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A grand lobby with marble columns, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a skylight.
A spacious room with a long table and chairs, flanked by wine racks.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a skylight.
A grand hall with a large, ornate carpet, a chandelier, and a stage with curtains.
A grand hall with classical architecture, featuring large columns and arches, a seating area with chairs and tables, and a view of a building in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Altria Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a television.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a television.

Grand Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a chandelier.

Grand Premier Queen

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

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The Commonwealth
Downtown Richmond
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,400 reviews
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Commonwealth

About this property

The Jefferson Hotel

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. Open daily.
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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1895
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 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 75 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 926 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room Outstanding food options Awesome check in and out Great local transportation
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect RVA location. Amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent Beautiful hotel Historic Fabulous room Parking and bell service outstanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all friendly and helpful. The hotel is gorgeous. The food is excellent and the fact they give free rides to local restaurants and sites was an added treat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay at the Jefferson. In a great location, spacious rooms, clean bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property and stay every time we are in Richmond. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The property is on a great location and it’s beautiful. The bar and restaurant and room service are all great too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is great nicely done, staff is great, good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This an absolutely stunning historic hotel. Felt like I was on a movie set! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service. The hotel was beautiful and located centrally.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean large room…top quality towels and linens…great restaurant…outstanding all around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect room and great friendly staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ideally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the front desk staff to the room, unmatched service and a truly luxury experience. The staff in the hallway (room staff) were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Valet attendants were quick and professional. Overall, superior! Not to mention the most beautiful historical places we have ever stayed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most impressive historical hotels we have experienced and this includes the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The history and architecture is unbelievable. The staff, exceptional, along with the services provided during our time at the hotel. The brunch, delectable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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Everything is exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful all around!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff from front desk to concierge, bellmen, TJs bartenders and housekeeping were all wonderful. Property was impressive and meals at Lemaire were excellent. We felt pampered. Love the hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Great staff. Wonderful food. Best coffee I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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We love the Jefferson Hotel. The staff there is amazing and the room was everything we could want in a hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great bathroom, nice sheets. We loved the free shuttle that dropped us off for dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and staff wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property we visit often.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026