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The hotel is beautiful and the rooms (standard) are HUGE...
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Overview
Located in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, The Jefferson is one of only 33 hotels in North America to receive both the Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards in 2003. A historic property opened in 1895 the hotel offers travelers luxurious accommodations/exceptional service and superior amenities in a beautiful setting steeped in history.
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Jefferson Hotel
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I think not having coffee in the room or access to drink machines was really inconvenient. I had to have them open the gift shop to obtain a coke. The bar in the room had only one regular coke. The pillows in the room appeared fluffy but once you put your head on them they became flat. The floor in room 261 between the desk and the bathroom squeaked awful and felt like a bad repair had been performed. I did not feel I got my monies worth. The hotel staff were above average.
-Ben Lilley , from Yorktown, United States - 4/8/2010
Weekend At The Jefferson
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Excellent property with superior staff. I had a marvelous stay. I couldn't have been more pleased with everything. Southern charm, hospitality and ambiance only 1 1/2 hours from the nations capitol! Whatever you do, don't miss the Sunday brunch.
-Jackilyn Spencer , from Rockville, United States - 3/4/2010
World Class Service at The Jefferson
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We experienced unparalleled service at The Jefferson Hotel. We have stayed at this hotel several times, and the service has been okay. However, our most recent trip proved that the service from the front desk to the concierge to room service was phenomenal. We will definitely be going back.
-Joy Feminella , from Richmond, United States - 3/1/2010
Visitors Beware
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Checked in to this supposed 5 star property and was greeted by a receptionist eating cookies. The room I was given was small by any standard. When I noticed the swabs in the bathroom waste basket I went back to the front desk for another room. I was given a room right above the kitchen and restaurant. About 7pm, the noise became unbearable. The manager eventually gave me another room facing the street where I listen to road construction all night long. The ONLY breakfast offered was "buffet" style with cold danish and bagels that were too big for the toaster.
Although the staff was gracious (my room was eventually comped to be fair) this is by NO MEANS a superior property.
Visitors Beware!!!
-Stephen, from ALEXANDRIA, United States - 10/29/2009
It Was Great!
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If you are going to Richmond, this is the place to stay. From arrival to departure, everything and everyone were great! Room was lovely...staff over accommodating, and there is even a complimentary shuttle that takes you to restaurants and historical sites and picks up! It was a memorable weekend away!
-John Vanbourgondien, from Babylon, United States - 10/2/2009
Five ***** for Sure!!!
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From the minute we pulled into the Jefferson Hotel till the time we departed, the service was extraordinary. My husband owns and runs his own business and is using our experience at the Jefferson as an example of top notch service. Also, after a drink at the bar of the restaurant, La Marie, we stayed for dinner instead of going out. We will be back, next time for pleasure.
-James Kelly , from Middletown, United States - 8/17/2009
Time for a Needed Respite
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Superb service, pleasant and helpful staff. Beautiful setting with stained glass ceiling and windows in lobby area; Southern charm and hospitality; very comfortable bed.
Breakfast was fine but disappointing.
-Arthur Hauptman, from Arlington, United States - 8/12/2009
What a Great Hotel!
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An outstanding hotel! Service was excellent. We would stay there anytime we are in Richmond.
-Jack Benkovich , from Lewisberry, United States - 8/5/2009
Jefferson Hotel Richmond
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The Jefferson is beautiful. It is a combination of palace and museum. A real treat.
-Katarzyna Virkler , from Richmond, United States - 8/4/2009
Elegant and Welcoming
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This magnificent hotel is living history. Service excellent and now that they've lowered prices in the great restaurant, the whole experience was excellent!
-Lisa and Charles Feitel , from New York, United States - 8/1/2009
Not Valuable
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Not that good.
-Jing Guo , from richmond, United States - 5/21/2009
Great Hotel
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I always enjoy staying at The Jefferson when I visit my children at school.
-Dana Roever , from Port Washington, United States - 5/16/2009
Great Hotel
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With the exception of air conditioning problems, the stay was perfect. The staff was attentive to every need and the hotel itself is wonderful and historical.
-Debra Benjamin , from Charlotte, United States - 4/24/2009
We Loved It!
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What a wonderful hotel. We could have just entertained ourselves at the hotel all weekend. It was so beautiful. We had a great time and the service was excellent.
-Jennifer Cottrell , from Yonkers, United States - 3/19/2009
A Step Back in Time
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After a minor mishap, we were given another room and a generous credit. The staff at the front desk, concierge, and gift shop were the friendliest I have ever encountered at any hotel. The bar and grille as well as the late night room service was too overpriced, but the apple pie a la mode was divine. Would definitely return. This is a grand hotel with historical value that is complimented with a truly grand staff. Thank you.
