Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

I doubt you can find a better hotel in Bloomington….it is located on the square downtown….walking distance from campus The rooms an are decorated with playful college themes…. And the staff are all courteous, professional, and attentive… We were so impressed by the desk agents…who included Emilie, Kate, Dakota, and Marianna… They solved every problem quickly and efficiently…. We definitely will stay at this hotel on future visits….

This is a newer property. It is themed for IU as the name may lead you to believe. My room is a King bed and is great. Was very clean and well prepared, and has anything needed for a short to intermediate stay. The location has a lounge area which seems to be used as a study hall for IU students. The atmosphere is like a library. They also have a pub/grille in house with a good selection of apps, sandwiches, and entrees. It is slightly higher price than off property options, as is common for hotel eateries. The fitness center is more extensive than the typical hotel. There is plenty of space so you aren't on top of others using the facility. I'm in Bloomington a few times per year for work and this will be my first choice moving forward!

The hotel is very well located for convenience and access to campus as well as shops, bars & restaurants. It’s fairly well appointed in a “college” theme. The lobby bar, restaurant & cafe can be quiet at times but also quite lively (after a football game). We enjoyed our stay here and would visit again!

Note: Check-in time is 4:00 PM. I recently returned from my first stay at The Graduate Hotel in Bloomington and have nothing but high praise for both the property and the staff. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. Every interaction with the team was pleasant — they were consistently friendly, attentive, and eager to help. The hotel itself is beautiful, conveniently located near great restaurants and the Indiana University campus. During this visit, I was fortunate to receive an upgrade to a suite, which was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff mentioned that the on-site bar will be opening soon — I’m looking forward to seeing it on my next trip. I’ll be visiting Bloomington frequently in the years ahead and plan to make The Graduate my home away from home.

This is a great location right off campus. Good rooms, clean and modern, and features a. excellent fitness center Also a servicable coffee place that is popular with students. Deducting a few stars as a caution to business or tournament travelers- this is one of the very few Hiltons I have visited that does not allow an earlier date checkout (even with more than 24 hours notice). Well, they'll allow you to "check out" but will still charge you the full length of stay:). I had a Wednesday to Sunday reserve (originally cancellable a day in advance under reserve rules) and asked on Friday early afternoon if I could check out the next day Saturday (one day early). Was denied! Anyway, tournment or biz travelers should be aware of this - all the other hotels in the area allowed the other parents to check out a day early.

It's a very cool hotel. Great location, nice staff and cool decor. The only downside is the wifi so frustrating. Wifi should be seamless. If it works well you should barely notice it. Here you were constantly be logged out from area to area, connections were slow etc. Heard multiple guests talking about it so I'm very surprised it has not been addressed by now.

I just returned from my second recent stay at The Graduate Hotel in Bloomington and have nothing but high praise for the property and staff. One of my visits was for my daughter's orientation at Indiana University and the other was for business that I had in the area. On both occasions, I was greeted warmly by the staff. They were helpful on every occasion that I chatted with them. It's pretty apparent that they have great training and outstanding leadership. I was fortunate to get an upgrade to a suite during my most recent visit. The room was very clean and comfortable. My only regret is that I was only able to stay there for one night. I'll be coming to Bloomington with great frequency over the next four years and look forward to making The Graduate my home away from home.

We had a couple small|Issues with our room, and Emily at the front desk took care of us kindly and generously!! We had a great breakfast in the Cafe, and our room was clean and comfortable with a comfy King Bed. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful

Serious question- why do so many hotels (even high end ones) lack a fan in the bathroom? Can make for extremely unpleasant odors when multiple guests in a room! Happy to say Graduate hotel had a robust fan in their bathroom! This made one very happy momma traveling with a 15 year old! Hotel hit all other marks including cleanliness, unique design, quiet, excellent location and friendly staff. Decorated with kitschy sports themed IU memorabilia (think lots of thrown chairs A La Bobby Knight)! Price range is higher end, however it is fairly priced. Will be looking to book the Stranger Things room next time! Special hotel! Highly recommended!

