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Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel has been a San Francisco landmark for over a century, gazing out over the Bay Area from a picturesque hillside between Berkeley and Oakland since 1915. The site, originally owned by the Thornburg family who dreamed of living in an English palace, was once home to a grand estate that locals coined the "castle." The moniker stuck. Affectionately dubbed the "White Castle on the Hill" since the early 1930s, this 22-acre metropolitan escape has stood the test of time, seeing everyone from legendary musicians to foreign dignitaries pass through its doors. Following an $80 million restoration to mark the hotel's 100th anniversary, the Claremont Club & Spa effortlessly blends the historic charm of its Tudor Revival-style facade with luxurious contemporary comforts and impeccable attention to detail.

Claremont Club & Spa has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists

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The 2023 Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Afternoon Tea Experiences

Experience Claremont Club & Spa

Ideally situated in the California hillsides between Oakland and Berkeley, just minutes from the University of California – Berkeley, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel is a 22-acre urban retreat with over 107 years of history. From its lofty perch overlooking San Francisco, this historic resort is uniquely positioned to offer the very best the Bay Area has to offer. From stunning guestrooms and elegant restaurants showcasing locally sourced ingredients to the acclaimed Club at the Claremont, the resort’s private recreation and tennis club, see what makes Claremont so special.

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Take a day to see the Oakland Museum of California, the Oakland Zoo, Paramount Theatre, and the Chabot Space & Science Center mere moments away.

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Take a day to see the Oakland Museum of California, the Oakland Zoo, Paramount Theatre, and the Chabot Space & Science Center mere moments away.

Discover the Wooden Swiss-style architecture of the Claremont Club & Spa.

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Discover the Wooden Swiss-style architecture of the Claremont Club & Spa.

Explore the campus of the University of California at Berkeley.

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Explore the campus of the University of California at Berkeley.

Experience Tilden Park.

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Experience Tilden Park.

Taste some of the Claremont Club & Spa's famous afternoon tea.

Taste

Taste some of the Claremont Club & Spa's famous afternoon tea.

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