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Graduate Richmond

Graduate Richmond welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay. Both dogs and cats are allowed, and well-behaved pets may be left unattended in rooms. A grassy pet relief area is located near the property.
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Room Types
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    • 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds, 1 sofa bed
    • Up to 6 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    This Two-Bedroom Suite features two connecting bedrooms with an en suite bathroom in each. One bedroom has a king bed, work station and TV. The second bedroom is fitted with bunk beds and a sofa bed. A sitting area with a second TV is offered as well.

    Room Amenities

    • Tea/Coffee maker
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hairdryer
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Iron
    • Refrigerator
    • Desk
    • Ironing facilities
    • Seating Area
    • Free toiletries
    • Toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Heating
    • Satellite channels
    • Bath or shower
    • Carpeted
    • Flat-screen TV
    • View
    • Towels
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Clothes rack
    • Toilet paper
    • Trash cans
    • Cots
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
    • Smoke alarm
    • Fire extinguisher
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 5 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    576 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    300 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 queen bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 Queen Bed

    264 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 2 queen beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    2 Queen Beds

    300 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    300 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed, 2 twin beds
    • Up to 6 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

    576 sq feet

    Layout - 2 bedrooms

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    360 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    360 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 42-inch TV, premium channels, and iPod dock

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning

    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • iPod docking station
    • Towels provided
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 42
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Cable TV service
OUR GUARANTEE: Book a room now! Our canine concierge will make sure you’re assigned a pet-friendly room, so there aren’t any surprises at check-in.

Description

Graduate Richmond are conveniently located near Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, a hop from the airport and knee deep in the 400-year-old history of America’s legends and lore. The hotel 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, including Malin + Goetz amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Be prepared to be inspired.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym / Fitness Center
  • Free WiFi
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Family Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Television
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast Available
  • Parking Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Patio / Balcony
  • Game Room
  • Beach Chairs / Towels
  • Canoe / Kayak

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Graduate Richmond has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 bones by 40 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 475 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Ellen
    Sep 7, 2023
    Great room!

    Large nice room. Just missing a coffee maker. Lovely breakfast restaurant that is pet friendly and delicious.

  • Francis
    Aug 14, 2023
    Good spot

    Excellent for dog. Room was a bit noisy, which kept the dog awake.

  • Kiyoko
    Apr 3, 2023
    Great hotel and price

    We stayed here for one night. This is such a cute boutique hotel in a safe location. The people working there were all nice and friendly. Their cafe/bar/restaurant located at the lobby had great food; we actually had dinner and breakfast there. It was a cold night in March, we did not wanna wonder if we can dine inside or not with our lab. I highly recommend this hotel, great stay for a reasonable price. This hotel is also very photogenic. I took a lot of pictures of my dog here!

  • Maureen
    Mar 19, 2023
    Richmond Stop

    Folks were super friendly, nice clean small room, easy to walk to park and dinner and check out was simple. Small things to consider - no free coffee or tea in the room or anywhere in the hotel. Cup of coffee was $5 and you need to wait in line at a busy counter. The hotel was booked, so hot water was almost nonexistent. I also never received a receipt, so I need to check my credit card to ensure no extra charges, as the rep just had me drop my keys and give my room number.

  • Mrb
    Dec 21, 2022
    Great location and excellent service!!!

    We will definitely be staying here again. Clean, and VERY pet friendly. Front desk staff was amazing!

  • Maggie
    Oct 10, 2022
    Cool art

    As with many hotels in cities, there’s not a lot of green space right outside. Maybe none? But there’s a pretty park just a couple blocks away. A front desk clerk gave my girl lots of treats, the valets were nice and accommodating (forgot something in the car after it was parked!), and the design is cool. It’s nice that they allow dogs though I didn’t get the sense that they were really set up as a dog-friendly place, if that distinction makes sense.

  • Ann
    Oct 6, 2022
    Moose Approved 🐶

    We arrived after a long day driving and the staff was welcoming. The room was great! Really comfortable with plenty of room for us and our 75 lb dog. The hotel has a great vibe with a bit of a sense of humor which we loved. There is a large park about 2 blocks away which Moose loved. It is an urban setting but super convenient off the highway which was a plus as this was our stop on a 2 day drive. Will definitely come back.

  • Kristie
    Oct 5, 2022
    Hospitality on point

    Front desk clerk, Paris, was amazing. Place is comfortable and made our stay easy.

  • Howard
    Oct 1, 2022
    In need of a refurbishment

    Staff is great and very helpful. Beds are super comfortable. However, hotel looks tired. Carpets have stains and paint is chipped in the hallways and rooms. The Graduate also charges $5 for water. Most hotels provide at least 2 bottles in the room. Seems like a money grab on the part of the hotel. Stayed in the Graduate in New Haven and the hotel is in much better condition and they provide water in the rooms.

