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The Jefferson Hotel

5.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and area shuttle service
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Lobby
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Indoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Ballroom

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service

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101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Altria Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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  • 452 sq ft
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  • 550 sq ft
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  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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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
  • Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪GWARbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nami Japanese Restaurant - ‬6 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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, 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 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

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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

  • 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
  • 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 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 Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jefferson Hotel on Aug 3, 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 Swedish massages, deep-tissue 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.

Is The Jefferson Hotel good for couples?

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.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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. 925 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go no further

The Jefferson is an enjoyable experience in every respect and it is hard to imagine anything better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alethea

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional hotel

Everything was amazing!! We were there for a wedding weekend filled with festivities and fun!! The Jefferson did everything to perfection!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

melody

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Lynn, Spring Branch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous, historic property with elegant rooms. Opulent features/amenities and simple/quality tech options. Dining is elegant yet comfortable. Hospitality staff were super helpful and attentive. Self-parking was easy to access. secure, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Stafford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very beautiful and the staff are simply amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous hotel. I was sad we only had 1 night to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, especially the lobby and gathering areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. A real stand out. Service from everyone was top notch. Food incredible too. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Fort Mill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in. Wonderful staff. Phenomenal upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, lithia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an amazing historic property. It is extremely well maintained and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Bethesda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful history place, excellent service, restaurant and large suites with marble bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Olney

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, quiet and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous as usual.

This was my fourth stay at the federation and I’ll be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lamont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect except for the dog barking at 5am, and our neighbors talking at the top of thier lungs like they were outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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