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The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Fredericksburg with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lobby
Exterior
55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Restaurant
55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, offers a welcoming retreat in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi, cooked-to-order breakfasts, and valet parking while exploring this charming location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
711 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

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
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 15 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sedona Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Downtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Fredericksburg - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spirits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hyperion Espresso - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Upscale hotel
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 98 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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)

Property is also known as

The Publisher Fredericksburg a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?

Situated in Fredericksburg, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery and Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. University of Mary Washington and James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library are also within 10 minutes. Fredericksburg Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crit

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

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time in Fredericksburg, the Publisher l made my stay much more pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel. Parking is additional $20 that kind of sucks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facilities and friendly staff. Lots of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional, high end, lovely restaurant and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well renovated place, no smells, all fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous newly renovated property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Bar was great. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was thrilled with this Hotel. Absolutely beautiful. Staff was great. Hotel bar in the steakhouse was amazing. Bartender who was newer to bartending was friendly, engaging and made some mean martinis. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Steps away from food and shopping. And walkable to the battlefield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is so nice!! The hotel is beautiful, especially all the little touches. They did an amazing job!!! Will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the ambience, but looking feel of the property pretty much the accent really improved the overall looking feel of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite bi-weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Beautiful property, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was so friendly. We also enjoyed the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Friends get away!

Hotel was absolutely lovely! Perfectly designed and decorated, beds very comfortable and the location in downtown Fredrickberg was a delight! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Room was perfect. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

Amazing place to stay

It was a gorgeous hotel. The rooms were comfortable and clean. I had both breakfast and dinner, it was delicious and service was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conchetta

Liked: Amenities
Very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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