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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Broad Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Altria Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broad Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Altria Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The National - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪DCG - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 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.

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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

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
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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1396 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Elizabeth

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

6/10 Okay

caiti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reserved a king size bedroom for myself and my husband. Were given a 2 double bedroom. Was told they were sold out and nothing they could do. Wasn’t the worst ever but annoying and not what we paid for monthsssss ago. That’s why I booked so far in advance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya, SMYRNA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located near plenty of dining options and the staff were very friendly and professional. They also have a really cool rooftop bar/restaurant. The only con was that the pool is permanently closed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No pool I was on the 15th floor right underneath the bar area and I could hear the music in my room from the bar They were not very accommodating for last-minute changes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i love the decor. More dining options would be great. Very warm in hallway on floor, probably noticed the temp more because only 2 of the 3 elevators worked on a very busy weekend. Other than that, love the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay, and the hotel itself was great. The construction and lack of parking was very inconvenient tho.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

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

Family stay

We stayed in the family suite, which was really quite spacious and nice. It was a real hit with our toddler too! For other people considering booking this type of room, it might be helpful to know that the only entrance to the room is through the “family” side (aka the bunk beds). The preference would be that the door is on the “parent” or “adult” side. While it wasn’t an issue for us, it would have been challenging if someone needed to leave the room while she was sleeping and causes some anxiety to have the entrance be on that side should someone enter unexpectedly, but there was a closure that wouldn’t allow someone to come in. The other thing to note is that there is valet service that is separate from the hotel. There is not parking on the property site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

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

Good value for downtown Richmond

Very comfortable beds, crisp clean sheets & 3 pillows on queens. Bathroom immaculate. Staff friendly & helpful. Valet parking was prompt. Wooden coin at check-out for free coffee. Roof top bar was a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

allison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Construction was overbearingly loud in the lobby area. They did give free drink tokens out because of this so that was nice. Other than painfully loud noises checking in and while waiting for my room to be ready, it was a very nice hotel. The rooftop bar was really nice and the bartender working on 8/10/25 around 4:00 pm was really good and very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor Checkin Experience

Would not let us checkin until 4pm. Atleast 10 other travelers had to wait in the lobby area before they would let anyone checkin. There was very loud construction going on in the lobby so we could not even talk to each other. At 4 pm, all the rooms magically opened up for checkin but now we had to wait in a very long line. Only 1 working elevator for an 18 story building. Valet is expensive, even for Richmond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

mindy a

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

Bang for the buck

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vibe and experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Construction noise and odors were terrible. The staff offered no options to location change or solutions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to get to on a quiet street, excep valet parking @$40/day was limiting The area parking lots were competitive @ $37. We finally found street parking # ,,$2/hr.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025