-George Chulkas , from Greenville , United States - 1/12/2009
My Stay At The Jefferson
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Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Jefferson. Staff very nice and professional. One good thing I found is that they accept pets with no size restriction. There is an additional fee but that is a definite plus. I was upgraded to Junior Suite and thought it was wonderful! The Sunday Champagne Brunch with jazz is also a treat; there is a wonderful variety of good food with the classic ambiance of jazz music.
-Nicole Peyton , from Richmond, United States - 11/12/2008
Excellent Service in An Opulent Hotel, Unfortunate
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Wow, the service was top notch. We really, really appreciated that. Hotel was amazing downstairs, but we were a little surprised that the room was so very plain. We were missing a lamp, so you couldn't see in the hallway mirror. Something then went wrong with the bathroom lights, so we were in about 25 watts!? Didn't bother to call anybody, as we were only there for the one night. I believe this hotel should remain on Perfect Escapes because of the service, not necessarily because of location or state of the room (didn't use any amenities).
-Steve Ray , from newport, United States - 11/5/2008
Jefferson Hotel
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The hotel was absolutely stunning! The staff bent over backwards to accommodate every request! It was our first visit and my wife and I will definitely stay again!
-Torin, from yulee, United States - 9/19/2008
Wonderful
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It was my wedding anniversary and since we were not able to go out of town because of the new baby, we did something local. It was a wonderful experience. I will stay there again.
-Danah Dargon , from Richmond, United States - 9/12/2008
Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia
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As we checked into this hotel, I felt like I had stepped back in time. The Jefferson, to me, represents a bygone era of elegance and a gentile society. Every part of the structure was stunning. The rooms are elegant, yet modern. I would definitely select this hotel again and have mentioned it to friends and relatives who have inquired about our trip.
-Debbie Smith , from Oak Park, United States - 9/6/2008
Amazing
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My daughter attends VCU and whenever we visit her we stay at The Jefferson. Always have a wonderful stay. It is one of the nicest hotels we've ever stayed at.
-Nancy Kelly , from rockville, United States - 8/26/2008
Beautiful History!
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Beautiful hotel! And such a long history! The people were wonderful too! Everyone went out of their way to be kind. Our stay was only one night, but everyone treated us like we were long time residents and frequent visitors! We had a couple minimal problems (TV remote, etc) that were fixed immediately….my husband had barely hung up the phone and the mechanic was at our door!
My one disappointment….I was surprised that the bed wasn’t more comfortable. Queen sized beds? And the sheets were “scratchy”, certainly not luxury sheets…there are 1000+ count sheets available for very little money comparatively ….I would think that would be an absolute in a 5-star hotel!
Would I stay again…not sure…it was a lot of money for one night…
-Char, from ROCKINGHAM, United States - 7/8/2008
Excellent Hotel
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Excellent hotel.
-Thomas O'brien , from New Orleans, United States - 6/26/2008
Great Stay
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This met all our expectations and then some.
-Paul D'eramo , from Cranbury, United States - 5/27/2008
A Significant Experience
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The Jefferson Hotel is a significant architectural structure whose interior is an experience in elegance. The elegance experience is juxtaposed with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. I love afternoon tea and did have tea at the Jefferson. To my surprise the sandwiches were somewhat dry and a "room service" fee and gratuity were included. I suggest that you include the "room fee" in the cost of the tea and that you allow the tea-goer to determine the tip. I am also wondering how a hotel can be five-stars without a spa in the hotel. I certainly did enjoy my stay and look forward to my next visit.
-Sherry Prather , from Austin, United States - 3/24/2008
Excellent Get-Away for That Special Occasion
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Elegant yet very friendly and cooperative. Went out of their way to make our one-night stay special. The afternoon tea was lovely with a special touch for our anniversary. All services were excellent and timely from arrival to departure. Car service to and from the Cathedral was also timely and convenient for us. Restaurants ... excellent.
-James Cannon , from Charlottesville, United States - 2/25/2008
Worth It?
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If you just want a place to stay, it is not worth it. You must take advantage of the amenities. The restaurant's food was some of the best I have had, but you must pay for it. Three courses and one desert with tip was almost $200.
-Paul Barraco , from VIRGINIA BEACH, United States - 1/31/2008
Historic Tranquillity
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This was our second stay at the Jefferson. When you arrive, it is hard to believe you are in a pretty large town, because the hotel is in a very quiet area downtown. It is an amazing hotel with beautifully historic architecture. We love the bar which is a bustling place around 5:00pm. Both stays have been during the Christmas season, which is probably the prettiest time to go. They make a lifesize gingerbread house in the lobby which is truly amazing. The rooms are beautifully furnished and the beds are wonderfully comfortable. The bathrooms are quite large for an old hotel and well equipped. The bed is turned down at night with a nice robe nearby. We love breakfast on the enclosed porch. Everything about the Jefferson, we love. There is a small museum in the downstairs lobby which is very interesting.
