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Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Minneapolis , 615 Washington Avenue Southeast (Show on Map)

8.7

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Summary of reviewsGraduate by Hilton Minneapolis is a highly recommended hotel for anyone visiting the University of Minnesota. Its location on campus is unbeatable with easy access to nearby restaurants, music venues and the light rail station. The hotel offers a great breakfast service with healthy options and exceptional coffee. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated, although some may need improvement in terms of cleanliness. The staff is exceptional, friendly and always willing to go above and beyond to make guests feel at home. The gym is impressive with access to Pelotons and other indoor activities. The parking is reasonably priced and convenient, although it may fill up quickly. The beds are super comfortable, making for a great night's sleep. Overall, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis offers a visually interesting and comfortable stay with fantastic staff and a great location.
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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a Hilton-affiliated hotel, this property adheres to Hilton's corporate sustainability initiatives. These initiatives include efforts to reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and implement waste reduction programs throughout its operations.

Family Friendly Hotel

All children are welcome, up to two children under 18 years old stay for free when using existing beds.The hotel offers free use of the university’s sports facilities, such as an Olympic-size pool, basketball and racquetball courts.

Dog Friendly Hotel

While specific details are not available, Graduate Hotels generally offer pet-friendly accommodations.

Hotel with Free Wi-Fi

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Suited to university visits and city exploration, it provides reliable internet access for guests.

Hotel with Parking

On-site self-parking is available for a daily fee. The hotel is connected by a skyway to a parking ramp, offering convenient access.

EV charging stations

Accessible Hotel

Facilities for disabled guests are available.

Hotel with Gym

Offers gym and fitness center.

Hotel with EV Charging Stations

This hotel is listed among properties in Minnesota that provide electric vehicle charging stations. Guests have access to on-site charging for their EVs.

Luxury Hotel

Hotel near Golf Courses

Hotel for Honeymoon

Romantic Hotel

Hotel near Nightlife Spots

Business Hotel

4-Star Hotel

Room Types

Graduate Double Room with Two Double Beds The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The quadruple room features a TV, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Mobility Access The quadruple room features air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Graduate Suite with Two Double Beds The suite has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift.

Graduate King Room The spacious double room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Graduate King Room with City View Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility Access The spacious double room provides air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite with Hospitality Room The spacious suite features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift.

Graduate King Suite The suite has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift.

Presidential Suite The spacious suite features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift.

Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The quadruple room is equipped with a TV, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Parlor The single room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest Reviews

8.7

Very Good

Location

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis is the perfect location for anyone visiting the University of Minnesota. It's conveniently located on campus and within walking distance to restaurants, Williams Arena and local music venues. Many guests enjoyed the nearby light rail station, which allowed for easy access to downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America. The hotel's location feels safe and there's plenty of convenient dining nearby. Guests appreciated the bike rentals and being close to their student's college room. The hotel is unbeatable for those attending graduation ceremonies, football games or simply visiting the campus. Overall, the location was a major plus for guests and made their stay in Minneapolis enjoyable.

Breakfast

When it comes to breakfast at the Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis, guests were impressed with the quality and overall value. Some were pleasantly surprised to find a breakfast service available and regretted not taking advantage of it sooner. The breakfast itself exceeded expectations with excellent options and healthy choices available at a reasonable price. The standout feature was the exceptional coffee, which guests raved about. However, there were a few negative comments regarding the limited breakfast selection and questionable quality of the coffee on occasion. Overall, guests appreciated the option for breakfast at the hotel, particularly given the limited dining options in the area.

Rooms

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis offers beautiful and spacious rooms with chic decor that guests love. While some rooms may be smaller than others and need improvement in terms of cleanliness, overall the rooms are comfortable, clean and inviting. The unique and super nice decor adds to the cozy vibe throughout the hotel, making it a great place to relax after a day of exploring. The hotel is perfectly located on the East Bank of UMN campus and next to light rail, making it convenient for travelers. With comfortable beds, nice amenities in the bathroom and a black-out feature that guests rave about, the rooms provide a perfect place to rest. Some guests may find the fixtures and ergonomics of the room inconvenient for working on a computer, but the inviting atmosphere and beautiful decor make up for it.

