Name: The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Address: 711 William Street, Virginia, United States of America, Fredericksburg City County, US
Price range: $262–$507 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

At The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, travellers highlight stylish renovations, very clean rooms, and generally friendly service, while noting operational hiccups such as hectic check-in, parking confusion or fees, and occasional restaurant or breakfast delays.

Rooms earn praise for comfortable beds and quality linens, attentive design details, and some balconies with cemetery views. The downtown setting is walkable to restaurants, shops, the farmers market, and historic sites. Expect a design-forward stay with a convenient base, alongside some processes still being refined.

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Facilities

Stylish public spaces and an enjoyable bar stand out. Some guests mention a parking fee and confusion around valet versus self-parking.

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Lori

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is the second time we have stayed here overnight. The check in process is difficult. Thr staff is not very personable or friendly. You cant park in the parking lot unless you use valet. Im aorry but i dont care to have a young kid try and drive my 6 speed manual porsche and run it up on the concrete curb. The bar deinks are unbalanced and rhe bartenders are very subdued. The cocktails on the menu use cheap liquor. I honestly expected a lot more from a place charging almost $400 a night.

6

Edward

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reservation said valet parking, but it was self parking, no where on their website does it say self parking. Couldn't get room cool for some reason. The balcony had no furniture and was just a look over, no where did it say you couldn't sit and enjoy the balcony, the pictures online show balcony furniture. Not to mention there is no privacy if you did stand on the balcony the next room over is right there, had I known this I wouldn't have bothered getting a balcony room, especially since the curtains didn’t block out the light from the balcony door. The property is over rated likely cause it is new, but I specifically picked it since it was rated a 9+, definitely more a 7 or 8.

6

Kristina

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous decor, but several service and building issues need attention The hotel is beautifully decorated and provides a mostly quiet stay, but there are areas that need improvement. Check-in was long, as the new staff were still learning, and it took a couple of tries to get a working key. The fire alarm in my room went off a couple of times. They mentioned this had been happening in some rooms but offered to move me if it persisted. One inconvenience was the lack of a proper place to store toiletries in the shower. Placing everything on the floor is not ideal. The most frustrating part of my stay was attempting to use the gym on my last day. After calling downstairs to find out where it was, I discovered it was on the second floor, but I wasn't informed I had to go through a connection to another building. After scanning the code on the door to fill out a waiver, I discovered the door was locked and my key didn't work. I tried calling the front desk for help but no one answered. To make matters worse, I couldn’t get back into the main building, had to exit and walk around to re-enter from the other side. The front desk explained it’s a design flaw, but they could have provided instructions. They offered to make a special key but I had run out of time. I hope they address these issues because, with a bit more attention to detail, this could be a fantastic stay.

10

Paul

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice new property with luxurious amenities.

10

Tricia

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was thrilled with this Hotel. Absolutely beautiful. Staff was great. Hotel bar in the steakhouse was amazing. Bartender who was newer to bartending was friendly, engaging and made some mean martinis. Would definitely go back!

10

Karen

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Parking is additional $20 that kind of sucks

10

Everita

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well renovated place, no smells, all fresh.

10

Julia

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful new hotel. Nice restaurant and bar.

8

Gary

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good. Bar was great. Breakfast was ok.

10

John

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice facilities and friendly staff. Lots of dining options within walking distance.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with rooms and common areas described as very clean and fresh.

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10

Nick

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean, staff very friendly, bed was comfortable.

10

Jen

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The most amazing cleanest most beautiful hotel we have ever stayed at

10

Randal

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was courteous and helpful, and our room was clean and comfortable.

10

David

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is beautiful. Rooms are clean and the view of the civil war cemetery from our balcony was really cool and thought provoking. Staff is excellent and ready to help in any way! Highly recommended!

10

Heidi

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large and roomy. Clean and the staff was friendly and warm

10

Catherine

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, very clean hotel. Room clean comfortable with many amenities. We arrived earlier than expected and there was a room available for us and we were able to check in early. So nice!

10

Everita

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well renovated place, no smells, all fresh.

10

Jennifer

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel! Beautiful property, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and great food.

10

Terri

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a gorgeous hotel. The rooms were comfortable and clean. I had both breakfast and dinner, it was delicious and service was amazing.

8

Judy

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean!

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Rooms

Guests praise comfortable beds and quality linens alongside thoughtful, stylish room design; some rooms have balconies with views over the historic cemetery.

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Lauren

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pretty hotel with great service. The area around the property was average.The only thing was, the balcony at the room was over looking a cemetery.

6

Edward

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reservation said valet parking, but it was self parking, no where on their website does it say self parking. Couldn't get room cool for some reason. The balcony had no furniture and was just a look over, no where did it say you couldn't sit and enjoy the balcony, the pictures online show balcony furniture. Not to mention there is no privacy if you did stand on the balcony the next room over is right there, had I known this I wouldn't have bothered getting a balcony room, especially since the curtains didn’t block out the light from the balcony door. The property is over rated likely cause it is new, but I specifically picked it since it was rated a 9+, definitely more a 7 or 8.

10

Amy

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It is simply a gorgeous hotel. Every detail with the design was carefully thought out. The millwork, the fixtures and the ambience all are perfectly married to enhance the guest's experience. The linens are superb, thick and luxurious. The mattresses are delightful. The only I would say could be improved upon...the toilet paper really has room for improvement.

10

David

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is beautiful. Rooms are clean and the view of the civil war cemetery from our balcony was really cool and thought provoking. Staff is excellent and ready to help in any way! Highly recommended!

10

Heidi

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large and roomy. Clean and the staff was friendly and warm

10

Patti

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolute stunning hotel in a renovated historic building. Beautiful all around. Didn’t get to dine at restaurant will be coming back for a longer stay next time!

10

William

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was surprised at how luxurious this hotel is. The rainfall shower head was just outstanding and the rooms have all of this custom wood craftsmanship. I was sort of expecting it to be a renovated courtyard by marriot just named something different and priced higher. But it’s very very nice. Unique in a way. Definitely the nicest hotel in Fredericksburg.

10

Christine

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was absolutely lovely! Perfectly designed and decorated, beds very comfortable and the location in downtown Fredrickberg was a delight! Would stay again!

10

Catherine

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, very clean hotel. Room clean comfortable with many amenities. We arrived earlier than expected and there was a room available for us and we were able to check in early. So nice!

10

JONATHAN

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Room was perfect. Staff was friendly.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with thoughtful touches like early check-in or special-occasion amenities. Some report hectic or slow check-in and issues with restaurant hosting.

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Lori

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is the second time we have stayed here overnight. The check in process is difficult. Thr staff is not very personable or friendly. You cant park in the parking lot unless you use valet. Im aorry but i dont care to have a young kid try and drive my 6 speed manual porsche and run it up on the concrete curb. The bar deinks are unbalanced and rhe bartenders are very subdued. The cocktails on the menu use cheap liquor. I honestly expected a lot more from a place charging almost $400 a night.

8

Chen

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is aesthetically beautiful but i believe there are some operation kinks that need to be worked out. The front desk was a bit hectic…my reservation and my friends had two different check out times and hers addressed breakfast as being included where mines didnt. We waited for breakfast for almost an hour just to be seated only to see there was not a packed or even half full dining room. But overall the hotel is gorgeous, the details are great and once the operations are fixed it will be 5 stars.

10

Nick

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean, staff very friendly, bed was comfortable.

10

Randal

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was courteous and helpful, and our room was clean and comfortable.

