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Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati

151 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45219
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About us

Immerse yourself in Cincy charm and tradition at Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati, where creative interiors and college nostalgia come together for a stay that’s undeniably Cincinnati. Set on the University of Cincinnati campus, our hotel offers Ohio-inspired guest rooms, a playful lobby restaurant and coffee shop, and all our signature Graduate touches. Our sleek, quirky and modern lobby is fashioned with a custom designed pop art motif extending throughout the entire hotel. Challenge your memory and see how many iconic Kenner Toys you can name on the hand painted mural, while checking in. Take a stroll and walk along with a flying pig, a cardinal, and a steam ship wheel in the carpeting. As our guest, you will enjoy spacious rooms, luxurious bedding, complimentary fitness room with Peloton bikes and high-speed Internet service. The hotel features over 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, 203 guestrooms and the most advanced event technology. Enjoy coffee and lite bites at Poindexter Coffee shop and imbibe in craft cocktails and local fare at Fiona's. Both have immediate access to a large balcony with fire pit, outdoor seating and food service. This is definitely a "One of a Kind" hotel with no other hotel like it in the world! Bring your appetite for the unconventional while discovering Cincinnati legendary references throughout the property. Whether you have a wedding or reception or both in mind, Graduate Cincinnati helps plan the perfect event and features IACC-certified facilities, event planners, 8 conference rooms, 2 amphitheaters, 9 breakout rooms and a grand ballroom and Jr. ballroom. Within 3 miles of downtown Cincinnati, central to 5 area hospitals and practically next door to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati is the ideal destination.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built1999
Renovated2020
Total meeting space21,795 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms203
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Graduate Hotels is a winner of Inc.'s 2017 Design Awards, our annual recognition of entrepreneurs using design to build great companies, in the "Interior Design" category. 2022 Top 100 for the "Best Places to Work" in the country! Happy employees make for happy guests.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Mar 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Dec 15
Shoulder season
Aug 01 - Aug 31Dec 16 - Dec 31
Low season
Jun 01 - Jul 31Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
21,795 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,355 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
22
Second largest room
3,200 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,400 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500
Seating capacity
1,212

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Perimeter seating
3,400 sq. ft.
82 x 52 sq. ft.
12 ft.
150
35
150
-
200
121
--
1,600 sq. ft.
40 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
80
60
--
80
60
-
20
1,380 sq. ft.
30 x 46 sq. ft.
10 ft.
100
36
8
-
100
56
32
-
1,200 sq. ft.
30 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
100
36
8
--
56
32
-
380 sq. ft.
19 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
16
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16
-
352 sq. ft.
16 x 22 sq. ft.
10 ft.
16
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16
-
1,600 sq. ft.
40 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
60
60
--
80
60
-
20
5,355 sq. ft.
105 x 51 sq. ft.
14 ft.
500
45
350
-
500
250
--
936 sq. ft.
26 x 30 sq. ft.
10 ft.
70
20
70
-
75
40
--

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
203
Single (1 bed)
100
Double (2 beds)
98
Suites
8

Location

Getting Here

Easily accessible from I-71 and I-75. 20 Minutes from CVG Airport and 10 Minutes from Downtown, Cincinnati.
Distance from airport 15 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $20.00/day )

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TQL Stadium
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1330 Monmouth Ave
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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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CVG Airport
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30 mins
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Paul Brown Stadium
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Recreation
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Newport Aquarium One Aquarium Was
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
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Recreation
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50 East Freedom Way
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Cincinnati Arts Association
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Recreation
5 mins
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Kings Island
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

N/A

Cancellation Policy

48 hour

Additional details

Located on the University of Cincinnati campus and just three miles north of downtown, our hotel is the ideal venue for your next celebration or summit. With 22 flexible event spaces, we offer a variety of distinct settings to host groups of up to 630 guests.

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Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
We provide recycling bins in rooms and a linen reuse program. We also participate in several social impact initiatives.
Does Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, General Recycling program

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Cleveland Clinic and Procter and Gamble
Does Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, A Health and Safety Awareness Committee has been created to help implement the Graduate Cares program
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