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Graduate Richmond

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Rooftop terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Popular LocationVirginia Commonwealth University4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAltria Theater7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreater Richmond Convention Center14 min walk
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King Accessibl)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King Accessibl)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, 2 Bathrooms (Graduate Family Suite)

Suite, Multiple Beds, 2 Bathrooms (Graduate Family Suite)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King Accessible)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King Accessible)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Richmond

Central Richmond getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Richmond hotel, you'll find Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. Also, Altria Theater is within half a mile (1 km) and Greater Richmond Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 3 min walk
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 4 min walk
  • Altria Theater - 7 min walk
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive

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
  • Domino's Pizza - 4 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 8 min walk
  • NuVegan Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

Graduate Richmond

4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate Richmond offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate Richmond. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate 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 on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 3.00-6.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • 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 September 14 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00–6.00 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property is also known as

Graduate Richmond Hotel
Graduate Richmond Hotel
Graduate Richmond Richmond
Graduate Richmond Hotel Richmond

Graduate Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1125 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Floyd

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quiet and clean area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice and accommodating. I had a hard time falling asleep because I could hear the tv from the next room. The food was surprisingly good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

erika

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

10/10 Excellent

PETER, NEW YORK

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick trip.
Enjoyed my overnight stay. The room was quite (14th floor) and spacious. Nice breakfast menu choices. Front desk staff was helpful and very nice. Good location. Walked to the Jefferson for a lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Weekend stay
The hotel was very nice, no cleaning service came though. It may have been a one off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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