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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near 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.
Relax in a stylish living room with a patterned armchair, sideboard, and potted plant.
Enjoy a drink at the Graduate's outdoor bar, offering a view of the city skyline and ample seating.
Enjoy cocktails at the sleek bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and a vibrant atmosphere.
Enjoy meals at the dining table surrounded by comfortable chairs and take in the view of the street and trees through the large windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wooden desk, and comfortable seating area.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wooden desk, and comfortable seating area.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wooden desk, and comfortable seating area.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wooden desk, and comfortable seating area.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a framed picture above the bed.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a framed picture above the bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and city view.

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cozy sleeping quarters feature a bunk bed with a lower-level single bed and a plush toy.

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in this stylish living room with a large window, tufted armchair, and patterned sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, nightstand, and armchair, plus a desk and mirror for work and relaxation.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a lamp create a cozy space.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • 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 Intl. Airport (RIC) - 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

4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Richmond. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace on the roof
  • 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
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 on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

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 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

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

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 May 28 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

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

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 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

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 and a smoke detector
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.

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. 722 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1322 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 Good

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every single staff member we encountered was friendly and cheerful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun decor, great location. Loved the roof top bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was simple and the staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blakely

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Disliked: Staff & service
Bad evening staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here in the past and enjoyed it, but this last visit was a very different experience. Our room was dirty (white smears on the walls), profanity carved into the kids’ bunk bed, and a general smell and feeling of uncleanliness. We’ll be staying elsewhere in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia, Charlottesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice property. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Medha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as always. Room decor is very cute. This time the sink in the bathroom was very tiny which was a bit inconvenient but overall a very comfortable stay. The new rooftop bar Byrd House is great addition. The view from there is amazing and the place has a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and cool rooftop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Muriel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eron

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location…walk to Altria
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Everything was above board wonderful Hotel will probably stay there again. Definitely tell my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet parking is a bit pricey but excellent service, courteous, responsive, and very prompt to fetch your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025