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$152301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, 23220, Virginia, United States
821 reviews
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Restaurant
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Welcome to Graduate Richmond, a vibrant and stylish 4-star hotel located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. Just a short 1mi distance from the city center, this hotel offers convenience and comfort to all travelers.
With over 821 glowing reviews, you can trust that your stay at Graduate Richmond will be nothing short of exceptional. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities to ensure a memorable stay, including a pet-friendly policy (extra charges apply), an outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Stay active with access to a fitness center and tennis court (extra charges may apply), or relax and soak up the sun on the sun deck or terrace. The hotel also boasts a restaurant and bar, ensuring that all of your culinary desires are met.
The rooms at Graduate Richmond are tastefully designed and feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, this hotel has everything you need to make your stay in Richmond unforgettable.
Please note that prices start from $152 per night and private parking is available for an additional fee. Book your stay at Graduate Richmond today and discover the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and convenience in the heart of Richmond, Virginia.
At Graduate Richmond, we understand that your furry friends are part of the family too. That's why we welcome pets to our hotel. Charges may apply, but the joy and companionship they bring is priceless. So why leave them behind when you can bring them along for a memorable stay in Richmond?
When the weather is right, make a splash in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Located on the rooftop, it offers a stunning view of the city while you cool off and unwind. Please note that access is limited to adults only. So grab a towel, soak up the sun, and relax in style at Graduate Richmond.
Indulge in delectable American cuisine at our on-site restaurant, Brookfield. With a modern ambiance, it's the perfect spot to savor a delicious meal while enjoying the company of friends and family. And after a long day exploring Richmond, head to our second restaurant, Byrd House, for a refreshing drink and lively atmosphere.
At Graduate Richmond, we strive to make your stay convenient and hassle-free. That's why we accept a variety of payment methods, including Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Maestro, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay. So whether you prefer to pay with plastic or digital, we've got you covered. Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and convenience at Graduate Richmond.
Closest airports
Richmond International Airport
7.5miNewport News-Williamsburg International Airport
59.7miRestaurant
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
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Graduata Studio Suite
1 King Size Bed
580 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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The studio features air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
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Graduate, 2 Queen Size Beds
2 Queen Size Beds
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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The quadruple room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Graduate, King Size
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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The double room provides air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Graduate Corner, King Size
1 King Size Bed
355 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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The double room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
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Graduate, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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The double room features air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
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Accessible Room
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
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The double room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Suite Deluxe
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
580 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Indulge in the spaciousness of our Deluxe King Suite, offering 581 sqft of luxury living space. With a king-size bed and a sofa bed, it can comfortably accommodate 5 adults and 4 children. Enjoy the stunning view, relax with the flat-screen TV, and indulge in the convenience of complimentary tea and coffee.
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Indulge in luxury in our spacious King Room, designed for couples or small families. It offers a picturesque view, a cozy sitting area, and top-notch amenities such as a flat-screen TV and an ensuite bathroom.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Our Queen Room is the perfect choice for couples and small families, offering a spacious 269 sqft of comfortable and modern accommodation. With a Queen size bed, private bathroom, and a range of amenities including a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning, guests can enjoy a relaxing stay with all the comforts of home.
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Suite, Queen Size, 2 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Bunk Beds
580 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
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Welcome to our spacious Two-Bedroom Suite, perfect for families or groups of up to 11. With 581 sqft of space, this smoke-free suite features comfortable bunk beds, a queen-size bed, and a sofa bed. Enjoy amenities like a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and stunning views.
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Our Queen Room with Two Queen Beds is the perfect choice for families or groups. With its spacious 301 sqft, it comfortably accommodates 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy a private bathroom, stunning views, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
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Suite, 2 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Bunk Beds
580 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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821 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Carrie
8.2
July 2024
Good location. Room was fantastic! Loved it. Staff were extremely friendly. Disappointed the rooftop was constantly closed. It was either too hot or raining or something. Coming from Florida if you closed your rooftop when it was hot you would never be open. And valet was horrible. That needs to be revamped. It took 15-20 min to get your car. If you didn’t have cash you had to tip on the app which was a 5 dollar min plus 1.65 service. So if you get your car out twice in the day that’s another 13 dollars on top of the 32 a day they already charge. Personally I think a bit much for the horrible service there. Half the time they parked the car on the street so you didn’t see it, and had to walk to it. Absolutely needs to be changed. If the hotel had good valet service I would probably give then close to a 10.
