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The Jefferson Hotel

101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
Forbes ★★★☆☆
Condé Nast Readers' Choice '24
Google 4.8
Overall 72
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$262
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$626
6 Jun 2026
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$288
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28 Jun to 4 Jul
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Review

Synthesized from Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2024 · 2021 · 2020 · 2018

Character and identity

A Beaux Arts grande dame from 1895, The Jefferson sits steps from Virginia's state capitol and the edge of Richmond's arts district. The architecture does the heavy lifting: a Rotunda with authentic Tiffany stained glass and soaring ceilings, a 36-step white marble staircase said to have inspired Gone with the Wind, and a marble Thomas Jefferson presiding over the lobby. The 181 rooms, refreshed in 2017, lean residential and traditional rather than design-forward. Lemaire is the marquee restaurant, weekend high tea is a fixture, and an indoor pool, spa, and fitness room round out the amenities. Service register is classic Southern formal.

Who's it for

Best for:
History-minded couples, weekend escapists, and travellers who want a sense of occasion baked into the building itself. Anyone planning a special anniversary, a proposal, or a Civil War history trip through Richmond will find the setting hard to match. The complimentary downtown shuttle and loaner Dutch bikes for the Capital Trail are genuine perks for exploring on foot.

Should look elsewhere:
Design literates after contemporary minimalism, families wanting a kids' club or pool scene, and anyone expecting a buzzy urban hotel bar culture. The aesthetic is opulent and traditional, with playful alligator motifs nodding to the hotel's quirky past, but it is not a modern property.

Bottom line

You are booking the building as much as the room: the Rotunda, the Tiffany glass, the marble staircase, and the weight of 130 years of presidential and celebrity guest lists. That is the reason to come, and it justifies the rate for the right traveller. Splurge on one of the larger renovated rooms, book a weekend to catch high tea, and arrange the Amtrak shuttle in advance.

Location

101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220 · 10 nearest tracked hotels

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Amenities

59 features
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Restaurant
Bar
Table service
Room service
Breakfast
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Cash
Bicycle rental

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