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Graduate by Hilton Dallas

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Southern Methodist University

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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6101 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX, 75205
  • Place, Southern Methodist University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Knox-Henderson Shopping District
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mob, Roll-In Shower, Graduate, View)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (University View)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Graduate)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Graduate Room With King Bed, Balcony And Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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Park Cities stay.A stay at this Park Cities hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Southern Methodist University and 3 miles (5 km) of NorthPark Center. Dallas World Aquarium and American Airlines Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Southern Methodist University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Meadows Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gerald J. Ford Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knox-Henderson Shopping District - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lovers Lane Station - 4 min drive
  • Dallas Medical-Market Center Station - 18 min drive
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shug’s Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Mockingbird - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistro Bar Sardine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ramble Room - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

4-star hotel near Southern Methodist University
Graduate by Hilton Dallas offers its guests an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include 5 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2632 square feet (245 square meters) and includes a conference center. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Dallas. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Dallas hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2632 sq ft of conference space
  • 245 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1963
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate by Hilton Dallas offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dallas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 10 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 10 to 16 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Graduate by Hilton Dallas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronette

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were a few quirks with the room, but the staff was outstanding! Location is perfect! I will stay there again & again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor very arty and cosy for a Hilton hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The new decor is ugly as hell. The restaurant puts grated cheese/egg on a bagel with lox. Front desk guy is uninterested in the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel conveniently located adjacent to SMU campus and within easy driving distance to all major areas of interest in Dallas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Virginia, Huntsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We chose this hotel because it is five minutes from our son’s house. Super convenient. Our second stay there. The bed was too hard for our taste but other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevyn, Naples

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Returning customer. Have stayed numerous times and always enjoy the location, updated amenities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly -- Phillip and Gilbert. Bummed that I could not get a glass of wine at 8:55 p.m. -- air travel delayed my arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was extremely clean and comfortable. The decor was very nice and updated and the bathroom had a nice sized walk-in shower.
King room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Rooms were clean & cute. Lobby had a nice vibe. Staff was warm & welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Balcony room originally assigned overlooks the dumpsters of the property I was relocated after
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The hotel is super conveniently located in the park cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025