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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reception
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Broad Street
    3 min walk
  • Monument Avenue
    3 min walk
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    4 min walk
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Property entrance

The Commonwealth

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1221)
The price is AU$300
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
The Commonwealth

About the area

Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond puts you in the heart of Richmond, within just a 10-minute stroll of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Brookfield, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Richmond hotel include Altria Theater and Greater Richmond Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 4 min walk
  • Altria Theater - 7 min walk
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive
  • Science Museum of Virginia - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GWARbar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, an arcade/games room, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Richmond. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 37 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield
  • Byrd House

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 14 September to 15 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 6.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 37 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 28 Dec 2024 start from AU$283.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yep, Graduate by Hilton Richmond has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 37 per day.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have a pool?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May to September.

What makes Graduate by Hilton Richmond a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Graduate by Hilton Richmond.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

No, Graduate by Hilton Richmond does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Richmond, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1291 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Matthew, Durham

Arrived to find they had overbooked and we did not have a room. They did secure us a room at the nearby Hilton but overall it was handled very unprofessionally and very unapologetically. Front desk staff acted a little like they were doing us a favor by moving us to a new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was understaffed. Room not ready only one parking attendant on duty. Cars were backed up. The shower ceiling had a large mold spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELIC

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Savonne at the front desk was personable and professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Their services were superb. The location was within walking distance to the Altria Theater. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Forget it
The place has lost its charm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property needs a little “love” to bring it back to “Graduate” standards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Skye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
services were just inconsistent and a long wait. while i understand that it was a holiday weekend, our experience did seem consistent what others on Google shared. we gave the hotel the benefit of doubt, but mainly wanted to stay because of the rooftop pool which could not open until 6pm and then closed the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had a queen sheet on a king bed so it wouldn’t keep on the mattress. Hair in the toilet and also a hairy bar of soap in the shower upon arrival. Facility has a shortage of water for consumption. 2 cans in the room for a 4 day stay. Won’t give you additional at the front desk because they don’t have any. They send you to the bar. The bar doesn’t have any water but will give you a plastic cup from the tap to take to your room. Bring your own water. Decent place, but quite a few issues and I’m not picky.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and location. Valet parking could be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Betty

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. James and Erica were the best! They made the stay fun and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for going to Altria Theater. Easy to use Valet parking. Byrd house for a drink and quick dinner before show was a nice bonus. Enjoyed “welcome” from front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Property was pretty and interior lobby. The actual room needs updating. Rust marks, chips in furniture, cabinets did not stay closed, stain on chair, took 10 mins to get just warm water for shower, had to keep adjusting the toilet because flap wouldn't close and was running.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elijah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a great rooftop bar in a great location. My only complaint is that valet parking is all they offered and it was very expensive at around 40$ a night. The valet can also take around 30 minutes or so to get your vehicle when it gets busy. I would definitely stay here again, but would look into different parking options on my return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kierstan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place right in the heart of Richmond. It's convenient to VCU and the Fan. The staff was wonderful and there are a lot of great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a great stay. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially the front end. The hotel could use some upgrades, such as more vending machines and microwaves (how about vending/microwave stations on each floor?). I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024