The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel is perfectly situated on West Main Street and just steps away from the University of Virginia and the UVA Medical Center. This pet-friendly, upscale boutique hotel features 150 well-appointed guestrooms, over 2,300 sq. ft of meeting space and a rooftop fitness center. The evocative spirit of Virginia’s original voices and visions of 3 Presidents—Madison, Monroe and most notably, the profound ingenuity of Thomas Jefferson—are presented in engaging ways in The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel with references to the past, present and future of this storied, historic region.

The Ridley is THE destination for upscale-casual dining and fresh seafood offerings in Charlottesville, Virginia. Located within The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel boutique hotel, The Ridley combines convenience and accessibility with an unparalleled dining experience. As one of Charlottesville’s Black-owned restaurants, the concept pays homage to Dr. Walter N. Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from The University of Virginia and receive a graduate degree from any major historically white public university in the South.