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The Jefferson Hotel

101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, United States
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TOTAL EVENT SPACE:26,000ft²
LARGEST MEETING ROOM:4,556ft²
EVENT ROOMS:19
GUESTROOMS:181
AIRPORT:11 miles
2024 Forbes Travel Guide Award
A Historic Southern Belle with Every Contemporary Comfort

From the moment you step inside The Jefferson Hotel, you will be greeted with elegance. The stunning Beaux-Arts Rotunda is just one element at this luxury Richmond, Virginia hotel. Enjoy the past of a more gracious era, combined with the modern comforts of a 21st Century hotel.

The Jefferson offers a unique Richmond meeting experience with the timeless elegance of over 26,000 square feet of historically significant meeting space, combined with modern technologies and complemented by unsurpassed conference services.

The Jefferson's event staff is prepared to assist with every aspect of the event, from the details of the program as they will be performed within the hotel to offsite requirements. The Business Center, high-speed wireless Internet access, full-service in-house audiovisual, executive coach rental, in-house floral department, and green meeting solutions are just some of the other services offered to meeting guests and planners.

Sparkling chandeliers suspended from the ornately painted ceiling, voluminous draperies, and a graceful stage highlight The Jefferson's 4,500 square foot Grand Ballroom. Once utilized as The Jefferson's main dining room, The Empire Ballroom is characterized by a wall of thirty-foot windows and a bank of graceful French doors opening to overlook the expansive Rotunda. The Flemish Room features high ceilings and may also be reserved in conjunction with the adjacent Empire Room. The Washington and Monticello Executive Boardrooms are elegantly appointed with high-backed leather chairs and desk blotters and feature a private restroom and foyer. Presidents Hallway offers a collection of five meeting rooms conveniently located just below the Grand Ballroom.

The James River Conference Center offers a unique collection of nine meeting rooms ideally suited for training sessions, workshops, and meetings where a secure environment is essential. Located just off Presidents Hallway, this area features leather ergonomic high-backed chairs and a private outdoor patio. The two largest meeting rooms, the Appomattox River Room and the Willis River Room are perfect for general session events while the additional rooms may be utilized for breakouts.

Please visit https://cloud.threshold360.com/locations/8430682 for a 360-image tour of event spaces, guest rooms, public areas, and facilities.

IDEAL GROUP SIZE:
125
MAX GROUP SIZE:
150
AT A GLANCE
Opened
1895
Remodeled
2017
Valet Parking
$38 per day
Self-Parking Available
$20 per day
Other
No Smoking Rooms Pets Allowed
TAXES & FEES
Resort Fee
0
Room Tax
2.28%
Sales Tax
14%
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hotel Amenities

Business
  • 24-hour Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet
  • Audiovisual Equipment
  • Executive Boardroom
  • Multi-function tables for work and dining in each guest room
  • Free Local Calls
  • Pet Friendly
  • Eco Friendly
  • Nespresso Coffee and Mini Refrigerator in Each Guest Room
Recreation
  • 24-hour Fitness Center
  • Indoor Pool With Sun Deck
  • Salon
  • Shopping
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Complimentary Downtown Transportation
  • Evening Turndown Service
  • Complimentary Bicycles
  • Self-guided walking tours
Nearby
  • James River
  • Canal Walk
  • Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
  • Carytown Shopping
  • Shockoe Slip
  • Virginia Commonwealth Univ
  • Richmond Convention Center
  • University Of Richmond
  • Financial District
  • Virginia State Capitol
  • Children's Museum
  • Museum Of The Confederacy

Meeting Space

Capacity Chart
Total Sq Ft
Room Size Ft
Ceiling Ht Ft
Classroom
Theatre
Banquet 10
Reception
Conference
U Shape
Grand Ballroom Stage
325
13 x 25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Washington Boardroom
336
16 x 21
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
Monticello Boardroom
384
16 x 24
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
N/A
Wilson Room
456
18 x 24
10
15
25
30
25
20
15
Mckinley Room
456
19 x 24
10
20
30
30
30
20
15
Harrison Room
528
22 x 24
10
30
40
40
40
25
20
Roosevelt Room
552
23 x 24
10
30
40
40
40
25
20
Coolidge Room
696
24 x 29
10
34
40
60
50
25
20
Dominion Room
806
26 x 31
10
42
50
60
50
35
30
Ginter Gallery
1,388
26 x 61
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Commonwealth Room
677
31 x 21
10
35
40
50
40
30
25
Flemish Room
1,320
44 x 30
19
55
100
80
75
40
35
Empire Room
4,050
45 x 90
19
150
175
250
300
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom
4,556
68 x 67
10
250
500
400
500
40
60
Rotunda Lobby
2,944
46x64
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
300
N/A
N/A
DINING, FOOD & BEVERAGE

On-Site Dining

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Special Offers
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Hot Dates

Please be sure to ask your sales or events manager if your program falls over one of our hot dates through August 2026. On select dates, the following incentives may be available:

  • Up to 50% off applicable meeting room rental rates
  • Reduced F&B minimums
  • Complimentary suite upgrade for one VIP guest, based upon availability*
  • One complimentary room per 25 actualized room nights, per night*
  • One complimentary gift certificate ($1015 value) for a two-night stay, including traditional Southern breakfast for two each morning and complimentary self-parking, per $10,000 charged to the Group Master (excluding taxes and surcharges)
  • Flexible contract cancellation and attrition clauses

Disclaimers

Offer valid on select dates through August 2026, based upon availability. *Groups must contract a minimum of 10 rooms on peak night to qualify. Groups with definite contracts are not eligible. Meeting space requirements must be commensurate with room block and number of attendees. Meeting room rental discount will vary based upon meeting space requirements and room block commitments.

*Groups must contract a minimum of 10 rooms on peak night to qualify for these incentives.

Booking Instructions:

Submit your RFP or call us at 888-943-8800 to speak with a sales or events manager.

 

Dates:
Aug 26, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

What's Nearby?

101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, United States
Airport
Richmond International Airport is 11 mi / 17 km away
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 100 mi / 160 km away