The Jefferson Hotel

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Lobby
Ballroom
Indoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Altria Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Grand Premier Queen

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

The Jefferson Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and free local area shuttle
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
The Jefferson Hotel offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Jefferson Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Virginia Commonwealth University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free train pick-up service, plus 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as pet-sitting services.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy American cuisine at Lemaire Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast offered for a fee
  • Valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the comfortable guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Virginia Commonwealth University and 9 minutes on foot from Altria Theater
  • Free train station pick-up, train station drop-off and local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including pet-sitting services
The Jefferson Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 19 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 26000 square feet (2415 square metres) 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 shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
Lemaire Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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 specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open selected 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
  • 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
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: 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.

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 15 to 30 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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

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 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
The Jefferson Hotel offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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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The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 922 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1007 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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with updated rooms and modern amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayanthi

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

10/10 Excellent

Humberto Abranches, Herndon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well trained and very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Brant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations, staff and restaurants were all first rate. Topnof the line experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel supplying all the extras. The staff was outstanding and even the other guests are friendly and welcoming. An option on the confronter would be nice Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We weren’t sure what to expect; would it be two grand and would it feel pretentious? Not at all! It is a five star hotel and deserves that distinguished rating. Every detail is beautifully thought out. The staff are warm and friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. It is beautifully decorated and meticulously maintained, so we gave it five stars in every category, except for one. On the subject of eco-friendliness, we gave it a four because, after all, extreme luxury really isn’t compatible with environmental sensibility. One detail that surprised us and I suppose disappointed us was that the windows in our “luxury suite” were very dirty. Ideally, they would be sparkling clean. It is a gracious place and we hope to come back when we are in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was really good, really nice staff, perfect Southern hospitality and the classical beauty of the grand lobby always thrills us. There was only one small thing, the bartender didn’t want to serve us a night cap and it wasn’t 11 o’clock (closing time) when we got to the hotel after a dinner. I did make a comment to the gentleman at the front desk and I expected at least a comment about it when we checked out. It didn’t happen. But in general the stay was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class every step.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very good food - burger was awesome. Staff is very friendly. Room was also very nice. Bathroom was so nicely laid out. Overall a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne, Chesapeake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Jefferson when we come to town. It’s perfect and always a treat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was outstanding. Couldn't find any downsides. Beautiful, great location, perfect bed, luxurious towels, every need met. Terrific staff, TV in bathroom mirror. Chocolates on bedstands.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Outstanding room. Clean. Courteous staff. Outstanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding place-beautiful, historic, luxurious, convenient parking. Loved the little alligator chocolates that arrived nightly and the bathroom was a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
class act all around! Perfect in every way. Would stay again for sure! Love The Jefferson!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025