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Graduate Richmond

4-star property
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 1-855-201-7819
4.3 out of 5
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By a verified traveler on Fri 21 Oct 2022

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

Central Richmond getaway

Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Richmond hotel, you'll find Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. Also, Altria Theater is within half a mile (1 km) and Greater Richmond Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

Dining, 24-hour fitness

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and valet parking. There's a seasonal outdoor pool on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a rooftop terrace are also provided.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$126* Per night/room Dec 24 - Dec 25

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King Accessible with Roll-in)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Graduate Richmond ratings based on 30 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Graduate Richmond

Everyone (18) Couples (1) Family (11)
5 out of 5
Front desk staff is pleasant and helpful

Posted by on Oct 21, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 21, 2022 by Christina Harris

We are so glad to hear about your stay, Asaunte! Thank you for visiting and we hope you and your family visit us again soon!

2 out of 5
A great concept as a hotel. However it is located on a heavily trafficked block and there is zero room to even pull in to unload bags for check in when there is even one car in the driveway. Check-in is overcrowded in the narrow lobby area designated for such and it becomes the worst human traffic jam as others are also using the space to come and go. Absolutely discombobulated. The bathroom light/fan combo sounds like a factory floor in full swing.

Posted by on Oct 6, 2022

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Oct 6, 2022 by Christina Harris

Thanks for your feedback!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 8, 2022

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3 out of 5
Our room was the most disappointing. It looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed in months. Lint was sitting in every crevice around the room and on furniture and our shower drain was plugged and backing up. You could find hair from other people laying around or stuck to pieces of furniture. The hotel smelled like marijuana often. Although that was just from the other guests staying there from weddings. We called down for a crib for our 2 month old. A crib was delivered an hour later with a “fitted” sheet nowhere near fitted on the mattress. Pretty disappointed.

Posted by , from Van Wert on Apr 25, 2022

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May 1, 2022 by Christina Harris

Thanks for feedback!

5 out of 5
Great place to stay. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Coffee and food in the lobby. Valet parking. Parking on street free from 8p - 8a. Two hour parking otherwise. There is a parking garage up the street from the hotel.

Posted by on Apr 10, 2022

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Apr 11, 2022 by Christina Harris

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5 out of 5
Super friendly staff! The drive-through lanes were a disaster though. Abandoned cars (waiting for valet?) in both lanes leading to traffic jam all the way down the street. No luggage carts available.

Posted by on Sep 19, 2021

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Sep 23, 2021 by Christina Harris

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3 out of 5
Poor customer service at check-in.

Posted by on May 6, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 8, 2021 by Anand Patel

Thanks for your feed back!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 28, 2021

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May 4, 2021 by Anand Patel

Thanks for your feedback!

5 out of 5
Fun decor, clean, friendly helpful staff. Due to COVID, dining options in the city were limited. The staff helped us find a place nearby, Saison, that was simply amazing.

Posted by , from Auburn Hills on Nov 30, 2020

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Dec 4, 2020 by Anand Patel

Thanks for staying withus

4 out of 5
Nice facilities. Due to Covid a lot of the amenities were shut down. Not necessarily their fault.

Posted by on Sep 16, 2020

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Sep 16, 2020 by Anand Patel

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About the Graduate Richmond

Location 301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to May 15:

  • Swimming pool

Property Features

Graduate Richmond offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center 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. The business-friendly Graduate Richmond also features a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an ATM. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Richmond Main Street Station (3.9 km / 2.4 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Graduate Richmond offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • IPod dock
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Brookfield - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 3.00 and USD 6.00 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Graduate Richmond Hotel
  • Graduate Richmond Hotel
  • Graduate Richmond Richmond
  • Graduate Richmond Hotel Richmond

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.