I had to stay overnight for work and ended up staying here at the graduate. What a cool hotel! Not only is the staff very helpful and personable, the whole set up of the hotel is just something you have to see to believe. I loved looking at all the pictures and the history, and thought that my room was one of the cutest I had ever stayed in, and I've stayed in a lot! If you are in the area, consider graduate bloomington for your stay, it's an enjoyable time, and very close to many attractions in Bloomington.

We love this hotel! We only stayed one night, because we went up for the eclipse. They were very welcoming, parking was easy, and they were great hosts, allowing us to sit on the fourth floor patio to watch the eclipse. They had it all ready for us with food and drinks. What a great experience. The inside of the hotel was also fantastic. All the details in the rooms, including the lace curtains were fantastic. We will definitely stay here again if we are ever in Bloomington. Not sure it's likely that we'll go back, but we won't forget about this hotel anytime soon.

Always stay here when in town. Best hotel in Bloomington by a mile! Front desk service is always fantastic, the upgraded rooms are always very large and awesome. King with terrace is pretty amazing.

Great staff. Cozy hotel. Lovely character for decor. Love the balcony. Perfect location! I was there for a conference in B-town. I've stayed in many hotels. This was nice! Lots of college students there studying no and such. I wasn't concerned as I went elsewhere for food and coffee.

This is such a cool little place. It has the ideal location and a tremendously cool vibe. You are close to so many great restaurants if you stay here as well. Definitely recommended.

What a fantastic hotel! My family stayed here for a weekend while in town for a wedding. The overall college sports theme of the place was awesome. The staff was super friendly and helpful, from the font desk to the restaurant workers to the housekeeping crew. There was a small parking lot in the building and an additional lot across the street. They also offered valet parking. There was a great lounge area on the first floor to meet up with family, hang out, and we even got the kids together to play games. There is a great outdoor rooftop patio to hang out on. They had a small restaurant with some simple breakfast and lunch options that were all very good. The rooms were very nice and very clean. Loved the closet that looked like lockers, the pennant on the wall, and the creative do not disturb sign. We had an excellent experience all around and will definitely stay here again if we end up back in Bloomington!

Bugs crawling on ceiling and curtains. I was relocated to a smaller room on 3rd floor. Elevator would not work so carried luggage up 3 flights. TV powered on but would not power off. No vending machines and was suggested I walk to service station to purchase a drink.

Fast response time with amazing service for our college reunion trip. Looking forward to another great stay at a Graduate. Thank you, Laura!

Close to campus on Kirkwood across from the library. I love the location. They have a tiny garage. It costs about $20 to park. The decor is fun with the Cutters/Bobby Night/IU paraphernalia.. but wow lots of patterns. Flowers, checkers, eagles ... they have it all on the carpet, lamps, walls. I like that they you can text for service/questions. I dislike that early check in was not avail, so we had to wait till after 4:00pm to get in. But alas, another excuse to day drink and walk around.

My family and I stayed here in the Stranger Things Suite for a little weekend trip. This was such an awesome experience! I would recommend staying here especially if you're a Stranger Things fan! It's pricey, but so worth it! There's so many photo ops in this suite, in fact there's a Polaroid camera that you get to use (film provided). There's also a few costumes to wear for some fun photos. The room key cards are fun! They look like ID cards of the characters from the show and the best part is that you get to keep them! So cool! The hotel was very clean. The suite has a comfortable king size bed and a pull out sofa. There's a mini fridge and microwave. There are two bathrooms one with shower/tub combo and the other with a shower only. There is no tv, so if you're gonna do some Stranger Things bing watching during your stay you'll have to watch it on your phone or tablet. The staff was outstanding, very friendly and helpful with any questions I had. There's an attached parking garage that you can use for $15 and valet parking for $20. The Poindexter Coffee shop on the main level had some Stranger Things themed items on the menu. I tried the Upside Down Burger and it was tasty. You can also get a Hopper's Triple Decker Eggo Extravaganza for free just for staying in the Stranger Things Suite! My family and I had an awesome time staying here in the Stranger Things Suite. I believe fans of the show would love it too!

