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Graduate Lincoln

4.0 star property
Hotel near Lincoln Children's Museum in Lincoln

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Graduate Lincoln

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (KING SUITE) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Interior

Overview of Graduate Lincoln

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPinnacle Bank Arena9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMemorial Stadium9 min walk
  • AirportLincoln, NE (LNK)13 min drive

Room options

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate Stadium View King)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Stadium View Queen Queen)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (GRADUATE KING ACCESSIBLE)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (GRADUATE KING ACCESSIBLE)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (GRADUATE QUEEN QUEEN ACCESSIBLE)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (GRADUATE QUEEN QUEEN ACCESSIBLE)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King with Balcony)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Balcony King Suite Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Balcony King Suite Accessible)

  • 425 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (KING SUITE)

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (KING SUITE) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (KING SUITE)

  • 625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Capitol View Queen Queen)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (GRADUATE KING)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (GRADUATE QUEEN QUEEN)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lincoln

Heart of Lincoln.A stay at this Downtown Lincoln hotel places you steps from Lincoln Children's Museum and within a 5-minute walk of University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lied Center and Sheldon Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 4 min walk
  • Lied Center - 7 min walk
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena - 9 min walk
  • Memorial Stadium - 9 min walk
  • Haymarket Park - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 7 min walk
  • Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - 3 min walk
  • HopCat - 6 min walk
  • Buzzard Billy's - 3 min walk
  • Blue Sushi Sake Grill - 5 min walk
  • Boiler Brewing Company - 2 min walk

About this property

Graduate Lincoln

Hotel near Lincoln Children's Museum in Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln offers its guests an indoor pool, a 24-hour 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.

Event space at this hotel measures 14766 square feet (1372 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate Lincoln also features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An area shuttle within 5 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Graduate Lincoln was completed in March 2021.

This Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 231 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 14766 sq ft of conference space
  • 1372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate Lincoln offers 231 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 15–25 for adults, and USD 10–15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 23 per night (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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

Graduate Lincoln Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln
Lincoln Holiday Inn
Graduate Lincoln Hotel
Graduate Lincoln Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln Hotel Lincoln
Holiday Inn Lincoln - Downtown Hotel Lincoln

Frequently asked questions

How close is Graduate Lincoln to the airport?

Graduate Lincoln is 5.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Lincoln?

As of Apr 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Lincoln on May 13, 2024 start from $96.88, excluding 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.

Does Graduate Lincoln have an airport shuttle?

Graduate Lincoln offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times.

Does Graduate Lincoln offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Graduate Lincoln, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 25 for adults, USD 10 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate Lincoln?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but WarHorse Casino Lincoln (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Graduate Lincoln?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Graduate Lincoln?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 23 per night.

Does Graduate Lincoln have a pool?

Graduate Lincoln features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Graduate Lincoln have a restaurant?

Graduate Lincoln is home to Single Barrel, which features light fare.

Does Graduate Lincoln have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate Lincoln to downtown Lincoln?

Graduate Lincoln is 0.3 mi away from Lincoln.

Graduate Lincoln Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1139 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Very unique hotel. We love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Seattle

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No housekeeping during our first day there, did not replace in-room coffee either. Otherwise, a cute, interesting hotel in a good central location. Desk staff were cheerful and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The locale certainly has pride in the stereotypical Nebraskan culture - in the best way possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Omaha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, herrington

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inglish D

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024