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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Broad Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Monument Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 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, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

  • 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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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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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Commonwealth

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1206)
The price is $209
per night
$243 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
The Commonwealth

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4-star hotel in Downtown Richmond
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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.
Graduate by Hilton Richmond features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 6 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

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
Late check-out fee: USD 25

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 6.00 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
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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

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. 712 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1299 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nachez, Brooklyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visited this property because I came to Richmond, Virginia for my homecoming. The staff was very nice, very approachable and not to mention very helpful! I had the best experience with Mr. Jones, he made it fun to stay there. I will definitely come back for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

6/10 Okay

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, and very very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no internet for nearly my entire stay, which is why I rated the property condition 3 stars. Otherwise, this is the 3rd time we stay at the Graduate. Nice hotel, convenient locations, staff always friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to love this hotel but it badly needs a refresh. There were so many large stains on the carpet in my room that I felt really icky walking around with my shoes off. The bathroom did not feel clean- the caulking around the tub and toilet was peeling off and what was there looked like it had been applied by someone who has never done it before. The staff was friendly and helpful for the most part but the valet just watched my friends and I struggle to load our bags in the car, even after we left him a nice tip. Not super hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Atticus

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to a room that had not been cleaned; got charged for day parking AND overnight parking for my car being parked for a few hours the day before; then there was a random $50 incidental charge that I never remember being told about that I was told “can sometimes take 2-4 days because of the weekend to come back.” Not worth the expense and would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
It was an amazing experience. Excellent room, amenities and services. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, great water pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique and fun property, always glad to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Eleisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohiba

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was quite dirty and run down. The service was the worst I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not very warm but does the job.
The front desk people are not welcoming or warm. I felt like I was bothering them when I asked about room service and even when I checked in and out. The valet people are super nice and helpful although I have a minor dent on my driver's side door. The room was very well decorated, the bed was comfortable. You can really tell that the hotel is animal friendly because theres no way they can get out all the dog hair. I was wearing black leggings one day and I noticed a lot of dog hair on them after sitting on the couches and bed. Overall a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luana

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice and have personality. Wasn’t ope this visit, but on previous visit we enjoyed the great view from the rooftop bar. Very convenient to VCU.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Rooms are old and outdated. Nevertheless seen duch a small bathroom sink. It was so tiny, you couldn’t bring anything normal bathroom items such as toothpaste, razor and such. Wallpaper was pealing away. Very few electrical outlets. Storage for clothes was ridiculous. Situated so low to the ground that if you hung up suit pants or even a belt they were laying on the ground. More Holiday Inn than Hilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024