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Graduate Richmond

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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Rooftop terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)
Breakfast and dinner served
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Popular LocationVirginia Commonwealth University4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAltria Theater7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreater Richmond Convention Center14 min walk
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King Accessibl)

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, 2 Bathrooms (Graduate Family Suite)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King Accessible)

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King)

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Richmond

Graduate Richmond puts you in the heart of Richmond, within just a 10-minute stroll of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Brookfield, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Richmond hotel include Altria Theater and Greater Richmond Convention Center.

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
  • Panera Bread - 8 min walk
  • NuVegan Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

Graduate Richmond

Upscale hotel, walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate Richmond offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, an arcade/games room, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate Richmond. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate Richmond offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 37 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 to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • 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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 3.00 to 6.00 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
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate Richmond?

Graduate Richmond offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Richmond?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Richmond on 30 May 2024 start from AU$290.13, 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.

Is parking available at Graduate Richmond?

Yep, Graduate Richmond has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 37 per day.

Does Graduate Richmond have a pool?

Graduate Richmond has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May to September.

What makes Graduate Richmond a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Graduate Richmond.

Does Graduate Richmond serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate Richmond?

No, Graduate Richmond does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate Richmond?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate Richmond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate Richmond?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate Richmond, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Graduate Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1125 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

10/10 Excellent

Melany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
great location and nice hotel. staff is super nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. It was quiet. Great staff. I really appreciated the VIP upgrade (from Expedia). It is definitely one of my favorite hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptionally clean. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. I loved the decor of the lobby & the rooms. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is not like other Graduate hotels. My room was run down, with stains on the wall, headrest, lampshade etc. The lobby/main area has clearly received a face lift but the rooms are dated and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely prefer the Graduate to the brand name hotels. Better price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kysan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mengdong

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024