Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
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 a restaurant, 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 - 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, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
There's a restaurant 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • 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
  • 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. 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)

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 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 October to 1 May:
  • One of the dining venues

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 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$227.91, 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.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 31 until May 1.

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. 773 out of 1406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1406 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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop bar was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dario

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

4/10 Poor

William

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

Not great

Hotel is not in good condition. Bed lumpy and old, tv broken, shower has terrible water pressure. Feels more like a motel than an hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Style and roof
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iva, Fredericksburg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the theme, staff was great. Chiquita was extreme helpful and nice. Went out of her way to help me.. Location was great walking to campus but walking back at night was a little dicey but that’s Richmond not hotel. :-) I would stay here again! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

myca

Liked: Amenities
the hotel had no robes or room service as expedia displayed but thats not their fault, its expedia! so i had to pay extra for no reason and have yet to receive a refund or update . the hotel also attempted to charge me numerous times for the same stay i paid for in advance. The door to my bathroom did not close and the tv was outdated. the amenities such as the rooftop bar, lobby cafe/bar, 24/7 staff in front, and the valet were great touches though, the room was not as expected
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the attention to detail. Design is functional and entertaining at the same time Staff is amazing. Loved having a coffee bar on site. Valet parking was well structured but expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best hotel I’ve stayed at in VA! Thank you Graduate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J Higgins

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not very many linens--we didn't even have a bathmat. Beds are comfy. Room was clean, but wear and tear in the bathroom. Lobby not very clean even at 7am in the coffee shops--table with sticky on it, moved over and found a pepperoni on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
The hotel was under renovation when we arrived, which we were not told in advance. The rooms were small, with the inability for someone to walk behind you if you were sitting at the desk. The elevators were tiny. The front entrance was cramped for automobiles. The Valet procedure took a few minutes to figure out. On a more positive note, all of the personnel were quite helpful, pleasant and very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dusty. AC left a big wet spot on the carpet. The coffee service in lobby was slow and was lukewarm. The front desk attendant was informative, friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

Weekend in Richmond

Beautiful hotel. Awesome staff and very walkable neighborhood. Plenty of activities within walking distance. Culturally fluid food choices. Great drinks etc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana, Falls Church

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They have no parking except valet and charged the outrageous price of 37 dollars!!! Apparently they have parking below the building but do not let you park yourself!!!! I was not pleased at all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025