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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Altria Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Property entrance

The Commonwealth

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1474)
The price is AU$383
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
The Commonwealth

About the area

Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is centrally located in Richmond, a 4-minute walk from Virginia Commonwealth University and 7 minutes by foot from VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Altria Theater and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Greater Richmond Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Altria Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GWARbar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Brookfield serving guests of Graduate by Hilton Richmond. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Brookfield - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
Byrd House - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 37 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield
  • Byrd House

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

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

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1401 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful hotel convenient to everything. Nice staff and good restaurant/bar. Only issue was the non working elevator which led to very long waits for the one working elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels in Richmond.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KA KEI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good stay at Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Concierge is helpful. Room is clean and tidy. Streets surrounding are beautiful. Nothing more can be asked at this rate!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Yorktown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Altria Theater which is what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SHERWOOD

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

8/10 Good

Bree

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

John, King of Prussia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Pleasantly Surprised that valet parking went the extra mile and charged my EV for our overnight stay and departure the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie, Ashburn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We did not receive the room that we had paid for and my son got sick from eating a parfait from the lobby that had gone bad.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfy room with a nice view of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeelan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I came for a meeting and this is a convenient location, although its not near restaurants, shops or other similar businesses. Its a nice, clean,safe hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely place: clean, updated, comfortable beds, pillows, linens, etc. All the staff was courteous and friendly! The gym was adequate for my purposes and clean and well kept! We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyunchul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great
This hotel is very noisy as if the walls are paper thin. Bed was very uncomfortable as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Newsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor at all of the Graduates!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Medha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very near VCU. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024