Graduate by Hilton Dallas

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Southern Methodist University

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In the heart of Dallas, The Lumen offers an inviting atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and garden. Enjoy happy hour at Front Room Tavern or grab a bite for breakfast and dinner. With in-room WiFi, free bicycle rentals, dry cleaning/laundry services, an outdoor pool and helpful staff nearby Southern Methodist University.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Conference center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The current price is CNY1,300
CNY1,378 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mob, Roll-In Shower, Graduate, View)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (University View)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility, Roll-In Shower, Graduate)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (University View)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Graduate)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Graduate Room With King Bed, Balcony And Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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6101 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX, 75205

What's nearby

  • Southern Methodist University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gerald J. Ford Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knox-Henderson Shopping District - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Highland Park Shopping Village - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 18 min drive
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 35 min drive
  • Dallas Medical-Market Center Station - 18 min drive
  • Dallas Union Station - 19 min drive
  • West Irving Station - 22 min drive
  • Mockingbird Station - 22 min walk
  • Lovers Lane Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Shug’s Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistro Bar Sardine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Mockingbird - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ramble Room - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

Graduate by Hilton Dallas features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Southern Methodist University. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Los Charros, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and free bike rentals. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 93 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (2632 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1963
  • ATM/banking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Los Charros - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 16 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

The Lumen

Graduate by Hilton Dallas Hotel

Graduate by Hilton Dallas Dallas

Graduate by Hilton Dallas Hotel Dallas

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate by Hilton Dallas offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Dallas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 45 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Dallas and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Dallas?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Los Charros.

What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Dallas like?

Graduate by Hilton Dallas is a short 2-minute walk from Southern Methodist University and 13 minutes' walk from George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Dallas Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing! From Desk and valet….room was great, 1 bedroom overlooking pool.
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There were a few quirks with the room, but the staff was outstanding! Location is perfect! I will stay there again & again.
Sunny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The hotel is super conveniently located in the park cities.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Returning customer. Have stayed numerous times and always enjoy the location, updated amenities and friendly staff
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was extremely clean and comfortable. The decor was very nice and updated and the bathroom had a nice sized walk-in shower.
King room
Mary, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean & cute. Lobby had a nice vibe. Staff was warm & welcoming.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, convenient and nice.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Another great Graduate location. Super convenient to SMU campus.
Brian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I really liked everything about this hotel. The proximity to SMU is obvious. But I also loved the small details, and their breakfast was good too.
Alexandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly staff, great central location.
Olicia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Very friendly staff and nice, open rooms. Would definitely stay here again!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location and friendly staff
Sarah, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

GREAT BEDDING- slept very well- very nice, friendly, helpful staff
Joan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Girls trip second year in a row staying at the Lumen. Wonderful location and exceptional staff!
Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my time at this place, nice, clean and such a friendly staff and atmosphere!
Flogers, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location and quite hotel
Generoso, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Big fan of The Graduate (formerly The Lumen). Love the location, the boutique hotel feel, and the new renovations. Hallways are way too dark - please lighten up a bit. Please bring back the free coffee bar in the mornings! Friendly staff!
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location next to SMU and the G.W. Bush Presidential Library. Service and accommodations were top rated!
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super location right in walking distance to SMU. Staff was friendly. Great stay.
Kathryn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very personable staff. Nice pool area.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! We’ve stayed here twice now and the staff is always helpful, the property is clean and our room is ready on time. Great location too. We’ll be back!
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was outstanding!!!
Deborah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is incredible! Great location and boutique feeling!
Liesl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

The location was perfect. We were greeted warmly. The service at the restaurant was wonderful and the bartender made impeccable recommendations.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love location and cute SMU room we had!!
Stacy, 2-night trip