Graduate Richmond
- 301 West Franklin Street , Richmond, Virginia 23220
- 301 West Franklin Street , Richmond, Virginia - 23220
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1 King Bed
300 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King Accessible)
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1 King Bed
290 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King Accessibl)
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1 King Bed
360 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
Suite, Multiple Beds, 2 Bathrooms (Graduate Family Suite)
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1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
570-sq-foot room with city views
Layout of Suite, Multiple Beds, 2 Bathrooms (Graduate Family Suite) - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate Deluxe Corner King)
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1 King Bed
360 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
1 King Bed
570-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate Queen)
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1 Queen Bed
264 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)
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2 Queen Beds
300 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- doorways with Wheelchair width
- Non Smoking
- TV
- Desk chair
- Premium bedding
- TV - Closed captioned
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Refrigerator
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Coffee and tea maker
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- In room safe - laptop compatible
- Desk
- Designer toiletries
- No cribs (infant beds)
- docking station for iPod
- Bath Towels Provided
- TV - Premium channels
- Room Linens provided
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- AC
- TV size: 42
- Iron - ironing board
- Housekeeping - by request
- TV - Cable Service
About The Hotel
About Graduate Richmond Hotel
Graduate Richmond is centrally located in Richmond, a 4-minute walk from Virginia Commonwealth University and 7 minutes by foot from VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Altria Theater and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Popular Hotel Amenities and FeaturesEnjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining optionsEnjoy a satisfying meal at Brookfield serving guests of Graduate Richmond. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
RenovationsThe following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to May 15:
- Swimming pool
Make yourself at home in one of the 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pet Policy for Graduate RichmondIf you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Graduate Richmond, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Graduate Richmond are listed below.
Pets allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Additional Hotel Details
Professional property host/manager
No rollaway/extra beds available
Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
FEATURED
AMENITIES
Graduate Richmond Hotel Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations
- Breakfast available - Extra Charge
- Ballroom on site
- Meeting Room Facilities
- pool table or Billiards
- 24/7 fitness facilities
- GYM - Fitness facilities
- Arcade - Game room
- Food and water bowls
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Pool hoist on site
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Braille or raised signage
- Assistive listening devices available
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Housekeeping on request
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Dry cleaning & laundry service
- Elevator & lift on property
- ATM & banking on site
- Free internet
- Luggage storage facilities
- 24/7 front desk
- TV in common areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Terrace on property
- Valet parking - Extra Charge
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Pool sun chaise loungers
- Smoke free property
- Number of bars & lounges -
- Hotel Restaurant
About Graduate Hotels Brand Hotels
Graduate Hotels are a carefully-crafted collection of hotels with branches located in some of the country’s most dynamic university towns. It was launched in 2014 by Chicago-based AJ Capital Partners, and opened its first two locations in Athens, Georgia and Tempe, Arizona. Since debuting in 2014, it currently has 20 hotels situated near educational institutions, in close proximity to distinct bars, restaurants, and shopping centers. At Graduate Hotels, they believe that “smart never goes out of style,” and welcomes not just students and alums, but also locals and travellers.
Operating on the belief that college towns make for memorable and enjoyable vacations, each Graduate Hotel cultivates local community spirit and celebrates the optimism of youth and school days. All of its hotels are well-curated, drawing inspiration from its own community culture with subtle homage to the local schools they are situated near. Guests are provided the comforts of five-star touches, while basking in the charms of history and heritage. The hotel staffs are known to be warm and friendly, adept at making visitors feel like locals.
A 10-year goal for AJ Capital Partners is to be in 100 markets by 2024. Recently, the hotel chain has raised funds to double its property portfolio in size by 2020.
Hotel Location
Nearest airport and around Graduate Richmond - Richmond, Virginia Hotel
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Broad Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monument Avenue - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Virginia Commonwealth University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
VCU Institute for Contemporary Art - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Altria Theater - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Black History Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Central Business District - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Elk's Lodge - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hippodrome Theater - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Greater Richmond Convention Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hollywood Cemetery - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Stuart C. Siegel Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Capitol Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The National - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The preferred airport for Graduate Richmond is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 15 km / 9.3 mi
EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Historic government building designed by Thomas Jefferson, offering guided tours and beautiful gardens. (0.7 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219
Museum offering a comprehensive look at the American Civil War from multiple perspectives, including artifacts and interactive exhibits. (1.4 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 480 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219
A walking trail that chronicles the history of the trade of enslaved people in Richmond, providing historical markers and information along the way. (2.3 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Belle Isle, Richmond, VA 23225
Museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous American writer, offering exhibits of his personal items and writings. (1.3 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Featuring more than 50 acres of gardens, including a conservatory, childrens garden, and a library, it offers year-round beauty and activities. (5.0 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228
EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES
- Historic government building designed by Thomas Jefferson, offering guided tours and beautiful gardens. (0.7 miles from the hotel location)
- Address: 1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219
- Museum offering a comprehensive look at the American Civil War from multiple perspectives, including artifacts and interactive exhibits. (1.4 miles from the hotel location)
- Address: 480 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219
- A walking trail that chronicles the history of the trade of enslaved people in Richmond, providing historical markers and information along the way. (2.3 miles from the hotel location)
- Address: Belle Isle, Richmond, VA 23225
- Museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous American writer, offering exhibits of his personal items and writings. (1.3 miles from the hotel location)
- Address: 1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
- Featuring more than 50 acres of gardens, including a conservatory, childrens garden, and a library, it offers year-round beauty and activities. (5.0 miles from the hotel location)
- Address: 1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228
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Helpful Info & FAQs
Yes, Graduate Richmond has a hotel pool.
