Description: Gramma's Rose Garden Inn is located about 2 miles south of UC Berkeley on Telegraph Avenue. Telegraph Avenue has justly developed a reputation as the center point for counterculture conglomeration in the East Bay.
Gramma's, behind a vine and rose covered fence, allows you to forget the passing traffic and pedestrians that cover so much of the Berkeley landscape. Situated on the corner and taking up a good half of the block, Gramma's is three Victorian-style houses, each fully restored. The grounds are meticulously landscaped and maintained, and give you the feeling of being in a country cottage. The grounds and rooms retain a quiet elegance, despite being to close to the hubbub of Telegraph Avenue. The rooms vary in size and amenities, but all are decorated in Victorian-style. The mattresses were comfortable, and the linens were soft and becoming. The decor is period without being overwhelming. There are no TVs or minibars. Bathrooms ranged from average to exceptional, with a ball-and-claw soaking tub and separate shower. Some rooms have bay or hillside views. Parking is on site and is complimentary, as is the full hot breakfast served in the home's garden rooms downstairs.
The close proximity to campus makes the inn an excellent choice for parents visiting their children at UC Berkeley, as well as those looking for a getaway feeling without having to go too far away.
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