GRADUATE BY HILTON RICHMOND | Richmond ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States, VA 23220

“The hotel's location made exploring Richmond incredibly convenient and enjoyable.”view full review

Graduate By Hilton Richmond - A downtown hotel with rooftop dining, game room, and university-adjacent location

Located steps from Virginia Commonwealth University, this 4-star Richmond hotel features Byrd House, a rooftop venue serving snack bites and cocktails with panoramic views. Graduate By Hilton Richmond offers rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms, while suites include sleeper sofas that convert to queen beds. The property includes a lobby-level game room complete with shuffleboard, pool table, and ping pong facilities. Business travelers can utilize dedicated meeting spaces designed with professional amenities. The on-site restaurant serves country club classics from breakfast through dinner, featuring secret recipe soups, clubhouse sandwiches, and signature cocktails on tap. Graduate Richmond sits 0.5 miles from the Virginia Capitol Building and Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Edgar Allan Poe Museum are both 1.5 miles away, while Richmond International Airport is 12.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Lobby game room offers multiple entertainment options

Rooftop venue provides city views and cocktail service

Walking distance to eight major dining venues within 0.5 miles

Direct access to Canal Walk's outdoor mural gallery

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Richmond International Airport

Limited on-site dining options compared to nearby hotels

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Graduate Queen Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Graduate Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

28 m²

2 King Size Beds

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Graduata King Studio Suite

2 persons

54 m²

1 King-size bed

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Graduate Family Suite

2 persons

54 m²

1 Double bed

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Richmond800 m

Airports

Richmond International (RIC) 16.8 km

Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 109.0 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Amazing Rooftop Pool

“I absolutely loved the rooftop pool! It provided stunning sunset views that made for a perfect evening. Although unheated, it felt refreshing on a warm day, and the whole experience was good!” view full review

Fun Game Room!

“The lobby's game room was an unexpected highlight of my stay! It featured modern amenities and games that I enjoyed with friends, providing a fun way to unwind before heading out for the evening.” view full review

Family Suite Bliss

“The Family Suite was perfect for our needs! It had two full bathrooms, a king bedroom, and cozy bunk beds for the kids. This layout allowed us to enjoy some privacy while still being together, which is hard to find!” view full review

Decent Food Options

“While I had mixed feelings about the dining options, the bar food was tasty! It provided a convenient choice without needing to venture far, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing evening in without compromise.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Billiard tables
Darts
Table tennis

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Welcome drink

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal swimming pool
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States, VA 23220

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301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States, VA 23220

City landmarks

Cemetery

Hollywood Cemetery

1.1 km

Museum

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

2.8 km

Museum

The Edgar Allan Poe Museum

2.3 km

Event hall

Greater Richmond Convention Center

1.0 km

Landmark

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts

790 m

Museum

American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar

1.6 km

Museum

Science Museum of Virginia

2.5 km

Monument

Virginia War Memorial

1.3 km

Landmark

Richmond National Battlefield Park

1.1 km

Museum

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

970 m

Church

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

640 m

Monument

Bill Bojangles Robinson Statue

700 m

Museum

Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU

790 m

Museum

Tredegar Iron Works

1.8 km

Bridge

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

920 m

Landmark

Jackson Ward

1.1 km

Museum

The John Marshall House

1.6 km

Museum

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

970 m

Museum

The Valentine

1.9 km

Landmark

Maymont

3.1 km

Landmark

Beth Ahabah Museum and Archive

970 m

Museum

White House of the Confederacy

2.0 km

Landmark

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

1.2 km

Landmark

Rudee Inlet

790 m

Landmark

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum

1.2 km

Landmark

Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge

790 m

Landmark

Canal Walk

2.5 km

Nearby

Public Building

Virginia State Capitol

530 m

9th & Grace Sts

Virginia Capitol Building

530 m

Park

Capitol Square Park

410 m

Restaurants

Byrd House

100 m

301 West Franklin Street

Nuvegan

310 m

417 W Grace St

Q Rooftop Bar

340 m

201 W Broad St

Bistro 27

450 m

27 W Broad St

Max's On Broad

520 m

305 Brook Rd At the Maggie Walker Historical Plaza

Nisa Thai

440 m

118 S Belvidere St

Chez Foushee

450 m

203 N Foushee St

Nama

500 m

15 W Broad St

Saison

560 m

23 West Marshall Street

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GRADUATE BY HILTON RICHMOND, Richmond

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Graduate By Hilton Richmond - A downtown hotel with rooftop dining, game room, and university-adjacent location

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