Name: Colonial Houses, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Address: 136 E Francis St, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City County, US
Price range: $164–$593 per night
Rating: 8.58

What guests think

At Colonial Houses, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, travelers praise the immersive, central setting for easy walks to historic sites, while feedback often notes simple, older rooms with small bathrooms, thin walls, limited outlets, and occasional HVAC or plumbing quirks.

Many guests find staff friendly and helpful, but several report confusing check-in at the Inn, slow responses to requests, housekeeping missteps, and surprise or higher resort fees when booking through third parties. Cleanliness is frequently good, yet multiple reviews mention mold, dust, or worn fixtures, and some houses are hard to locate with parking occasionally limited or inconvenient. Access to Williamsburg Inn amenities (such as pool and gym) is a plus for some stays. Expect a memorable, historic location with modest, older accommodations.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate access to Williamsburg Inn amenities (pool, gym, etc.) and some find parking easy, but several report confusing separate check-in, limited or inconvenient parking, and a mandatory resort fee.

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10

Edward

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking in the heart of the historical district

10

Marsha

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Easy parking. Charming accommodation

10

Randolph

Jan 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Williamsburg Lodge has great facilities. We love the pool and the dining. You can walk to great shops and food too.

10

Kristen

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very cool staying in an original colonial era building tavern. It was clean and comfortable and quiet. Use of the resort amenities were great.

10

Jennifer

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We went to see Colonial Williamsburg and our colonial house was right in the middle. Close to everything. It is apart of the Williamsburg Inn as well, which gave us access to their amenities.

8

Daniel

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely experience, as always. The Colonial Houses are very neat, though some seem to be in need of an interior refresh. Fun to be amidst the action and very convenient though. The location can’t be beat, and the Inn staff is great. Nice gym too.

8

Doug

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a very immersive experience. The room was convenient to all things Colonial Williamsburg The room had some condition issues and the parking was inadequate, creating the need to park blocks away and walk in.

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Cynthia

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Please be aware that there is an additional $30 per day resort fee whether or not you use the resort facilities. The check in location is not co-located with the room. The facility has steep steps that would be difficult for elderly or handicapped to access.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful to be able to enjoy resort type facilities right inside Colonial Williamsburg

10

Susan

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

So convenient—steps from the center of Colonial Williamsburg. Access to the amenities of the Williamsburg Inn. Bed comfortable and shower perfect.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews mention clean, well-kept rooms, yet several report issues such as mold, dust, musty odors, or worn bathrooms. Housekeeping quality feels inconsistent.

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christine

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We celebrated our anniversary in one of the tavern rooms on the Main Street in Williamsburg. Excellent location to walk to everything, good parking, friendly staff, and very quiet at night. The furnishings in our room were a bit worn, but it was very clean and the bed comfortable.

10

Erin

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. The staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend this hotel.

8

Jennifer

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was comfortable and in a great and unique location. The bathroom was not as clean as I would expect it to be. I had already paid the total on Expedia and yet was charged a resort fee when I checked out. All in all I would stay here again but not in the tavern.

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Kimberley

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We love that the Brick House is right on Duke of Gloucester Street. Parking is available, but you do have to walk around the building. The bathrooms are TINY, making it difficult to carry out toiletries, but very clean. Noise is a bit of an issue - people coming and going is pretty loud. Water running, toilets flushing, people walking around is heard. All that said, we have returned to the Brick House 3 times, and the location is worth the bothersome issues. Location, location, location!! All staff is very friendly and eager to help.

8

Elizabeth

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Brick House Tavern is a very convenient location to Duke of Gloucester Street and Colonial Williamsburg. The room was very clean, small and simple. A true Colonial experience.

4

Myah

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of the Colonial Houses and the idea behind Colonial Williamsburg are awesome. However, the homes are in poor condition and are far too overpriced for the lodging provided. Our room was dirty and smelled like mildew. Didn’t have any lighting in the bathroom and no ventilation. We have stayed in renovated and historic housing before and were disappointed that the Colonial Houses didn’t match up to expectations.

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Angela

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great; but, room is extremely basic and not worth the price. There was mold on bathroom ceiling. Room needs to be cleaned and painted. An extra blanket in the dresser stunk badly when I opened the drawer so I just closed it back up. There's very little attention to detail in room maintenance.

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Phil

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Double beds to small for adults! Shower was to small! Room was to small for price! Asked for bed to be made with new sheets and maid used same sheets!

4

Kevin

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the location , but there’s a list of bad things. 1. No switch to turn on and off the bathroom lights. 2. Bathroom was very cold. 3. Black mold at bottom of tiles. 4. Dark baseboard was dirty on top. 5. Carpet was gross. 6. When the light came across the wall mirror, you could see the coating of dust.

