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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4.0 star property
Southern hospitality meets artistic flair in Richmond's cultural heart, where fine dining and craft cocktails complement easy access to galleries and music venues.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Broad Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monument Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Altria Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬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. The on-site restaurant, Brookfield, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. 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 TV in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

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
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brookfield

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 31 to May 1:
  • One of the dining venues

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 does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Richmond?

As of Dec 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Richmond on Dec 28, 2025 start from $130.38, 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?

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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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. 770 out of 1399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1399 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an excellent facility! So happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and neat and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff. fun lobby/design. very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a studio suite. Great place to stay. Check in was flawless. Amenities were outstanding. Very clean hotel. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and very clean hotel. Very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

Nice rooftop bar/ restaurant
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

Kamae

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was very clean. Housekeeping does an excellent job. The staff in general were very accommodating and informative. Chef Trent and Cherelle both clearly have a deep understanding of hospitality. Meals prepared by Chef Trent were delicious. Thank you both for being the highlight of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and the location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel! The staff is outstanding and the accommodations are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

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

10/10 Excellent

ASSEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very busy hotel due to its proximity to the VCU campus, but the staff manages to be helpful and very responsive. I will make a special mention of the beds that are super comfortable! I slept like a baby on a cloud :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only negative was that there is no parking at hotel and valeting your car costs 37 dollars a night!! Besides this the room was very clean and comfortable, the rooftop bar was awesome as well as the lobby. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in Richmond

Beautiful hotel. Awesome staff and very walkable neighborhood. Plenty of activities within walking distance. Culturally fluid food choices. Great drinks etc
Stayed 3 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

Jay

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

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Seneca

Great location! Easy check in and out. Helpful employees.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable and seemed to have been renovated within the last few years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great staff. Very Helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dusty. AC left a big wet spot on the carpet. The coffee service in lobby was slow and was lukewarm. The front desk attendant was informative, friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025