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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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Reception
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Graduate by Hilton Richmond, in the city's arts district, blends modern style with Southern warmth. Start your day with breakfast at the on-site Brookfield restaurant, and end it with drinks on the rooftop terrace overlooking VCU Institute for Contemporary Art.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate) | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Altria Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DCG - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Commonwealth Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Upscale hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Located close to VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater, Graduate by Hilton Richmond provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 205 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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 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
  • 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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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

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, 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

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

Is Graduate by Hilton Richmond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (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 at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

Valet parking is available for USD 37 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Richmond located?

Located in Downtown Richmond, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Institute for Contemporary Art, and Altria Theater. Greater Richmond Convention Center and Stuart C. Siegel Center are also within 15 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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