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Yetunde
10
December 2024
The decore, politeness of staff, cleanliness, and mannerisms of staff. food was good.
I booked a kingroom for two, but on arrival was informed room was too small, so we were upgraded to a double queen room, and l was not informed l would be charged for it. But on checking out, l informed booking.com, and this was sotrted. Secondly, I got stuck in one of the lifts twice, which gave me a panic attack . Of which l reported on the second instance, but it was still in service for a while.
Mejia
8.2
July 2024
The hotel has a unique theme. The game room was a nice bonus. The rooftop pool and restaurant were both great, probably the best feature. The King sweet was roomy and comfortable. The restaurant has good food, and the breakfast buffet had more options than I expected.
Everything is a bit outdated. The TV only had cable. The sofa in our room was worn. Not dirty or bad condition, just worn. The game room pool table could use updated cues and chalk. Lastly, our room had a musty odor. We didn’t notice it anymore within a few minutes of being there, but had to readjust anytime we reentered.
Anhthy
8.2
July 2024
We were in a king suite, and the room was amazing. The bed, couch, and other furniture were quite comfortable, and the option of two heating/AC units was great. There were two separate bathrooms, which made getting ready very easy and fast. The location was great, and there were plenty of great restaurants within walking distance (<15 minutes).
One of the bathrooms was not properly cleaned, with lots of soap "caked"/built up in the corners of the shower; within the same shower, there was a terribly slow drain. For such a large space (suite), there was very little closet space and only two small dresser drawers. The remote control did not work; once you selected a channel, none of the other buttons/controls worked; to change channels, you needed to turn off the TV and reselect another channel. Our particular suite was located just a few steps from the elevator, so we could hear all activities near/related to the elevator. I was a little surprised the suite was not "tucked" away on the floor.
Jennifer
9.1
March 2024
It was very clean and the lounge was comfortable. I loved the two rooms within a room family style suite vs what most hotels do which is just a shared door between two standard rooms. The kids even had their own bathroom. Even the bunk beds were comfortable. There was a wedding party staying at the hotel who were a bit rowdy in the lounge but we never heard another guest from our room.
The room coffee was not very good which I half expected because there was a coffee shop in the lounge. However, the coffee shop coffee was much worse. The breakfast buffet was $20 for fewer options than even Holiday Inn.
Alexandria
9.1
February 2025
The family suite was incredible. A large room with a door and large bathroom and TV, and then the living room had bunk beds and another full size bathroom and a TV. Made traveling as a family so much easier. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful.
The food offerings at the restaurant were minimal. And the grab and go downstairs was mostly fancier items.
Samantha
8.2
July 2024
The front desk staff was wonderful. We liked the design and the location. The valet service was extremely friendly and did a great job.
The cleaning staff was loud and cursing while cleaning rooms and in the halls. They were not discussing work appropriate topics. The shower has shampoo and condition holders that were not clean and there was a used qtip in our shower as well. There were no energy drinks sold anywhere, which was tough
Kaylene
8.2
August 2023
The location, the rooms were very nice, the roof top pool.
The lady that was working the bar told my 8 year old brother that he was not allowed at the bar area(roof top) without a shirt, and did not tell me directly. He was only coming with due to it only being him and I on this vacation out of state. I refuse him to be alone with strangers. There is no sign stating that anywhere! My brother was scared to even come near me so I can see what he wanted to drink. We left the pool and he had a towel over his arms. But other than that the staff was nice and very helpful!
Ms
8.2
February 2024
everything was nice. the room was very clean, nice size. bathroom was spacey, front desk clerk the gentleman didn't get his name but he was very nice sharing information with me about the restaurant. helped me get checked in with no problems.
the thermostat in the room was hard to get right. we were either cold or too hot. the remote control didn't work properly when we used it to pull up the guide it just kept flowing through the channels, we could not pick a channel.
