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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
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
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

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is ₹14,488
₹16,847 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Richmond, Graduate by Hilton Richmond is in the city centre. VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater are cultural highlights, while White House of the Confederacy is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Stuart C. Siegel Center or Richmond Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

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
  • ‪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/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. Make sure that you 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
  • A lift, a TV in reception 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 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 cleanliness 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

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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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 28 May 2025 to 30 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 34 kg 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 7 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 15 Oct 2025 start from ₹14,488.34, 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.

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1363 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

Nice rooftop bar/ restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated hotel Very modern and clean The bar is awesome and the whole vibe is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Thomas J Higgins

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

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great location to VCU.
Stayed 4 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

Bronwen

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

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at these Hilron Graduate properties
Stayed 1 night 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

francis

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

10/10 Excellent

Hafeezah

Liked: Amenities
Has a rooftop on 16th floor
Stayed 2 nights 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

Iva

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

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located near plenty of dining options and the staff were very friendly and professional. They also have a really cool rooftop bar/restaurant. The only con was that the pool is permanently closed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay, and the hotel itself was great. The construction and lack of parking was very inconvenient tho.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

cameron

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incompetent and valet is terrible. Do not stay here if you need to be places on time as it will take 30-45 minutes to get your car from Valet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Roof top seating area. Able to watch the sun set over the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

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