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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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Welcome to the Graduate Richmond, featuring a striking mural and classic pendant lights above a long reception counter.
Comfortable room with two beds, desk, and TV, offering a view of the surrounding buildings.
Standing tall, the Graduate building showcases a striking grid of windows and contrasting panels.
Enjoy a drink at the Graduate's outdoor bar, offering a view of the city skyline and ample seating.
Relax in this inviting living room with a checkered sofa set, coffee table, and blue sofa.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is €151
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate) | Living area

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Living area

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Altria Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cava - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬3 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. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, dinner and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • A ballroom, smoke-free property and ATM/banking services
  • A TV in reception, a lift and a banquet hall
  • 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

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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 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
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield
  • ByrdHouse

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 28 May 2025 to 30 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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 does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

As of 9 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 22 Jul 2025 start from €150.76, 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.

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.

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.

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Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1320 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

8/10

Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Would visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff were kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable and seemed to have been renovated within the last few years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The rooms are great, spacious and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great property, close to everything! Lobby restaurant is good as well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Valet parking is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay for downtown Richmond and VCU
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our check in was simple and the staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very good venue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

They upgraded us to give us our room early to get ready for a wedding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Lamps, picture frames and air vents were dusty. Some cleaning details were missed. Unfortunate the pool is closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Broken elevator
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The elevators were out of order but the staff was kind & did all they could. Unfortunately the advertised pool was NOT available, was still on your website, disappointed many in our large group. Should keep website up to date
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Every single staff member we encountered was friendly and cheerful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great staff and cool rooftop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

The stay was fine. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The valet was a bit rude and seemed irritated to have to deal with us. There was stinky food left in the refrigerator and no coffee maker, just an electric kettle and instant coffee. It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Didn’t know renovation was being done on garage and had to pu a ridiculous 37.00 dollars for one night stay for valet two blocks away When we expected to be in the hotel parking for free
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

I usually enjoy staying at any Hilton but I can't say that about The Graduate. Positives the decor was unique and stylish. Negatives were the pool was closed, turned away from the rooftop deck twice due to overcrowding. Nickel and dime customers. Almost $40 for valet, which was a long wait, even had to pay for a coffee. If you can find a spot on the limited streets you had to walk by homeless people laying on the sidewalks. It was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great location…walk to Altria
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This was our second time staying st Richmond Graduate, and it was still a great experience! Check-in was pleasant and easy, the room was spotless, and comfortable, and the location is fantastic (near downtown and only a few miles from one of the most unique areas of Richmond, Carytown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025