The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection

1106 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903 United States (USA) near Exit 120 on I-64 (~1.8mi)
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3 Star Property
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  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 150 rooms in property
  • Hotel has 10 floors
  • Hotel has 7 suites
  • Check-in: 15:00
  • Check-out: 12:00
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 4 conference rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local Attractions

Monticello, Carter's Mountain, Skyline Drive, many restaurants and lounges, UVA, Wineries, and many wonderful breweries.

Verified Reviews of The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Always my favorite!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Always my favorite! I will be back in August.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 06 to Wed Feb 07 2024 at a $199.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 12-Feb-2024:
Hi Peter, Thank you for your kind words. We will see you in August!

Property Description

With a rich history and dynamic present, Charlottesville, VA, is a place of contemporary fascination and historical treasures. At the center of it all, The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel, Autograph Collection provides boutique accommodations on W. Main Street near celebrated downtown attractions, including UVA campus and Medical Center and The Downtown Mall. With views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel sets the stage for adventure, relaxation and discovery. Experience Storied Virginia with a Fresh Dose of Today at Our Boutique Hotel in Downtown Charlottesville. Richly textured layers and refined design elements create a comfortably contemporary setting, where rural residential meets authentic luxury. The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel captures the spirit of downtown Charlottesville to craft an immersive guest experience with cozy spaces to gather, recharge, socialize, dine, and do business.

Green Sustainability

Yes

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 15:00
Check Out: 12:00
Floors: 10
Rooms: 150
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 150
Handicap Rooms: 7
Rooms with 1 Bed: 90
Rooms with 2 Beds: 60
Suites: 7
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 4 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 2400 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 120 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info: No pool.
Ownership: Donohoe Hospitality
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Room block cancellations vary depending on the type of group and time of year.
Nightly Parking: 25
Total Taxes: 13.30%
Total Misc Fees: $25.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 5.30%
Occupancy Tax: 8.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 5.30%
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Stay (Optional)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Labor Fees: 22.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Hour (every 3 hours)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 22.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 60.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 68.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 45.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 2.50 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.50 Per Person
Banquet Hosted Bar: 150.00 Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 40.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Daily Delegate Rate: 90.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Boat Launch
  • Central location
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electric Car Charging Station
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Hair dresser
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Showtime
  • TV Channel: The Movie Channel
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

CHO airport is about 15 minutes from our location.

Local Shuttle Info: A&A Limo Camryn Albemarle Coach Ambassador Limo

Breakfast Information

Paid Breakfast in the Ridley Restaurant. Served daily from 7AM to 11 AM.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Valet parking is $25 for overnight lodging.

Internet / WiFI

Free Wi-Fi

Cleaning Policies

We abide by all Marriott cleaning protocols.

About Autograph Collection

  • Beautiful Designs with Soul
  • Each property with a unique experience
  • Great spaces for team retreats
  • Boutique independent properties

The Autograph Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Draftsman Hotel

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection.

Feel free to use the The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Charlottesville event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
The Monroe 24 x 17 x 8 436 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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The Monroe

A lovely boardroom that features natural lighting and built-in AV. Comes with Keurig Coffee Maker and bottled water. Pens and Pads provided.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
436 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 17 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Power Outlets:
12
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$400.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$400.00 USD
Photo of The Monroe
The Jefferson 26 x 39 x 8 1046 87/-- 61 43 25 30 25 --/-- 115 104 --
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The Jefferson

Beautiful event space with natural lighting with views of downtown Charlottesville. Perfect space for a reception, banquet and or meeting.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1046 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
26 x 39 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
2
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
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The Founder's Lounge 35 x 24 x 8 8 --/-- -- -- -- -- 8 --/-- -- 40 1
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The Founder's Lounge

The Founder's Lounge is used as our pre-function space. When the Madison Room is rented the Founder's Lounge is included in the price of the rental.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
8 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
35 x 24 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
Half Day Rental:
$150.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$300.00 USD
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The Madison 25 x 30 x 8 779 65/-- 45 37 -- 26 19 --/-- 99 21 --
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The Madison

Beautiful event space with natural lighting. Wonderful room for receptions and corporate events.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
779 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 30 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Photo of The Madison

FAQs about The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection

What time is check in?

Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection have?

There are 150 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection?

Paid Breakfast in the Ridley Restaurant. Served daily from 7AM to 11 AM.

What parking is available at The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection?

Valet parking is $25 for overnight lodging.

How much does internet cost?

Free Wi-Fi

Is there a gym at The Draftsman Charlottesville University Autograph Collection?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Testimonials:

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