The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

The southern capitol of Richmond, Virginia is where The Jefferson Hotel is located. This hotel has been part of the downtown area since it opened in 1895. Visitors to the city will find they are close to the State Capitol Building, the financial district and the historic Shockoe Slip. Guests attending conventions are just a few steps from the Richmond Convention Center.

Marble columns grace the interior of the lobby and there are stained glass windows, carvings on the ceilings and gold leaf ornamentation. Mahogany paneling, wood and marble floors and marble columns on the exterior provide an example of the original grandeur of The Jefferson Hotel. Many of the hand carved fireplace mantels, ceiling fixtures, wall sconces, and ladies writing tables were saved throughout the years and now reside within the hotel.

There are many accommodations at The Jefferson Hotel. The deluxe and superior rooms are available with a king, one queen or two double beds. There are thirty seven suites to choose from at The Jefferson Hotel. The Presidential has more than 1,400 square feet of space, four rooms including a parlor with a baby grand piano and French doors leading to a marble balcony. There is a large dining room with a kitchen near the powder room. A master suite has a four poster king sized bed, writing desk and a third fireplace. The final touch is a marble bathroom with a large Jacuzzi, shower and double sink.

The other suites offer a large living space and come with king or queen sized beds. The Studio Suite can also have two double beds. There are parlors or living rooms in the suites, and oversized bathrooms of marble are also part of the suites. The Executive Suite features a flat screen television and a jetted tub in the master bathroom.

There is a state of the art fitness center at The Jefferson Hotel. It has cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. Men and women have their own private showers and dressing rooms. Massages are available by appointment through the concierge. An indoor swimming pool has a skylight overhead and a sun deck for sunbathing.

In the President's Hall there is a Business Center that provides office supplies and different business services. Typing, shredding, photocopies, laser printing, notary services, packing and shipping, and faxes are all part of the amenities. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guests needing rental equipment for meetings will find assistance at the Business Center. Adjacent to the center is an area with Computer Workstations. Guests can access this area 24 hours a day with a room key. Each station is equipped with a Dell computer, high speed internet service, black and white printer and a connection for laptops.

The Salon at The Jefferson Hotel is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00pm, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Dining at the hotel is available at Gator's Goodies and Gifts, Lemaire, and tj's, and afternoon tea can be observed in the Palm Court Lobby. Tea is served Friday through Sunday at 3:00 and 4:15 pm.