-Sharon Andrew , from greensboro, United States - 12/26/2007
Historic Hotel
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Combine history, elegance, architectural splendor with a friendly and gracious staff and you have perfection. The Hotel Jefferson is a grande dame from a bygone era yet is equipped with every modern amenity. Stay at the Jefferson and feel like royalty.
-Dianne Duvall , from Clarksville, United States - 12/13/2007
Great Stay - Minor Glitches Taken Care of Quickly
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We had a great stay at the Jefferson over Thanksgiving weekend 2007. There were two minor glitches - heat didn't work in one room and our key card wasn't coded correctly, but both were taken care of in literally minutes. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms (standard) are HUGE for the $195 we paid per room/per night.
-Anne, from N Bethesda, United States - 11/28/2007
Room Accomodations
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Our room was extremely hot and we could not adjust the a/c so the temperature in the room was lowered. We called the front desk and maintenance came and made some adjustments and said it would be cooler after a while. The room did not get any cooler during the evening and it was uncomfortable sleeping. I have stayed at the Jefferson several times previously and never encountered any problems.
-Sherry Miller , from Dumfries, United States - 11/19/2007
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101 W. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220
Directions:
DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL
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TAKE I64 WEST. TAKE EXIT 190/5TH ST./COLISEUM EXIT. STAY ON 5TH ST. TURN RIGHT ONTO MAIN ST ABOUT 3 BLOCKS BEYOND BROAD ST. GO 7 BLOCKS AND TURN RIGHT ON ADAMS ST. THE JEFFERSON IS ON THE LEFT.
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I64 WEST TO EXIT 190/FIFTH ST/COLISEUM EXIT. STAY ON FIFTH STREET. TURN RIGHT ONTO GRACE STREET. GO EIGHT BLOCKS AND TURN LEFT ONTO JEFFERSON STREET. TURN LEFT ONTO FRANKLIN STREET.
Transportation:
AREA TRANSPORTATION
- BYRD FIELD/RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 9MI / 14KM
TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT-ONE WAY
ALTERNATE - 17 USD - AVAILABLE THROUGH GROOME
TRANSPORTATION
SHUTTLE - 0 USD -
TAXI - 22 USD -
- NEWPORT NEWS - 75MI / 120KM
TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT-ONE WAY
TAXI - 100 USD -
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Amenities &
Activities
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Services
- AV EQUIPMENT
- AIRPORT SHUTTLE
- BELL MAN
- BREAKFAST BUFFET
- BREAKFAST CONTINENTAL
- BREAKFAST FULL
- BUSINESS CENTER
- BUSINESS CENTER SERVICES
- CAR RENTAL DESK
- CELL PHONE RENTAL
- CHILD CARE
- COCKTAIL
- COFFEE
- COMPUTER
- COMPUTER RENTAL
- CONCIERGE
- COPY SERVICE
- CREDIT CARD ACCESS
- DAY RATE
- DRY CLEANING
- DRY CLEANING SAME DAY
- EARLY CHECK IN
- EARLY CHECK IN GUARANTEE
- EVENING TURN DOWN
- EXPRESS CHECK OUT
- FAXING INCOMING
- FAXING OUTGOING
- GROCERY SHOPPING SERVICE
- HAIR SALON
- HANDICAPPARKING
- LATE CHECK OUT
- LATE CHECK OUT GUARANTEE
- LAUNDRY VALET
- LOCAL CALLS
- LOCAL FAXES
- LOCAL SHUTTLE
- LOCAL SHUTTLE TO ATTRACTIONS
- LONG DISTANCE ACCESS
- NEWSPAPER
- PARKING
- SECRETARY SERVICE
- SHOE SHINE
- TRANSLATION
- UPGRADE CONFIRMED
- UPGRADE ON AVAILABILITY
- VALET PARKING
- VIDEO BILLING
- VIDEO RENTALS
- WAKE UP CALLS
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Facilities
- AIR CONDITIONING
- MEETS BUILDING CODES
- ATM ON SITE
- COFFEE SHOP
- CONVENIENCE STORE
- ELEVATORS
- GIFT SHOP
- HANDICAP PARKING
- HANDICAP ACCESS
- LOUNGE BAR
- LOUNGES
- MEETS ADA SPECS
- HANDICAPPED ROOMS
- NON SMOKING ROOMS
- SUITES
- HOTEL SAFE
- STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE
- PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ROOMS- 6
Facilities for guests with disabilities AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
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$185 per night*
(*rate found on 9/21
for a 3-night stay 11/2 to 11/5) |
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