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The Jefferson Hotel Is Centrally Located In Historic Downtown Richmond, Just Blocks From The Financial District, State Capital And Interstates I 95 And I 64 And The Powhite Parkway. Carytown And Shockoe Slip Entertainment, Dining And Shopping Districts, As Well As, The Museums And Historic Districts Are Within 2 Miles. Complimentary Downtown Car Service Is Provided To All Destinations Within A 3 Mile Radius Of The Hotle. Richmond International Airport Is 9 Miles/ 15 Minutes East. A Historic Property Built In 1895 And Located In The Heart Of Downtown Richmond, The Jefferson Hotel Is One Of The Only 19 Hotels In N. America To Be Awarded Both The Mobil Five Star And Aaa Five Diamond Awards. The Jefferson Features 264 Luxurious Guest Rooms And Suites, Two Restaurants Lemaire, A Five Diamond Award Winner For Fine Dining And TjS Restaurant And Lounge For A More Casual Experience And A Full Service Fitness Facility With Indoor Swimming Pool. Guest Services Include 24 Hour Room Service And Concierge, Complimentary Downtown Car Service, Morning Coffee And Newspaper, Valet, Laundry Gift Shop, Evening Turndown Service And Valet Parking. Hotel History The Jefferson Hotel Was Built In 1895 By Richmond Businessman And Philanthropist, Major Lewis Ginter, Whose Dream Was To Build The Finest Hotel In America. The Hotel Was Opened On Oct. 31 1895 And Has Operated Ever Since, With The Exception Of Six Years When It Was Closed For Refurbishment. Throughout Her History, The Jefferson Has Hosted Dignitaries Of The Time, Including 11 U.s. Presidents, And The Regions Premier Gala Events And Board Of Directors, As Well Alligators That Lived In The Lobby Until 1948. Local Legend Links The JeffersonS Grand Staircase To That Portrayed In The Epic Gone With The Wind. Bill Bojangles Robinson Was Discovered By Hollywood While Working As A Waiter In The Hotel Dining Room. Today Jefferson Is One Of The Only 19 Mobil Five Star, Aaa Five Diamond Hotels In N. America And In 2001 Was Recognized By Forbes Magazine As The Best Hotel In America.
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