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Graduate Bloomington

3.5 out of 5.0
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210 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN
1-844-663-2269
4.6
out of 5
"Excellent!"
See all 21 reviews
Room cleanliness 4.5
Service & staff 4.5
Room comfort 4.0
Hotel condition 4.5

This hotel is most popular for:

  • Everyone
  • Family
  • Couples

Recent guest reviews

This chain of hotels focuses on the history of the college in the area, which is this case was IU. The room itself felt cramped due to the size of the furniture that was chosen to go with the retro theme in a room with a king bed, not the bed was comfy and overall the theme looked nice The bathroom was very well done in my opinion, although the towels were on the scratchy side and the shower gel that was in the wall dispenser disappeared on our last night there (I assume staff took it out to refill it and forgot to put it back). We did not try the on site restaurant although the coffee we had in the morning was pretty terrible - I'm not sure if it was burnt, stale or both. Location wise it was perfect, right in the thick of downtown Bloomington which made it easy to walk to restaurants and coffee shops to meet the family members we were in town visiting. In addition, this hotel is pet friendly and did not charge extra for us to bring our dog along which is a feature I have yet to see at any other hotels. I had called ahead to see if special arrangements needed to be made for me to bring the dog along and was told that you don't even need to make a note on the reservation about it, you just show up with the dog at check in and sign liability waivers. The website and some reviews I had seen mentioned that when you stay with a pet your dog is also given amenities, including a bowl, blanket, and bark box. We didn't get any of that so the policy may have changed.

The rooms felt more like a large bedroom than a hotel room. The location of the Graduate in Bloomington, was just a couple block walk from about anything you need.

It was a fun place to stay- lots of unique surprises! The staff was friendly and helpful and the location is perfect.

100% will stay at another one of their properties again. It was clean and made me feel like I was home. I didn’t feel like I needed to wear shocks or shoes in the room.

Very clean hotel with modern, quirky interior design. Has amenities you are used to when staying at a similar hotel. Wi-Fi was difficult to use, even with provided password (which there was no place to enter) and instructions (which were inaccurate and sparse)

This hotel was wonderful... cleaner than any hotel we have stayed at. Only had one issue and it was that the valet who took our car had the worst body odor. A little attention to the staff is needed. I would give this hotel 5 stars but have trouble doing so with having the stress of what our car condition would be when we got it back the next day.

Liked the unique decor and B&B feel while still being a nice hotel. Location made everything easy to get to as well. Rooms are on smaller side and balconies are not worth the upgrade given they face very loud HVAC units.

Great coffee and breakfast place, Poindexter’s on the property. Bit pricey, but very good food. Staff, from the front desk to the valets to the maid service were terrific

Excellent location and attentive staff. Staying here felt more like being at an Inn than a hotel. Add to that a lovely view from my room and a very comfortable bed —simply wonderful. I would not hesitate to recommend to others and I look forward to staying there again in the future

We loved the service, room, food, and location of the hotel.

I loved that it was upbeat, fun, pet friendly and different. Would definitely go back and recommend it!

The hotel is going for quirky, but they should go for basic hotel services first. While the room was comfortable enough, and location convenient, housekeeping only entered our room on two of the four days we stayed there (and one of those two times was only after we asked). Then the staff tried to enter the room in the early morning on our last day, saying they thought we had checked out already (we hadn't). Then, to top it off, they double charged my credit card for the entire stay.

Close to university campus. Clean room. Hotel staff is nice

E Kirkwood Avenue Bloomington IN

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Indiana University Bloomington
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • 24-hour fitness center

Located within a 5-minute walk of Monroe County Courthouse, Graduate Bloomington is within a 15-minute stroll of Indiana University Bloomington. This 150-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Enjoy a bite to eat at Poindexter Coffee, the hotel's onsite restaurant. You can sip a beverage at the coffee shop/café.


Rooms

The 150 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks are also included.


Property features

At Graduate Bloomington, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Valet parking is available for USD 20.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. This hotel also has free newspapers.

