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Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

210 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, USA, 47408
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About us

Graduate Bloomington by Hilton is an ideal venue for your next event. Our unique indoor and outdoor spaces are inspired by Indiana history and add local flair, while our events and catering teams handle every detail. From meetings to weddings, we ensure your gathering is one for the books.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space8,373 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms149
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Jun 01 - Jul 31Sep 01 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Aug 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,373 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,213 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,468 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
630 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
6,151 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
230

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Classroom
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Hoagy Charmichael Room
1,213 sq. ft.
27 x 49 sq. ft.
9 ft.
56
56
56
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Will Shortz Room
630 sq. ft.
27 x 25 sq. ft.
9 ft.
36
32
36
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Dave Stoller Room
625 sq. ft.
27 x 25 sq. ft.
9 ft.
34
32
34
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Cook Terrace
384 sq. ft.
8 x 46 sq. ft.
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Jack & Diane Terrace
3,782 sq. ft.
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The Outdoor Courtyard
1,985 sq. ft.
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Combined Ballroom
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2,468 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
149
Single (1 bed)
74
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
57
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $399.00
Suites
15
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
5%

Location

Getting Here

Graduate Bloomington is nestled in the heart of downtown Bloomington, on the iconic Kirkwood Avenue. Located just steps from Indiana University’s Sample Gates, the opening to Indiana University’s campus, and within walking distance to many companies, restaurants, nightlife, music venues and more! Unwind and enjoy views of the campus and cityscape from our 4th floor outdoor terrace.
Distance from airport 48 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $22.00/day )
Valet parking
( $30.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Lake Monroe
Recreation
8 mi
Lake Monroe is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Lake Monroe (also known as Monroe Reservoir) is the largest man made body of water in Indiana at 10,750 acres. The watershed drainage area for Lake Monroe is 441 square miles and discharges into Salt Creek. The watershed sits in five counties including Monroe, Brown, Lawrence, Jackson and Bartholomew. The Lake was built in 1964 and filled with water in 1965 by the Louisville District of the Army Corps of Engineers and designed originally for flood control for the White River. The Lake is 538 feet above sea level and is 35-40 feet deep. The spillway is 556 feet above sea level. The City of Bloomington began to use Lake Monroe as a drinking water source in 1967. At that time, the City also relied on Lake Griffy as a drinking water source. However, in 1996, the City of Bloomington Utilities Department deactivated the Griffy plant and began to rely on Lake Monroe. The Monroe Water Treatment Plant currently averages pumping 15 million gallons per day (MGD). This number has been as high as 23 MGD in warmer months. The Monroe Water Treatment Plant is a conventional rapid sand filtration plant. Besides flood control and drinking water supply, Lake Monroe is used for recreational purposes. The lake draws people from all over the state each year for fishing, camping, hiking and several other recreational activities.
4850 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, IN, US 47401
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Crane Naval Base
26 mi
NSA Crane is a United States Navy installation located approximately 35 miles southwest of Bloomington, Indiana and predominantly located in Martin County, but small parts also extend into Greene and Lawrence counties.
300 Highway 361
Crane, IN, US 47522
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Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Historical landmark
1 blk
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Spanish mission revival silent movie house is one of the busiest community theaters in the country.
3330, 114 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN, US 47408
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Cook Medical
3 mi
Cook Medical is a family-owned medical device company that works with physicians to develop devices that are less invasive for patients.
Bloomington, IN, US
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Monroe County Convention Center
Convention center
6 blks
Monroe Convention Center, a chic event venue located in the heart of downtown Bloomington, Indiana.
302 S College Ave
Bloomington, IN, US 47403
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Indianapolis International Airport
Airport
43 mi
Indianapolis International Airport is an international airport located seven miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is owned and operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr
Indianapolis, IN, US 46241
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IU Kelley School of Business
University
1 mi
The Kelley School of Business is an undergraduate and graduate business school at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. As of 2017, approximately 7,500 full-time undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled on its Bloomington campus, as well as 1,740 students at the Indianapolis campus.
1275 E 10th St
Bloomington, IN, US 47404
IU Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
University
1 mi
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is a 17,222-seat arena on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the home of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball and women's basketball teams. It opened in 1971, replacing the current Gladstein Fieldhouse.
1001 E 17th St
Bloomington, IN, US 47408
IU Memorial Stadium
University
1 mi
Memorial Stadium, also known as The Rock, is a stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. It is primarily used for football, and is the home field of the Indiana Hoosiers. The stadium opened in 1960 as part of a new athletics area at the university and currently has a capacity of 52,656.
1001 E 17th St
Bloomington, IN, US 47408
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Indiana University
University
4 blks
Indiana University ... Home of the Hoosiers Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana. With over 40,000 students, IU Bloomington is the flagship institution of the Indiana University system and its largest university.
Bloomington, IN, US
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

48 hours

Additional details

Here at Graduate, we believe life is a timeless journey filled with memory-making stops, extraordinary rites of passage and all of the courageous leaps of faith that get you where you’re going. Prominently located on Kirkwood, we are campus comfy (yep, just steps from the iconic Sample Gates) and neighboring all the shops and eats on historic Courthouse Square. Our lobby is Hoosier headquarters, stacked with vintage bleachers, over stuffed sofas and court-long tables. Let us play host and home team for team spirit and warm conversation (for Cutters and pros alike!) Indiana, Our Indiana, We’re All For You! #beproudandshoutloud Welcome to Graduate Bloomington—where your intellectual curiosity meets your favorite place to stay.

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Graduate by Hilton Bloomington Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Graduate by Hilton Bloomington'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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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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