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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
Indoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Ballroom
The Jefferson Hotel in Downtown Richmond offers luxury and convenience. Shop on-site, dine at the American restaurant serving all meals, and relax in the indoor pool. Spa services, including manicures and massages, ensure complete relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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

Grand Premier Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Richmond, a neighborhood in Richmond, The Jefferson Hotel is near a train station. Altria Theater and The National are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Carytown. Consider Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront for a night out, and don't miss Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a top local attraction.
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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
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commonwealth Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemaire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarrant's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪And Dim Sum - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Black Olive Pizzeria - ‬4 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 facial, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure. 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, an elevator, and massage treatment rooms
  • 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 heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

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. 923 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1009 reviews

10/10

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb place to stay, can not be faulted
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive and accommodating, room was clean and thoughtfully decorated. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful hotel awesome large bedrooms with spectacular bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in East Coast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access location with top-notch staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meylin

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and free parking when booked through Expedia. Lovely historic hotel with beautiful bedrooms. Free coffee in the lobby and amazing bar and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and the room was very nice. All of the staff were very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Amenities
Bed very comfortable, spacious bathroom, soft and large bath towels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Jefferson is a great Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to many excellent dining options. Convenient complimentary shuttle great for evening concerts to the Allianz Amphitheater!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Concierge and transportation staff were nothing short of amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly. Beautiful common areas. Terrible neighborhoods in area. Monitored parking was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best. Huge rooms, Molton Brown soaps, great value. We just love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Toepfer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Room was very spacious and bed was really comfortable. 5 star all the way!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at The Jefferson. The staff were super friendly and accommodating to me and my family. I will certainly be back the next time I am in Richmond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, luxurious rooms and lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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