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About us
Immerse yourself in Cincy charm and tradition at Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati, where creative interiors and college nostalgia come together for a stay that’s undeniably Cincinnati. Set on the University of Cincinnati campus, our hotel offers Ohio-inspired guest rooms, a playful lobby restaurant and coffee shop, and all our signature Graduate touches. Our sleek, quirky and modern lobby is fashioned with a custom designed pop art motif extending throughout the entire hotel. Challenge your memory and see how many iconic Kenner Toys you can name on the hand painted mural, while checking in. Take a stroll and walk along with a flying pig, a cardinal, and a steam ship wheel in the carpeting. As our guest, you will enjoy spacious rooms, luxurious bedding, complimentary fitness room with Peloton bikes and high-speed Internet service. The hotel features over 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, 203 guestrooms and the most advanced event technology. Enjoy coffee and lite bites at Poindexter Coffee shop and imbibe in craft cocktails and local fare at Fiona's. Both have immediate access to a large balcony with fire pit, outdoor seating and food service. This is definitely a "One of a Kind" hotel with no other hotel like it in the world! Bring your appetite for the unconventional while discovering Cincinnati legendary references throughout the property. Whether you have a wedding or reception or both in mind, Graduate Cincinnati helps plan the perfect event and features IACC-certified facilities, event planners, 8 conference rooms, 2 amphitheaters, 9 breakout rooms and a grand ballroom and Jr. ballroom. Within 3 miles of downtown Cincinnati, central to 5 area hospitals and practically next door to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati is the ideal destination.
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Health club
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
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Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Perimeter seating |
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3,400 sq. ft. 82 x 52 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 150 | 35 | 150 | - | 200 | 121 | - | - | |
1,600 sq. ft. 40 x 40 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 80 | 60 | - | - | 80 | 60 | - | 20 | |
1,380 sq. ft. 30 x 46 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 100 | 36 | 8 | - | 100 | 56 | 32 | - | |
1,200 sq. ft. 30 x 40 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 100 | 36 | 8 | - | - | 56 | 32 | - | |
380 sq. ft. 19 x 20 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | |
352 sq. ft. 16 x 22 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | |
1,600 sq. ft. 40 x 40 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 60 | 60 | - | - | 80 | 60 | - | 20 | |
5,355 sq. ft. 105 x 51 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 500 | 45 | 350 | - | 500 | 250 | - | - | |
936 sq. ft. 26 x 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 70 | 20 | 70 | - | 75 | 40 | - | - |
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Facility Restrictions
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Cancellation Policy
48 hour
Additional details
Located on the University of Cincinnati campus and just three miles north of downtown, our hotel is the ideal venue for your next celebration or summit. With 23 flexible event spaces, we offer a variety of distinct settings to host groups of up to 500 guests.
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Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati Frequently Asked Questions
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
NA
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sales@graduatehotels.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Upon request only for meetings and events and each property replaces as many plastic products as possible with more sustainable paper/single use items.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Equipment configuration and or limit guests
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, Sanitizing stations are in place. Sanitizing wipes available. Increased intervals of deep cleaning all surface areas utilizing sanitizing solution approved to combat Covid 19
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Graduate Cares guidelines
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Yes, In accordance with local government mandates
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
NA
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
NA
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
sales@graduatehotels.com
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