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The Jefferson Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Beaux Arts hotel, walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant

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101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Popular LocationVirginia Commonwealth University2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAltria Theater9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreater Richmond Convention Center12 min walk
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)14 min drive

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10/10 Exceptional
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.9/10 Exceptional
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Downtown Richmond, The Jefferson Hotel is adjacent to Virginia Commonwealth University and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Broad Street. This 181-room, 5-star hotel has conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 2 min walk
  • Broad Street - 3 min walk
  • Altria Theater - 9 min walk
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • The National - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 7 min drive
  • The nearest major airport is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC): 14-min drive, 9.3 mi/14.9 km.

Restaurants

  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Valentino's Italian Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Jefferson Hotel

Luxury Beaux Arts hotel, walk to Virginia Commonwealth University
At The Jefferson Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is available for USD 20 per night (USD 38 per night for valet parking), and there's also a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers pet-sitting services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free local calls.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lemaire Restaurant
  • TJ's Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 26,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1895
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Jefferson Hotel Richmond
Jefferson Hotel
Jefferson Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel Hotel Richmond

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Jefferson Hotel?

The Jefferson Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Jefferson Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Richmond, just steps from Broad Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Monument Avenue and Altria Theater. You'll also find The National and Shockoe Slip less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Jefferson Hotel?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 38 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Jefferson Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and couples treatments.

Does The Jefferson Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Jefferson Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Jefferson Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about The Jefferson Hotel?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Jefferson Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Jefferson Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge at Lemaire Restaurant.

Does The Jefferson Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Jefferson Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. The property also provides pet-sitting services.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Jefferson Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Jefferson Hotel is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), which is 9.3 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Jefferson Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Jefferson Hotel.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Jefferson Hotel.

The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 912 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1008 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaChelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo staycation
Absolutely amazing! Loved the space of the room and especially enjoyed having windows. The ambiance was great and the bathroom was like a spa. Just be prepared to pay to park even if you self park. They did provide some transportation downtown to help with excursions if interested. Overall amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always wonderful at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Lancaster

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with history. Everyone that works there was so accommodating. The hotel was clean and beautiful. The bar is happening with great drinks. Rooms are spacious. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Cary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Clean. Nice location. Easy parking. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024