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Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty meal at The Beacon restaurant before exploring Minneapolis by bicycle, from impressive art museums to vibrant stadiums

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In the heart of Minneapolis, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis offers a warm welcome with a cozy fireplace in the lobby and The Beacon restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Explore nearby Weisman Art Museum or take advantage of free bicycle rentals to get around. With dry cleaning/laundry services and access to an indoor pool nearby, this hotel's convenient location has won over guests who rave about the helpful staff.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dinkytown, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis is near a metro station. Weisman Art Museum and Target Center are cultural highlights, while Mill Ruins Park is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Huntington Bank Stadium or U.S. Bank Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Minneapolis travel guide
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615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

What's nearby

  • Gopher Football 2015 game 1
    Huntington Bank Stadium
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Weisman Art Museum featuring a city
    Weisman Art Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 0_19888102
    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Williams Arena
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariucci Arena
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • East Bank Station
    2 min walk
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station
    11 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pioneer Hall
    5 min walk
  • Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
    1 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
    6 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Upscale hotel near Huntington Bank Stadium
Located close to Weisman Art Museum and U.S. Bank Stadium, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Beacon, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, a ballroom, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 304 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Beacon

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center (20,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 16 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Commons Hotel
Commons Hotel Minneapolis
Commons Minneapolis
Hotel Commons
Graduate Minneapolis Hotel
Graduate Hotel
The Commons Hotel Minneapolis
Graduate Minneapolis
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis Minneapolis
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis Hotel Minneapolis

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per night.

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

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

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis located?

Located in Dinkytown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Huntington Bank Stadium and Weisman Art Museum. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and U.S. Bank Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). East Bank Station is only a 2-minute walk and Stadium Village Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1058 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great parking, comfortable accomodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was great and caring
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John FJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CURTIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so well decorated with pictures, wallpaper, furnishings. The lobby is very comfortable and relaxing. I love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nazanin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was great. Bed was comfortable, variety of pillows, and they had the single best black out blinds/curtain combo I have ever experienced in any hotel and I travel a lot. Really thoughtful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We liked the restaurant. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always very clean and staff is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kati

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and atmosphere. Staff were friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Mc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cozy hotel in a great location. If you are visiting the U of M it is an ideal place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irina D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating, going above and beyond to meet our needs. The rooms were clean, and the stay was truly pleasurable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, great restaurant and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was the perfect location, and having the restaurant there was super convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. We were there to attend the world junior games. Walking distance to the arena. Green line across the street and took it to several spots of interest. The restaurant on site had a good selection of food but had the best margarita ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can’t beat the location! Room was fine. Staff was super pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and convenient to the athletic facilities. Clean rooms. Staff was helpful and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit pricey, room was nice & staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean. Hotel has nice restaurant. Walking distance to food, drinks, coffee, athletic venues, and campus. Easy check in. LIMITED Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, business friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very neat decor and exceptionally clean. Our kids had a blast with all the free amenities offered
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Fun decor. Comfy pillows. Bed had sinky middle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025