The Jefferson Hotel

“Excellent Historic Hotel Option with Amex Fine Hotels + Resort Benefits”

The Jefferson is an American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts property. As an Amex Platinum cardholder, this entitled me to 1) 12PM check-in and room upgrade (both based on availability); 2) Free breakfast daily for 2; 3) Guaranteed 4PM checkout; 4) $100 food and beverage credit; 5) free wi-fi (I beli… lisää

The Jefferson is an American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts property. As an Amex Platinum cardholder, this entitled me to 1) 12PM check-in and room upgrade (both based on availability); 2) Free breakfast daily for 2; 3) Guaranteed 4PM checkout; 4) $100 food and beverage credit; 5) free wi-fi (I believe everyone gets that, based on the hotel's website). I booked a Premier room for one night for a business trip. Upon arrival, I attempted to self-park at one of the hotel's adjacent lots and was a tad bit confused based on my navigation system's instructions, some closed roads around the hotel, and signage in front of the parking lots. Emma at check-in was very apologetic for my experience and waived the self-parking fee. My room was upgraded to a Grand Premier room on the second floor, which was very spacious and stocked with all the amenities as advertised. The bathroom was particularly impressive with a spacious stall shower, separate toilet room, double sink vanity with thick marble countertops, and a freestanding slipper tub. The only negatives were that 1) the room faced an interior atrium area, and so there was no view of anything, and 2) the shower water pressure was not quite as powerful as I like, and hot water in the bathtub was more lukewarm than hot. As far as negatives go, I'd consider these minor for a 1-night stay. I used my $100 dining and beverage credit at Lemaire on cocktails for some of my business associates later in the evening (Katherine was a very pleasant server), which were well-made and promptly served (we were staying on a Monday night at the very beginning of August 2026, and the hotel was not particularly busy). The bed was extremely comfortable. In the morning, I enjoyed a delicious omelet with a side of fresh berries and coffee at Lemaire (complimentary with my Amex benefit - Renny was another excellent server with a great sense of humor). Overall, I enjoyed my stay very much and look forward to returning the next time business or pleasure travel takes me to Richmond.

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