Graduate Richmond is a trendy and affordable boutique-style hotel, part of a chain located in college towns. Guests find it a pleasure to visit, with many making repeated and yearly visits. The rooms are described as nice, clean, spacious, and good condition, with some featuring a super spacious corner king layout, a desk, and a mini fridge. Some rooms lack a microwave, teabags, or coffee. The decor is enjoyed by visitors. The staff receives consistent praise for being very friendly, so nice, helpful, polite, and efficient, often going above to accommodate guests during unprecedented situations, moving them to quieter rooms, and providing world class service. The hotel features a lobby bar with reasonable prices and grab-and-go items, a restaurant with great and comparable food, and a rooftop bar and pool, which can be closed in winter or during inclement weather. Parking involves paid street parking with restrictions and time limits, or a valet service for an additional fee. A nearby convenience store is noted for late hours. Overall, the hotel is considered perfect for a stay under $200, lifting stress from guests and earning high recommendations for a return visit.
The rooms are basic. Some have microwaves and refrigerators, some do not. Instant coffee in the rooms. The area is walkable with lots of food options nearby.
October 2026
Typical reskinned roach motel. Ultra soft beds. Rooms have covered up Oder. Janitor hit me in the face with a cinnamon spray when I turned a corner on floor 9. First floor men’s room urinal out of order for three days. Pool cues in shambles.
October 2026
Great location and staff but the rooms need work. Except for the bathroom, None of our plugs were reachable or plugged in. I had to move the desk to reach a plug. Also not a fan of the decor but if you like a college vibe, you’ll like it.
