The Jefferson Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for The Jefferson Hotel

Lobby lounge
Coffee/tea maker
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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

Map
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    2 min walk
  • Broad Street
    3 min walk
  • Monument Avenue
    6 min walk
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

Grand Premier Queen

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

About the area

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. Virginia Repertory Theatre 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
  • ‪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'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

  • 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
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Free roundtrip train station shuttle from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 15-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Spa services

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 available
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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 available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

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 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.

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

Jefferson Hotel Richmond
Jefferson Hotel
Jefferson Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel Hotel Richmond

The Jefferson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were charged in a very odd way, seems like everything doubled the minute we walked in. Joe at the valet stand was absolutely wonderful. The front desk staff was really not that friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kyle at the front desk was terrible. Everyone else was fabulous ! He wasn’t very welcoming and seemed irritated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane, Scottsville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just top notch all the way around! Thank you for a superior stay! We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness, first of all - lamps and windows (especially on the fifth floor - the exit to the roof - it looks like the last time of cleaning up took place 2 decades ago, lol). And you should do something with your breakfast menus - it's not what we expect from the 5-star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Immaculate. Like going to a castle. There was nothing I could request that any of the staff would not immediately step in to offer assistance. And in the kindest most professional way. The food in the restaurant was delicious. Room service was tasty too. the Jefferson Hotel-elegant, tasteful peaceful and beautiful.. Enjoyed reading books in the historic lobby. Richmond is a great place for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
the hotel and staff where excellent but the area around the hotel was questionable but I would book the hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am fortunate to be able to travel all over the world and am in a hotel around 75-100 nights a year with many of those nights in a 4 or 5 star hotels. With that reference point, I was blown away as to how impressive your staff and hotel were! There are a lot of beautiful hotels like yours in the world, but your staff is what separates you from the crowd. They are simply what other hotels should aspire to be. Your front desk people were great but Emma was the best person I've literally ever seen running a front desk. Not only did I tell her that, but I still remember her name several days (and hotels) later. Keep up the remarkable work. Anytime I'm in the area I will go out of my way to stay at the Jefferson!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Jefferson is a top-notch hotel. I could not have been happier with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all so trendy and helpful. T?he Concierge, Joe, was especially helpful and attentive to our needs. While sitting in the lobby to decide where to go, he brought us2 waters. He then brought us to his station to answer our questions, directing us to Chez Foushee for drinks and dinner. This was an excellent recommendation. We ended our evening in th wife e Jefferson bar for a night cap. The room was wonderfully spacious and my wife loved thel l
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a great stay at the Jefferson.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffray

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wietske

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Jefferson Hotel is magnificent, the food is great, staff is so courteous and helpful. We will stay here every time we are in Richmond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

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

10/10 Excellent

Arie Lea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the history and the beautiful decor. The service was top notch. Wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne, Chesapeake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great property and location! It’s a beautiful hotel with a ton of history!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing overnight getaway here. Delish food, great staff, very clean and cozy room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024