This review is specific to the coffee shop and public spaces at the Graduate, as I have not yet stayed there since I'm local. But I'm going to because the public spaces are great, and those who have stayed overnight really enjoyed the experience. I recently met a friend for coffee at the Graduate and it was terrific. What a cool space, with plenty of room to meet, study, or just sit and enjoy coffee or whatever beverage/snack with a good book. The coffee menu is a standard menu, and my drink was a basic cold brew - was great, the service was quick and friendly, and the price was about what one would expect from a local coffee shop. The space is really nice, open and kitchy. I'm honestly not sure if that's the proper spelling of 'kitchy' but I'm not looking it up so it'll suffice. We hung out for a long time and didn't ever feel rushed or pressured to buy more or move along, so that's a plus as well. I'm definitely returning as it's likely going to become my go-to downtown coffee option. There is street parking in the neighborhood, though you'll need to hunt during busy time periods. It's worth it.

If I could give a hotel ten stars, I would - for sheer friendliness, cleanliness, and ambience, the Graduate Hotel chain beat any other place we've stayed. This was no exception. From the moment we arrived, when valet Devon not only offered to unload our bags but helped us to our room and placed them as requested, to the front desk helpfulness in arranging everything from non-feather pillows and duvets to restaurant recommendations, to the pub-like dining area with actual handmade food and darn, it was good! - we couldn't have asked for a better stay. Every Graduate Hotel I've stayed in has been very good, but this was even above that standard. Oh, did I mention the beds? Best Serta mattress we've slept on. Best pillows we've slept on. Best duvet. Usually, if you request a non-feather duvet, your replacement is an afterthought. Not so here. If we could have loaded the entire bed and bedding onto our car and taken it home, we'd have done so. Five stars and above. Much thanks.

LOVE THIS PLACE! By far the coolest hotel concept in B Town! Best location in the heart of town & adjacent to campus, easy parking, awesome staff, great lobby coffee shop & common area, clean rooms, adorable bedroom themed guestrooms, top notch showers with malin and goetz everything! If you're tailgating or visiting students, a stay at this joint makes it a true pleasure! Doesn't feel like you're staying in a sterile hotel but a warm 4 star guest house in the heart of a college town.

Awesome hotel with lots of cool Indiana details. The staff were very helpful and friendly, especially Matt, Dave and Kayce. The Poindexter Cafe had great coffee and atmosphere.

This is a super cute hotel and probably one of the best in the area. The decor is lovely and the service was good as well. My only complaint was cleanliness. Unfortunately, I didn't think our room was the cleanest. There were lots of stray hairs in the bed and shower.

Pretty unhappy with my experience here so far. The "smart" TVs won't connect to iPhones or iPads. And there are no apps on the TV so you can't watch Hulu or Netflix or anything. The internet app on the TV doesn't work either. Come on y'all, it's 2022! We should be able to watch more than just basic cable. Also housekeeping seems to have issues. I specifically asked the front desk if I needed to request daily housekeeping or it just came automatically and they said it was automatic. Well, nobody came to make up my room. I even ran into the housekeeper in the hall on my way out this morning and said my room was ready to be made up. But I come back to an unmade bed, trash nothing taken out. I barely have any time to relax on this trip and now I can't even do that cuz I'm waiting for housekeeping while I'm supposed to be resting. Not okay.

Would give 10 stars if it went that high! Kimberly and Devon (sp?) were the epitome of hospitality. We were in Bloomington visiting my nephew and he wanted to stop in and see the hotel after we told him about a great experience we had in Ann Arbor at that Graduate. We were met by Kimberly who had equally as much passion for what she does (and is going to do) as knowledge of the hotel and surrounding area. Devon and my nephew carried on a conversation about school and different activities. We will plan to come back and stay overnight (tonight we just came home since we live in Fishers). Thank you Kimberly and Devon for really making our visit to B-town one that we will never forget!

