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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
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast 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

Graduate Deluxe Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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
(23 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
(3 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

Graduate Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Graduate King

  • Sleeps 2

Graduate King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Graduate Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Graduate Queen Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite With 1 King Bed And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Corner Room With 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Corner King Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - 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
  • ‪Brave Captain - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬2 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 Feb 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on Feb 8, 2026 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.

Will I be able to park 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at 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.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have a hot tub?

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).

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

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Graduate by Hilton Richmond.

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1391 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and quiet overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast options very limited. Lack of restaurant options at hotel or nearby was a major problem. Room for 2 with 1 set of towels. Parking Issues and costs. Facilities over-rated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Drew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super comfortable beds! Great lobby restaurant. Loved sitting at the counter for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very much so
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Frederick

We had to change rooms: Light didn't work, Bathroom was dirty, room phone didn't work. The decor and condition looked very worn and needed a complete refurbishment. There was only a minimal place to eat that did not provide lunch and didn't open until 4:00PM. We arrived early from our flight and asked about our room and we were told it was not ready. I asked to be put on a list for early access and was told they would try, two hours later I went to the desk and asked about our room and was told "Oh sorry, yes it's ready and that been the saga of having to change rooms etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle, Atlanta

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaci

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was okay, front desk very nice, lobby restaurant awful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, comfortable beds, small bedroom, great staff, onsite cafe. Only thing I didn't like is valet parking only.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness
My room was dusty, the toliet paper dispenser was broken. My bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Walkable to our destination!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hung, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
the "acccessible" room we were assigned to was lacking. the bathroom in particular was inconvennient to use - the sink had ZERO space around it for storage. elevators were slow and made concerning groans. bar staff on the main level seemed inconvenienced by our pressence in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was not given 2 key cards upon check-in. This caused an issue when I left the room to return the luggage cart because it was necessary to use a key card in order to access the elevator back to my room. The associate at check-in was distractible and not very attentive to my Q's. No coffee maker of any kind in the room?? Even a Motel 6 includes this amenity. Only an electric tea kettle. How many guests start their day with tea vs. coffee. It felt asvthough this was a way to force coffee consuming guests to go tothe lobby and pay $5 or $6 for a single cup of Joe. In some circles, this woukd be considered a " racket".
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Woodstock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was good. Some quirks to the room layout that irked me but it was fine. Not sure I would stay again tbh. Just not for me. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel was so tired. I booked on expedia and when I arrived the staff told me the charge didn't go through on my business card. I put on my personal card. I was charged twice. They didn't know what the hell was going on, clearly. the bar tender on the roof was so overwhelmed he basically told a customer & myself he wasnt going to be able to help us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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