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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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GREAT SUMMER GETAWAY PACKAGE

From world-class museums to unique shopping opportunities, there's so much to discover in Richmond. And what better place to start exploring than at one of the nation's most spectacular hotels? With The Jefferson's Great Summer Getaway Package you'll enjoy the same great rate as last summer! This package includes a superior room, $50 gift card to be used anywhere in the hotel and valet parking.

Special Bonus:  Book more than one night and your gift card value will increase to $75 on each additional night!

Superior Room: $215
per room, per night

Package available May 25 - September 4, 2012. Packages must be consumed on consecutive nights to qualify for the $75 gift card offer. Gift card may not be applied to package rate. Taxes are not included in the package prices. Subject to availability and to change without notice. Advance reservations required.

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MAHARAJA: THE SPLENDORS OF INDIA'S GREAT KINGS

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be hosting the only East Coast exhibition of two hundred Indian and European works, depicting the fascinating art and material culture of India's maharajas or "great kings", including highlights such as a royal elephant saddle, a golden throne, a silver horse-drawn carriage and jewels from princely collections.  This package includes a superior guestroom, two tickets to the exhibit, traditional Southern breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities and valet parking.

Superior Room:  $235
Taxes are additional.

Package is available May 21 - August 19, 2012 and is subject to availability and to change without notice.  This exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Additional support provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. The Banner Exhibition Program at VMFA is made possible by the Julia Louise Reynolds Fund.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PACKAGE

Visitors to Central Virginia can now experience two iconic travel experiences - The Jefferson Hotel and Keswick Hall - all in one delightful package. Join us at these two exquisite sister properties for a getaway that combines the history, culture and attractions offered in downtown Richmond at The Jefferson Hotel with the country estate living, wineries and Presidential homes in nearby Charlottesville at Keswick Hall.

Package includes:

A one-night stay at The Jefferson Hotel, including breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities and valet parking

AND

A one-night stay at Keswick Hall, including breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities and complimentary parking.

Superior Room: $515 per couple, two night package

Disclaimers: Reservations may be made by calling 800-424-8014 or 888-778-2565. Taxes are additional. Guests must book and stay one night at each property, on consecutive nights, to qualify for package offering. Package is subject to availability at each hotel and to change without notice.

Transportation between the two properties will be the responsibility of the guest. The two hotels are approximately one-hour driving distance apart.

Guests will receive individual confirmation notifications from each hotel upon booking.  Each hotel will provide a separate bill upon guest departure, totaling $515 per two-night package.  All additional incidentals will be charged separately.

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LEMAIRE DINNER PACKAGE

The Jefferson is proud to introduce the new Lemaire Restaurant. In celebration of this new Jefferson dining tradition, we have created a special package sure to please your palate. Package includes three different courses from Lemaire's new dinner menu, full American breakfast for two in the comfort of your room, dinner and breakfast gratuities and valet parking.

Superior Room: $350
Deluxe Room: $395
(Taxes are additional.)

Package subject to availability and to change without notice.

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SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH PACKAGE

Celebrate Saturday night amid the luxurious surroundings of The Jefferson and treat yourselves to Richmond's finest Sunday Champagne Brunch in the morning. Includes Sunday Champagne Brunch for two, brunch gratuity, and valet parking.



Superior Room: Saturday Night Only: $335
Deluxe Room: Saturday Night Only: $375
(Taxes are additional.)

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ROMANCE PACKAGE

Surprise your special someone with this romantic getaway and there will be no doubt how much you care. Package includes sparkling wine and strawberries upon your arrival, a box of chocolate truffles at turndown, room service full American breakfast, breakfast gratuities, valet parking and a complimentary 4:00pm check-out.


Superior Room:  $295
Deluxe Room:  $345
(Taxes are additional.)

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CIVIL WAR PACKAGE

There's no better time to visit Virginia as the nation recognizes the 150th
anniversary of the start of the Civil War. This package includes your choice
of accommodations, two American Civil War Passes which provide admission to Richmond's American Civil War Center at Tredegar and The Museum of the Confederacy, transportation to both historic sites, traditional Southern breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities, valet parking and a civil war welcome packet.

Superior Room: $275
Deluxe Room: $315
(Taxes are additional.)

Package subject to availability and to change without notice.

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