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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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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
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Property entrance

The Commonwealth

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1220)
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

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
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Science Museum of Virginia - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 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

Upscale hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Located close to VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater, Graduate by Hilton Richmond provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Brookfield, offers breakfast, dinner and light fare. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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 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
  • 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
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 34 kg 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 14 until May 15.

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 28 Dec 2024 start from AU$283.04, including 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.

Is Graduate by Hilton Richmond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Valet parking is available for USD 37 per day.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate by Hilton Richmond located?

Located in Downtown Richmond, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater. Greater Richmond Convention Center and Stuart C. Siegel Center are also within 15 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1291 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1291 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

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

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

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

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

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

Hyunchul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Liked: Amenities
Good
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

10/10 Excellent

Nachez, Brooklyn

Travelled 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

Shari

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Catherine

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled 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

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at this hotel often because of its proximity to VCU. The rooms are nice, I always sleep well and it’s pretty quiet. Even with a wedding this last stay, the halls were not loud. I deducted stars this time because check-in is 4 but they did not have rooms ready and I had to wait more than 30 minutes, someone then knocked on my door at 9:30 am to ask if I was checking out at 11, and because the free coffee was unavailable in the morning. Little annoyances. The valet staff is always top notch but the overnight rate for 1 car is $40. Way too much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Latoya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roof top Bar, the scenery of the city at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0