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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, sun loungers
Exterior
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

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
23220, VA, Richmond, 301 West Franklin Street
  • 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
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Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/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) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/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) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
  • 53 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Richmond, Graduate Richmond is in the city center. VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater are cultural highlights and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stuart C. Siegel Center or Richmond Raceway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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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

Upscale hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Located close to VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Altria Theater, Graduate 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. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options, overall value, and helpful staff
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 spacious 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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)
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • 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 September 14 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate Richmond have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 14 to May 15.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Richmond?

As of May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Richmond on May 19, 2024 start from ￥24,841, 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.

Is Graduate 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 is parking at Graduate Richmond?

Valet parking is available for USD 37 per day.

What time is check-in at Graduate 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 Richmond?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate 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.

Graduate Richmond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1123 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

Megan

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

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with family
It was close to VCU campus and convenient to walk around town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben Jarrif

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and services, the personal from recepción very helpful answering all my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Mandatory valet parking, which required long wait. Rude/disrespectful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
NA
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Traveled with family
Valet waits were long. Over 45 minutes to get our car. Housekeeping service is not offered daily. Room was not properly stocked for 4 occupants, I.e - only 3 towels. Toiletry pumps in shower didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

6/10 Okay

Shareeza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No robes/slippers or enough towels for 2 people or even toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best in Richmond VA
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024