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Boutique Hotel Room above The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 423.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charlottesville, VA
  • Downtown Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Virginia
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

En-Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Boutique Hotel Room above The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall

The Jeff is a boutique hotel and private oasis located on Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall. Nestled above the world famous Jefferson Theater, you'll find sleek spaces, soaring archways, and subtle luxury with a rock and roll edge. Once you're inside these soundproof walls the world recedes like a dream – until you're ready to emerge, refreshed, with the heart if the city on your doorstep.

The Jeff offers:
"Suites" with king beds w/additional living area
"Studios" standard king bedroom

Jeff Suite 203: Each room is individually furnished with a distinct personality. Think effortless cool, creamy suede, and desert colors with pops of quirky humor. To ensure privacy and true getaway vibes, The Jeff was designed to be entirely self-service (no front desk or need for check-in). Upon booking, you will receive a unique code that gives you access to your room.

The Jeff Hotel Suites feature a luxurious, custom-made king bed - perfect to settle down in after a hard day's rockin', two flat screen TVs, and a seating area with an additional sofa bed and large windows overlooking the Downtown Mall. A Marshall amp speaker is provided to kick back and enjoy your favorite tunes. Each room is equipped with a wet bar, mini-fridge, and Nespresso machine. Our spacious en-suite bathrooms boast high ceilings, skylights, and walk-in showers.

Purchase of each room comes with one, single-use parking voucher for the nearest parking garage – about a 3-minute walk from the entrance. Being on a pedestrian mall the hotel has no on-site parking, but we think that having C'ville's most popular bars, restaurants and music venues mere steps away is a great trade-off!

Other amenities:
•High speed internet
•Clothes steamer
•Hair dryer
•2 heating and cooling zones
•24-hour guest support

*Note – The Jeff Hotel is located in a historic building above the nationally renowned Jefferson Theater and has no elevator. Each room is only accessible via stairs, in some cases multiple flights.
Due to the active nature of the theater below, there will be times where there may be crowds outside of the main entrance waiting for an event or during an event.

Pet Friendly Room with $75 pet fee! 1 dog max. Please mention to us that you plan to bring a pet. We will charge a $150 fee if we are not notified of pets staying in the space. Please do NOT leave pets unattended in the space, unless crated.

Property manager

Drew Thomasson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this aparthotel is in the city centre. The Jefferson Theater and Historic Court Square are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Virginia Discovery Museum and Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charlottesville Pavilion or Scott Stadium.
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Charlottesville, VA

What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Jefferson Theater - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ting Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Virginia - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 13 min walk
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Beach Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Citizen Burger Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petite MarieBette - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Hotel Room above The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel Room above The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Hotel Room above The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Hotel Room above The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall located?

Located in North Downtown, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Downtown Mall and University of Virginia Hospital. University of Virginia is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Charlottesville Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Hotel!

The Jeff was such a cool place and the staff communication with us was great! An absolutely phenomenal stay and I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Place was exactly as described. Perfect for a quick getaway. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Date night in Charlottesville

Great room and location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get-Away in Historic Charlottesville

The apartment was spotless, communication was excellent, and the location was perfect for walking to restaurants, theaters, shops and bars! We definitely want to stay there again next time we visit Charlottesville!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

C J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Style

The historic district was charming and bustling with holiday cheer. Being able to hop in and out of the fashionable yet welcoming Jeff made our first visit to Charlottesville a memorable one!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a weekend downtown stay

Location of this unit is ideal. Right in the center of the downtown mall which allows you to walk to tons of great bars, restaurants and shops. It is located above the theatre and there was a band playing 1 night we were there. Soundproofing was pretty solid as I barely noticed any sound. A little bit of bass for 10 mins or so but it wasn't terrible - similar to a car with bass driving by outside. The actual unit was also very nice. Very open space with comfortable furnishings. The shower was huge. My biggest complaint was lack of storage in the bathroom. The sink top doesn't have much space to keep items on. There was only 1 towel hanging post and no shelving in the shower. There are some drawers and plenty of hangars, drawers and other posts in the wall outside of the bathroom to use. Minor complaint but it would be nice to have another towel rack and a shelf for guest brought toiletries in the shower. We used this location as a central spot for winery touring. In and out of the garage is easy. It is $12/day and the host gives a validation pass that can be used for 1 day. Getting in an out of the room was easy. Tons of communication about the codes, parking and using amenities in the unit. All in all, I enjoyed my stay here and will consider this unit again when I return to Charlottesville.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another enjoyable stay here

Lovely stay, perfect location right on the downtown mall. Just remember you have to ascend a couple flights of stairs to get to the room. Would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and communication

Everything was great. One downside is downtown Charlottesville has an increasing issue with homelessness downtown with 5 people sleeping in the alcoves every block. The unit and location were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, Great host

