Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville

Hotels
7.8 (609 reviews)
1309 West Main Street , Charlottesville , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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 609 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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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
9
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
A
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
D
dssct24 Family
10
Graduate Hotel
Pros:

Easy and friendly. Kind and courteous.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
D
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
K
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
3
319joycelynm Business
10
Great Valet experience
Pros:

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

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
1
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
7
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
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Susan couple us
7
Won't stay or recommend this place. To many more upscale restaurants in the area.
Pros:

The location comfortable bed

Cons:

That you have to pay for parking, it advertised 2 restaurants as 1 is a coffee shop the other a bar with bar food. No breakfast included and we had to pay for the coffee in the morning as the room coffee was terrible.
There was a crack in the bathroom sink and the shower door would not open or close properly.
No secure looked door from the parking garage ( 3rd floor) to the entrance of the hotel. Anybody could of walked in off the street. For the price didn't meet our expectations.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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jessicaeQ3618IX Solo travel
10
Chip and his team are top notch valets
Pros:

Chip was wonderful! I was having issues with the valet texting and h e was kind enough to assist me with putting the charge on my room and getting my car each morning he saw me in the lobby.

The entire valet team at The Graduate were kind, prompt, and took great care of my car.

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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Robert extended_group us
6
Cons:

Hotel was understaffed. Check in was delayed by inadequate housekeeping. Bookings.com failed to transmit my reservation as requested and confirmed. I reserved a double queen room but received a king single which was not adequate for my stay but there was nothing the property could do.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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kevinrU4832XW Business
10
Great experience
Pros:

If anyone is traveling to Charlottesville, I’d highly recommend staying at the Graduate hotel
The stay and accommodations were fantastic
Chip did a great job making sure everyone had a place to park and with very helpful with direction s

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor