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  • The Jefferson Hotel was supposed to open on November 1, 1895, but at the last minute it was realized that November 1 was a Friday, and it was considered bad luck to start anything on a Friday. So the hotel was opened on Halloween instead.

  • From the time the hotel opened until 1937, rooms were just $1.50 per night.  A room with a private bath was $1 more per night.

  • The Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the hotel in 1949 cost $2.50.

  • When Elvis stayed at the hotel in 1956, he brought his own television and the hotel manager was shocked that Elvis ate his bacon with his fingers.

  • In the mid 1950s, the hotel had a pink limousine to drive guests throughout the city.

  • The Jefferson has been in several movies including My Dinner with Andre (1981), First Kid (1996), HBO's Ironed Jawed Angels (2004), The American President (1995) and the recently discovered Rock and Roll Hotel (early 1980's).

  • Alligators once resided in marble pools in the Palm Court Lobby.  Richmonders would vacation in Florida and bring the baby alligators home as pets.  As they outgrew sinks and bathtubs, residents would bring them to live at The Jefferson.  Tour the hotel’s public area and see how many alligators you can find today!

  • Twelve US Presidents, including Harrison, McKinley, Wilson, Coolidge, Taft, both Roosevelts (Theodore and Franklin Delano), Truman and Reagan, both Bushes (George H. W. and George W.) and Obama have been guests at The Jefferson Hotel.

  • Legend says that Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was discovered by his life-long agent while dancing across the dining room at The Jefferson Hotel. 

  • Frank Sinatra once entertained guests in Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel with an impromptu performance after enjoying his dinner.

  • Artifacts from over a century of the hotel’s history are housed in a museum at the bottom of The Grand Staircase, including a photo of Elvis at the hotel's old lunch counter.

  • The priceless statue of Thomas Jefferson that stands watch over the Palm Court lobby has only left his post on one occasion.  In the 1902 hotel fire, he was rescued from the building only to have his head bumped on the cobblestones.  He took a brief vacation to Edward Valentine’s art studio where his head was reattached.

  • The Grand Staircase at The Jefferson Hotel has long been rumored to be the staircase featured in the iconic film, Gone with the Wind.

  • The Jefferson Hotel is often cited as one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture still in existence today.

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Holiday Splendor Brilliantly Packaged

Celebrate your holidays at The Jefferson and you'll enjoy all the festive fun of the season, with none of the stress. We'll do all the cooking, decorating and cleaning, while you enjoy the local attractions, shopping and holiday celebrations, including free events in the hotel.

Your package includes a versatile gift card you can use throughout the hotel for offerings like breakfast or lunch in TJ's, dinner or specialty cocktails in Lemaire, our renowned Sunday champagne brunch, a keepsake from Gators Gift Shop, fresh flowers from Blooms, a session in The Salon or a relaxing massage.

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Holidays at the Jefferson Package

Spectacular decorations, fabulous dining and an incredibly festive atmosphere make The Jefferson the perfect place to celebrate the holiday season. Package includes a superior guestroom, a $50 Jefferson Hotel gift card to be used anywhere in the hotel, a keepsake Jefferson holiday ornament and valet parking. As a special bonus, book more than one night and we'll increase your gift card to $75 on each additional night of your stay.

Superior Room: $225
(Taxes are additional.)

Package available November 20, 2011 - January 9, 2012, excluding December 31, 2011. Packages must be consumed on consecutive nights to qualify for $75 gift card offer. Early departures will result in a charge of $75 per day to the guestroom bill. Gift card may not be applied to package price. Subject to availability and to change without notice. Advance reservations are required. Rates per night, based upon double occupancy.

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New Year's Eve Bed and Breakfast Package

Ring in the New Year at The Jefferson with a perfect getaway package including a superior guestroom, sparkling wine upon arrival, traditional Southern breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities and valet parking.

Superior Room: $265
(Taxes are additional.)

All New Year's Eve packages are available for the evening of December 31, 2011 only, are subject to availability and are based upon double occupancy.

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New Year's Eve Lemaire Dinner Package

Celebrate at Richmond's favorite restaurant for exceptional dining and unsurpassed service. This package includes a three-course dinner in Lemaire with a sparkling wine toast, dinner gratuities and valet parking.

Superior Room: $380
(Taxes are additional.)

All New Year's Eve packages are available for the evening of December 31, 2011 only, are subject to availability and are based upon double occupancy.

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New Year's Eve TJ's Dinner Package

Join us for a festive and fun evening in TJ's. This package includes a three-course dinner in TJ's with a sparkling wine toast, dinner gratuities and valet parking.

Superior Room: $330
(Taxes are additional.)

All New Year's Eve packages are available for the evening of December 31, 2011 only, are subject to availability and are based upon double occupancy.

All rates are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability.
All packages based upon double occupancy.