The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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711 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
  • Place, Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Mary Washington
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Battlefield
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

A restaurant, self parking and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature down duvets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Fredericksburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, you're just a quick walk from University of Mary Washington. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge). This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a lift
  • Steps from Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery and 8 minutes on foot from University of Mary Washington
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Fredericksburg hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (61 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2024
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 10.00 to 25.00 for adults and USD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Guests will receive smart lock details.

Property is also known as

The Publisher Fredericksburg a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room woupd definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, perfect location….free parking would of been nice😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful. I only wish we could have tried the restaurant. We did sit at the bar for a bit, service was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, beautiful & ideally located to UMW
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I could’ve stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel. The fitness center is an Anytime Fitness gym. The location is great with many restaurants and shops in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Great location and modern
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. Clean, staff were friendly, and it was just an overall lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a decent place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean stay. Would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, staff very friendly, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous and helpful, and our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ken fong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice , hotel decor is beautiful . Amenities appreciated the complimentary water. And plenty of towels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Publisher is a fine hotel in old town, Fredericksburg! The ambience is fabulous, the food in the bar is great, and the bed linens are soft and comfy! On my next trip to Fredericksburg, I will definitely stay at the Publisher!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Courteous and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posh decor! Next level accommodations! We were so happy with the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolute stunning hotel in a renovated historic building. Beautiful all around. Didn’t get to dine at restaurant will be coming back for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, very clean hotel. Room clean comfortable with many amenities. We arrived earlier than expected and there was a room available for us and we were able to check in early. So nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very clean room and comfortable bed. Helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025