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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

301 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, USA, 23220
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About us

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. Welcome to Graduate by Hilton Richmond — where your intellectual curiosity meets your favorite place to stay. Graduate by Hilton Richmond is conveniently located near Virginia Commonwealth University, a hop from the airport and knee deep in the 400-year-old history of America’s legends and lore. A championship collection of golf greens courses through the James River region and revolutionary state capital, making Graduate the smartest place to stay in town! Our warm walnut paneled lobby nods at the impressive and courageous past of local tennis luminary Arthur Ashe. Preppy elements mixed with a mid-century minimalism and a hint of history help tell his story. Perforated vinyl seating, cable knit details and a chandelier made of his signature frames bring his spirit to life. Monument lined cobblestone streets beckon the art and architecture of the past, inspiring the art collection that charms our halls, walls and cozy navy guest rooms. Grab a bite in Brookfield, our lobby café and watering hole, or come on up to Byrd House, our seasonal rooftop pool and beer garden perched sixteen floors up serving a twist on concession stand favorites, sporting cocktails and a whole lotta fun. So whether you’re in town rallying for the Rams, dropping by for a show at The National or perusing the 17th Street Farmer’s Market, we’re here to make it memorable. Our warm, friendly and whip smart staff (#humblebrag) can guide you to and around Richmond, so that you feel like a local, at home again even if it’s your first time in town. Our rooms are ready for a night like you’ve never had before, where little moments of surprise and discovery will meet you down every corridor and around each corner. This is Graduate — be ready to be inspired.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built2017
Renovated2017
Total meeting space2,892 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms205
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

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)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 11, 2025 - May 13, 2025
May 25, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025
Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 19, 2025
Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 8, 2025
Jul 20, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025
Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
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High season
Aug 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 31Apr 01 - Jul 31Dec 01 - Dec 29Feb 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,892 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,800 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,880 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
460 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,800 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
150
Seating capacity
120

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
460 sq. ft.
23 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
16
32
50
46
24
-
16
20
360 sq. ft.
20 x 18 sq. ft.
10 ft.
35
12
24
30
35
18
12
15
14
1,800 sq. ft.
60 x 30 sq. ft.
10 ft.
150
40
120
150
120
75
30
60
50
260 sq. ft.
20 x 13 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
-
12
12
12
8
12
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1,000 sq. ft.
-
10 ft.
120
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120
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1,500 sq. ft.
-
-
100
-
60
100
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
205
Single (1 bed)
98
Double (2 beds)
81
Suites
26
Tax rate
5.3%
Occupancy rate
8%

Location

Getting Here

From Richmond International Airport 1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250 Get on I-64 W from Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr and S Airport Dr 8 min (2.4 mi) Follow I-64 W to Chamberlayne Pkwy in Richmond. Take exit 76A from I-64 W 8 min (7.5 mi) Take W Leigh St and N Belvidere St to W Franklin St 5 min (0.9 mi) 301 W Franklin St Richmond, VA 23220
Distance from airport 11 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $37.00/day )