The checking times for Graduate Richmond are between 4:00 PM and midnight. The minimum age to check-in is 21.
This Graduate Richmond's check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Graduate Richmond is a part of Graduate Hotels.
The address for Graduate Richmond is 301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220
Based on recent averages, the price for tonight can start at 0.
Based on recent averages, the room rate for this weekend can be as low as 0 per night.
The Graduate Richmond in Richmond was built in 1972.
The Graduate Richmond has a total of 205 guest rooms.
This Richmond hotel has 16 floors. The hotel has 1 building/tower.
Travelers find this hotel Good for Business Travelers, Pet Friendly. Other themes include Business, City.
GRADUATE RICHMOND is within minutes from Broad Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi , Monument Avenue - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi and Virginia Commonwealth University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Additional Hotel Reviews
Graduate Richmond Reviews Summary
Graduate Richmond is centrally located in Richmond, a 4-minute walk from Virginia Commonwealth University and 7 minutes by foot from VCU Institute for Contemporary Art. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Altria Theater and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Popular Hotel Amenities and FeaturesEnjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining optionsEnjoy a satisfying meal at Brookfield serving guests of Graduate Richmond. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
RenovationsThe following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to May 15:
- Swimming pool
Make yourself at home in one of the 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pet Policy for Graduate RichmondIf you are thinking of bringing your pet (dog or cat) and want to know if pets are allowed at Graduate Richmond, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Graduate Richmond are listed below.
Pets allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Additional Hotel Details
Professional property host/manager
No rollaway/extra beds available
Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
Graduate Richmond Hotel Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations
- Breakfast available - Extra Charge
- Ballroom on site
- Meeting Room Facilities
- pool table or Billiards
- 24/7 fitness facilities
- GYM - Fitness facilities
- Arcade - Game room
- Food and water bowls
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Pool hoist on site
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Braille or raised signage
- Assistive listening devices available
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Housekeeping on request
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Dry cleaning & laundry service
- Elevator & lift on property
- ATM & banking on site
- Free internet
- Luggage storage facilities
- 24/7 front desk
- TV in common areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Terrace on property
- Valet parking - Extra Charge
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Pool sun chaise loungers
- Smoke free property
- Number of bars & lounges -
- Hotel Restaurant
About Graduate Hotels Brand Hotels
Graduate Hotels are a carefully-crafted collection of hotels with branches located in some of the country’s most dynamic university towns. It was launched in 2014 by Chicago-based AJ Capital Partners, and opened its first two locations in Athens, Georgia and Tempe, Arizona. Since debuting in 2014, it currently has 20 hotels situated near educational institutions, in close proximity to distinct bars, restaurants, and shopping centers. At Graduate Hotels, they believe that “smart never goes out of style,” and welcomes not just students and alums, but also locals and travellers.
Operating on the belief that college towns make for memorable and enjoyable vacations, each Graduate Hotel cultivates local community spirit and celebrates the optimism of youth and school days. All of its hotels are well-curated, drawing inspiration from its own community culture with subtle homage to the local schools they are situated near. Guests are provided the comforts of five-star touches, while basking in the charms of history and heritage. The hotel staffs are known to be warm and friendly, adept at making visitors feel like locals.
A 10-year goal for AJ Capital Partners is to be in 100 markets by 2024. Recently, the hotel chain has raised funds to double its property portfolio in size by 2020.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Broad Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monument Avenue - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Virginia Commonwealth University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
VCU Institute for Contemporary Art - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Altria Theater - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Black History Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Central Business District - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Elk's Lodge - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hippodrome Theater - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Greater Richmond Convention Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hollywood Cemetery - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Stuart C. Siegel Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Capitol Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The National - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The preferred airport for Graduate Richmond is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 15 km / 9.3 mi