The Jefferson Hotel
5.0 star property

Luxury Beaux Arts hotel, walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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The Jefferson Hotel

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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

Overview of The Jefferson Hotel

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
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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Room options

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

The Jefferson Hotel is located in Downtown Richmond, a neighborhood in Richmond, and is near a train station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Broad Street and Short Pump Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Richmond Raceway or Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 14 min drive

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 historic hotel located in Downtown Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel is located close to Virginia Commonwealth University and Greater Richmond Convention Center, and provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Lemaire Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and free bicycle rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an area shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and pet-sitting services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options, helpful staff, and overall condition
Room features
All 181 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and coffee/tea makers

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 15–30 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 2 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–30 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jefferson Hotel on May 19, 2024 start from $305.0, 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.

Is The Jefferson Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Jefferson Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 38 per night.

What time is check-in at The Jefferson Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Jefferson Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Jefferson Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Richmond, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Virginia Commonwealth University and Broad Street. Monument Avenue and Cathedral of the Sacred Heart are also within 10 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 22 minutes by foot.

The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Fairfax

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Jefferson is a beautiful, historic hotel. It has a lovely restaurant and great bar. The service is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very pleasant and we would recommend the hotel to our friends. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel. The history and the beauty of this hotel is amazing. The staff is top notch. Chas was very personable and helpful we will definitely stay here if we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Sacramento

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the service of the room was great. A few little hic ups with some of the other services but all needs were met and most of the staff were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic Hotel with excellent staff! Fabulous experience! My husband had a wonderful massage at the spa and the Gator Boutique is filled with wonderful gifts. The food was delicious… we are looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.5