Charlottesville
Retro collegiate boutique — 1950s university memorabilia meets Virginia Colonial charm, with tweedy fabrics, leather headboards, vintage UVA pieces, and neon signs that read 'We are all students.'
Rates spike sharply on UVA football game weekends and graduation — book early or plan around those dates.
Why It Matters
Part of Hilton's Graduate Hotels collection, the Charlottesville outpost is the only full-service boutique hotel sitting steps from UVA's Grounds and The Rotunda. It also claims the highest rooftop bar in Charlottesville at Trophy Room.
Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville sits directly across the street from the University of Virginia campus on historic West Main Street. The whole concept is collegiate nostalgia done well — think library card catalog check-in desks, keycards printed with actual UVA alumni yearbook photos (Jessica Lange and Tina Fey make appearances), and room art that nods to Charlottesville's outdoor culture and Colonial history. It's a 134-room, 9-floor boutique hotel that leans hard into its location, with UVA colors, bold artwork, and a rooftop bar that claims the best views in town. No spa, no pool, no room service. But the game room, loaner bikes, and Trophy Room rooftop more than compensate for a certain kind of traveler.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Graduate King
Standard king room with UVA-inspired décor — Cavalier colors, custom artwork, and nods to notable Charlottesville figures. Leather headboard, oversized work desk with brass lamp, lounge chair, blackout curtains. Views vary; lower floors may face parking lot or apartment buildings.
KingGraduate King — High Floor
Same layout as the standard Graduate King but positioned on upper floors for downtown and campus views. A meaningful upgrade if scenery matters to you.
KingGraduate Queen Queen
Two queen beds at 240 square feet — tight but manageable for two people or a family. Leather headboards, plaid carpeting, eclectic wall art, lounge chair by the window. This is the most common room type and the best value for groups needing two beds.
Two QueensGraduate Queen Queen — High Floor
Two queen beds on an upper floor with downtown views. Same footprint as the standard two-queen, just with a better outlook.
Two QueensGraduate Queen Queen Junior Suite
A 353 sq ft junior suite with two queen beds and a separate living area with a sofa bed. Good option for families or those wanting extra breathing room. The extra lounge space makes a real difference after a long day on campus.
Two Queens
Jefferson King Junior Suite
The top of the standard room line. Named for Thomas Jefferson, this 353 sq ft junior suite features a king bed, separate living area with sofa, mini fridge, and a generous desk. UVA artwork and Cavalier colors throughout. The corner-angle layout gives more spatial variety than a standard room.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A fitness center on the second floor, open 24 hours a day. Equipped with weight-training machines and cardio equipment.
Complimentary loaner bikes with helmets are included with your room rate. Pick them up at the front desk. A practical and fun way to reach the Downtown Mall (0.8 miles) or cruise along the Rivanna Trail.
The hotel offers a ballroom, rooftop terrace, and game room as event venues. Complimentary basic A/V support (screen, projector, microphone, podium) included. The catering team handles full-service events from corporate meetings to weddings and rehearsal dinners. Semi-private pre-function space and private outdoor terrace off the ballroom available for wedding parties.
A full game room on the second floor stocked with vintage shuffleboard, two ping-pong tables, foosball, skee-ball, and flat-screen TVs for watching games. Seating throughout. Attached to a small bar that opens when Trophy Room hits capacity. Seasonal outdoor patio access spring through fall. One of the hotel's standout features for families and groups.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple meeting and event spaces including a ballroom, rooftop terrace, and game room. Complimentary basic A/V (screen, projector, microphone, podium) included with meeting room bookings.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel including in-room and lobby.
Refrigerator available in all guest rooms.
In-room Malin + Goetz bath products including hand soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
On-site self-parking at $26 per day with in/out privileges.
On-site EV charging available for guests.
Valet parking available at $29 per day.
Up to two pets allowed (max 75 lbs each). One-time, non-refundable pet fee of $75 per pet per stay. Pets permitted in King and Standard Two-Queens rooms.
This hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Connecting room configurations available on request.
Front desk staffed around the clock. Check-in from 4 PM, check-out by 11 AM.
Hilton Digital Key available for contactless room access via the Hilton Honors app.
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