The Draftsman, Autograph Collection
1106 West Main Street, Charlottesville, 22903, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 148 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Alexander at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the hotel, excellent restaurant recommendations, a map, and a cold bottle of water for the walk downtown. The level of service was better than that of a five-star hotel I was in the night before.

- City view
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Set 2 km from Scott Stadium, The Draftsman, Autograph Collection offers 4-star accommodation in Charlottesville and features a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 2.1 km from John Paul Jones Arena, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.3 km away from Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine or use the fax machine and photocopier at The Draftsman, Autograph Collection. University of Virginia is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Virginia Discovery Museum is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, 13 km from The Draftsman, Autograph Collection.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
The Draftsman, Autograph Collection has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jan 2018.Hotel chain/brand: Autograph Collection
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- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- CChristine
United States
“Alexander at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the hotel, excellent restaurant recommendations, a map, and a cold bottle of water for the walk downtown. The level of service was better than that...” - Lucy
Italy
“great breakfast....wonderful staff and employees who respond right away. thank you! would love to come again!” - Julie
United States
“So many things to love! Great location, no need to rent a car, walked everywhere. The Restaurant in the hotel!!!! We ate there 5 times in 3 days. Southern cuisine done right!!!! The bar knows what they’re doing too. Our room was very clean, well...” - Yun
China
“地理位置相当不错,就在UVA医学院旁边,离corner一步之遥。 房间够大,卫生间也够大。 每天放在房间的清洁小费都没收,是这次美国行唯一一家不收小费的酒店。” - Carol
United States
“great location, clean and well appointed rooms, welcoming atmosphere with lovely restaurant attached.” - Vicki
United States
“very centrally located. beautiful decor and excellent staff interaction” - Michele
United States
“only valet parking was nice and very pleasant staff” - Elisabeth
United States
“The front desk couldn't find my reservation, but the manager and they worked to decipher that "Booking.com" had misspelled my name. They found it and we were able to stay.” - Wendi
United States
“Love the decor and our room. Like the small sectional in our room too. Restaurant was very good and served the best grits! Convenient location to UVA. Liked the fact that you had housekeeping services too, instead of blaming Covid for a...” - Teri
United States
“The employees and the restaurant met all expectations! What a terrific place to stay. Terrific hotel and location!”
Property questions and answers
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Ridley
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
Facilities of The Draftsman, Autograph CollectionGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Draftsman, Autograph Collection accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Bar is closed from Wed 24 Jun 2020 until Fri 31 Jul 2020
FAQs about The Draftsman, Autograph Collection
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The Draftsman, Autograph Collection offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Fitness
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The Draftsman, Autograph Collection has 1 restaurant:
- The Ridley
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The Draftsman, Autograph Collection is 1.1 miles from the centre of Charlottesville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Draftsman, Autograph Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at The Draftsman, Autograph Collection include:
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at The Draftsman, Autograph Collection is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.