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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 February, 2025 and March, 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
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Broad Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Altria Theater
    ‪7 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
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 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, Corner

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

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
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

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
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 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, (1204)
The price is AU$449
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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 at the property

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 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 10 Feb 2025 start from AU$281.67, 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. 269 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 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

10/10 Excellent

Luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice and have personality. Wasn’t ope this visit, but on previous visit we enjoyed the great view from the rooftop bar. Very convenient to VCU.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Rooms are old and outdated. Nevertheless seen duch a small bathroom sink. It was so tiny, you couldn’t bring anything normal bathroom items such as toothpaste, razor and such. Wallpaper was pealing away. Very few electrical outlets. Storage for clothes was ridiculous. Situated so low to the ground that if you hung up suit pants or even a belt they were laying on the ground. More Holiday Inn than Hilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at this hotel often because of its proximity to VCU. The rooms are nice, I always sleep well and it’s pretty quiet. Even with a wedding this last stay, the halls were not loud. I deducted stars this time because check-in is 4 but they did not have rooms ready and I had to wait more than 30 minutes, someone then knocked on my door at 9:30 am to ask if I was checking out at 11, and because the free coffee was unavailable in the morning. Little annoyances. The valet staff is always top notch but the overnight rate for 1 car is $40. Way too much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Latoya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roof top Bar, the scenery of the city at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor Service and Fire Alarm Was set off at 2:30am
Check in process took very long. Fire Alarm went off at 2:30am on Thursday night until 3:30am. Front desk was run poorly. The employees were unprofessional. Other rooms were very loud as well after hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too complicated shouldn’t need the key throughout the whole entire day to get on the elevator. That’s too much. I don’t see cameras by the elevator that’s not safe and the dinner and dining they should be able to deliver or room service for the amount of money that we’re paying it’s supposed to be upscale so I think you guys need to reevaluate kind of use my comment as a good thing please thank you but it would’ve been great to have a tub and some of those king-size bedrooms that’s more so of a luxury room versus just a family room and it would be great to have room service room service is a big big big thing. Also camera
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARSHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
This is probably our 4 or 5 time staying here, and it’s always a great experience. Rooms are large and comfy, bathrooms clean and solid water temp/pressure. We enjoy the rooftop bar and the staff are always very professional and helpful. Recommend to anyone visiting Richmond (and perfect location for VCU parents)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elrita R

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jazmyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
This hotel was excellent!!! Flexible and accommodating, all the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Graduate. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location. Room was quite and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Charlottesville

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend trip
Top notch service. Top to bottom, front desk, valets, bar and restaurant staff exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, AURORA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent. nicest staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joann Bissonnette

Liked: Staff & service
For the money, I was very disappointed for a Graduate hotel. $20 for a very small Manhattan and they did not take cash at bar. Over $30 to park for one night. Arrived at 4 pm and left at 6 am! Carpet on our floor was buckling up. Elevator had liquid spilled in it. Bathroom door was as scraping the floor. Really need to update the rooms. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024