This is a nice hotel, but when it comes to clean, maybe I got unlucky. When pulling our sheets back there were stains on the sheets. Did they change the sheets from the previous occupant, or did they just didn't clean the sheets that well. All we know is that we were grossed out and since this was late at night, just slept on top of the covers. Talked to the front desk on checkout, they picked up our parking fee. That didn't really didn't help with being totally grossed out. Wish I took a picture.

Graduate hotels are all across the nation near colleges and I really liked my stay in this one in Bloomington. First of all the theme is super cute, it's designed like a semi-vintage "school/college", with the history of IU in Bloomington. The rooms are nice. The closets are designed like wooden lockers, very cute. The bathroom is probably my favorite, they have cute wallpaper and a fancy shower lol. They also have large suites for more people. They have a really nice cafe on the lobby which is a hangout spot for the college students in the area--but it's great for breakfast if you're staying at the hotel. Unfortunately the bottled water in the room is $5 but luckily they serve free coffee and water in the cafe the whole stay. Overall, I enjoyed it!!

I love this hotel. I've stayed here one time before, but after realizing it's right next door to an Orangetheory gym, as long as I'm still a member, this is where I'll be staying. The hotel is decorated beautifully within its theme and our room was very clean. I love their soap products and the coffee. There's an attached cafe/ restaurant next to the lobby. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. When i didn't get an answer when trying to call the lobby from the room, they saw the missed call and called me back! Parking was an extra charge I believe.

This is such a cool hotel! The theme is really cute and creative. Our room was very comfortable, I loooooved the shower. The location is extremely convenient for walking anywhere downtown. I was really happy with the precautions they took for sanitation. All the elevators had hand sanitizer right next to them and wipes with trash cans inside the elevators. Some of the tables in the seating area/lobby were closed off to facilitate social distancing. They also took out all the shampoo/conditioner which is a good idea. I'm not sure if they had small containers at the front desk or not. We had a dog with us and the fee was only $25 which was way better than other hotels in the area. Overall I was very happy with our stay and would be happy to stay here again.

I love this chain. This hotel particular is conveniently located to campus. Staff was friendly. Hotel and rooms were clean. Pillows= sheets = . Our room happened to be near the entrance to the 4th floor terrace. At first I thought it was going to be awful. It closes at 10pm and all the families are tame. We were all able to enjoy wine and beers with pizza ++. Coffee and cappuccinos downstairs in the morning were good. I didn't love our bfast sandwiches, but who cares. All in all it was a great stay and we saw our boy.

This is such an incredible, immaculate, and such a cool decorated hotel. It takes a LOT to thoroughly impress me and I was extremely impressed! Staff was very friendly and even brought a microwave up to our room! There's no coffee maker in the room either, but you can have free coffee in the cafe all day. We truly enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much, Graduate Hotels.

Very clean and chic. I love how it's designed around the school spirit. Stayed here for a job interview at the iu hospital. Awesome staff , clean rooms , great decor. And great cafe in the lobby.

This is a review for the downstairs area/coffee shop: decor is impressive and fun - a nice way to spend time with friends. Food is limited and ok; the healthiest item I could find, the avocado toast, was so-so: a little too greasy and an overkill (oil and garlic and avocado, pumpkin seeds and what else ???). Staff really friendly. I can see this becoming a nice place to hang out (especially when the bar offers alcohol), but they have work to do...

A clean and well maintained hotel with a great local location in the heart of Bloomington IN. However, my experience this time was not all it was cracked up to be however. Especially for the premium price you ask. Due to COVID restriction there is not room maintenance unless it is request by 2pm on the day service is needed. I complied with this demand on day two by 830 am and left for the day. It needed it after two days of no service and piling up trash, linens and pizza boxes. I then called again at 330 pm since nothing no cleaning had occurred as I was going out for the night. I returned at 1030pm to a room in the exact same condition as when I left it. Now I understand mistakes can be made but being ignored is intolerable. I was assured by housekeeping both times that it would be taken care of and that they were just 'running behind'. Lied to and ignored does not sit well with me and is a poor reflection on the management of this site. It is a nice hotel that can clearly do better for the price being charged.

