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Press Kit: Quirks

Frank Lloyd Wright, the famous architect, called The Claremont “one of the few hotels in the world with warmth, character and charm.”

The original building burnt to the ground in 1901 and the land then changed hands when won in a game of checkers.

In 1936, The Claremont Resort was one of very few hotels without a bar until a local Berkeley college student measured the shortest route from campus to the resort and found it to be a few feet over the one-mile “no liquor” radius. She was awarded free drinks for life.

Famous legends such as Count Basie, Louis Armstrong and Tommy Dorsey performed at The Claremont in the 1930’s.

The new building, completed in 1915, remained untouched through the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1986 and the Berkeley fires of 1991 that destroyed nearly every surrounding home.

Many local celebrities frequent The Claremont, including Sean Penn who can be found enjoying dinner at Paragon Bar & Café.

Rebecca Romijn calls The Claremont home whenever she visits her hometown of Berkeley.

Jordan’s Restaurant is one of only two AAA Four-Diamond restaurants in the East Bay.

Guests who married at The Claremont decades ago and saved their bill are invited to commemorate their wedding anniversary with room rates comparable to those paid 50 years ago.

A mysterious lock box on the fourth floor often reveals the innermost thoughts of guests who are compelled to write secretive notes, one of the many mystiques of the Claremont.

A total of 3,752 gallons of white paint cover the building’s façade.

Scenes from Mrs. Doubtfire were filmed on The Claremont’s pool deck.

Year 2008
For More Media Information
Jennifer Garner
The Zimmerman Agency
(850) 668-2222
jgarner@zimmerman.com


Press Kit At A Glance History of Resort The Claremont Spa Meetings Weddings Points of Interest Awards & Acclaims Club at The Claremont Spa & Fitness Experts Quotes Quirks Resources Image Gallery Archives Search Contact News @lerts Consumer Website Releases	Press Kit: Quirks Frank Lloyd Wright, the famous architect, called The Claremont “one of the few hotels in the world with warmth, character and charm.” The original building burnt to the ground in 1901 and the land then changed hands when won in a game of checkers. In 1936, The Claremont Resort was one of very few hotels without a bar until a local Berkeley college student measured the shortest route from campus to the resort and found it to be a few feet over the one-mile “no liquor” radius. She was awarded free drinks for life. Famous legends such as Count Basie, Louis Armstrong and Tommy Dorsey performed at The Claremont in the 1930’s. The new building, completed in 1915, remained untouched through the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1986 and the Berkeley fires of 1991 that destroyed nearly every surrounding home. Many local celebrities frequent The Claremont, including Sean Penn who can be found enjoying dinner at Paragon Bar & Café. Rebecca Romijn calls The Claremont home whenever she visits her hometown of Berkeley. Jordan’s Restaurant is one of only two AAA Four-Diamond restaurants in the East Bay. Guests who married at The Claremont decades ago and saved their bill are invited to commemorate their wedding anniversary with room rates comparable to those paid 50 years ago. A mysterious lock box on the fourth floor often reveals the innermost thoughts of guests who are compelled to write secretive notes, one of the many mystiques of the Claremont. A total of 3,752 gallons of white paint cover the building’s façade. Scenes from Mrs. Doubtfire were filmed on The Claremont’s pool deck.
	Year 2008 For More Media Information Jennifer Garner The Zimmerman Agency (850) 668-2222 jgarner@zimmerman.com