The Jefferson Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking available

Check out the area

Map
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Popular LocationVirginia Commonwealth University2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAltria Theater9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreater Richmond Convention Center12 min walk
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Central Richmond getaway .At this Downtown Richmond hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Virginia Commonwealth University and Broad Street, both within a 5-minute walk. 1708 Gallery and Monument Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 2 min walk
  • Broad Street - 3 min walk
  • Altria Theater - 9 min walk
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • The National - 13 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Patio Thai - 6 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza - 6 min walk
  • NuVegan Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Jimmy John's - 5 min walk
  • Valentino's Italian Pizzeria - 6 min walk

About this property

The Jefferson Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
The Jefferson Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 19 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 26000 square feet (2415 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Jefferson Hotel. An area shuttle within 3 miles, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are free. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 181 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 26000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2415 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1895
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Area shuttle
  • 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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 bathroom vanity
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 2 percent tourism fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–30 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Jefferson Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Jefferson Hotel to the airport?

The Jefferson Hotel is 9.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jefferson Hotel?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jefferson Hotel on May 27, 2024 start from $285.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Jefferson Hotel.

Does The Jefferson Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Jefferson Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 30 per person.

Is there a casino at The Jefferson Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Jefferson Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Jefferson Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night, and valet parking for USD 38 per night.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a pool?

The Jefferson Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a restaurant?

The Jefferson Hotel is home to Lemaire Restaurant, which features American cuisine.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is The Jefferson Hotel to downtown Richmond?

The Jefferson Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Richmond.

The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 907 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Historic and exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the entire experience the only thing I didnt like was being left at rhe Resturant and not picked up using the hotel transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. I stayed for four nights and stayed in my room the entire time. I ordered room service or Uber Eats for every meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricey but worth it. Excellent service, staff, in room dining and restaurant dining. Double queen room was large and well-appointed. No view, but great room darkening shades.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Megan, National Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Rolls Royce of Hotels
Our stay thwre.is always as.expected, impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howland

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024