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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 4-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Living area

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond puts you in the heart of Richmond, within just a 10-minute stroll of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a 24-hour gym and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, Brookfield, is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Richmond hotel include Altria Theater and Greater Richmond Convention Center.

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, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 4-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/games 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • 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. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield
  • ByrdHouse

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$334.89, including 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.

Is parking available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yep, Graduate by Hilton Richmond has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 37 per day.

Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

No, Graduate by Hilton Richmond does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Graduate by Hilton Richmond's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Richmond, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1388 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for an affordable price. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Richmond

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

6/10 Okay

Britta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm went off around 930 pm, went down 13 flights of stairs, two staff were at desk acting like nothing is going on. No guidance, no communication, stood on the side of the street with other guests, no staff or management ever came to tell us anything. About 20 minutes after, the alarm was still going off, no fire truck came to clear the building a staff member came out and motioned us to come in, no words, just waved us in. Two minor issues, a big hole in the bath towel and the pump with the conditioner in it in the shower was broken. The guy doing valet was great in explaining to me how the parking on the street worked, I was able to park for free 1/2 a block away. Very limited selections for breakfast, but guy working was accommodating and made my son a "chocolate" flavored coffee. Checkout was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate Hotel met our expectations: It was conveniently located in the heart of the city, it had character and a history, was affordable and its staff were pleasant and helpful. The quality of the food and service at the restaurants at the The Graduate were an unexpected bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie, Leland

Liked: Staff & service
This property has a great location with a friendly front desk staff. The bed was very comfortable and our corner room was quiet. With renovations ongoing at the property expect construction noise between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Additionally, check-in at 4 p.m. was exceptionally slow due to only 1 person initially working. Waits for the elevators can be long as not all are currently in working order.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at these Hilron Graduate properties
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Meagan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff helped as much as they could, but the hotel was undergoing renovations. Apparently, the day we were checking in, they were swapping out beds or mattresses in hotel rooms and must have been running behind. We were not able to check in for literally about 3 hours after we arrived well after check-in time. They were slammed at the front desk because of this. Upon asking for some kind of compensation for this, they offered to comp a meal at the hotel restaurant up to $100 for the three of us (myself, husband, and elderly mom). That was nice, but it should have been a policy communicated by managers to offer that up front without a customer having to ask for it given the situation. There was constant jackhammering, so the lobby was so loud you couldn't hear anyone. We used valet parking, so our car was not available, and my mother could barely walk and had just had a medical procedure that required her to lie down all afternoon. We came from out of state to VCU hospital, and we had to try to set her up on a couch in the back of the lobby area next to young guys playing shuffle board. It was crowded because so many people were waiting for their rooms, and the jackhammer noise was unrelenting. It was quite traumatic for my mother, as she had been through a lot, and for her safety she had been instructed to be lying down the rest of the day. We had never in a million years guessed that we would walk out of the hospital and into this situation after booking this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice property but pool is closed and construction going on. Alarm went off and we all had to evacuate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Room and bed were very comfortable. Nice bathroom and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
More food options between breakfast and when the bar counter opens. More food and beverage options as a grab and go choice. We really appreciated the complimentary, self service ice water. There was no vending machines, no ice on our floor. The bed was insanely comfortable! Our room was in a corner and had no outside noise like foot traffic and that was a blessing! Asia was so kind and welcoming. The rest of the staff and construction workers were very hospitable as well. You all need a fly wind deterrent at the entrances. There were so many flies and gnats. The decor was so cool. Loved the VCU Rams and the Arthur Ash tennis prints. The Byrdhouse was so cool. We live rooftop views, so breathtaking. Overall it was a very comfortable stay. Thank you!
Comfy bed!
Rooftop view is amazing!
Byrdhouse floor16
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel! The staff is outstanding and the accommodations are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted housekeeping and asked at the desk specifically to have our room cleaned on the second day of our 4 day stay and we came back that evening to get ready for dinner, it was exactly what we left. We struggled with the elevators constantly- if you were going down, it would take you up all to each floor where some one had also hit the button and again on the way down again. One trip took us from the 5th floor to the 8th, 11th, 15th, 12th, 8th,6th, 5th and finally the lobby. I got on the elevator a different time and on my way up from the lobby, I had to wait for maintenance to bring an ac unit onto the elevator and housekeeping put their cart on to send it further upstairs! The front desk and bar were unmanned for 15 minutes straight on different occasions. And in spite of what Trip Advisor and Expedia say— there is not a pool. So, Hilton can’t get information on travel websites corrected?!?!? Find a different place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

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

6/10 Okay

Son

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was given a king size room, even though the reservation was for 2 queens. Only 1 elevator was working and apparently they had been out all week. Ridiculous. Then the cars keys weren’t working. It literally took 4 trips to the front desk to get into a room. I was very frustrated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. My only complaint is I had to wait until they found someone to check me in. No one was at the front desk. Two people finally came by but did not have a login to the computer??? It took 20 minutes before they found someone to check me in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and the location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Juliette, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was within walking distance to where we wanted to go. But check in was extremely chaotic. There is no early check in so we pre check in and told to come back at for along with many other guests so at 4 pm most everyone who did the same were waiting in line to check in, with only 1 clerk to do so. Then we had no hot water in the morning. It was definitely not a good experience. We have stayed there before and liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025