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The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Fredericksburg's culinary gem invites travelers to enjoy dining and start each morning with a freshly prepared breakfast.

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The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, offers a welcoming retreat in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi, cooked-to-order breakfasts, and valet parking while exploring this charming location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • 362 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
711 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

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 Presbyterian Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 15 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Downtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sedona Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spirits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Fredericksburg - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Foode - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Upscale hotel
The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 98 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Jan 7 - Jan 8
Total with taxes and fees
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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

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Jan 9, 2026 start from $169.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?

Situated in Fredericksburg, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery and Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. University of Mary Washington and James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library are also within 10 minutes. Fredericksburg Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Publisher, Downtown Fredericksburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. Clean, staff were friendly, and it was just an overall lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

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

10/10 Excellent

ken fong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice , hotel decor is beautiful . Amenities appreciated the complimentary water. And plenty of towels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Courteous and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posh decor! Next level accommodations! We were so happy with the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Richard

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

Ruth

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, love that there was not a full carpet. The only negative was that the room was extremely hot with the heat off and the window open.
Clearly, they had a ruff day too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crit

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

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checking in hardly any information was communicated to me - I asked for what floor the person said to look at back of the card holding the room key
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time in Fredericksburg, the Publisher l made my stay much more pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facilities and friendly staff. Lots of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel. Parking is additional $20 that kind of sucks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional, high end, lovely restaurant and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Everita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well renovated place, no smells, all fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous newly renovated property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Bar was great. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Steps away from food and shopping. And walkable to the battlefield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite bi-weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025