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Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville

1309 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA, USA, 22903
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About us

Step into the charm of the past while enjoying the comforts of today at the newly renovated Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville, a uniquely local hotel perfect for group travel, meetings, and university-related events. Ideally located on Main Street in the heart of historic Charlottesville, our hotel places your group within walking distance of the University of Virginia, the iconic Rotunda, and the scenic Lawn. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, university reunion, association gathering, or wedding room block, our vibrant setting and flexible group accommodations make Graduate Charlottesville an inspired choice. After a productive day, unwind with your group at our rooftop bar with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoy local fare in our lobby café, or challenge your colleagues to a friendly game of Ping Pong in our game room. Each guest room offers modern comforts including HD TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room refrigerators, coffee makers, docking stations, and Malin + Goetz amenities—ensuring your attendees feel both refreshed and connected. Come experience the energy of Charlottesville and the inspiration of Graduate. Group rates available. Let’s plan your next standout event.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built1967
Renovated2025
Total meeting space5,420 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms134
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 14, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026
Jan 25, 2026 - Jan 28, 2026
Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 4, 2026
Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 18, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026
Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 4, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Mar 29, 2026 - Apr 1, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Nov 10
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 20Jan 01 - Feb 29

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,420 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,870 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,052 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
275
Seating capacity
178

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
1,870 sq. ft.
-
275
125
275
178
70
30
72
40
1,052 sq. ft.
-
135
40
135
50
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2,166 sq. ft.
-
175
-
175
120
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
134
Single (1 bed)
61
Double (2 beds)
68
Suites
5
Tax rate
5.3%
Occupancy rate
8%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 9.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $22.00/day )
Valet parking
( $25.00/day )

Local Attractions

University of Virginia
University of Virginia
University
0 mi
The University of Virginia, often referred to as simply Virginia, is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. UVA is known for its historic foundations, student-run honor code, and secret societies.
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Ting Pavilion
Ting Pavilion
Theater
2 mi
Located on the east end of the historic downtown mall, the Ting Pavilion is the city's premier outdoor venue for live performances. Open since July of 2005, it features premium seating, a spacious lawn, and a professional stage house; all within easy walking distance of Downtown Charlottesville's many restaurants and other attractions. The Pavilion provides Charlottesville with a comfortable and convenient venue to enjoy local and national performing artists. The perennial favorite Fridays After Five concert series of regional bands celebrates its 20th season this year. The schedule features primarily local artists performing a wide range of musical styles, from rock and blues to salsa and reggae. This is a fun, FREE community event for the whole family and a great way to start your summer weekends. State-of-the-art sound systems, great acoustics and sight-lines, comfortable seating and a convenient Downtown location make the nTelos Wireless Pavilion an exceptional place to view live entertainment in an outdoor setting.
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Historic Downtown Mall
Historic Downtown Mall
Shopping
2 mi
The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. Located on Main Street, it runs from 6th St. N.E. to Old Preston Ave., where it extends to Water St., for total length of eight blocks. Enjoy a plethora of dining, shopping and entertainment options.
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Scott Stadium
Scott Stadium
Recreation
2 mi
Scott Stadium, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is the home of the Virginia Cavaliers football team. Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville is within walking distance of every UVA home game.
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John Paul Jones Arena
John Paul Jones Arena
Convention center
2 mi
UVA basketball arena with a 14,500 seating capacity that also hosts big national concerts and the best stand up comedians.
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University of Virginia Rotunda
University of Virginia Rotunda
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Rotunda is a building located on The Lawn in the original grounds of the University of Virginia. It was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome and is an absolute stunner when the Fall leaves begin to change.
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Jefferson Theater
Jefferson Theater
Theater
2 mi
Built in 1912, this combination vaudeville house/cinema is one of the major performing venues in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Monticello
Monticello
Historical landmark
5 mi
Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years—and its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
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Preferred vendors

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Cville Hop On Tours
Cville Hop On Tours
Charlottesville
Cville Hop on Tours specializes in customizable tours sold per person. There is no minimum amount in your group required and there are a variety of craft beverages offered on every tour. We are locally owned and operated and we know Charlottesville!
Activity
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Eastwood Farm and Winery
Eastwood Farm and Winery
Charlottesville
We are a women-owned, multi-generational winery and innovative wine incubator in the heart of Virginia’s Wine Country, recently named Wine Enthusiast 2023 Wine Region of the Year. Located only five miles from The University of Virginia and Monticello, we offer award-winning wines, house-made beers and ciders inspired by our seasonal garden, and a delicious farm-driven lunch and dinner menu. We regularly host a range of public and private events. Open late hours some evenings. Pet friendly. Kid friendly options including our popular juice flights. Perfect for a date night, a cozy gathering of friends, a long overdue family reunion, a business lunch or event, or just a well-deserved respite in the picturesque shadow of Carters Mountain Ridge.
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

48 hour

Additional details

• Poindexter Coffee, Grab & Go shop open all day with walk up order window. • Trophy Room rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace • Game room and terrace • HDTVs • Complimentary bike rental • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Complimentary fitness center • Mini-fridge • In-room safe • Malin & Goetz Toiletries • Triple sheeting • Pet Friendly

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Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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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