Richmond, VirginiaMonroe Ward
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Collegiate mid-century clubhouse
Monroe Ward Richmond, Virginia
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonCollegiate mid-century clubhouse
It runs like an exuberant alumni club, dedicated to local tennis legend Arthur Ashe and fueled by campus energy.
What it’s good at
Listed
Warm walnut paneling surrounds a custom lobby chandelier built from Arthur Ashe eyeglasses.
Listed
Sixteenth-floor rooftop lounge Byrdhouse pairs city skyline cocktails with the lobby Brookfield cafe.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The style throughout is an eclectic blend of preppy Americana and mid-century modernism, and the rooms particularly recall the optimism of the glory days of American higher education.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Virginia Commonwealth University sits next door in Monroe Ward, and downtown Richmond is a short walk down Franklin Street.
The rooms
Bedrooms recall mid-century campus life, finished with warm walnut furniture and cable-knit textile accents.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A seasonal outdoor plunge pool sits on the 16th-floor roof deck, open for daytime swims above the city.
Bar
Byrdhouse
The 16th-floor roof terrace fills with high-top tables under a canopy, serving local beers, cocktails, and smash burgers.
At the table
Brookfield serves morning espresso and local pastries, then turns to stacked sandwiches and tap cocktails along the counter.
How it began
The 16-story tower dates to 1972, operating for decades as a DoubleTree before its full 2017 reinvention.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.