This is the coolest hotel. We didn't want to leave. Seriously. We've wanted to stay at The Graduate since it opened, but we ordinarily use Marriott points when we spend the night in Bloomington. I'm so glad we skipped our usual stay at a Marriott property... The Graduate is worth it! Every detail is thoughtful. It's so hard to execute a theme without crossing into tacky, but the decor is incredibly well done. Every staff member we spoke to was knowledgeable and friendly. Our room was comfortable and clean. The bathroom has automatic lights and travel size toiletries that smell amazing. I also appreciated the extra measures being taken to keep guests safe during COVID.

It's not often I come to yelp to leave a review for a hotel. This hotel elevates the guest experience to a new level. From checking in to (late) check out, the guest services is always there. The room is very clean, and the finishes are very nice. I can highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great price and great accommodations.

Although the website lists coffee makers as room amenities, they don't exist. And there's no way to even heat water. I definitely wouldn't have booked the room had I known. But I'm here, so . . . The room is nice and the decor is creative. Plenty of nods to IU without being obnoxious. The lighting is great, which I really appreciate. One exception is that the bathroom light is motion-sensored. Problems with that: 1. Wastes electricity because I don't usually need the interior light when I go in, and it stays on longer than I'm in the room. 2. It shut off halfway through my shower so I had to step out, dripping, and wave my arm. 3. I don't want it to blast me with light when I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, so I had to rig up a way to block the sensor with a box of kleenex and a rolled up towel. Overall, nice stay and reasonable rate. I won't be back, though, because of the lack of coffee when I wake.

I know why it's called the Graduate. Because you will graduate before you get your food! Really cute place but some of these cookie jars freak me out--like the jack in the box cookie jar staring at me while I write this. Back in the box creep. Little mister is stoked for the hash browns I'm just ready to chow. Eaten here before know it's good.

LOVED THIS HOTEL. It's right in the heart of Bloomington. We were easily able to walk to all of the restaurants and bars. THE ROOMS. They were adorable. There were so many mis matched patterns that you would think they'd be an eye sore but they're not! It's all IU basketball themed down to basketballs in the carpet! The beds were super comfy and our room was HUGE. For 4 people we were very comfortable. My only thing is that I wish there was more light in the bathroom. It was hard to do my make up. What's really cool is the coffee shop attached to it. I had their frosted mint mocha and it was really good! Parking was easy. There's $10 self park with in and out privileges (which is a steal for parking downtown). I commuted when I went to IU and occasionally stayed at a hotel over night during finals. I wish this had been opened then! It would have been perfect.

Visiting Bloomington has some limited hotel options that are in close approximation to campus. The Graduate fulfills all your needs for a weekend trip to Bloomington. As is with this particular franchise of hotels, The Graduate is decorated in all IU-themed decor. Discussing with the staff, it appears that current students like to frequent their coffee shop to do some work and group projects. A meeting location I wish I had while a student. The suites are nice with a great roof access. Each suite comes with ample outdoor seating and an outdoor ping pong table. The room is equipped with a mid-size refrigerator as well which makes entertaining in the room a breeze. If you need a quick bite to eat their attached coffee bar offers some simple menu items as well which hit the spot. Parking is a breeze with their parking garage which makes finding a place for your care in a busy college town not a problem - although you will have to pay some. This is my place when I visit Bloomington.

Okay so forgive my gazillion photos but that is the number one reason for the five stars. Major major attention to detail. This hotel just opened last fall and is "college" themed...this location showcasing Hoosiers and Cutters (both major Indiana-themed movies...check them out). The rooms are beautiful. Beds comfy, bathrooms gorgeous, and Keurig with decaf tea, people! The first floor lounge was spacious and kept with the sports theme. And retro theme. Everything down to the room keys was just so cute and immersive. We also used their business facilities which were fine. My ONLY suggestion (and its not enough to override five stars) is their wifi was spotty, especially for business needs. But I actually found that to be the case in Bloomington as a whole...in which case The Graduate just has to find a workaround somehow. I have traveled quite a bit lately and this hotel is doing everything right. Oh, and service was outstanding and friendly.

