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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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Reception
Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Broad Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Altria Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate) | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Downtown Richmond, Graduate by Hilton Richmond is within a 5-minute walk of Virginia Commonwealth University and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. This 205-room, 4-star hotel has a 24-hour gym along with free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Broad Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Altria Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The National - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪DCG - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 37 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, an arcade/game room, and a terrace.
42-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. IPod docks, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 37 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 20 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • 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
  • 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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 31 to May 1:
  • One of the dining venues

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

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 3.00 to 20 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on Dec 7, 2025 start from $130.38, 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's there to do within easy reach of Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Richmond, just steps from Broad Street and 1708 Gallery, and within a short walk of Altria Theater. You'll also find The National and Virginia State Capitol less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 37 per day with in/out privileges.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond feature a casino on the premises?

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

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

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness facility.

Are there hot tubs at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

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

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Richmond serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Brookfield.

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

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

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

The closest major airport to Graduate by Hilton Richmond is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), which is 9.3 mi away (14 minutes by car).

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

No, at Graduate by Hilton Richmond, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1402 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and very helpful. Loved the front desk staff who gave me restaurant recommendations and the friendly bar staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Great value with great lobby and room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overnight desk clerk was helpful with our medical issue. I did not get his name. October 4th. He helped with transportation issues. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The lounge was nice and the rooms were clean. Check in time is really late (which was inconvenient with a 4:30 event start time) but they were able to accommodate an earlier check in to a more normal time when we called the day of. They did not provide tea in the room and then there wasn’t a coffee and tea service in the lobby. There was a restaurant with an extremely long line to buy tea and coffee. Then it took over 30 minutes to get our car from the valet - there was only one guy working and it was his first day. He did the best he could but they were extremely understaffed and overwhelmed. I was trying to rush out the door so I could find tea (since there was none ro be found)- but compound my lack of caffeine with the extreme wait at the valet and the experience was only subpar. The location was definitely convenient but I’d think twice before going again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J Higgins

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not very many linens--we didn't even have a bathmat. Beds are comfy. Room was clean, but wear and tear in the bathroom. Lobby not very clean even at 7am in the coffee shops--table with sticky on it, moved over and found a pepperoni on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
The hotel was under renovation when we arrived, which we were not told in advance. The rooms were small, with the inability for someone to walk behind you if you were sitting at the desk. The elevators were tiny. The front entrance was cramped for automobiles. The Valet procedure took a few minutes to figure out. On a more positive note, all of the personnel were quite helpful, pleasant and very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dusty. AC left a big wet spot on the carpet. The coffee service in lobby was slow and was lukewarm. The front desk attendant was informative, friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

Weekend in Richmond

Beautiful hotel. Awesome staff and very walkable neighborhood. Plenty of activities within walking distance. Culturally fluid food choices. Great drinks etc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana, Falls Church

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They have no parking except valet and charged the outrageous price of 37 dollars!!! Apparently they have parking below the building but do not let you park yourself!!!! I was not pleased at all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Traveled with pets
Check-in/out staff was friendly but made no effort to help with easy requests (like finding a bowl, any bowl, to put water in for my dog). Room was large and clean though the bathroom was small and in need of a refresh as the paint of the shower tray was peeling off. Being so close to VCU also meant the room was noisy, I could hear students at a house party until well after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was nice, but the hotel was under construction and the valet took 30 minutes. We had to carry our own bags up to the room. The room was an absolute disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Roof top seating area. Able to watch the sun set over the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So-so

Check-in was a bit awkward due to third party booking, guest relations collected payment for incidentals (as expected) however claimed my card was declined for a trivial balance ($14ish) which was determined to be the difference from direct vs hotels.com booking. The in house restaurant was major draw to booking our stay at The Graduate, especially after a full day of travel- unfortunately, it was rented out for a private event. We had mediocre level door dash delivered and ate in our room. Lastly, valet service is an added charge- clearly stated on booking; however an added disclaimer should be the 30min wait to retrieve your vehicle the morning of departure. Overall, the stay was nice- the hotel is charming, just a few points of frustration.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated hotel Very modern and clean The bar is awesome and the whole vibe is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking is poor. peloton in gym broken. room is tight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Did not like that they only had Valet parking and street parking. You also had to pay for the street parking from 8am to 6pm. Rooms were on the small side. No house keeping between the two nights we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
I was expecting a better experience than I received. The place was under construction and the pool was no longer there. The staffing at the roof top bar and lobby was scarce. The room smelled of vinegar coming from the AV unit and the sink in the bathroom was leaking. Was unimpressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peloton broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

shahid

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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