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The Jefferson Hotel

5.0 star property

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Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service

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101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The National
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Grand Premier Queen

Grand Premier Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property entrance

The Commonwealth

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1247)
The price is AU$271
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
The Commonwealth

About the area

Richmond

With a stay at The Jefferson Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Richmond, steps from Virginia Commonwealth University and within a 10-minute walk of Altria Theater. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Greater Richmond Convention Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Virginia State Capitol.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Altria Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The National - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

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
The Jefferson Hotel offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 181 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a fitness center. This Beaux Arts hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 3 miles.
Enjoy American cuisine at Lemaire Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Richmond? This hotel has 26000 square feet (2415 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 19 meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Lemaire Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
TJ's Bar and Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 919 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay at the Jefferson.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Lenoir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the history and walking tour pamphlets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fine stay. Gracious staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What beautiful property! A must experience in Richmond! Dining at Lemaire was impeccable! Go there! You will be glad you did!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy, Tarboro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the stay at the Jefferson was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is exquisite. It is a beautiful building and is clean and very well maintained. We loved our room and bathroom. All staff were friendly and helpful and great housekeeping services. Food in restaurants also very good. Would definitely stay here again. Just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and well-appointed hotel. Friendly staff. Good quality breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member at the hotel we interacted with was pleasant and helpful. The concierge was extremely helpful in making dinner reservations and coordinating travel to and from the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kate

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

✨✨✨✨Jefferson Hotel is Amazkng!

The Jefferson hotel is amazing and beautiful — but the best part is the service. The people are so nice and genuine and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in. Worth the price for a special occasion. Classy and elegant with amazing customer service. 10 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. EVERYONE went above and beyond to ensure a perfect experience. Thank you!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025