Dragon Boat rides 2 pm - 6 pm
• Grand Fireworks Display - starting 9:30 pm at the end of the Berkeley Pier

Free admission. Alcohol-free event. For more information, click here.

Claremont in the Community

The Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa has long been committed to involvement in our community.  We are particularly focused on celebrating and supporting our community’s first responders.  Over the Memorial Day weekend, we made our annual pilgrimage to area fire stations to deliver some delicious and well-deserved barbeque to the hard working firefighters who keep us, and our entire community safe year-round.  On the menu was barbeque chicken, roasted corn on the cob, a refreshing salad and, of course, dessert!  This is just one small gesture on our part to let them know how much we value their dedication.  The Claremont Hotel asks you to join us in saying thank you the next time you see a firefighter!

 

What are your Father's Day Plans?

No matter how you plan to celebrate Dad on Father’s Day, one thing that you can do as a family is start his day with a celebratory brunch at Meritage!  On Sunday, June 20th, Meritage will present our always spectacular brunch buffet.  And just to spice things up for Dad, we will offer him a Boiler Maker cocktail as an alternative to sparkling wine.  It will be a fun, festive morning for everyone, and your father will certainly feel appreciated and loved.

To make your reservation for brunch, click here, or call (510) 549-8510.  Cost is $56 per adult, $25 per child (ages 5-12), and children under 5 are free.  Brunch is served from 10am through 1:30pm.

 

Dim Sum

 

Multi-Grain Waffles

 

Prime Rib

The fun is here at Kids' Club Summer Adventure Day Camp and Tennis Camp - Claremont Hotel Club & Spa!

The fun and excitement is here for the kids at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa! No boring summer days at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa Kids' Club as our summer camp program includes art, group fitness games, sports, recreational tennis and swimming!

Summer Adventure Day Camp

Kids's Club
June 21 - August 27
Monday - Friday
9 am - 3:30 pm

Summer Adventure Day camp is a full day program for children ages 5 to 10 years old. Each day consists of arts and crafts, outdoor group games, recreational swimming, tennis and a weekly field trip to a local Bay Area attraction! Pre-care is available beginning at 8am and after-care is available until 6pm.

For more information contact Elena Carrillo, Camp Coordinator at 510.898.0037 or email ecarrillo@claremont-hotel.com

Tennis  Camp

June 7 – August 27
Morning Session 9am-12pm
Afternoon Session 1pm-3pm
Full Day Session 9am-3pm

Fun and the enjoyment of tennis is our first priority. We welcome your child to come and enjoy an exciting week of fun and healthy exercise! Camp will involve kids’ in tennis related drill games and activities while focusing on increased stroke production, consistency and match play.

For additional information contact Carlos Martinez, Tennis Coordinator at 510.549.8517 ext 852 or email cmartinez@claremont-hotel.com

Look your best on your wedding day at the Claremont - "Happily Ever After" Health & Wellness Program will get you fit & ready for your special day!

The Happily Ever After Health and Wellness Program is offered exclusively to couples who book a wedding at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, the Club’s elite personal trainers together with the Spa’s award-winning therapists will ensure that each and every bride and groom will be in tip top shape from head to toe in time for their big day. 

With each of the four programs they will focus on the mind, body and spirit - each customized to fit the goals, time frame and budget of the bride and groom. 

aFIRMations

• 5 Personal Training Sessions
• 50-Minute Pedicure
• 1 Day Spa Ritual before the big day at Spa Claremont

$ 425.00 per person

Best Food Forward

• 10 Personal Training Sessions
• 50-Minute Manicure
• 50-Minute Pedicure
• 1 Day Spa Ritual

$795.00 per person

New Beginnings

• 15 Personal Training Sessions
• Two 50-minute Spa Treatments of choice
• 2 Days of Spa Ritual

$1,235.00 per person

The Runway Bride (Bride) & Groomed for Life (Groom)

• 20 Personal Training Sessions
• Two 50-minute Spa Treatments of choice
• 3 Days of Spa Ritual

$1,575.00 per person

Brides and grooms are also invited to partake in the Claremont’s Nutritional Counseling services. Individual 50-minute sessions are offered for $150.00 per session and duets for $185.00; price for a series is available upon request.

Given the Claremont Hotel, Club and Spa’s idyllic setting and its storied reputation as a romantic retreat, the destination is a natural choice for weddings.  Adding to the allure are the property’s renowned rose gardens, its castle-like architecture and impressive views. Everything from the most intimate affair to a 300-person extravaganza can be accommodated in more than 20,000 square feet of newly renovated event space, including a poolside arbor.

To inquire about hosting a wedding at the Claremont and the “Happily Ever After” packages, please call 800.551.7266 or visit The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa.