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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 757 guest reviews
- The Avg. Group Saves 15.1%!
- Access to gym on-site
- 93 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 4 floors in property
- 14 suites in property
- Check in: 4:00 pm
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 2 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Local attractions
Shopping and Restaurant Destinations in Dallas Mockingbird Station (1.2 mi) Knox-Henderson (1.2 mi) Highland Park Village (1.5 mi) Greenville Avenue (1.5 mi) Main Street District (5.2 mi) Forty Five Ten on Main (5.2 mi) NorthPark Center (2.8 mi) Dallas Arts and Culture Southern Methodist University, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Owen Fine Arts Center (0 mi) Dallas Arts District (4.6 mi) Meadows Museum Dallas (0.6 mi) Nasher Sculpture Center (4.5 mi) Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (4.5 mi) Dallas Museum of Art (4.6 mi) Crow Collection of Asian Art (4.6 mi) Fair Park (5.6 mi) Perot Museum of Nature and Science (4.8 mi) Dallas Arboretum (4.8 mi) Sports and Entertainment American Airlines Center (6.1 mi) Cowboys Stadium (NFL) (23.6 mi) Things to Do in Dallas Dallas World Aquarium (4.8 mi) Dallas Zoo (8.7 mi)
Map & Landmarks: Graduate by Hilton Dallas
Verified reviews of Graduate by Hilton Dallas
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "Restaurant closed. Poor housekeeping."
Overall score2.0/ 5
Sorely Disappointed.
Thomas C. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
28-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 22 to Tue Mar 25 2025 at a $350.99 average nightly rate. 
"Very convenient hotel and helpful staff."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Very convenient hotel and helpful staff.
Sylvie C. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
23-Nov-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Nov 15 to Sun Nov 17 2024 at a $617.38 average nightly rate. "Great location for SMU events."
Overall score4.0/ 5
I stay at The LUMEN to come to events for SMU. Location is great! Facilities are okay. Staff was great and super helpful.
Peter B. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
08-Sep-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Sep 06 to Sat Sep 07 2024 at a $337.92 average nightly rate. "A Gem."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Overnight stay. Very clean and comfortable. Convenient to SMU. Great service.
Tom C. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
21-Jun-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jun 20 to Fri Jun 21 2024 at a $275.00 average nightly rate. "Perfect!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
All in all, perfect.
James F. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
27-Feb-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sun Feb 25 to Wed Feb 28 2024 at a $263.00 average nightly rate. Property description
Immerse yourself in Mustang traditions and local history with a stay at Graduate by Hilton Dallas. Located across the street from Southern Methodist University, we're your perfect base for exploring the Hilltop, Park Cities, and downtown Dallas. Enjoy inspired guest rooms, our all-day bar and restaurant, outdoor pool, and spirited Graduate touches.Our Park Cities hotel is convenient to downtown Dallas, Love Field, Fair Park and other Dallas attractions.GROUP ATTRITION POLICY: Group blocks of a maximum 10 rooms on peak and a length of stay of 7 nights or fewer will be offered as a courtesy (i.e. no minimum pickup required). Group blocks that require more than 10 rooms on any given night, regardless of length of stay, will require a minimum group pickup of 80% of the total block.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 4:00 pm |
| Check-out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2025 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 93 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 93 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | |
| Suites: | 14 |
| Room windows: | Windows don't open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 2 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 10562 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 160 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 1.0 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 7am - 10pm |
| Pool Info: Decked out with cabana-style lounges, this guest-only pool area is utterly cool when it's hot. With poolside beverage and dining options, you can recline and dine, or gather around a table in the nearby lounge area.During the off-season, the pool can be tented for an unforgettable party venue.Open to hotel guests spring – fall (ask the front desk for dates)The 4-foot deep pool is heated and measures 55” x 77”Poolside service from The Front Room TavernThe seasonal pool will be open from April to October | |
| Ownership: | Hilton |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hour cancel policy 4PM before the day of arrival for individual reservations. | |
| Nightly parking: | $35. |
| Typical group deposit: | 25% |
| Total taxes: | 6.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.25% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 8.25% |
| Parking Fee: | 40.00 Per Night (Valet Parking) |
| Porterage Fee: | 0.00 Per Item |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 27.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 35.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 37.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 40.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 40.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Urn of Coffee: | 60.00 Per Item (per gallon) |
| Banquet Soft Drinks: | 4.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 4.00 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Kitchenette in room
- Licensed bar
- Membership required
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & shuttle information
5 miles from Dallas Love Field and approximately 25 miles from DFW International Airport.
Local shuttle info: We are happy to recommend best rideshare practices or contact information for local transportation companies.
Breakfast information
Breakfast is available daily.New restaurant concept launching May 2025.
Pet friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.We are especially democratic when it comes to pets. Scales or claws, fur or feathers, we’ll take them all at a USD 75 per pet per stay. We’ve got treats and nearby trails and parks to recommend. Just bring Scout to the lobby and we’ll unleash the fun.
Parking information
Valet parking is $40/day with in-and-out privileges. Public parking is available in the nearby Highland Park area.
Internet/Wi-Fi
WiFi is complimentary throughout the hotel on all of your devices
About Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations
- Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities
- Pre-arrival planning services
- Pet Friendly Program
The Hilton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
- Breakfast: Café Brazil - Eclectic breakfast offerings & coffee - 0.5 miles
- Lunch: Pecan Lodge - Famous for Texas BBQ & brisket - 5.5 miles
- Dinner: Uchi Dallas - Innovative Japanese sushi & cuisine - 4 miles
- Activity: Dallas Museum of Art - Diverse art collection & exhibitions - 5 miles
- Breakfast: Bread Winners Café & Bakery - Homestyle breakfast & bakery - 1 mile
- Lunch: Mi Cocina - High-end Tex-Mex cuisine - 1.2 miles
- Dinner: Fearing's Restaurant - Southwestern cuisine by celebrity chef - 1.5 miles
- Activity: Klyde Warren Park - Urban green space with food trucks & activities - 5 miles
- Breakfast: Oddfellows - Popular for brunch & coffee - 6 miles
- Lunch: Deep Ellum Brewing Company - Brewery tours & craft beer - 6 miles
- Dinner: The Rustic - Live music & American eats - 4.5 miles
- Activity: Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Interactive exhibits & educational fun - 5.5 miles
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Previously known as:
Hotel Lumen a Kimpton Hotel, The Lumen a Kimpton Hotel, Hotel Lumen, The Lumen
Group vs. Individual Rates at Graduate by Hilton Dallas
This chart illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both our group rates and the best online individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group offer was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 30.8% in the month of March 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $589 in the month of October 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Graduate by Hilton Dallas in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Graduate by Hilton Dallas
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Graduate by Hilton Dallas.
Feel free to use the Graduate by Hilton Dallas meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Dallas event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Boulevard Boardroom | 15 x 15 x 8 | 225 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this Boulevard BoardroomRoom type: Boardroom Total size: 225 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 8 Ft Floor level: 2 Power outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
Half-day space rental fee: $125.00 USD Full-day space rental fee: $250.00 USD Evening space rental fee: $125.00 USD 24hr reservation rental fee for the space: $250.00 USD  | ||||||||||||
| Pony Express Place | 52 x 23 x 8 | 1200 | --/60 | 40 | 48 | 40 | 34 | 40 | --/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close this Pony Express PlaceRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 1200 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 52 x 23 x 8 Ft Floor level: 2 Power outlets: 4 Columns: 1 Windows: 4 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
Half-day space rental fee: $500.00 USD Full-day space rental fee: $750.00 USD Evening space rental fee: $500.00 USD 24hr reservation rental fee for the space: $750.00 USD    | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Graduate by Hilton Dallas
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Graduate by Hilton Dallas have?
There are 93 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Breakfast is available daily.New restaurant concept launching May 2025.
What parking is available at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Valet parking is $40/day with in-and-out privileges. Public parking is available in the nearby Highland Park area.
How much does internet cost?
WiFi is complimentary throughout the hotel on all of your devices
Can I get a AAA rate at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Can I get a group rate at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 15.1%.
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