Graduate by Hilton Richmond features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Broad Street and Virginia Commonwealth University. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Brookfield, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
205 rooms
Arranged over 16 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 37 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1972
ATM/banking
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Wheelchair-width doorways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
42-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Brookfield - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
Byrd House - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3.00 to 6.00 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to May 15:
Swimming pool
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 37 per day with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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
Does Graduate by Hilton Richmond offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Richmond does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 37 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Richmond and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Richmond?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Brookfield.
What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Richmond like?
Graduate by Hilton Richmond is in Downtown Richmond, a short 3-minute walk from Broad Street and 4 minutes' walk from Virginia Commonwealth University. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Graduate by Hilton Richmond Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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
4/10 Fair
Nov 17, 2024
Not great
This hotel is very noisy as if the walls are paper thin. Bed was very uncomfortable as well.
Wesley
Wesley, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2024
Angel
Angel, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2024
There was no internet for nearly my entire stay, which is why I rated the property condition 3 stars.
Otherwise, this is the 3rd time we stay at the Graduate. Nice hotel, convenient locations, staff always friendly and accommodating!
Francisco
Francisco, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Amazing
It was an amazing experience. Excellent room, amenities and services. Highly recommend!
Daniela
Daniela, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 26, 2024
The room was quite dirty and run down. The service was the worst I’ve ever seen.
Emily
Emily, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 25, 2024
not very warm but does the job.
The front desk people are not welcoming or warm. I felt like I was bothering them when I asked about room service and even when I checked in and out. The valet people are super nice and helpful although I have a minor dent on my driver's side door. The room was very well decorated, the bed was comfortable. You can really tell that the hotel is animal friendly because theres no way they can get out all the dog hair. I was wearing black leggings one day and I noticed a lot of dog hair on them after sitting on the couches and bed. Overall a comfortable stay.
Mayra
Mayra, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Luana
Luana, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 21, 2024
Staff were nice. Rooms are old and outdated. Nevertheless seen duch a small bathroom sink. It was so tiny, you couldn’t bring anything normal bathroom items such as toothpaste, razor and such.
Wallpaper was pealing away. Very few electrical outlets.
Storage for clothes was ridiculous. Situated so low to the ground that if you hung up suit pants or even a belt they were laying on the ground.
More Holiday Inn than Hilton.
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 11, 2024
Poor Service and Fire Alarm Was set off at 2:30am
Check in process took very long. Fire Alarm went off at 2:30am on Thursday night until 3:30am. Front desk was run poorly. The employees were unprofessional. Other rooms were very loud as well after hours.
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2024
Nelson
Nelson, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Khalil
Khalil, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Great hotel
This is probably our 4 or 5 time staying here, and it’s always a great experience. Rooms are large and comfy, bathrooms clean and solid water temp/pressure. We enjoy the rooftop bar and the staff are always very professional and helpful. Recommend to anyone visiting Richmond (and perfect location for VCU parents)
MARSHA
MARSHA, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2024
James
James, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Amazing!
This hotel was excellent!!! Flexible and accommodating, all the staff were wonderful.
jazmyne
jazmyne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Weekend trip
Top notch service. Top to bottom, front desk, valets, bar and restaurant staff exceeded my expectations.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Dorothy
Dorothy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Khalil
Khalil, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 9, 2024
Forget it
The place has lost its charm
Peter
Peter, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 8, 2024
Room had a queen sheet on a king bed so it wouldn’t keep on the mattress. Hair in the toilet and also a hairy bar of soap in the shower upon arrival. Facility has a shortage of water for consumption. 2 cans in the room for a 4 day stay. Won’t give you additional at the front desk because they don’t have any. They send you to the bar. The bar doesn’t have any water but will give you a plastic cup from the tap to take to your room. Bring your own water. Decent place, but quite a few issues and I’m not picky.
Jim
Jim, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
robert
robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Overall a great stay. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially the front end. The hotel could use some upgrades, such as more vending machines and microwaves (how about vending/microwave stations on each floor?). I would definitely stay again.