Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Lincoln Children's Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lied Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lincoln, NE (LNK)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Lincoln Children's Museum
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, self parking, and conference space are onsite.
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers 231 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Graduate by Hilton Lincoln's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Free WiFi in public areas, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a free area shuttle are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include 7 meeting rooms, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Lincoln Children's Museum and 4 minutes by foot from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Free airport and local-area shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers its guests an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 14766 square feet (1372 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Lincoln also features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An area shuttle within 5 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Graduate by Hilton Lincoln was completed in March 2021.

This 4-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Single Barrel - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free local area shuttle up to 5 miles

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15-25 for adults and USD 10-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Single Barrel

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free bike hire
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference space (14766 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Renovated entire property – March 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 23 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Graduate Lincoln Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1337 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very unfriendly staff and no consistency
Staff at front desk were rude. Called 2 days prior to verify rooms, got there and they didn’t have our rooms and then charged us $250 more then our reservation from hotels.com indicated. They gave 2 of our rooms breakfast comp cards, and not the other two. When we went and ask for ours they continued to be rude and the last day wouldn’t give them any. Same went for parking pass, one day they validated for free, next day wouldn’t give. Rudeness continued daily! Not impressed at all on how my family was treated. There was one guy at front desk that did get price down to where it was suppose to be but only friendly one there. For $15 breakfast, was not impressed. A basic hotel breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before, have always like it and everything in its proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with group
Disappointed
Extremely disappointed with the stay this time. When we tried to check in there was no parking in the garage. We were told parking is not guaranteed on game day. We had to park elsewhere and then move the car back to the garage after the fact. While we were leaving the parking lot attended was extremely rude. We were not told we needed to have our parking validated. He ended up letting us go but no need to be extreme. This venture will most likely be the last time we stay at the graduate. We loved staying because of the uniqueness. We won’t anymore. The room is way over priced for the quality. Even though it is down in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Amenities
Close to everything, clean, and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the College town concept and the staff & service were excellent. We were there for my husband's birthday and they surprised him with gifts & free breakfast & drink vouchers in the room. The rooftop pool area is beautiful. They also comped our parking. We couldn't have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures and website are nothing like the actual hotel and rooms. Unclean, hair in tub and shower. Tried to get a late check out upon arrival and 4 more times. Had to wait until the morning of, when running the biggest half marathon in Nebraska. Would not stay here again or recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went for a concert. Concert was canceled by 9am. Tried to cancel the hotel diespite check in being at 4pm, they refused to csncel and charged me both nughts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This use to be a pretty good place to stay for an older hotel. Since Hilton has taken over the nightly rate is stupidly priced for an old hotel with absolutely no perks whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

MELISSA, Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location for a show at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Didn't care for the parking. The garage side of the property doesn't have key access for the entrance door off theparking garage. If you get there late at night, you have to walk around to the main entrance. The main entance automatic doors needed repair. The doors attached to the garage don't have a ramp inside the building only stairs. Definitely not the most accessible place I have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wali

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and took pride in the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024