The Jefferson Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and area shuttle service

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Dates

October 2025

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November 2025

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool
Room service

Explore the area

101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Altria Theater
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Greater Richmond Convention Center
‪9 min walk‬
Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

452 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

550 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Grand Premier Queen

Exceptional

550 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

550 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Downtown Richmond, The Jefferson Hotel is adjacent to Virginia Commonwealth University and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Altria Theater. This 181-room, 5-star hotel has 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

Virginia Commonwealth University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Altria Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Greater Richmond Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
The National - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

Richmond Main Street Station - 7 min drive
Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Commonwealth Club - ‬4 min walk
‪Lemaire - ‬1 min walk
‪The Black Olive Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
‪And Dim Sum - ‬4 min walk
‪Tarrant's Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Jefferson Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and area shuttle service

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, concierge services, and luggage storage. 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 espresso makers, free local calls, and safes.

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.

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$159 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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
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
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
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.
6 accessible parking spaces
Accessible train station shuttle
Assistive listening devices
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
Magnifying mirror
Pool hoist on site
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 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 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
Smoking not allowed
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 provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Espresso maker
Free bottled water

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 at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jefferson Hotel?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jefferson Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $285.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Altria Theater and Monument Avenue. You'll also find The National and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront 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, hot stone 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 2 bars.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Jefferson Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Jefferson Hotel?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies 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.