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The Jefferson Hotel101 West Franklin Street
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HOTEL DESCRIPTION
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL IS CENTRALLY LOCATED IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RICHMOND, JUST BLOCKS FROM THE FINANCIAL
DISTRICT, STATE CAPITAL AND INTERSTATES I-95 AND I-64
AND THE POWHITE PARKWAY. CARYTOWN AND SHOCKOE SLIP ENTERTAINMENT, DINING AND SHOPPING DISTRICTS, AS WELL AS,
THE MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS ARE WITHIN 2 MILES. COMPLIMENTARY DOWNTOWN CAR SERVICE IS PROVIDED TO ALL
DESTINATIONS WITHIN A 3 MILE RADIUS OF THE HOTLE. RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS 9 MILES/ 15 MINUTES EAST. A HISTORIC PROPERTY BUILT IN 1895 AND LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN RICHMOND, THE JEFFERSON HOTEL IS ONE OF THE ONLY 19 HOTELS IN N. AMERICA TO BE AWARDED BOTH THE MOBIL FIVE STAR AND AAA FIVE DIAMOND AWARDS. THE JEFFERSON FEATURES 264 LUXURIOUS GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES, TWO RESTAURANTS- LEMAIRE, A FIVE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER FOR FINE DINING AND TJ*S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
FOR A MORE CASUAL EXPERIENCE- AND A FULL SERVICE FITNESS FACILITY WITH INDOOR SWIMMING POOL. GUEST SERVICES INCLUDE 24 HOUR ROOM SERVICE AND CONCIERGE, COMPLIMENTARY DOWNTOWN CAR SERVICE, MORNING COFFEE AND NEWSPAPER, VALET, LAUNDRY
GIFT SHOP, EVENING TURNDOWN SERVICE AND VALET PARKING.
*HOTEL HISTORY- THE JEFFERSON HOTEL WAS BUILT IN 1895 BY RICHMOND
BUSINESSMAN AND PHILANTHROPIST, MAJOR LEWIS GINTER,
WHOSE DREAM WAS TO BUILD THE FINEST HOTEL IN AMERICA.
THE HOTEL WAS OPENED ON OCT. 31 1895 AND HAS OPERATED
EVER SINCE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SIX YEARS *1980-1986*
WHEN IT WAS CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT. THROUGHOUT HER HISTORY, THE JEFFERSON HAS HOSTED DIGNITARIES OF THE TIME, INCLUDING 11 U.S. PRESIDENTS, AND THE REGIONS
PREMIER GALA EVENTS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS WELL
ALLIGATORS THAT LIVED IN THE LOBBY UNTIL 1948. LOCAL LEGEND LINKS THE JEFFERSON*S GRAND STAIRCASE TO THAT PORTRAYED IN THE EPIC GONE WITH THE WIND. BILL *BOJANGLES* ROBINSON WAS DISCOVERED BY HOLLYWOOD WHILE WORKING AS A
WAITER IN THE HOTEL DINING ROOM. TODAY JEFFERSON IS ONE
OF THE ONLY 19 MOBIL FIVE STAR, AAA FIVE DIAMOND HOTELS
IN N. AMERICA AND IN 2001 WAS RECOGNIZED BY FORBES MAGAZINE AS THE *BEST HOTEL IN AMERICA*.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
- ROOMS - 264
- SUITES - 37
- HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE ROOMS- 6
- NON SMOKING ROOMS- 180
- GUEST ELEVATORS- 4
- ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR DISABLED GUESTS-
TDD
CLOSED CAPTION TV EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
VISUAL FIRE ALARM, TELEPHONE, AND DOORBELL WHEELCHAIR SHOWER SEAT
*MEETING/BANQUETS-
NUMBER OF MEETING ROOMS - 18 CAPACITY OF LARGEST ROOM - 450 MAX CONFERENCE - 250 MAX BANQUET - 450
*SHOPS-
- SOUVENIRS
- HAIRDRESSER/BARBER
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AREA ACTIVITIES
PLACES OF INTEREST
DESIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON.......0.5 MILES FABERGE EGE EXHIBIT................1.0 MILES W E S E S
- CHARLOTTESVILLE....................50 MILES
- WILLIAMSBURG.......................40 MILES
- WASHINGTON D.C.....................90 MILES
- RICHMOND INTL PARKWAY...............8 MILES
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ROOM TYPES
- DELUXE ROOMS ARE THE MOST SPACIOUS OF THE ROOM TYPES MANY INCLUDING A SMALL SITTING AREA. THESE ACCOMADATIONS INCLUDE THE STANDARD AMENITY PACKAGE AND ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE PREFERRING KING SIZED BEDDING AND THOSE WHO MAY
BE TRAVELING WITH FAMILY OR JUST REQUIRING A LITTLE MORE SPACE.
- SUPERIOR ROOMS ARE VERY COMFORTABLE IN SIZE AND INCLUDE
OUR STANDARD AMENITY PACKAGE. THESE ROOMS ARE A FAVORITE AMONG CORPORATE TRAVELERS AND THOSE ENJOYING A ROMANTIC
GETAWAY.
- STANDARD ROOMS ALSO INCLUDE OUR STANDARD AMENITY PACKAGE AND ARE A SUITABLE OPTION FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS.
- STUDIO SUITES ARE OVERSIZED ROOMS OFFERING A FULL SITTING
AREA AND WET BAR. THESE SUITES ARE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY
OR FOR AN EXTENDED WEEKEND GETAWAY. SOFA BEDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE SUITE UPON REQUEST.
- THE ONE BEDROOM SUITES ARE BOTH COMFORTABLE AND FUNCTIONAL EACH WITH A PARLOR AREA AND DINING TABLE FOR TWO. THE
BEDROOM MAY BE CLOSED OFF FROM THE LIVING ROOM FOR ADDED PRIVACY. THESE ROOMS ARE PERFECT FOR FAMILY OR BUSINESS
TRAVELER THAT MAY REQUIRE ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING OR FOR A SMALL MEETING.
*GUEST ROOM FEATURES-
- MINIBAR
- FAX OR PC PLUGS
- BEDSIDE CLOCK RADIO
- FULL SIZE MIRROR
- ADAPTER PLUGS AVAILABLE
- LIGHTED MAKEUP MIRROR
- PLUSH TERRY ROBE
- FRETTE LINENS
- IN-ROOM SAFE
- CD PLAYERS
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HOTEL POLICIES
- CREDIT CARD GUARANTEE REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING.
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