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
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Coffee/tea maker
Indoor pool
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Grand Premier Queen

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Downtown Richmond, The Jefferson Hotel is adjacent to Virginia Commonwealth University and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Altria Theater. This 181-room, 5-star hotel has 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Altria Theater - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The National - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 2.6 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

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and area shuttle service
At The Jefferson Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is available for USD 20 per night (USD 38 per night for valet parking), and there's also a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers pet-sitting services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free local calls.
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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

Is free cancellation available at The Jefferson Hotel?

The Jefferson Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Apr 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jefferson Hotel on May 4, 2025 start from $305.0, 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.

What is there to do close to The Jefferson Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Richmond, just steps from Broad Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Altria Theater and Monument Avenue. You'll also find The National and Shockoe Slip less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Jefferson Hotel?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 38 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Jefferson Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and couples treatments.

Does The Jefferson Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Jefferson Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Jefferson Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is The Jefferson Hotel good for couples?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an indoor pool and 2 bars.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Jefferson Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge.

Does The Jefferson Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Jefferson Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. The property also provides pet-sitting services.

Are there connecting rooms at The Jefferson Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Jefferson Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Jefferson Hotel is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), which is 9.3 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Jefferson Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Jefferson Hotel.

Does The Jefferson Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Jefferson Hotel.

The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 922 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1011 reviews

10/10

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

Daniel

Traveled 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

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Lateef

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Marvin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent…Jefferson always does a great job and their attention to detail is amazing. I love the old world construction with all the marble and grand staircases etc. A work of art.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Heaven

Amazing! An example of old yet fully updated and new and fresh feeling!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about The Jefferson has been top notch. The room is lovely and spacious. Staff is friendly and attentive. The food and beverage options are fantastic. The spectacular lobby areas are a must-see!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our fifth visit to the Jefferson and it has never failed to be anything but comfortable and a classy weekend. They always take great care of us, even when Richmond was battling a boil water edict due to issues at the Water facility. Fortunately the boil water restrictions were lifted Saturday at noon, just in time for the Sunday Champagne Brunch. Which we highly recommend if you get the chance. Overall, It was because of the Hotel’s high attention to detail that the water issues caused no real concern and we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

Loved out stay

My wife and I stayed here to catch a comedy show for our anniversary at the Altria Theatre. The theatre was within walking distance (8-10 min walk). We arrived to find easy parking, very friendly and courteous staff, and super clean hotel. Even during a snow storm everything was very clean. The room did not disappoint either. Very large room, bed was comfortable, and did I mention… clean?! I hate dirty bathrooms when I stay in a hotel. I felt like you could eat off of the floor here! We got room service for breakfast. Right on time… The food was hot, delicious, and filling. I would 100% recommend staying here again. Everything was too notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The extra room preparation, restaurant staff, and all other guest services are absolutely exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Excellent historical hotel

Beautiful hotel in a convient to museums. The hotel provides shuttle service. I would highly recommend the hotel. The food and services were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel but it was very unfortunate that due to snow storm we had no water during our stay. We were told that was going to be restored between 4-6 hours but it never happened.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Christmas decor was amazing, the staff was helpful and friendly. The property is convienent to downtown and was beautiful and historic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel . Inner city surrounding so walking around did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joseph and I enjoyed our stay. Everything was absolutely fabulous . Christmas decorations were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, staff, gorgeous tree and decorations epitomize the spirit of Christmas!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Manteo

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a 5-star hotel and will be our future go-to choice in any future visits to Richmond.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsui Yueh Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property beautifully decorated for Christmas. Very nice rooms. Great staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024