About The Jefferson Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel, built in 1895 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1989 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. The extraordinary Jefferson Hotel opened on Halloween 1895 for the wedding reception of Charles Dana Gibson and Irene Langhorne, the original Gibson Girl. The Beaux-Arts and Renaissance Revival structure, inspired by the Villa Medici, was damaged by fire in 1901. Magnificently restored, The Jefferson is a showcase of architectural detail: upper and lower lobbies with faux marble columns, stained glass skylights, a grand staircase, and the noted E.V. Valentine sculpture of Thomas Jefferson. The life-size statue was two years in the making, and Valentine even borrowed some of Jefferson's clothing for reference in sculpting the piece.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
In historic downtown Richmond, convenient to financial and museum districts and the city's most popular restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and attractions. Richmond Int'l Airport: 9 miles, 15 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to The Jefferson Hotel
Heading to The Jefferson Hotel? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for The Jefferson Hotel?
No central reservation system listed for The Jefferson Hotel. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234800) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to The Jefferson Hotel?
In historic downtown Richmond, convenient to financial and museum districts and the city's most popular restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and attractions. Richmond Int'l Airport: 9 miles, 15 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the …
How do I contact The Jefferson Hotel?
You can reach the park at phone: 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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