10

elise

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly! Very clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are historic, simple, and often small, with dated fixtures, tiny bathrooms, limited outlets, and occasional HVAC or plumbing problems; noise from thin walls is noted in some buildings. Comfort varies, with some finding beds cozy and others uncomfortable.

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Scott

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pros- cool experience to stay in a colonial home, right in the colonial area. The main con- it was early January, and when I turned the heat on, the vent in the ceiling made a LOUD roaring sound, like a box fan on high. But even worse, it would then randomly fluctuation to a low whir, then to silence, then a whir, then a ROAR, then silence, then a ROAR, then a whir.... Since it was random, you could NOT get used to it. Just to sleep, we turned the heat OFF. Around 10 pm I called housekeeping and the man basically said, "it's an old system... nothing we can do." With a blanket it was ok, but had it been bitter cold outside, we would have had to choose between sleep or freezing!

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Sarah

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When you book into the Colonial Houses, know what you are getting into. The buildings are lovely, but old. The rooms are not plush. The bathrooms are small. We were the only people in an entire building with many bedrooms, yet we were placed on the second floor. Why? You can’t beat the location, and Williamsburg is so lovely, but there are more comfortable rooms available.

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Michael

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staying in the tavern rooms is on its surface a neat experience. You are right in the middle of Colonial Williamsburg and the setting is remarkable. But the rooms are quite tiered, while normally quiet you can hear everyone else going in and out of their rooms, and the lack of amenities in the building is not up to the price. For the money, I'd stay at one of their other facilities next time.

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Nancy

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very difficult to find our lodging. No ability to charge any devices , iPhone ,watch, etc. that needs to be updated to support technology

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Heidi

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My spouse and I just returned from a two-night stay in the Brick Tavern. We loved the convenience of being right on the street where we could walk to everything in the village. The building was most likely constructed in the 1930s and you will not be staying in a luxury room! We were on the third floor (which I liked) and the shower is in the dormer. I am 5'4" and could just barely stand up in the middle of the shower. I cannot imagine a person over six feet tall would be comfortable in that shower. If you're tall, I would suggest you request a lower floor. I also would not plan on staying in that small space with someone you are not intimately comfortable with! The tub is also quite old and if you are concerned about appearances, this may not be the choice for you. The accommodations are "well-worn". We found it quaint and enjoyed being close to all of the beautiful structures. We were only able to eat at one restaurant on property- Shields Tavern- during our stay, but it was lovely and would highly recommend.

8

Sandra

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice historic property, easy walkable and with many beautiful renovated and rebuils buildings from the colonial past. The standard doublerooms are pretty small and so are the beds. I would recommend booking a suite or a house for slightly more comfort.

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Larry W

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Colonial houses are an opportunity to stay right in the midst of historic Williamsburg . The location could not be any more convenient. We stayed at Brick House Tavern on the second floor. The bed was comfortable and the room nicely decorated. However the rooms were last updated about 30-40 years ago estimating by the fixtures, etc. The rooms rates are reasonable based on location but are not reasonable based on the out of date locks (old fashioned brass keys) , bathroom plumbing and scarcity of electric outlets . An upgrade is needed. The room was very clean and bed comfortable so the basics were there. With taxes and fees we paid just over $200 nightly . At that level an upgrade is appropriate.

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Angela

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great; but, room is extremely basic and not worth the price. There was mold on bathroom ceiling. Room needs to be cleaned and painted. An extra blanket in the dresser stunk badly when I opened the drawer so I just closed it back up. There's very little attention to detail in room maintenance.

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Phil

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Double beds to small for adults! Shower was to small! Room was to small for price! Asked for bed to be made with new sheets and maid used same sheets!

8

Bart

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and grounds are beautiful but we stayed in one of the houses in an upstairs unit. Very old original but clean and decent bedding. However, you couldn’t open the windows and the air conditioning unit was extremely loud so not very easy to sleep. Bar and restaurant very good too.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with thoughtful touches for special occasions and assistance like lighting fireplaces or courtesy car rides. However, guests also describe confusing check-in, slow or missed request fulfillment, and occasional rudeness or housekeeping missteps.

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christine

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We celebrated our anniversary in one of the tavern rooms on the Main Street in Williamsburg. Excellent location to walk to everything, good parking, friendly staff, and very quiet at night. The furnishings in our room were a bit worn, but it was very clean and the bed comfortable.

10

Andrew

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the house was perfect! The concierge Kimberly at the Williamsburg Inn was super helpful.

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Letitia

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in associate was rude. We will not be staying with them upon our next trip.

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Ellen

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful and welcoming. Loved the original 1700s building of the Tavern House we stayed in…part of the Colonial Houses hotel (check-in is at Williamsburg Inn, a 2 minute walk away). They provide a courtesy car to drive you to the train station (20 min walk away). There’s also a concierge to help with scheduling activities, if needed. Would definitely stay at this charming place again!

