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Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Lincoln Children's Museum

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Lincoln Children's Museum
    3 min walk
  • Single Barrel
    1 min walk
  • Lincoln Station
    7 min walk
  • Lincoln, NE (LNK)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lincoln

Heart of Lincoln.A stay at this Downtown Lincoln hotel places you steps from Lincoln Children's Museum and within a 5-minute walk of University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lied Center and Sheldon Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 4 min walk
  • Lied Center - 6 min walk
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena - 8 min walk
  • Memorial Stadium - 9 min walk
  • Haymarket Park - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 7 min walk
  • Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪HopCat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪LeadBelly - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kinkaider Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4-star hotel near Lincoln Children's Museum
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.

  • 1 building
  • 231 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 14766 sq ft of conference space
  • 1372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

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. 713 out of 1339 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1339 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1339 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1339 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1339 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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

MELISSA, Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at The Graduate. Appealing decor,friendly staff (mostly Nebraska students), dog friendly, great dining nearby. The Mill (1 block away) is the best coffee/tea shop ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean, Sioux Falls

Check in was delayed until “ after game”. $500 for 8hrs of use. My son left his blanket. Called to inquire, no returned call.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colby

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel stay we've had
We stayed here on a husker game day. Tried to check-in around 4 and were told we wouldn't be able to check-in until after the game. To make matters worse we also weren't able to park in the garage and had to park 6 blocks away. So, after the game we had to haul our luggage 6 blocks back to the hotel at 11:00 PM and waited in line for over an hour to get checked in as everyone was checking in at the same time since no one could earlier. When I get the email receipt the next morning I saw we were overcharged by $163. The front desk staff said they weren't able to fix this but told me to email the GM.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanner

Would not let me check in at 4pm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Graduate hotels and how they commit to a theme. The biggest enjoyment of my stays with Graduate are the decor and themes. Upon checking in, staff were helpful, and the room was clean and amazing. Great location, ease to park (paid parking), and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

6/10 Okay

Ashlie

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking garage was awful could barely get my car in. Was told check in was at 4 and when I went to check in I was told I couldn’t check in until after the football game. (11:30 pm). Reserved a king bed and got 2 doubles and then was double charged for my room. Will not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gameday
Don’t book on game days. Was not able to check in until late in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be calling first thing Monday morning. We paid almost $500 dollars for a hotel room to go watch the game. We did NOT get an email that we were not able to check in until AFTER the game. Who would pay that?! I was extremely upset. We checked our bags at 4pm. And then we didn't get checked in until around 11. We were hot and extremely exhausted. When asking the lady at the front desk. She goes " yah some people got the email some didn't but this is how it is every game day". Well when you come from out of town, and that isn't said on the listing when you book the room ..it's a bit upsetting and the customer service was awful. You had a lobby of upset people some of which who had been tailgating and drinking all day. I didn't feel super safe either. Forget the fact that you jacked up the price because it was game day, but you didn't even let us check in. Extremely upsetting and honestly doesn't seem legal. I got a notification that said see you at 4 pm ..got there at 4 only to be told sorry not sorry it's game day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt like how we werent able to check in untill 10pm. We were there at 2pm and they asked us to wait til 4 then at 4 wait til after the game.. 10pm...not good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walking distance to both football stadium and capitol. Several bars and restaurants near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was trouble Could not check in until 11:00pm with long lines
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Notified that would not be able to check in until after the game the day before which turned out to be 11:30 PM. Was told that there was no garage space but when I asked the garage attendant, there was indeed a spot for our car. Booked a stadium view room and paid extra but didn't get that. Was too late to change at that point. The property is nice and the location is great, but probably won't stay there again on a game day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lanny

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely not a Hilton!
The hotel clerk said they were detached from Hilton so they no longer had hotel parking. They did not serve a complimentary breakfast. On checkout, the hotel clerk validated the parking for the woman in front of me but would not validate mine. He said it was a special circumstance. Add $23 to your bill per day for parking and $15 a day for breakfast as that is what the attached restaurant charges per guest for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024