Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville

Hotels
7.8 (612 reviews)
1309 West Main Street , Charlottesville , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
There were hairs in the shower and near the lights from the previous guest.
Service
9.3
Several reviews highlight friendly, helpful staff, especially Matt and valet services.
Location
9.3
The location was consistently noted as excellent, especially for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms were noted as big, but issues with cleanliness and delayed cleaning were mentioned.
Amenities
7.8
Rooftop bar and valet services were enjoyed, but gym was appalling and food quality was poor.
Value for Money
7.3
Guests noted that value was not great for the price paid, especially during busy periods.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Food quality was highlighted as awful in one review, affecting the overall perception.
Overall Experience
7.8
Despite some negatives, many enjoyed their stay and appreciated the staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 04:12

Property Description

Convenient Location Across from University of Virginia
Experience a stay like no other at our Charlottesville hotel, conveniently situated just across from the prestigious University of Virginia.

Modern Amenities for Comfortable Stay
Relax in our well-appointed guest rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and cozy en suite bathrooms with carpeted flooring for added comfort.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delectable dishes and drinks at Trophy Room's rooftop restaurant and bar, or grab a quick coffee at Poindexter Coffee's walk-up window. Our 24-hour reception ensures all your needs are met promptly.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at the Charlottesville Graduate.

Important information:

Please note that only one parking spot per guest reservation is allowed.

Pets are only allowed in the King Room and Standard Two-Queens room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 612 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Angel • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
4
Great location but no room safety. Would not recommend.
Pros:

The staff was amazing and the location was perfect.

Cons:

My main issue with the hotel was room safety. There is a gap between the floor and the bottom of the door of about an inch and a half. Someone can easily get a tool and break into the room. Also let’s in light from the hall at night as well as a lot more sound. Will never stay here again due to safety issues.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Love location, hotel concept and room

Cons:

Staff was not very friendly. Did not give me a bottle of water when asked. Could not get coffee in the morning

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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923madalinew • Business
10
Great experience
Pros:

This was a refreshing change to our normal conference location. The hotel is centrally located with a variety of dining an other areas of interest within walking distance. The room wa s clean and very cute. Alll staff were knowledgeable and courteous. The valet supervisor Chip was extremely helpful when I needed assistance with parking and my bags. Chip also had a pleasant demeanor and was a joy to speak with. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

2026-04-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Travel43698333922 • Business
10
Good work
Pros:

Chip valet guy was awesome attentive and super friendly

2026-04-23 • via Tripadvisor
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arthurdZ3822PZ • Business
10
Graduate Hilton is a cut above the rest!
Pros:

Outstanding hotel, I love the decor and the friendly staff especially the valet team. I’ll be back!

2026-04-16 • via Tripadvisor
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dssct24 • Family
10
Graduate Hotel
Pros:

Easy and friendly. Kind and courteous.

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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D1540VMmatthewk • Family
10
Must stay for UVA accepted students day
Pros:

Stayed here for accepted students day. Excellent experience, short and easy walk to campus and surrounding bars and restaurants. Property was clean and well kept, staff was super friendly.

2026-04-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Pyleoton • Couples • Roanoke, Virginia
2
Disaster experience with no parking
Pros:

My wife and I booked this hotel months in advance because we were attending the Luke Combs concert at Scott Stadium on the campus of UVA and I wanted to ensure that we had parking and could walk to the venue. When we arrived, I paid to enter the garage only to find that it was completely full. The front desk said that people staying there must have brought multiple cars. They clearly had no way to police the lot and ensure that only people staying in the hotel could park. It created an absolute nightmare for people who were staying there for the show. I would think very hard before staying here again.

2026-04-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Linda • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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kristinm414 • Family • Virginia Beach, Virginia
10
Great Stay!
Pros:

We had a great stay at the Graduate, the property decor is so fun and staff was great! Location is walkable to restaurants and activities. My son loved the game room and they had an amazing rooftop deck with live music. Rooms were very clean and well stocked. Overall great stay and would definitely return.

2026-03-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Felix • couple • de
9
Pros:

Tolles Hotel in super Lage. Direkt beim CheckIn wurden viele Hinweise gegeben, wie man die Stadt am Besten entdecken kann.

Cons:

Rooftop Bar war unterbesetzt, nach 20 Minuten sind wir gegangen.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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319joycelynm • Business
10
Great Valet experience
Pros:

Chip at Valet was awesome! Greets with a smile and very helpful.

2026-03-19 • via Tripadvisor
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12jamelj • Couples
10
Awesome
Pros:

Initially, we had a rough start to our stay but thanks to Ms. Chambers, Matt, Wendy, Chip, McKarin and Aj. We were not only compensated but they went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our honeymoon! Thanks so much!

2026-03-19 • via Tripadvisor
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740mollyo • Family
10
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

5. Everyone from Chip at the valet to Sean at the front desk were to friendly and helpful!! The decor was amazing and the rooms were so clean! Loved the game room too

2026-03-17 • via Tripadvisor
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divingnaturenut • Business • Virginia
10
The greeting makes such a difference!!!!
Pros:

Barry, Chip, Sean, and Edwin are great and what a pleasant experience checking in and being welcomed by their genuine smiles and warm attitudes. Extremely helpful and kind. Kudos for making the Graduate brand a standout in the Hilton portfolio!!

2026-03-05 • via Tripadvisor