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Graduate Richmond

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Rooftop terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast and dinner served
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Map
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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

  • 576 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • 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) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 576 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $199
per night
$231 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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About the neighborhood

Richmond

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).

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 Intl. Airport (RIC) - 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

4-star hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
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.

A rooftop terrace, an arcade/game 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • 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. 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 daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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)
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

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

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 September 14 to May 15:
  • 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 lbs 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.

Property 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: approximately USD 3.00–6.00 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 each 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

How close is Graduate Richmond to the airport?

Graduate Richmond is 9.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Richmond?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Richmond on May 19, 2024 start from $159.0, 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.

Does Graduate Richmond have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate Richmond.

Does Graduate Richmond offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Graduate Richmond, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3.00 and 6.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate Richmond?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Graduate Richmond?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Graduate Richmond?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 37 per day.

Does Graduate Richmond have a pool?

Graduate Richmond features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 14 to May 15.

Does Graduate Richmond have a restaurant?

Graduate Richmond is home to Brookfield, which features light fare.

Does Graduate Richmond have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate Richmond to downtown Richmond?

Graduate Richmond is 0.7 mi away from Richmond.

Graduate Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1126 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

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Traveled 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 traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Average
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here when working in Richmond
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a short-stay for school. Quiet and safe area. Main streets are walkable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024