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4
$83* Per night/room Dec 22 - Dec 23

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dining)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Suite, Multiple Beds

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 6

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hospitality)

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Graduate Bloomington

Everyone (11) Couples (4) Family (10)
4
Partner Couples Families

This chain of hotels focuses on the history of the college in the area, which is this case was IU. The room itself felt cramped due to the size of the furniture that was chosen to go with the retro theme in a room with a king bed, not the bed was comfy and overall the theme looked nice The bathroom was very well done in my opinion, although the towels were on the scratchy side and the shower gel that was in the wall dispenser disappeared on our last night there (I assume staff took it out to refill it and forgot to put it back). We did not try the on site restaurant although the coffee we had in the morning was pretty terrible - I'm not sure if it was burnt, stale or both. Location wise it was perfect, right in the thick of downtown Bloomington which made it easy to walk to restaurants and coffee shops to meet the family members we were in town visiting. In addition, this hotel is pet friendly and did not charge extra for us to bring our dog along which is a feature I have yet to see at any other hotels. I had called ahead to see if special arrangements needed to be made for me to bring the dog along and was told that you don't even need to make a note on the reservation about it, you just show up with the dog at check in and sign liability waivers. The website and some reviews I had seen mentioned that when you stay with a pet your dog is also given amenities, including a bowl, blanket, and bark box. We didn't get any of that so the policy may have changed.

By on Dec 1, 2019

Review comment responded on Dec 5, 2019

Thank you for your review and taking the time to share your experience with us. BarkBoxes are available at our front desk for purchase and bowls for your pup can be asked for complimentary during your stay! We are always seeking to improve our service to you and do take your experience into consideration. We hope that you are able to explore and experience more of our hotel's collection through the nation and internationally! Thank you again for choosing us at Graduate Bloomington.

5
Families Families

The rooms felt more like a large bedroom than a hotel room. The location of the Graduate in Bloomington, was just a couple block walk from about anything you need.

By on Dec 1, 2019

Review comment responded on Dec 5, 2019

Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay! We look forward to serving you again during your next visit to our campus and community.

5
Everyone

By on Nov 27, 2019

Review comment responded on Dec 5, 2019

Thank you for your review!

4
Families

It was a fun place to stay- lots of unique surprises! The staff was friendly and helpful and the location is perfect.

By on Oct 31, 2019

Review comment responded on Nov 11, 2019

Thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to serving you again soon!

5
Everyone

By on Sep 30, 2019

Review comment responded on Sep 30, 2019

Thank you for your review! We're happy to have been a part of your visit here to beautiful Bloomington.

5
Families Partner Couples

100% will stay at another one of their properties again. It was clean and made me feel like I was home. I didn’t feel like I needed to wear shocks or shoes in the room.

By on Sep 14, 2019

Review comment responded on Sep 23, 2019

We're so happy to have received your review! Graduate Hotels has 19 locations open now...with many more to look for in the future (both domestically and internationally!). We look forward to serving you at your next stay!

4
Everyone

Very clean hotel with modern, quirky interior design. Has amenities you are used to when staying at a similar hotel. Wi-Fi was difficult to use, even with provided password (which there was no place to enter) and instructions (which were inaccurate and sparse)

By on Aug 23, 2019

Review comment responded on Sep 23, 2019

Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry about the technology troubles, but hope we are able to provide easier access to Wi-Fi for you on your next stay. Come see us again soon!

5
Families

This hotel was wonderful... cleaner than any hotel we have stayed at. Only had one issue and it was that the valet who took our car had the worst body odor. A little attention to the staff is needed. I would give this hotel 5 stars but have trouble doing so with having the stress of what our car condition would be when we got it back the next day.

By on Jul 20, 2019

Review comment responded on Aug 19, 2019

Thank you for that feedback. That is very unfortunate and we will be sure to address any issues like that.

5
Families Families

Liked the unique decor and B&B feel while still being a nice hotel. Location made everything easy to get to as well. Rooms are on smaller side and balconies are not worth the upgrade given they face very loud HVAC units.

By on Jul 1, 2019

Review comment responded on Aug 12, 2019

Hello and thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that overall you enjoyed your visit. Next time give one of our suites a try as they have huge balconies!

5
Families

Great coffee and breakfast place, Poindexter’s on the property. Bit pricey, but very good food. Staff, from the front desk to the valets to the maid service were terrific

By on Apr 28, 2019

Graduate Bloomington

210 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
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