Graduate Minneapolis

Graduate Minneapolis brings the Graduate Hotels brand's signature university-themed design to the Dinkytown neighborhood at 615 Washington Avenue SE, placing guests steps from the University of Minnesota East Bank campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 304-room property channels academic nostalgia through a design scheme that weaves vintage pennants, library references, and Golden Gophers iconography into a warm and functional boutique setting. Standard Queens, King Rooms, and Suites provide accommodation across a range of price points, with rooms featuring custom furnishings and collegiate art that distinguish the property from standard chain hotels. The on-site pub-style bar and dining space serves food and drinks in a convivial atmosphere suited to the surrounding neighborhood's eclectic character. Bicycle rentals give guests access to the Mississippi River trail system, the Stone Arch Bridge, and the Cedar Lake and Midtown Greenway cycling networks without the complexity of renting a car. Meeting rooms and event spaces make the hotel a practical venue for academic conferences, departmental gatherings, and university recruitment weekends. The hotel's pet-friendly policy adds to its appeal for visiting alumni and prospective students' families. Light-rail service on the Green Line from the nearby Stadium Village station links the hotel to downtown Minneapolis in under 20 minutes, with onward connections to the airport and Saint Paul. Dinkytown's independent restaurants, coffee shops, and music venues surround the property, giving guests immediate access to one of Minneapolis's most distinctive urban neighborhoods. Graduate Minneapolis represents a strong mid-range option in the Minnesota hotel market for campus visitors, alumni, and travelers who prefer neighborhood immersion over convention center proximity.