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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Reception
Rooftop pool
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 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, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

  • 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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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Altria Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The National - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

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
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GWARbar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property entrance

The Commonwealth

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,229 reviews
The price is $180
includes taxes & fees
$155 per night
May 26 - May 27
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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 parking and 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 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 following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from July 4 2025 to September 22 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Graduate by Hilton Richmond to the airport?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is 9.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on May 18, 2025 start from $152.15, 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 by Hilton Richmond have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Graduate by Hilton Richmond, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3.00 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

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

Is there free parking at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 37 per day.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have a pool?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond does not have a pool.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have a restaurant?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is home to Brookfield, which features light fare.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate by Hilton Richmond to downtown Richmond?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is 0.7 mi away from Richmond.

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1296 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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was bad timing because the water was out. We had an issue with valet. But I would not consider this a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent visit overall. The hotel was full and only had 2 elevators working, so it was always a wait for the elevator. Bed and shower were awesome! Walkable to Altria Theatre and downtown restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rennae

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

No coffee!!

Dirty towels, parking was a ripoff, and no coffee in the room. We had to ask for the trash instant coffee that was supposed to be in the room, and they never delivered it. Had to go to front desk to get it and then it was disgusting. No lobby coffee except for the ripoff cafe. Im a Hilton honors member, love all hilton properties, but this one was not up to par. Hated just about everything about this hotel. Should have paid the extra few bucks for the jefferson down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

4/10 Poor

Hailey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water was out my entire stay, inconvenient but not the hotels fault as a main water line busted. Otherwise the hotel was nice, carpets had some stains and elevators only one would work the area not much around and valet is 37 dollars a night that isn’t really in any of the details before staying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Klevis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful hotel convenient to everything. Nice staff and good restaurant/bar. Only issue was the non working elevator which led to very long waits for the one working elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels in Richmond.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KA KEI

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

A good stay at Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Concierge is helpful. Room is clean and tidy. Streets surrounding are beautiful. Nothing more can be asked at this rate!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Yorktown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Altria Theater which is what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SHERWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bree

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024