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The Jefferson Hotel

5.0 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Ballroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Altria Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Grand Premier Queen

Grand Premier Queen

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Broad Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemaire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarrant's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Black Olive Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Commonwealth Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quirk Hotel Richmond - ‬3 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 espresso makers 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 irons/ironing boards. 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 espresso makers 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.

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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 919 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 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

Kristen

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

Lovely stay!

Our stay was great. I highly recommend the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. They do everything right. The room was lovely, the service was exceptional, and the location was perfect. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olumide

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff, especially Bakar, was awesome. Very helpful and respectful. The amenities were well-maintained, and the serene atmosphere was comforting. We'll certainly be back to stay for much longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

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

Beautiful and luxurious

Enjoyed our stay. Absolutely fell in love with the hotel room's bathroom. There was a tub, stand up shower, and toilet separated by a door. The bathroom mirror also had a built in tv so I got to enjoy bubble baths while watching tv every night! Worth every penny!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous old hotel. I can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great luxury stay in beautiful, historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
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

Damien, Staunton

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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