Local Attractions

Carytown
Carytown
Shopping
3 mi
Carytown is an urban retail district lining Cary Street at the southern end of the Museum District in Richmond, Virginia. Located near The Fan District, the district has an eclectic flavor and includes over 230 shops, restaurants, and offices.
Carytown
Richmond, VA, US 23221
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
2 mi
In the heat of the Great Depression, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened in 1936, proving Richmond's passion for the arts. In 2010, the VMFA completed a four-year expansion project, earning one of thirteen Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Awards for 2011, among only three awarded in the United States. Hosting the famed Faberge Egg collection this prominent feature of the Richmond metropolitan area captured the special interest of many traveling international exhibits. The museum is open 365 days a year and always offers free general admission to visitors. In addition, the VMFA also hosts Jazz performances, wine nights, and other special events each week.
200 N Boulevard
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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Children's Museum of Richmond
Children's Museum of Richmond
Museum
2 mi
Featuring fun-filled exhibits, the Children Museum of Richmond offers families a chance to enrich their child's mind through play. CMoR Central on Broad Street is open daily from 9:30am to 5:00pm each day and offers a low admission price of $8.00 (children under 1 are free).
2626 W Broad St
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
Museum
1 mi
The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War.
500 Tredegar St
Richmond, VA, US 23219
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Belle Isle
Belle Isle
Recreation
2 mi
A great place to picnic, take a walk, see historic ruins, kayak, lounge, and explore! Belle Isle is located across the James River overlooking the Richmond Skyline. It is easily accessible by a pedestrian bridge that allows visitors to watch people kayak and white water raft below as they walk over to the island. Also nearby is Brown Isle, a shorter walk with a historic exhibit of the Civil War as well as Tredegar Ironworks, a fantastic outdoor exhibit for families next to the American Civil War Center.
300 Tredegar St
Richmond, VA, US 23219
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Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia was founded in 1981 by Carrol Anderson, Sr. In 1991, the Museum was opened to the public at its present location, 00 Clay Street, in the historic Jackson Ward district of Richmond.
122 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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Maymont
Maymont
Park
3 mi
James and Sallie Dooley, a prominent Richmond couple, donated their Guilded Age estate to the people of Richmond. To ensure citizens and visitors of the City of Richmond could enjoy the gardens, lakes, and historic buildings in the park, the Maymont Foundation gladly oversaw the restoration and preservation of the beautiful estate. Admission to the park is free, but donations are requested for the indoor exhibits. The park opens at 10am and closes at 5pm each day.
1700 Hampton St
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Park
7 mi
Located in historic Richmond, Va., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public. Great shopping and dining plus a new Children's Garden with a Tree House make the Garden a fun place to visit anytime. Come see why Lewis Ginter is the place where plants-and people-grow!
1800 Lakeside Ave
Henrico, VA, US 23228
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Virginia War Memorial
Virginia War Memorial
Historical landmark
3 mi
Completed in 1955 after the Korean War, the Virginia War Memorial was dedicated to Virginians who proudly served their country. Still evolving, the Galanti Education Center opened in 2010, adding to the beauty of the museum and drawing visitors from all over the state. Free tours are available, but the museum requests visitors notify the center a week in advance. Still, daily admission is free!
621 S Belvidere St
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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The White House of the Confederacy
The White House of the Confederacy
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Museum of the Confederacy aims to serve as the preeminent world center for the display, study, interpretation, commemoration, and preservation of the history and artifacts of the Confederate States from the Civil War era. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm and offers special pricing for seniors, children, active military, and AAA members. Please visit their website for more information about the White House and Museum buildings.
1201 East Clay Street
Richmond, VA, US 23219
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Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Museum
2 mi
Richmond's Poe Museum boasts the world's finest collection of Edgar Allan Poe's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia, and personal belongings. The museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Richmond where Poe lived and worked. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and offers $6.00 admission for adults and $5.00 admission for students and seniors.
1914 E Main St
Richmond, VA, US 23223
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The Valentine
The Valentine
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Valentine Richmond History Center is located in the historic Court End neighborhood in downtown Richmond. The museum offers self-guided exhibition galleries, the Edward V. Valentine Sculptor Studio, a research library, a gift shop, and a cafe. The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, not including major holidays. Please visit the website for admission prices (special pricing available for seniors, military families, students, and children).
1015 E Clay St
Richmond, VA, US 23219
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Hollywood Cemetary
Hollywood Cemetary
Historical landmark
1 mi
Established in 1847, Hollywood Cemetery is a fully operational cemetery located in Richmond, Virginia. Designed in 1847 by noted architect John Notman of Philadelphia, Hollywood Cemetery is known as a garden cemetery, a landscape style that became popular in the 19th century.Presidents Circle in Hollywood serves as the final resting place for the 5th President of the United States, James Monroe, and the 10th President of the United States, John Tyler.
412 South Cherry Street
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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Monument Ave
Monument Ave
Historical landmark
1 mi
The development of this National Historic Landmark, Monument Avenue, began in 1890 with the unveiling of a monument to Gen. Robert E. Lee. Since then, Richmond has erected statues for three Confederate leaders and, in the mid-1990s, for tennis champion and philanthropist Arthur Ashe Jr.
Monument Ave
Richmond, VA, US 23220
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be canceled before 4pm Eastern time one day prior to arrival to avoid a charge of 1 night room and tax

Additional details

All of our meeting spaces are all conveniently located on the same floor.

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Graduate by Hilton Richmond Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Graduate by Hilton Richmond regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

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

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton Richmond 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 Richmond 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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