Graduate by Hilton Dallas

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Southern Methodist University

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Lobby
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (University View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Bathroom shower
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6101 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX, 75205
  • Southern Methodist University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • NorthPark Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • American Airlines Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (University View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dallas

Located in Park Cities, Graduate by Hilton Dallas is adjacent to Southern Methodist University with other popular attractions like NorthPark Center within a within a few miles (5 km). This 90-room hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Southern Methodist University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • NorthPark Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dallas World Aquarium - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • American Airlines Center - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mockingbird Station - 2 min drive
  • Dallas Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Madeleine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ramble Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's Cooks Country - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Southern Methodist University
At Graduate by Hilton Dallas, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. Valet parking is offered for USD 40 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
37-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, free local calls, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 10 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Front Room Tavern

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1,562 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 16 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Lumen
Graduate by Hilton Dallas Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Dallas Dallas
Graduate by Hilton Dallas Hotel Dallas

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Graduate by Hilton Dallas offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Dallas on Jun 23, 2025 start from $171.38, excluding 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.

What can I see near Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

This hotel is situated in Park Cities within a short 7-minute walk of Gerald J. Ford Stadium and also 13 minutes on foot from George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. You'll also find NorthPark Center and Dallas Museum of Art within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 40 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Graduate by Hilton Dallas have a casino at the property?

No, Graduate by Hilton Dallas doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Graduate by Hilton Dallas a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Graduate by Hilton Dallas have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Graduate by Hilton Dallas have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Dallas serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Front Room Tavern.

Will Graduate by Hilton Dallas allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Dallas for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

The closest major airport to Graduate by Hilton Dallas is Love Field Airport (DAL), which is 4.4 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW), which is located 23.9 mi away (32-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes, some guestrooms at Graduate by Hilton Dallas offer a terrace and may feature pool views.

Graduate by Hilton Dallas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Under renovations check prior to booking

This hotel is apparently under renovations and we werent told. So, no lounge and no restaurant!! Also, there is renovations going on in other places in this hotel. The ac was extremely noisy and it sounded like water dripping everytime the ac went off.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was not aware they were undergoing a renovation from The Lumen to becoming a Graduate by Hilton hotel. So there was active construction and work going on during my stay and The Front Room restaurant was not open. That being said, I was told it is slated to be complete by April 2025, and the style and amenities of the new brand look great so far. Also the staff was really accommodating- including Gilbert at the front desk check in who gave me a place to work while I waited for my room to be ready. I look forward to coming back when all of the upgrades are complete!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Under renovations

The hotel was clean, the staff was very friendly. The issues we found were the hotel is under renovations and so there is no restaurant, no bar, no room service. Some rooms have been renovated but poor lighting, no closet, no wardrobe dresser, no mirrors to get ready if the bathroom one is being used, amenties are just not there for the cost. I wish they would have indicated they were under renovations, so we could have opted for a different place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Rooms need coffee maker
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay if you don’t like construction grime.

The hotel is under major renovation. Most of the hotel is roped off and what is open looks like a construction site with temp walls and cardboard taped on the floor. The room was filthy and dirty. Pool and gym were closed. None of this was disclosed. This hotel should not be open while this level of construction is taking place. We left after 30 minutes and booked a different hotel for the weekend. I have requested hotels.com to issue a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is under construction, not fully operable - construction dust everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a disappointment for $329 per night. Under heavy construction, not sure that was mentioned when booked. Room wasn't ready til 3:30 so had to change in their absolutely disgusting bathroom. No mini fridge in room or any real closet space. Shower water got all of the floor. Great location but too many negatives.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Unexpected construction

Was not aware when we booked that hotel is under construction. No front desk, ground floor cold and papered up for renovation. Our room was nice and seemed clean but electric outlet by bed didn’t work, bathroom sink was backed up and the coffee offered was a packet of instant coffee. Very quick trip and location was convenient so worked for us but felt price should have reflected the current state of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shana

Traveled with family
Was under construction which we had no idea. No ammenties
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT BEDDING- slept very well- very nice, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

10/10 Excellent

ARRY

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Love location and cute SMU room we had!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, it was under construction so they are under contract for renovation which is understandable. The shower wasn’t cleaned very well, but other than that great hotel. The staff was amazing from the front desk to the front room dining. Our favorite person was the valley person Moses great guy good energy from beginning to end.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will use again

Great property, nice staff. Rooms are great with comfy bedding. The pool view rooms are quiet. The hotel restaurant can improve
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024