Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Lincoln Children's Museum

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available

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141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lincoln, NE (LNK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lincoln

Located in Downtown Lincoln, Graduate by Hilton Lincoln is adjacent to Lincoln Children's Museum and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This 231-room, 4-star hotel has an indoor pool along with a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lied Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Haymarket Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 7 min walk
  • Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪HopCat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪LeadBelly - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kinkaider Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Lincoln Children's Museum
At Graduate by Hilton Lincoln, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is USD 23 per night, or you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available on request). The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, free use of bicycles, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include refrigerators, free local calls, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour 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

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Single Barrel

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 14,766 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 23 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Graduate Lincoln Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel Lincoln

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Lincoln, just steps from Lincoln Children's Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Stadium and Lied Center. You'll also find Pinnacle Bank Arena and University of Nebraska State Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 23 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln have a casino on the premises?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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

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

Does Graduate by Hilton Lincoln have a hot tub?

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

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

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Lincoln serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Single Barrel.

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

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

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

How far is the airport from Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

The closest major airport to Graduate by Hilton Lincoln is Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK), which is 7.3 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln?

Yes, some guestrooms at Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1283 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elisa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. Walkable to PBA. Safe location, but has some traffic noise issues. Housekeeping did an excellent job! Parking garage is kinda pricey. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennipher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting UNL and it was very easy tomwalk toncampus. They even picked us up and dropped us at the airport. The entire stay was lovely. Zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like parking in the garage and having to pay 23 bucks for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kylee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Amenities
The people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickenzie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!! Loved it! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Really fantastic hotel. But lots of touch ups needed. The shower was not working properly, and we could hear everything going on in the rooms around us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Marisol

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not allowed to cancel due to to a snowstorm we won’t be trying this place in future
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Parking Scam

Their parking situation is a big scam! Just wanted to share my experience with the parking situation at Hilton. They don’t offer day parking, and every time you leave and return, they charge you $15. We went in and out four times in one day, so it added up quickly. When I mentioned this to the front desk, they were quite rude and said it was part of Hilton's new setup. Just a heads up if you’re considering staying there!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

The parking is terrible. They charged for parking but we had to park on the street most of the time. The parking garage is very small and not made for any type of larger car. The rooms were not clean. There were several pieces of small candy on the floor from previous guests. The staff was not friendly and did not seem to care about any concerns from guests. The restaurant and bar were good with great service. The hotel needs some updating also. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The staff was super sweet, the hotel is adorable, and the bar was nice! I had a black currant old fashioned and it was delicious. We even got free drinks because we booked thru Expedia! It was close to everything you could want too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025