I had a lot of life difficulties within the 24 hours leading up to this reservation and the host was amazing. They changed my reservation twice, had great communication, and were very attentive to our needs. Based on hospitality alone, this was an amazing experience. Of note, the entry way is not kid or disability friendly. There is no lobby, entry through a narrow staircase only. This would not deter me from re-booking here. But plan accordingly! Bring whatever you plan on hauling up a flight of steps. It's a historic building; it's expected. Amazing location, great walkable neighborhood. Very cozy atmosphere. Overall, a treasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in downtown C'ville

Nice property, great location. Communicative and responsive host. Pretty cool staying above the historic theater. I wish parking voucher covered our whole stay and I wish there were less homeless people on the mall. The room and hosts were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay in Charlottesville

This was a fantastic and easy place to stay while we were in Charlottesville. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The whole process was very easy and convenient. We have already recommended this to some friends who are going to be in Charlottesville in the next couple of months.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Studio Apt

Great studio apt in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Abi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly located

Overall, we loved our stay as it was very convenient to all tge Downtown locations we visited - Alligator concert at the Jefferson, Melring Pot, Shops, etc. Only challenge was getting notice of our pet to the owner and lack of silverware in the kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suggestions

A microwave would be nice to heat up leftovers! Also the wattage of some bulbs, especially the bathroom and over table in kitchenette, should be higher for better visibility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location for exploring Charlottesville

It is a very short walk to the Ting Pavilion. Awesome outdoor concert venue. Parking permit much appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Incredibly convenient for exploring Charlottesville's downtown mall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern lodging, great location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Jeff Hotel and its location on the Downtown Mall! Very comfortable for our family. Check-in/out was smooth, room was clean, would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful Hotel, Frustrating Experience

When we arrived, our door code didn't work. Other guests didn't seem to have this issue, so it could've been a fluke. Since there is no staff on the property we had to wait outside our room until someone contacted us back. It was only about a 30 minute wait, but I have a toddler who needed to use the restroom and a nap, neither of which could be well handled from the hallway. Once we got in, the room was beautiful. There were a few spots it looked like the cleaners may have missed on the couch and near the table, but overall it seemed pretty clean. Really appreciated the garage validation, it made parking easier. Would definitely recommend for short stays. If you need to bring more than a couple of pieces of luggage, it can be challenging to make the short hike from parking to the room. As they mention, there is no elevator, so definitely be prepared for that. The convenience to everything in C'ville was wonderful. And, being right on the mall with shopping, dining, etc. was great. My kid loved the ice cream shop, the Discovery Center, toy store, etc. We enjoyed the dining, bookstores, and other boutiques, as well as being close to the beautiful hikes, etc. The only down side, if you sit outside in the Jefferson patio area, be prepared to be consistently approached by the unhoused people who sleep at the mall, especially in the evenings when shops start closing. One individual in particular was quite inebriated and wouldn't leave me alone. He took the drink off of my table, kept asking for money or items, and seemed to believe that I was a person who didn't hire him for a job at the Theatre, which made him a bit irate. I realize the property can't manage this particular issue, but if I had known, I may have planned differently. Overall, it was a nice place to stay, but I might trade some conveniences for others on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location- cool apartment

Owner was great to work with - answered all questions quickly. Location was amazing! Apartment was so cool- looks exactly like the pics. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice place - perfectly located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

In the middle of all the fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Drew Thomasson

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Created in 1976, Guesthouses Reservation Services in Charlottesville, Virginia emerged at a pivotal time in the hospitality industry where travellers wanted a more personalized and comfortable stay wherever they travelled. The bed & breakfast was a largely European phenomenon before today's time and Guesthouses sought to bring this type of travel to the United States. With the announcement of the Queen Elizabeth of England's trip to Charlottesville, Guesthouses Reservation Services was born to accommodate all the tourists funneling into the city to set eyes on the Queen. It was a roaring success in Charlottesville and gave visitors a peak into how the locals lived and gave homeowners a chance to showcase their homes and provide exceptional experiences. Newspaper and magazines all over the country (USA Today, Travel & Leisure, Virginia Pilot), all saw the benefits of this new phenomenon of Bed and Breakfast accommodations.

Guesthouses was started by four women who saw this need for change in the hospitality business long before the times of AirBnB! Guesthouses was the first of its type in the country. The motto of "Guesthouses is YOU and works for you" still stands today over its forty years of ownership. Guesthouses historical, and current, aim is provide guests with a true authentic Charlottesville experience and accommodation that differentiates itself from the traditional hotel.

In July of 2019, Drew Thomasson, a Charlottesville native, became the 5th owner to continue the long legacy of Guesthouses. Drew, son of two UVA Alumni, grew up on Rugby Road immersed in the UVA and Charlottesville culture. Even though he decided to venture to Tennessee for college, he has always been a Wahoo at heart. He has called Charlottesville home ever since from returning from college. Being that Drew had experience in the vacation rental industry and property management (locally and internationally), he saw a great opportunity to take the legacy of what Guesthouses had already established and apply that towards the current market trends of today.

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