Cute and fun hotel! The decor, even down to the room keys, is Hoosiers-themed (the movie). The room has an eclectic and vintage feel, but is very clean and functional. Includes a Keurig, mini fridge, and blue tooth speaker. The bed was comfy enough. Bathroom was really cool looking and included large dispensers for shampoo, conditioner and body wash, rather than the small sample sizes. Location was great. We could walk to serval restaurants and bars. Price was very reasonable and self-parking is just $10/night. The Jack and Diane terrace of floor 4 is worth checking out. They have corn hole, giant Jenga, lots of seating and tables, and a neat view of Kirkwood street. We would stay here again.

This location was great! Super fun hotel to experience all that Bloomington has to offer. Hoosier themed, and close to anything. Plan to pay $10 a night for parking, or $20 for valet. In room speaker, mini fridge and a great bed! Terrace to play outdoor games or just sit and watch the sunset. You can take your own food and drinks out there and relax in rocking chairs. This is a dog friendly hotel too! My only complaint was the Housekeeping. When we checked into our room the bed was made and towels were fresh but the floors hadn't been mopped completely and the shower still had shampoo on it, the drain bar standing straight up. Once we checked in, within 10 minutes we had two different people at separate times bust in on us from housekeeping without even knocking. Thought that was strange. The second day, again popcorn was left on the floor and the bathroom not clean, just picked up and replaced towels. That part needs to be fixed, otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

Loved our stay! The decor was funky and hilarious, beautiful! They had a neat terrace with corn hole boards and seating. A little cafe in the lobby with breakfast options and sandwiches. My only complaint is that we had to pay to park in the garage, which I feel should be included with a hotel room...

Room and staff were nice until they stole my $200 headphones. I left them in the room and realized before checking out. The front desk said that the cleaning lady never found anything and that they would give us a call if they found them. I called them the next day asking if there was any luck, they gave me a sketchy story about how the cleaning lady had to call out sick before they could ask her. They later ghosted me. And the best part is that my headphones are at the hotel right now. They go to a house and then travel back to the hotel. This happen around 3 months ago and I have given up.

We had such a great stay at this hotel. It's definitely in the heart of college town and welcomes all. Everyone was very friendly. The room was great with all the funky vintage prints and patterns that I couldn't resist a photo shoot. Thank for a great stay ! Sad we didn't hit the coffee shop up that's located right in the hotel. Till next time ;)

BUYER BEWARE: THIS HOTEL IS NOW A DORM FOR UNDERGRADS!! They're operating as a makeshift dorm, which is understandable during COVID times, but something they should disclose to every guest before booking a room. There is no feasible way to keep dozens of kids 18-21 quiet at night. I wanted a quiet weekend getaway and had I known how many kids would be partying here I would have booked elsewhere. There was constant noise and shouting in our hallway, gross takeout boxes thrown around on the hallway floor, and of course none of them were wearing masks. They also charge for parking which they don't disclose upfront. It's $12 a day which is fine but the right thing to do is inform guests upfront. Also note this hotel is not doing housekeeping, which again is fine but they should leave extra towels and toiletries for guests to make up for this lack of service.

It's tough to review because I haven't stayed there. After having multiple reservations during Covid that got cancelled I checked there rate and it was high. When I called the GM I was informed he doesn't exist and the discounted rate they gave me was higher than Expedia. I would not stay there and if you wish to don't go through them, you can save money on other sites.

Does the Graduate Hotel in Bloomington ever answer their phones? I have had great success with their Sales Department, specifically Emily but if I call after hours " Forget about It"! Unsatisfied regular customer in Indiana!!!

The hotel everyone said to stay in. We were dropping our daughter off at college a week early so decided to stay. Price was good, because it was not prime time. So worth the money. If I had paid what price would have been for following week, not worth it. We understood no cleaning of rooms due to covid, but we had no soap in room. Had to ask two days in a row. they told us company was sold out andthey were waiting for delivery. Quick fix would have been to get other brand from local store. Instead we bought our own body wash. Also could not get towels when needed. They charge $5 for a bottle of water. Overall was ok we were expecting lot more from what we heard about the hotel.

