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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is S$265
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪Cava - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬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 meeting rooms
  • A lift, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and a TV in reception
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on 22 Jun, 2025 start from S$264.88, 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.

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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Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1313 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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to everything! Lobby restaurant is good as well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Valet parking is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Kierstan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for downtown Richmond and VCU
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was simple and the staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very good venue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every single staff member we encountered was friendly and cheerful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and cool rooftop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location…walk to Altria
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking took an hour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are on the worn side but you can't argue with the location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Medha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as always. Room decor is very cute. This time the sink in the bathroom was very tiny which was a bit inconvenient but overall a very comfortable stay. The new rooftop bar Byrd House is great addition. The view from there is amazing and the place has a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! The parking is valet only, just FYI.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juliette

Liked: Staff & service
The first day was rocky. No help from Expedia or the $75 purchased protection insurance. The management was extremely helpful in rearranging our accommodations to meet our disabilities. Even made a purchase of stools for our convenience. I had difficulties getting into the high bed. The service staff members were awesome. Although they had microwaves, they were available upon request only. They are in the process of remodeling, so the noise and carpet were unsuitable. The manager was awesome, extremely nice and willing to make our stay pleasurable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Cafe downstairs was cozy and great for a quick breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, needs updating, limited service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here in the past and enjoyed it, but this last visit was a very different experience. Our room was dirty (white smears on the walls), profanity carved into the kids’ bunk bed, and a general smell and feeling of uncleanliness. We’ll be staying elsewhere in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the heart of VCUs campus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was not bad, it is somewhat restrictive having to use the contracted vendor for on-site parking. That process was organized and the staff were great, it just got hectic during check-out. The hotel restaurant experience was not good for me, we ended up being reimbursed for my meal. I really don’t care to discuss that issue, but it wasn’t good. I only chose this hotel because of close proximity to the venue for graduation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

tracey

This property didn’t live up to the other fantastic Graduate locations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels in Richmond.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel didn’t have hot/warm water in the morning, when I woke up and turned on the faucet and saw brown water coming out I was deeply disturbed. Additionally the cooling system was quite interesting since throughout the night I would wake up from being to hot and then wake up again from being too cold. There was also a loud sound during the day time as if there was construction going on but I couldn’t see it so I don’t know what was happening there. However, these circumstances were out of the staffs control so I don’t blame them but when we were checking out they did let us know if we contact them Expedia we could try getting a refund back. Also by the time we were checking out the hot water situation was resolved but we were already packed and ready to go so we couldn’t really have used it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025