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Graduate Richmond

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
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Graduate Richmond

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Rooftop terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Overview of Graduate Richmond

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Check out the area

301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Popular LocationByrd House1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBroad Street3 min walk
  • Popular LocationRichmond Main Street Station7 min drive
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King Accessibl)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, 2 Bathrooms (Graduate Family Suite)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, Graduate Richmond is in the city centre. VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater are cultural highlights and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a popular local attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Stuart C. Siegel Center or Richmond International Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 3 min walk
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 4 min walk
  • Altria Theater - 7 min walk
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 7 min walk
  • The Patio Thai - 8 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza - 4 min walk
  • NuVegan Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Jimmy John's - 3 min walk

About this property

Graduate Richmond

Upscale hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Located close to VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater, Graduate Richmond provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Brookfield, features light fare. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options, overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the size rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 32 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–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3–6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield
  • Byrd House

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Building
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

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
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 14 September to 15 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 lb 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 3.00 to 6.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 32 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Graduate Richmond Hotel
Graduate Richmond Hotel
Graduate Richmond Richmond
Graduate Richmond Hotel Richmond

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate Richmond have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 14 until May 15.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Richmond?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Richmond on 3 Apr 2024 start from ₹13,257.02, 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.

Is Graduate Richmond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lb 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 Richmond?

Valet parking is available for USD 32 per day.

What time is check-in at Graduate 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 Richmond?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate 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.

Graduate Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1112 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark, larchmont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room didnt have a working AC/Heat Unit.. Hotel offered to move us to a different room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate Hotel was very nice hotel with friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Virginia Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at 9am in the pouring rain to park car via valet while touring VCU, planned on returning at 3p for checkin. Informed roo. Was ready and able to check in warly without fee and we could borrow a large golf umbrella due to pouring rain. Key card didnt work on room, went to front desk and immediately given a diff room. Check in was fast and easy, super helpful and friendly staff. Rooms are huge, clean, comfy, great view of city. Pool table and lounge was lively and looked fun at night. Breakfast area was busy and food looked delish. Valet took a minute, as to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a small hotel.good for.short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The good parts were that it’s a lovely property, when you are able to speak with staff they are friendly. The cost verse the amenities was where it went wrong. Breakfast cost 2 people 40$ and as a person with high allergies, I wasn’t able to eat most of the items provided and a lot of the items for breakfast were cold and already gone by the time I got there. A drink was not included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senen, Orlando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed over Christmas. The bare bones staff was all helpful and friendly and the space was clean. We loved the suite with the bunk beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Leah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is street only or valet. Valet was a mess, could not even pull in to check-in. Then they lost the keys and the car. Front desk was not overly friendly or helpful. Bathroom door didn't properly close. Head board was stained. The room AC unit was noisy and needed to be attended to. The guests next door were very loud. For an upscale hotel, it was a terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lication: equidistant from convention center and French Quarter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024