  • Jennifer
    Sep 19, 2022
    Great location

    The green spot for the dogs was very small. Had to take the dogs a couple blocks away to find grass.

  • Liza
    Aug 21, 2022
    Great with dogs!

    The staff was wonderful with the pup! The room was clean and nice. The only down side was there wasn’t a great option for potty.

  • Tim
    Aug 8, 2022
    Nice room

    The room was clean and spacious and the bed comfortable. The car valets were efficient. Only quibbles: the roof bar was closed for an event, which we had not been warned of in advance, and the ground-floor bar was poorly stocked.

  • Suzana
    Jul 18, 2022
    Nice experience

    Third time there. Nice staff, clean rooms, good food. Always great to see the dog artwork on bedroom walls. Only complaint is that shampoo, conditioner, and body wash containers were totally empty.

  • Jodi
    Mar 17, 2022
    Graduate Richmond

    It was awesome! My dog was a barker and staff was so cool about it ❤️

  • Kristine
    Feb 7, 2022
    Dogs!

    Great for pets and humans! Clean and good location too.

  • Louise
    Jan 14, 2022
    Great Hotel

    Everyone super helpful. Clean comfortable room. Second time staying and didn’t disappoint.

  • Susan
    Dec 22, 2021
    Wonderful experience

    We arrived on a cold rainy night. It was so nice to be able to sit down with Molly (our golden doodle) for a glass of wine and a light dinner. Everything was warm and friendly. It was a nice experience.

  • Martha
    May 8, 2021
    Great place to stay and bring your dog

    Easy check in and valet parking. Room was great and just right for our pet. We were able to have dinner downstairs and Fletcher could join us which was vey nice. The Graduate is also near a wonderful park where we could walk Fletcher. Would be nice to have a spot of grass near the hotel.

  • Denise
    Mar 28, 2021
    Very Friendly!

    All the staff was very helpful and accommodating which was appreciated after a very long day of driving. Thank you!!!

  • Lindsay
    Mar 13, 2021
    Great for my stocky pup!

    I stayed here with my dog and had no problems at all. She's a mutt, but she's short haired and stocky so I get worry whether places will consider her banned for looking "pit." I didn't see any breed restrictions here, and had no problems at all. They were all super nice and gave her a milk bone. It's in a downtown location, so not many green spaces nearby, but we enjoyed walking around the city. There were no problems leaving her in the room unattended when I had to go out. Only minor complaint is that their showers had low pressure and didn't get very hot. The rooms are very cute and more homey than most hotels. I'd happily stay here again with my dog. I'd love to try out their rooftop bar once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Also, their TV remote was in a plastic bag for sanitation purposes, which I appreciated.

  • Philippa
    Mar 9, 2021
    Great downtown location

    Had a great stay with my two dogs. Staff was nice and room was quite comfortable. Will be nice when the rooftop bar can open again.

  • Emily
    Mar 1, 2021
    Great stay

    The hotel was beautiful and clean and the staff were all super helpful. They really made us feel at home and we'll for sure be back.

  • Porcelian
    Dec 6, 2020
    Good

    Overall good experience. Nicely decorated clean room.

  • Richard
    Mar 11, 2020
    Guest Review

    A friendly staff can't compensate for the shortcomings of the facility. The room had trickling water from the bathroom faucet -- running would be an overstatement -- and it never warmed up beyond tepid. The dining facility was mediocre and the hotel didn't even offer free morning coffee -- almost a given at most places these days. All of this might be understandable, except that it's one of the pricier hotels in the neighborhood. For just a few dollars more, a dog-friendly, five-star hotel called The Jefferson is available just one block away.

  • Brandon
    Jan 7, 2020
    Great location in downtown Richmond

    Hotel and amenities were very nice. This is a very dog friendly hotel. The only downsides are that our room was missing a shower curtain and the bathroom sink stopper was stuck in. They took some money off our room rate when we let them know though.

  • Kelly
    Dec 22, 2019
    Great Pet Friendly Hotel

    The hotel and staff were great! We were greeted warmly by the front desk receptionists who could t wait to meet our pups. The rooms were clean and very spacious. Anytime we’re in Richmond we will stay at the Graduate

  • Michael
    Nov 24, 2019
    The Graduate

    Great hotel!!

  • Constance
    Jul 8, 2019
    Nice Hotel But Not All That Pet Friendly

    We stayed here for the second time in 3 months and had a great experience the first time. They have a rooftop bar/restaurant and we spent a lovely evening there in April. We returned in July to find that they not no longer allow dogs upstairs. The odd part is they allow them in the bar/cafe downstairs. When we asked about the new rule they claimed dogs could jump off the roof as the railing was not adequate for preventing such an unfortunate event. Things that make you scratch your head.
    We will be looking for another pet friendly hotel in The Richmond area in the future.

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Health & Safety

Safe Stay: Graduate Richmond has enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place. Rooms are disinfected between each stay. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.


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