![Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres (20 km2), with Jefferson using slaves for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets.
Jefferson designed the main house using neoclassical design principles described by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, subsequently reworking the design through much of his presidency to include design elements popular in late 18th-century Europe and integrating numerous of his own design solutions. Situated on the summit of an 850-foot (260 m)-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, the name Monticello derives from the Italian for "little mount". Along a prominent lane adjacent to the house, Mulberry Row, the plantation came to include numerous outbuildings for specialized functions, e.g., a nailery; quarters for domestic slaves; gardens for flowers, produce, and Jefferson's experiments in plant breeding — along with tobacco fields and mixed crops. Cabins for field slaves were located farther from the mansion.
At Jefferson's direction, he was buried on the grounds, in an area now designated as the Monticello Cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Monticello Association, a society of his descendants through Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson.[4] After Jefferson's death, his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph sold the property. In 1834 it was bought by Uriah P. Levy, a commodore in the U.S. Navy, who admired Jefferson and spent his own money to preserve the property. His nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy took over the property in 1879; he also invested considerable money to restore and preserve it. In 1923, Monroe Levy sold it to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF), which operates it as a house museum and educational institution. It has been designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1987 Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082929/fc297070-6be5-4ba5-8b01-2648f1f046f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville
Hilton Garden Inn CharlottesvillePantops, 2 km from Monticello
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (978 reviews)
"The hotel was friendly, clean and modern."
Linda
The price is P6,268
P7,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville by IHGPantops, 2.8 km from Monticello
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, excellent staff, the best breakfast."
Maria
The price is P5,274
P6,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Fairhaven Guesthouse
Fairhaven GuesthouseWoolen Mills, 2.2 km from Monticello
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (76 reviews)
"Very friendly folks and a very comfy place. "
Candace
The price is P6,815
P7,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Comfort Inn Monticello
Comfort Inn Monticello2.3 km from Monticello
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel "
Brooke
The price is P4,785
P5,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville DowntownStarr Hill, 3.7 km from Monticello
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (481 reviews)
"Good location , clean and good breakfast "
Jennifer
The price is P7,505
P8,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
Omni Charlottesville HotelNorth Downtown, 3.6 km from Monticello
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Super location, friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms."
Hatice
The price is P8,486
P9,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Dinsmore Boutique Inn
Dinsmore Boutique InnVenable, 4.7 km from Monticello
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"Charming, historic inn with comfortable beds. Staff was attentive and welcoming. Walkable to UVA campus, and dining options. "
Nancy
The price is P9,013
P10,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University AreaFifeville, 3.6 km from Monticello
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"The room was clean. We asked to be moved as there was a noisy party in the room directly above ours. The desk clerk promptly moved us. I had just had surgery at UVA and needed a peaceful night.
The lotion proved by the hotel had been used prior to my opening it. It was almost empty. Needless to say, I discarded it."
Teresa
The price is P5,748
P6,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel
The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel10th and Page, 4.6 km from Monticello
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (329 reviews)
"very nice stay"
Sofia
The price is P10,548
P12,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville DowntownNorth Downtown, 3.5 km from Monticello
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (751 reviews)
"Great location!"
Elena
The price is P6,025
P6,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At the University
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At the University10th and Page, 4.4 km from Monticello
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (985 reviews)
"Great central location and clean and comfortable beds."
Mirna
The price is P6,997
P7,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Little Mod Hotel at the University
Little Mod Hotel at the UniversityVenable, 5 km from Monticello
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (290 reviews)
"Room was adorable. Very unique and comfortable experience."
Elizabeth
The price is P8,178
P9,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
The Doyle Hotel
The Doyle HotelStarr Hill, 3.9 km from Monticello
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (995 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel. Would highly recommend. "
Paige
The price is P7,395
P8,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Oakhurst Inn at the University
Oakhurst Inn at the UniversityJefferson Park Avenue, 5.3 km from Monticello
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (531 reviews)
"Great location if your plans include a visit to the university campus. Room was comfortable and clean. "
Jed
Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville University Medical Ctr
Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville University Medical Ctr10th and Page, 4.6 km from Monticello
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (636 reviews)
"Great staff at desk, clean room!!"
Laura
The price is P7,229
P8,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville
Graduate by Hilton CharlottesvilleVenable, 4.8 km from Monticello
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"Great service,cute place,good location,great for kids,had everything we needed "
Brooks
The price is P6,154
P7,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
English Inn of Charlottesville
English Inn of CharlottesvilleThe Meadows, 6.2 km from Monticello
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,697 reviews)
"Clean and comfy room 💜
Good Breakfast …
Quiet hotel
Friendly staff
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Crystal
The price is P5,167
P6,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Sleep Inn & Suites Monticello
Sleep Inn & Suites MonticelloFry's Spring, 4.5 km from Monticello
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, nice breakfast overall good stay and would stay again. "
James
The price is P4,910
P5,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello by IHG
Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello by IHG4.7 km from Monticello
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing staff, clean and very cost effective "
Kim
The price is P5,511
P6,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville, VA
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville, VAThe Meadows, 6.5 km from Monticello
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good room, good location, good breakfast "
Jason
The price is P7,143
P8,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
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