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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Reception
Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
In Richmond's vibrant arts district, Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers a unique blend of modern style and Southern charm. Savor breakfast at Brookfield, the on-site restaurant, or unwind with a cocktail in hand at the rooftop terrace overlooking VCU Institute for Contemporary Art.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$130 nightly
The total price is $152
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate) | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broad Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Altria Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The National - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 14 min drive
  • Richmond Staples Mill Road Station - 12 min drive
  • Ashland Station - 22 min drive
  • Richmond Main Street Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪DCG - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Broad Street and Virginia Commonwealth University. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Brookfield, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Greater Richmond Convention Center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 16 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 37 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1972
  • ATM/banking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Brookfield - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3.00 to 20 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 31 to May 1:
  • One of the dining venues

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 37 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Graduate Richmond Hotel
Graduate Richmond
Graduate by Hilton Richmond Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond Richmond
Graduate by Hilton Richmond Hotel Richmond

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Richmond does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 37 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Richmond and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Brookfield.

What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Richmond like?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is in Downtown Richmond, a short 3-minute walk from Broad Street and 4 minutes' walk from Virginia Commonwealth University. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and dining options received high praise for their great food, nice atmosphere, and friendly service. (12 reviews)
  • The property is very accommodating of pets, with excellent staff care and a pet-friendly atmosphere. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Bed
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Lobby
Rooftop bar
Parking
Food
Restaurant

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Quick stay for a show, room was clean and quiet, easy check in/check out, and valet parking
Heidi, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice hotel
Stacey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super comfortable beds! Great lobby restaurant. Loved sitting at the counter for dinner and breakfast.
Drew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Great staff, vibe, location, and hotel overall. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Jessica, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It worked great for the marathon
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great renovated hotel Very modern and clean The bar is awesome and the whole vibe is amazing
Mercedes, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Food was good. Some quirks to the room layout that irked me but it was fine. Not sure I would stay again tbh. Just not for me. Very friendly staff.
Rochelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly
Thomas J Higgins, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very kind and the location is great
Cameron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice facility and very friendly staff.
Jorge, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property was great location to VCU.
Melissa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel! The staff is outstanding and the accommodations are fantastic.
Deanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location
Tia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay at these Hilron Graduate properties
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great vibe and experience
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our reservation was listed under a completely different name. Took 40 min for us to check in.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel for an affordable price. Loved it
Randall, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend in Richmond

Beautiful hotel. Awesome staff and very walkable neighborhood. Plenty of activities within walking distance. Culturally fluid food choices. Great drinks etc
Wanda, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

My stay, and the hotel itself was great. The construction and lack of parking was very inconvenient tho.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Welcoming staff
mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and bed were very comfortable. Nice bathroom and shower.
francis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was conveniently located near plenty of dining options and the staff were very friendly and professional. They also have a really cool rooftop bar/restaurant. The only con was that the pool is permanently closed.
Latoya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would visit again
wayne, 1-night trip