Virginia State University is a public, historically black college located in Petersburg, Virginia. The university is the first fully supported, four year institution for African Americans in the United States and is one of two land-grant colleges in the State of Virginia.

The university was founded on March 6, 1882 as the Virginia Normal and College Institute after the state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a black attorney, which chartered the university. The state established the university to serve the needs of a population that was at the time excluded from other public institutions in Virginia. Virginia Normal and College Institute opened as a teacher training college for both male and female black students but it also included a modest liberal arts curriculum. @ Virginia State University

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"Great location, room is spacious and bed is very comfortable."

AED 612 total

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23 Jun - 24 Jun

2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

"Beautiful hotel, great food, friendly staff! "

AED 1,217 total

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1 Jul - 2 Jul

Lobby

"As always Alfreda at the front desk was wonderful!"

AED 665 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

Garden

"Great property and location. Staff was friendly."

AED 552 total

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9 Jun - 10 Jun

Front of property - evening/night

"Great stay!!!"

AED 611 total

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

Front of property

"Good place to stay for a short period of time."

AED 203 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"The staff was very friendly, the property was clean, the room was nice and spacious. Price is unbeatable, and we will definitely stay here again!"

AED 546 total

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6 Jun - 7 Jun

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"The room smelled awful and the bed was unmade upon arrival."

AED 288 total

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8 Jun - 9 Jun

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Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport

5/5 Excellent

"New very clean property. Basic amenities. Perfect for early morning flights from RIC"

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Graduate by Hilton Richmond

5/5 Excellent

"Overall, I had a wonderful stay at The Graduate. The coffee shop in the lobby is tasty and convenient. There was a cute rooftop bar area. The valet was very backed up when we were there and we had to wait 30+ mins for the car multiple times. Next time, if they are overwhelmed I'd prefer they suggest an alternative to valet."

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