The Jefferson Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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

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
(26 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

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

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About the area

Richmond

Central Richmond getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Richmond hotel, you'll find Virginia Commonwealth University and Altria Theater. Also, Greater Richmond Convention Center is within half a mile (1 km) and The National is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

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

5-star luxury hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
The Jefferson Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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 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
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 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
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

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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
  • 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

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.
  • 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

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 provided

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

  • 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

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)
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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).

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The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 918 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 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

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Updated inside. Stunning decor. Excellent service. Be aware that you might need reservations for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

C Richard

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

TJ’s Hotel!

The Jefferson is an absolute icon in Richmond, Virginia, and is always a fantastic place to stay! From check in to check out everything, all your wants and needs, anything at all, is attended to with the utmost professionalism! The courtesy is above and beyond, and the drinks at the bar are served up with quite a heavy Poore! I highly recommend The Jefferson to anyone traveling to Richmond!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Who knew that there is a free shuttle to the Altria Theater? The check in lady knew and sent us to the concierge to set it up. Michael, the driver, was rightly proud of his stately mini-coach and explained how to arrange to meethim most expeditiously after the show.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

WOW. How cool is that?

Not enough stars to do it justice. We have come here before but never knew about the free shuttle service to the Altria Theater in a slick mini coach driven by a very nice gentleman who explained how to most expeditiously get picked up for the return after the show. WOW. How cool is that? Of course everything about the hotel and our room was as good as it could be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovan

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely grand hotel. Very nice and beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would stay again without question.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Incredibly welcoming and friendly staff from the moment we arrived, through check-in, concierge, restaurant and housekeeping. With every encounter, we were greeted with a friendly smile and courtesy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Go no further

The Jefferson is an enjoyable experience in every respect and it is hard to imagine anything better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alethea

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

Exceptional hotel

Everything was amazing!! We were there for a wedding weekend filled with festivities and fun!! The Jefferson did everything to perfection!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

melody

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Lynn, Spring Branch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous, historic property with elegant rooms. Opulent features/amenities and simple/quality tech options. Dining is elegant yet comfortable. Hospitality staff were super helpful and attentive. Self-parking was easy to access. secure, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Stafford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very beautiful and the staff are simply amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous hotel. I was sad we only had 1 night to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, especially the lobby and gathering areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. A real stand out. Service from everyone was top notch. Food incredible too. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Fort Mill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in. Wonderful staff. Phenomenal upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, lithia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an amazing historic property. It is extremely well maintained and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025