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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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MUMMY: SECRETS OF THE TOMB PACKAGE

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host an exhibit of over 100 artifacts, including human and animal mummies and a 3-D film presentation, exploring the secrets of life and death in ancient Egypt. This package includes a superior guestroom, two tickets to the exhibit, traditional Southern breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities and valet parking.

Superior Room: $245
(Taxes are additional.)

Package is available November 18, 2011 - March 12, 2012, excluding
December 31, 2011 and February 3 - 4, 2012. Subject to availability and to change without notice.

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eLVIS AT 21: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALFRED WERTHEIMER PACKAGE

Stay where Elvis stayed during his visit to Richmond in 1956 when photographer, Alfred Wertheimer, captured the magical images of Elvis, the "Mystery Woman" and their famous kiss - The Jefferson Hotel.  Join us as we celebrate with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts the exhibition of "Elvis at 21" featuring fifty-six images that document Presley's meteoric rise in the year he catapulted from amonymity to super stardom. This package includes a superior guestroom, two tickets to the exhibit, traditional Southern breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities, a bottle of Elvis Blue Suede Chardonnay, valet parking and complimentary transportation to and from the VMFA. 

Superior Room:  $265
Taxes are additional.

Package is available December 24, 2011 - March 18, 2012, excluding December 31, 2011 and February 3 and 4, 2012 and is subject to availability and to change without notice.

"DISNEY'S THE LION KING" PACKAGE

Richmond's most eagerly awaited stage production - Disney's THE LION KING -
will leap onto the Landmark Theater Stage in February.  Join us at The Jefferson
for a special package including superior accommodations, two tickets to the show, traditional Southern breakfast, breakfast gratuities and valet parking.  (Taxes are additional.)

Superior Room: $395
(Taxes are additional.)

Package is available the evenings of February 25 and March 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2012 only and is subject to availability and to change without notice.

Please call 888-918-1895 for reservations. 

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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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WINTER BED & BREAKFAST PACKAGE

Join us at The Jefferson for a getaway including a superior guestroom, traditional Southern breakfast for two, breakfast gratuities and valet parking. 

Superior Room:  $225
Taxes are additional.

Package available Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings January 13 through April 9, 2012, excluding February 3 and 4.  Package is subject to availability and to change without notice.

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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.

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Historic Garden Week Package

Allow The Jefferson to be your host for the 79th Historic Garden Week in Virginia. Whether touring just the Richmond gardens or also exploring the James River Plantations, Charlottesville and Williamsburg, The Jefferson is centrally located for easy access to all the tour sites, as well as, shopping, dining and entertainment. Our Historic Garden Week Package includes your choice of a superior or deluxe accommodations, traditional Southern breakfast, breakfast gratuities, Garden Week guidebook, valet parking and a signature spring floral arrangement from Blooms at The Jefferson. (Taxes are additional.)

Superior Room: $255

Package valid April 21-26, 2012 and subject to availability and to change without notice. Package includes one floral arrangement per stay.

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