Sherri
10
April 2023
Location was perfect, convenient valet parking, clean, cohesive collegiate theme throughout, safe, quiet, fun, exceptional staff, and the beds are what dreams are made of. First time I’ve ever effortlessly slept soundly, until the morning wake up call, in an unfamiliar bed. From the moment of arrival we were met with five-star service. Immediately we were greeted with a smile from a valet attendant and our questions were answered without feeling like a nuisance. Front desk staff were remarkable, too. Everything was handled quickly but never made us feel rushed or like “just another guest.” The experience they gave was akin to seeing a friend after a too long separation. Happy to see you, glad you’re spending time with them, really hope you enjoy your stay, and can’t wait for you to visit again. Dinner from the diner was delicious and above average. (Le Cerdo burger, Smash Burger, chicken tenders, and Edward’s Ham and Cheese.) Edward’s is ham, pimento cheese, pickles, and Ritz crackers. I didn’t expect much because it doesn’t sound like much, right? Wrong! Pickle slices and pimento cheese were fresh and seemed homemade, not something plopped out of a container. Crackers were more than plentiful and the ham was -quality- sliced ham, not packaged ham from the store. It was filling and beyond expectations. We have already begun planning our next stay.
There were some minor cosmetic repairs and a vent issue that could use attention in our room. Let me note: it is clean and not run down. I just want to be honest and fair in my review.
Attractions
Carytown
2miKings Dominion
20.4miAttractions
Carytown
2miKings Dominion
20.4miAirports
Richmond International Airport
7.5miNewport News-Williamsburg International Airport
59.7miBrookfield
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Canoeing
Darts
Fishing
Game room
Golf course
Horseback riding
Ping-pong
Pool table
Racquetball
Tennis court
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Bar
Fruit
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Iron
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
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From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 37 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
JCB,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Diners Club,
American Express,
Discover,
Maestro,
Carte Blanche,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
Is Graduate Richmond pet-friendly?
Absolutely! The Graduate Richmond does allow pets to stay with you during your stay. However, it's important to note that there may be additional charges associated with bringing your furry friend along. It's best to check with the hotel beforehand to get all the details.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Graduate Richmond?
Guests at Graduate Richmond can check in starting from 04:00 PM and need to check out by 11:00 AM.
Does Graduate Richmond offer complimentary parking?
Yes, there is convenient and secure on-site parking available at the Graduate Richmond. Guests can park their vehicles there for a fee of $37 per day. The parking is private, ensuring the safety of your vehicle. Additionally, there is no need to make a parking reservation in advance.
How much does a stay at Graduate Richmond cost?
Room rates at Graduate Richmond initiate from $152. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.
Which room categories can I book at Graduate Richmond?
At Graduate Richmond hotel, there are several types of rooms available. These include Deluxe King Suites, Queen Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms - Non-Smoking, King Rooms with Bath Tub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking, and Two-Bedroom Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of these rooms. The rooms vary in size, with the Deluxe King Suite and Two-Bedroom Suite being the largest at 581 sqft, and the Queen Room and King Room with Bath Tub being the smallest at 269 sqft and 301 sqft respectively. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, with the largest being the Two-Bedroom Suite accommodating 6 adults and 5 children, and the smallest being the Queen Room and King Room with Bath Tub accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. The beds in the rooms range from a combination of a sofa bed and a king size bed to bunk beds and a queen size bed.
How can guests spend their time at Graduate Richmond?
Guests at Graduate Richmond can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, soak up the sun on the sun deck, or play a game of tennis on the tennis court. For those who enjoy golf, the hotel also offers a golf course.
The hotel features two restaurants, including Brookfield, which offers modern American cuisine. Guests can enjoy a delicious meal in a comfortable and stylish setting.
In addition to the leisure amenities mentioned, guests can also engage in activities like racquetball, horseback riding, canoeing, darts, ping-pong, and fishing.
The hotel's rooftop pool is another highlight, offering stunning views for guests to enjoy. Please note that the pool is only available seasonally and has age restrictions, limited to adults only.
Overall, there are plenty of options for guests to relax and have a great time during their stay at Graduate Richmond.
Can guests use a pool at Graduate Richmond?
The hotel has one pool that is available seasonally. The pool is located outdoors and is for adults only. It has rooftop access and offers views.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Graduate Richmond?
There is one restaurant on site at Graduate Richmond called Brookfield. It offers modern ambiance and serves American cuisine. Another restaurant called Byrd House is also available, but no further information is provided about it.
Does Graduate Richmond accept credit cards?
No, Graduate Richmond does not accept credit cards for payment. They only accept cash as a payment method.
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