10

Aniscia

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hostess in restaurant very unprofessional- lazy - you don tell a customer that you have other duties abd to busy to clean a table

10

Heidi

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large and roomy. Clean and the staff was friendly and warm

6

Kristina

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous decor, but several service and building issues need attention The hotel is beautifully decorated and provides a mostly quiet stay, but there are areas that need improvement. Check-in was long, as the new staff were still learning, and it took a couple of tries to get a working key. The fire alarm in my room went off a couple of times. They mentioned this had been happening in some rooms but offered to move me if it persisted. One inconvenience was the lack of a proper place to store toiletries in the shower. Placing everything on the floor is not ideal. The most frustrating part of my stay was attempting to use the gym on my last day. After calling downstairs to find out where it was, I discovered it was on the second floor, but I wasn't informed I had to go through a connection to another building. After scanning the code on the door to fill out a waiver, I discovered the door was locked and my key didn't work. I tried calling the front desk for help but no one answered. To make matters worse, I couldn’t get back into the main building, had to exit and walk around to re-enter from the other side. The front desk explained it’s a design flaw, but they could have provided instructions. They offered to make a special key but I had run out of time. I hope they address these issues because, with a bit more attention to detail, this could be a fantastic stay.

10

Lynn

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel staff very friendly

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Heather

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very nice. Staff all very welcoming and friendly. Stayed on our wedding night and the hotel had a complimentary bottle of champagne waiting for us upon arrival. Very thoughtful.

10

Jerry

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful. Steps away from food and shopping. And walkable to the battlefield.

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Location

Central, walkable location near downtown restaurants, shops, the farmers market, and historic sites. A few note the immediate area or cemetery views as less appealing.

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Lauren

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pretty hotel with great service. The area around the property was average.The only thing was, the balcony at the room was over looking a cemetery.

10

David

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is beautiful. Rooms are clean and the view of the civil war cemetery from our balcony was really cool and thought provoking. Staff is excellent and ready to help in any way! Highly recommended!

10

Thomas

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property within walking distance to the historic downtown area.

10

Erin

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a pretty hotel in walking distance to many restaurants/shops. Modern feel and comfortable

10

Christine

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was absolutely lovely! Perfectly designed and decorated, beds very comfortable and the location in downtown Fredrickberg was a delight! Would stay again!

10

Patricia

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room centrally located in downtown Fredericksburg. Very convenient to the farmer’s market, restaurants and bars.

10

Jerry

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful. Steps away from food and shopping. And walkable to the battlefield.

10

John

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice facilities and friendly staff. Lots of dining options within walking distance.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the on-site restaurant and bar, citing tasty dinners and good drinks. Breakfast feedback is mixed, with long waits, inclusion confusion, and an unprofessional hostess mentioned.

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Chen

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is aesthetically beautiful but i believe there are some operation kinks that need to be worked out. The front desk was a bit hectic…my reservation and my friends had two different check out times and hers addressed breakfast as being included where mines didnt. We waited for breakfast for almost an hour just to be seated only to see there was not a packed or even half full dining room. But overall the hotel is gorgeous, the details are great and once the operations are fixed it will be 5 stars.

10

Aniscia

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hostess in restaurant very unprofessional- lazy - you don tell a customer that you have other duties abd to busy to clean a table

10

Tricia

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was thrilled with this Hotel. Absolutely beautiful. Staff was great. Hotel bar in the steakhouse was amazing. Bartender who was newer to bartending was friendly, engaging and made some mean martinis. Would definitely go back!

10

Ashton

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Professional, high end, lovely restaurant and staff.

10

Tracy A

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were there to celebrate our anniversary. The hotel is beautiful! The attention to detail with the decor is unbelievable. The restaurant was delicious and the customer service from every employee we encountered was OUTSTANDING!!

10

Jennifer

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel! Beautiful property, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and great food.

10

Julia

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful new hotel. Nice restaurant and bar.

10

Natalie

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was so friendly. We also enjoyed the restaurant!

8

Gary

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good. Bar was great. Breakfast was ok.

10

Terri

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a gorgeous hotel. The rooms were comfortable and clean. I had both breakfast and dinner, it was delicious and service was amazing.

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Room options

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

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