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The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
$203
$179 nightly
$203 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Explore the area

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711 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
  • Place, University of Mary Washington
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Battlefield
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 362 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fredericksburg

With a stay at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Fredericksburg, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery and 6 minutes by foot from Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center.

What's nearby

  • Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Mary Washington - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 14 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Endings Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spirits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eats Burgers - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Fredericksburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 2024.
At The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2024
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Property is also known as

The Publisher Fredericksburg a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean stay. Would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Richard, Salem

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Publisher is a fine hotel in old town, Fredericksburg! The ambience is fabulous, the food in the bar is great, and the bed linens are soft and comfy! On my next trip to Fredericksburg, I will definitely stay at the Publisher!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniscia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hostess in restaurant very unprofessional- lazy - you don tell a customer that you have other duties abd to busy to clean a table
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous and helpful, and our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Cicero

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Bellefonte

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamala

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hotel and staff. Clean. The rooms are spacious. Balcony is very small no seating but nice to be able to step out, at least in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Very clean room and comfortable bed. Helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, staff very friendly, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crit, Weiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing, the staff is awesome and the food and bar is wonderful!! Truly appreciated the comfort and stay and highly recommend this hotel. I will be back👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was large and roomy. Clean and the staff was friendly and warm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025