Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Place, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinnacle Bank Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lincoln, NE (LNK)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Stadium View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 desk chairs, as well as 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 miles
  • Parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Single Barrel

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 14,766 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Hotel
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Graduate by Hilton Lincoln Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1245 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

karisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very loud. There was a tornado warning and there was no notification. The bedding was almost wet because it was so humid. No coffee maker.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky vibes, very comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walk everywhere

Close to everything downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

charming though slightly lacking in some areas

I really wish there was an in-room coffee pot. There were instant coffee packets and an electric kettle, but it’s just not the same. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were SO soft that your head would just sink to the bed all night. We were so sore when we woke up! There was a painting of a woman on the wall that seemed to be staring down on the bed (that was super creepy) and corn cobs on the curtains and wallpaper for some added charm. We especially loved how close it was to the venue, how easy it was to get to and from, and how The Graduate was so centrally located that we could walk to and from the venues and other areas for food & shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. The balcony had broken glass under the table, there was a broken chair on the side of the balcony, weeds were growing on the balcony, it looked like mold was growing on the balcony. The carpet by both doors needed to be stretched badly. No extra toilet paper or plastic glasses for water. The ice machine area needed updated. The carpet and elevators needed updated.
Broken chair and dirty and or mold
broken glass under table on the balcony
Carpet at front entrance that needed stretched (trip hazard)
Drain in first bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy with fun decor! Staff were very friendly as well. We had a neat view of Memorial Stadium as well. We would stay again next time we are in Lincoln!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cristal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Conrad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Graduate. Perfect for walking to the Haymarket area. Great food and drinks at the Single Barrel onsite. Makenna at the front desk was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

It is an interesting hotel. We liked the retro look and feel. The service was just average. Our room wasn't cleaned after our first night. Our room keys didn't work after the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lonny

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms the retro design was great. We had a hard time trying to find a place to park to check in to our room since there were 4 huge buses parked in the loading zone. Disappointed that we had to pay for parking you would think that would be part of your staying at there hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Weird you have to pay $24 for parking when Nebraska is a giant parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025