Great location, really nice neighborhood, with several great spots to eat and drink within walking distance. Attached garage parking is a plus though it will cost you $12/day but you can go in and out whenever you want. Bed is SUPER comfy, shower was awesome, loved the attention to detail with the college themed decor. Bring your own drinks up to the 4th floor terrace to relax. Rocking chairs, multiple tables, chairs and benches available. Bonus points for them bringing a keurig and plentiful k cups to our room! Was able to text our request! Would highly recommend.

First time staying at the Graduate. 3 stars for service and 5 stars for location & interior design. Fantastic location on Kirkwood. Creatively designed interior that is reminiscent of my time as a student at IU. Staff was very friendly but level of service was lacking. Would compare to Airbnb in that is felt very "self-serve." Not sure if this was COVID-specific or a persistent issue. Only there for 2 nights and rooms were relatively cheap so location/creative interior balanced this out. But if you're the type of person that expects 4-star or higher service then I would not recommend. Fridge wasn't working when we arrived, though they did repair relatively quickly. They apparently don't clean rooms for 2-night stays, which no one informed us of until the day of checkout. Had to call for fresh washcloths and after waiting 20+ min I tracked down cleaning staff myself only to be told they ran out of clean towels. Not end of the world but also not level of service I would expect.

I first heard about the Graduate at a street fair and was excited for its opening as I visit Bloomington every couple months. I have now stayed and had a great experience! The whole place is extremely Hoosier-themed, in every sense of the word (except maybe how folks in the St. Louis area use it...). It is a lovely place, prices can be quite good during slow times, and has a prime location on Kirkwood Ave. The rooms are bright and cozy and include a Bluetooth speaker. Out bathroom was shower-only, I believe, and had Malin + Goetz products! If you've never smelled their rum body wash (which doesn't smell much like rum), you must try it! There is a café/diner attached, Poindexter Coffee, which is handy if you don't want to leave the building for sustenance. This plus the study area off of the foyer are well-suited to work, so can be busy with students (though it seemed mostly in the morning). There are several nice terraces which are nice to take in views of downtown, and are outfitted for shuffleboard. The parking garage is pretty tight, so I recommend taking as few vehicles as possible, though the price is not bad. My main negative is that the Bobby Knight chair is a little overdone throughout the venue and the entry tile welcomes you to Indiana basketball (it may be Indiana's claim-to-fame, but we're trying -and succeeding- at other sports, too!). Otherwise, I look forward to staying again!

I also have a fantastic review of the Graduate. The room was very clean, and the boutique concept very clever. The hotel was at full capacity because of the university's calendar, so our room was not serviced. I complained at the front desk, and the young man there practically leapt out of his skin to supply me with coffee, tea, and the most towels I've ever seen in one place. I wish I would've gotten his name, as I really should've complimented his boss. But wait, there's more. The terraces are a huge luxury that the hotel's website doesn't adequate play up. They were spotless, posh, and--irreplaceable for someone traveling with four teenagers--deserted. The location was unbelievably convenient. My kids and I were awfully sad to leave but are looking forward to our next visit. The only downside is that the mattresses, linens and art are so awesome, they need a buyer's guide, but when I inquired at the front desk, I was basically told this was a corporate matter. Get on this, Graduate! Of course, still, five stars--would give more, if possible.

I expected more from this hotel. I was under the impression it was "upscale", but it's not. I expected there to be a luggage rack in the room, a robe in the bathroom, a "vanity" kit, or even a single qtip in the bathroom, and one complementary water (water bottles were around $5). If you stay here, just manage your expectations.

I was looking forward to staying here bc or my experience at the Ann Arbor location. I know it's COVID but I felt like they could have done more. There were no accommodations made for coffee in the am in the lounge ( after I checked out, they said it was available for limited hours in the am. ) There were no microwave or coffee maker in the room. No daily housekeeping. Water bottle in the room was $5 a bottle. For a beautiful, high end hotel for a college town, it was so disappointing! I've stayed at Other boutique hotels in a college town during COVID, they offered free take away coffees and snacks / light breakfast. Not ideal experience this time around.