The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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711 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
  • Place, Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Mary Washington
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Battlefield
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 362 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fredericksburg

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel places you next to Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery and within a 10-minute walk of Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. The 98 rooms at this 4-star hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and desk chairs.

What's nearby

  • Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Mary Washington - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 14 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Endings Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spirits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eats Burgers - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Guests of The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have access to free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2024
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 10.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Publisher Fredericksburg a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Mar 29, 2026 start from $203, including 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's there to see within easy reach of The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

This hotel is located in Fredericksburg, just steps from Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery and Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm, and within a short walk of James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. You'll also find Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center and Fredericksburg Battlefield less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 25 per night.

Does The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter and bathrobes as well as a restaurant.

Does The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel for a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional), which is about 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer a balcony.

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posh decor! Next level accommodations! We were so happy with the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. Clean, staff were friendly, and it was just an overall lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean stay. Would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Richard, Salem

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Publisher is a fine hotel in old town, Fredericksburg! The ambience is fabulous, the food in the bar is great, and the bed linens are soft and comfy! On my next trip to Fredericksburg, I will definitely stay at the Publisher!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolute stunning hotel in a renovated historic building. Beautiful all around. Didn’t get to dine at restaurant will be coming back for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniscia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hostess in restaurant very unprofessional- lazy - you don tell a customer that you have other duties abd to busy to clean a table
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, very clean hotel. Room clean comfortable with many amenities. We arrived earlier than expected and there was a room available for us and we were able to check in early. So nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous and helpful, and our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Cicero

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Bellefonte

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamala

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hotel and staff. Clean. The rooms are spacious. Balcony is very small no seating but nice to be able to step out, at least in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Very clean room and comfortable bed. Helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, staff very friendly, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crit, Weiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing, the staff is awesome and the food and bar is wonderful!! Truly appreciated the comfort and stay and highly recommend this hotel. I will be back👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was large and roomy. Clean and the staff was friendly and warm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025