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Williamsburg Inn

136 E Francis St | Williamsburg, VA 23185  [SEE MAP]Williamsburg, VA  [SEE ADDRESS]
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Overview

Guests appreciate hotel's well-appointed rooms, historical ambiance and top-notch service
A stay here is expensive
This Williamsburg Inn has accommodations fit for a queen, literally – Queen Elizabeth II has stayed here more than once on state visits to Williamsburg, Virginia. But it's a delightful choice for commoners as well. Recent visitors particularly appreciated the Inn's personal touches, such as the available itineraries of daily activities in Colonial Williamsburg. Guests also rave about the exquisite accommodations, appointed with marble bathrooms, plush robes, complimentary Wi-Fi access and sleek flat-screen TVs. Though some guests bemoan the Inn's high price tags, others say the outstanding ambiance and service are well worth the cost. When dinnertime rolls around, consider having your evening meals in the Rockefeller Room to enjoy views of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Course and to try delectable Southern-style fare. Prefer a more laid-back dining experience? Head to The Social Terrace.
This Williamsburg Inn has accommodations fit for a queen, literally – Queen Elizabeth II has stayed here more than once on state visits to Williamsburg, Virginia. But it's a delightful choice for commoners as well. Recent visitors particularly appreciated the Inn's personal touches, such as the available itineraries of daily activities in Colonial Williamsburg. Guests also rave about the exquisite accommodations, appointed with marble bathrooms, plush robes, complimentary Wi-Fi access and sleek flat-screen TVs. Though some guests bemoan the Inn's high price tags, others say the outstanding ambiance and service are well worth the cost. When dinnertime rolls around, consider having your evening meals in the Rockefeller Room to enjoy views of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Course and to try delectable Southern-style fare. Prefer a more laid-back dining experience? Head to The Social Terrace.
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Location
Williamsburg, VA
Hotel Class
5.0-star
Property Type
Boutique hotel, 62 rooms
Primary View
Neighborhood
Style
Traditional, Opulent, Historic

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  • 5.0Hotel Class

Tripadvisor Traveler Rating

Tripadvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1051 reviews Based on 1051 reviews
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Critic Reviews

Forbes

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It’s designed to be more like a cozy country residence rather than a hotel. The lobby resembles an oversized, sprawling living room with multiple sitting areas.

It’s designed to be more like a cozy country residence rather than a hotel. The lobby resembles an oversized, sprawling living room with multiple sitting areas.

Travel + Leisure

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The Regency-style main inn dates from 1937, with a new Sylvia Sepielli spa; easily the area's most atmospheric hotel.

The Regency-style main inn dates from 1937, with a new Sylvia Sepielli spa; easily the area's most atmospheric hotel.

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This 62-suite Colonial Revival hotel built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1937 is hardly tired or stale: Rooms in shades of custard and pale blue are decorated in the early 19th century Regency style, with carved wooden tables and damask upholstered Queen Anne sofas lending real, refined elegance rather than revolutionary kitsch.

This 62-suite Colonial Revival hotel built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1937 is hardly tired or stale: Rooms in shades of custard and pale blue are decorated in the early 19th century Regency style, with carved wooden tables and damask upholstered Queen Anne sofas lending real, refined elegance rather than revolutionary kitsch.

Fodor's

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Rooms come with such perks as morning coffee and afternoon tea, a daily newspaper, turndown service, and bathrobes.

Rooms come with such perks as morning coffee and afternoon tea, a daily newspaper, turndown service, and bathrobes.

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Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 1051 have reviewed the Williamsburg Inn, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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Tripadvisor Travel Rating: Tripadvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1051 reviews 4.5 (based on 1051 reviews)
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Guest Rooms

All of the Williamsburg Inn’s rooms are unique, featuring Regency antiques, period reproductions and custom draperies to transport guests to the 18th century. Standard rooms feature two queen beds or one king-sized bed, sitting areas and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate showers. Amenities in all guest rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi access, plush bathrobes and slippers, luxury bath amenities and minibars.
  • Some rooms have working fireplaces
  • All accommodations have dual vanities
Nightly resort fee: $25

Standard room size: 500 square feet

  • Premium channels
  • Workspace/desk
  • Minifridge
  • Bathrobes/slippers
  • Minibar
  • Shower/tub combo
  • Separate shower
  • Separate tub
  • Internet
  • Wireless internet
  • Free internet
  • Fee for internet usage
  • Guest rooms with patios and balconies
  • Adjoining rooms available
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Location & Parking

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Located on East Francis Street just steps from the historic area, the Williamsburg Inn offers luxurious accommodations in keeping with the English Regency style of the imposing whitewashed brick exterior and its commanding Ionic columns. Both the antique-filled interior and gracious service are a nod to the past, but the addition of a spa and an array of modern amenities combines the best of the old and the new. Owned by Colonial Williamsburg, the Inn offers special perks for visitors, including discounted admission tickets to Colonial Williamsburg, complimentary transportation around the historic area, free delivery of purchases from official Colonial Williamsburg shops to the hotel and complimentary valet service.
  • Historic area within walking distance
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club adjacent to Inn
  • Complimentary on-site valet parking
  • Located about 18 miles northwest of Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
  • 24-hour valet parking (free)
  • 24-hour self-parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Car service (free)

Within walking distance of:

  • Bus stop
  • Restaurants
  • Movie theater
  • Train station
  • Beach
  • Theater
  • Subway/metro stop
  • Grocery store
  • Shopping
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Dining

The Rockefeller Room at the Williamsburg Inn features both classic American favorites and traditional Southern cuisine for dinner. Lighter fare is also available in The Social Terrace.
  • Relaxed dress code

Number of restaurants: 2

Cuisine Types: American

  • Fine dining
  • Casual dining
  • Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour room service
  • free breakfast
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Kids

The Inn’s location within walking distance of the historic area, along with its complimentary shuttle, make family sightseeing easy.
  • On-site swimming pool available
  • Complimentary and tennis
  • Teen spa services offered
  • Concierge can help arrange babysitting services
  • Kids Club
  • Free Kids Club
  • Fee for Kids Club
  • Cribs
  • High Chairs
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Business

Since the Williamsburg Inn is owned by Colonial Williamsburg, all meetings and events are booked and organized through the Colonial Williamsburg conference department. The Inn offers four event spaces. The largest space, the Regency Room, can accommodate 190 people for a banquet.
  • Guests can arrange for the founding fathers to appear at their event
  • East Lounge can also be used for events with up to 170 people

Number of meeting rooms: 4

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Meeting and event planners available
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Pets

The Williamsburg Inn welcomes up to two dogs for a nonrefundable fee of $50 per pet, per day. Dogs must be crated if left unattended in guest rooms and leashed at all times on the property.
  • Limited number of pet-friendly rooms available
  • Pets allowed (with fee)
  • Dog walking
  • Pet-sitting
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Wedding

The Williamsburg Inn’s 18th-century style and landscaped grounds offer elegant wedding venues for up to 190 guests. All bookings are handled through the Colonial Williamsburg conference concierge, and a variety of packages are available that can include spa services, golf outings and accommodations in several of the Colonial Williamsburg-owned properties.
  • Custom catering menus offered

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 190

  • Hotel hosts weddings
  • Outdoor space for weddings
  • Wedding planners available
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