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In the heart of historic downtown Richmond, The Jefferson is convenient to the financial and museum districts and the city’s most popular restaurants and breweries, entertainment venues, shopping, historic sites, and outdoor adventure on the James River. Ten blocks from I-95/I-64. Richmond Int’l Airport: 9 miles, 15 minutes.

Driving Directions

From the east (airport): Take I-64 West to the Richmond area. Take Exit 190 (Fifth Street/Coliseum Exit). Stay on Fifth Street. Turn right at first stoplight (Jackson Street). At second stoplight, turn left onto Third Street. At sixth stoplight, turn right onto Main Street. At fourth stoplight turn right onto Jefferson Street. Turn right onto Franklin Street.
From the north: Take I-95 South to Richmond area. Take Exit 76B (Belvidere Street Exit). Turn left on Leigh Street. At first light, turn right onto Belvidere Street. At fifth light, turn left onto Franklin Street. Hotel is four blocks, on the right.
From the south: Take I-95 North to Richmond area. Take Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Go one mile. Take Belvidere Street Exit. Turn right on Belvidere Street. At third light, turn right onto Franklin Street. Hotel is four blocks, on the right.
From the west: Take I-64 East to merge with I-95 in the Richmond area. Take I-95 South. Take Exit 76B (Belvidere Street Exit). Turn left on Leigh Street. At first light, turn right onto Belvidere Street. At fifth light, turn left onto Franklin Street. Hotel is four blocks, on the right.

Nearest Airport

Richmond International Airport

Hotel Address

101 West Franklin Street, Richmond

Virginia, United States 23220


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