Graduate Richmond Hotel
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Graduate Richmond Hotel Review
The 4-star Graduate Richmond Hotel is set 5 minutes on foot from Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU and features bicycle rentals for guests' convenience. Boasting a seasonal pool, this Richmond hotel is nestled a 25-minute stroll from natural attractions like the 200 - acre Byrd Park.
A cooked-to-order breakfast is served in the morning in the restaurant. The à la carte Brookfield restaurant in this Richmond hotel offers dishes for breakfast. It is open for dinner 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Inside the terrace bar you can find a billiards table and a TV. There is also a seafood restaurant with different contemporary dishes in the area.
The property is located in the Downtown Richmond district, within 15 minutes' drive of Richmond Raceway and around a 5-minute ride from The Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Standing only 550 metres from Virginia Capitol Building, the Graduate Richmond is just 1.6 km from the large equestrian statue "Robert E Lee Memorial".
The nearby cultural experience includes Science Museum of Virginia, which is 10 minutes away by car.
Some of the 199 smoke-free rooms at this Richmond property are furnished with a writing desk, and appointed with coffee/tea makers. A separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, together with such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, are also at guests' disposal.
Main & Monroe bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is only metres from Graduate Richmond Hotel.
Leisure options include fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities along with chargeable facilities like an outdoor seasonal pool and a sundeck. The Graduate goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. The Graduate Richmond has a gym.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Brand-new hotel in a historic-style building.
- Central location means guests will be right by a race track.
- A 10-15 minute walking distance from Q Rooftop Bar.
- Rooms are reasonably large and all with a sofa, a unique decor and a sleeper couch.
- Separate bathrooms offer a lovely shower and a shower.
- Several dining options, including a wonderful local fare.
- Rooftop restaurant and bar with mixed drinks.
- Lively lobby bar.
- Offered efficient check-in in the afternoon.
- Provides shuttle transportation around town.
- Rates are great.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with too firm beds.
- Some vacationers mentioned Wi-Fi connection was slow.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- family rooms
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's play area
- Game room
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar 1.64 km (1.02 mi.)
- Hollywood Cemetery 1.77 km (1.10 mi.)
- The Edgar Allan Poe Museum 2.32 km (1.44 mi.)
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts 970 m (3182 ft)
- Virginia War Memorial 1.25 km (4101 ft)
- Jackson Ward 840 m (2756 ft)
- Richmond National Battlefield Park 1.12 km (3675 ft)
- Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU 580 m (1903 ft)