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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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2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Indoor pool
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Grand Premier Queen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Premier Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

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

Luxury historic hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Located close to Altria Theater and Greater Richmond Convention Center, The Jefferson Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. 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 2 bars.
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 electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Bicycle tour information, wedding services, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
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
  • 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
  • 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 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

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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 10-minute walk of Virginia Commonwealth University and Altria Theater. Greater Richmond Convention Center and The National are also within 15 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 914 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful hotel, great food, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful historic hotel with updated rooms and modern amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel, especially the lobby and gathering areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We love staying at the Jefferson when we come to town. It’s perfect and always a treat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Well trained and very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful history place, excellent service, restaurant and large suites with marble bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The accomodations, staff and restaurants were all first rate. Topnof the line experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Fabulously comfortable rooms, great bathrooms, wonderful food and service (from Candy) in the Lemaire restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Very good food - burger was awesome. Staff is very friendly. Room was also very nice. Bathroom was so nicely laid out. Overall a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful property, quiet and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful historic hotel wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful Hotel supplying all the extras. The staff was outstanding and even the other guests are friendly and welcoming. An option on the confronter would be nice Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Outstanding room. Clean. Courteous staff. Outstanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything was outstanding. Couldn't find any downsides. Beautiful, great location, perfect bed, luxurious towels, every need met. Terrific staff, TV in bathroom mirror. Chocolates on bedstands.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

very nice hotel for a dream night away
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

The hotel was very classy! Great staff. Everyone was so friendly. Next time we're back, we'll stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

I’ve stayed here at least 4 times in the last couple of years and had an outstanding experience. The staff, the cleanliness, the food is outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This is our favorite hotel in Richmond - or anywhere, for that matter! The hotel public spaces are beautiful, the rooms are elegant and well appointed, and the service is outstanding. The Jefferson definitely earns its 5 star rating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

A very comfortable and well-appointed hotel. Friendly staff. Good quality breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We had an excellent stay at a renovated historic hotel in downtown Richmond. The building is architecturally amazing, our room was modern and comfortable, the restaurants were good, and the concierge was knowledgeable and accommodating. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024