Beds

If you're planning a trip to Minneapolis and looking for a cozy, comfortable place to lay your head at night, look no further than Graduate Minneapolis. Guest reviews consistently rave about the comfortable beds with words like "comfy," "super comfy," and "very comfortable" appearing multiple times. Guests love the fluffy bedding and overall comfort of the rooms, although some note that the beds could be a bit larger. Despite this small issue, the beds at Graduate Minneapolis seem to be a highlight for most visitors with many noting that they slept soundly during their stay. Additionally, the hotel offers plenty of fun amenities, like a Starbucks and an indoor golf area, making it a great choice for travelers looking for a little extra entertainment during their downtime. So if you're looking for a relaxing, comfortable stay in the heart of Minneapolis, Graduate Minneapolis is definitely worth checking out.

Cleanliness

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis is a beautiful and comfortable hotel with well-furnished and spacious rooms that are exceptionally clean and immaculately maintained. Although a few guests reported issues with cleanliness, such as a small stain on the bedsheet or dirt in the shower, overall, the hotel receives high praise for its cleaning standards. The property is clean and most importantly, guests feel comfortable and safe during their stay. The staff is friendly and accommodating and while some guests had issues with housekeeping and replenishing toiletries, these were minor issues that did not detract from the overall positive experience. The hotel style was also well-liked by guests.

Staff

It's hard not to notice the incredible level of staff hospitality at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis. The vast majority of guest reviews rave about the amazing, friendly and helpful staff who are always ready to make your stay as smooth as possible. From the moment you step into the hotel, you'll be greeted with professional but cheerful staff – even if they are currently on the phone! As you check-in, a standout receptionist like Rachel or Jake (who's been described as excellent) will be happy to answer any of your questions and make you feel at home. Even when the staff is busy with a large number of check-ins, they manage to maintain professionalism and handle everything efficiently. And if there happen to be any issues, the front desk clerks (except for the occasional exception) are always apologetic and quick to make things right. Need any help with printing, faxing or any other requests? The staff is always willing to offer and go above and beyond what's expected. It's definitely not surprising that guests refer to the staff as exceptional, outstanding and courteous. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis' location is a great place to stay right on campus, but with all the friendly staff, you'll leave feeling like you had a true home-away-from-home experience.

Gym

Guests of Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis have access to a top-notch gym facility during their stay. The hotel gym is impressive and boasts two Pelotons for fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, guests may have access to the athletic center at the University of Minnesota, which is in close proximity to the hotel. For those looking for indoor activities, the gym also houses air hockey, shuffle board, billiards and Top Golf. While some guests would appreciate a laundry service and functional water machine in the gym, the overall experience of the gym at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis is very positive.

Parking

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis offers convenient options for indoor parking at a reasonable price. While there is a $25 parking fee per night, guests found it convenient and easy to access. Some guests reported that free parking was not available due to it being full, but the pay parking was a good option. Although some reviews noted that the parking lot was small and full, causing guests to park in nearby garages for an additional fee. Despite some negative comments regarding the cost of parking, overall, the parking experience at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis was considered to be reasonably priced and convenient for most guests.

4 Star

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis is a visually interesting and comfortable hotel with a fantastic location on campus. The artwork throughout the hotel is fun to see and adds to the experience. Guests love the staff, decor and comfortable beds, making their stay here pleasant and efficient. Although some guests found the hotel a little pricey, the value for money is good. The hotel has a good restaurant, but some reviewers found it good instead of spectacular, which may be due to the season they stayed in. The location of this hotel is fantastic, but guests say that the price and quality of the rooms could be improved. Despite some minor issues, most guests found their stay at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis to be superb and enjoyable overall.

No, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis.

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis.

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis has a gym.

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