10

Jody

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a treat it was to stay at the Colonial Houses. I’d live there if I could. :) Staff is very helpful and friendly, and the house is close to everything. Highly recommend.

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Cristina

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check-in was confusing as directions to the house and parking was confusing as signage was poor or non-existent. Also the utilities and flooring needed updating/refreshing as the toilet and shower kept running/leaking, the shower pressure was terrible and the room was difficult to temperature control (thermostat didn't seem to work). I also called to request ice and an extra blanket to be delivered to the room and they failed to be delivered at the agreed upon time. We called again and had to wait almost an hour. Recommend staying at the main hotel or Williamsburg Inn.

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Byron

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of places to eat..ease of access…my only concern is I placed Do Not Disturb on outside of door and we left, came back to bed changed, new supplies, etc. Didn’t really want anyone in room when we occupied but it was fine. Thanks…Every Bellman was just plain awesome 👍🙏

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Margo

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great - quick to accommodate requests

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Benjamin

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I'm extremely impressed from start to finish! Before my visit I reached out to the hotel, Katlean was so pleasent and helpful. Check in was amazing Candy and Tracy were wonderful, so kind and helpful. It was a great experience. I would recommend your resort to anyone. Your people really do make a difference!

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Ron

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We celebrated our 40th anniversary. The staff went above and beyond, leaving a personal card and cider in our room. Such an enjoyable weekend and a perfect place to stay.

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Location

Outstanding central location in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, with easy walks to sites, shops, and taverns. A few guests found specific houses hard to locate or noted that parking is not always adjacent.

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Edward

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking in the heart of the historical district

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christine

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We celebrated our anniversary in one of the tavern rooms on the Main Street in Williamsburg. Excellent location to walk to everything, good parking, friendly staff, and very quiet at night. The furnishings in our room were a bit worn, but it was very clean and the bed comfortable.

10

Ross

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very cozy and provided easy access to all the attractions of Colonial Williamsburg. We had a great time and enjoyed being able to wake up and be in the historic area.

10

Sarah

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So cute! Loved being able to walk everywhere.

10

James M.

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We usually go several times a year to Williamsburg. This was the second time we stayed in the Colonial Houses. It’s a true experience. Nothing fancy but if you’re a Williamsburg enthusiasts like we are, then you would enjoy staying in the housing. They are conveniently located within walking distance to all the activities.

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Matthew

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The main thing here is that the accommodation is right in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. It couldn't possibly be a better location. So the room is pretty expensive, but IMO absolutely worth it for the special experience it provides. Working with the Williamsburg Inn for the trip was also a nice experience. I booked a queen room colonial house, which ended up being a room in a larger colonial house with many rooms. However, it was completely silent. I will be back to stay in one of the colonial houses.

10

Bobby

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place right in the heart of historic Williamsburg

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Daniel

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely experience, as always. The Colonial Houses are very neat, though some seem to be in need of an interior refresh. Fun to be amidst the action and very convenient though. The location can’t be beat, and the Inn staff is great. Nice gym too.

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Robert

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very close to everything.

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James

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We love Colonial Williamsburg, & we loved the convenience of staying in a colonial house right in the middle of things!

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Dining

On-site taverns and Williamsburg Inn dining receive positive comments, and many appreciate being able to walk to restaurants and bakeries nearby. Prices can be high but overall food experiences are enjoyed.

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Robert

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From the beginning everyone one was really helpful and kind. The room was quiet and spacious. Easy walk for to shops and food.

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Randolph

Jan 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Williamsburg Lodge has great facilities. We love the pool and the dining. You can walk to great shops and food too.

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Heidi

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My spouse and I just returned from a two-night stay in the Brick Tavern. We loved the convenience of being right on the street where we could walk to everything in the village. The building was most likely constructed in the 1930s and you will not be staying in a luxury room! We were on the third floor (which I liked) and the shower is in the dormer. I am 5'4" and could just barely stand up in the middle of the shower. I cannot imagine a person over six feet tall would be comfortable in that shower. If you're tall, I would suggest you request a lower floor. I also would not plan on staying in that small space with someone you are not intimately comfortable with! The tub is also quite old and if you are concerned about appearances, this may not be the choice for you. The accommodations are "well-worn". We found it quaint and enjoyed being close to all of the beautiful structures. We were only able to eat at one restaurant on property- Shields Tavern- during our stay, but it was lovely and would highly recommend.

10

Kara

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We walked down to market Street for a pup crawl and to a little bakery in the morning.

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Cynthia

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Inn. The Tavern rooms were charming and clean. And it was convenient and enjoyable to walk to the Williamsburg Inn for more high end dining and amenities. I would recommend this stay and vacation resort,

10

Gregory

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right on main area of sites and sounds of Williamsburg. Great experience. Cozy room for 2.. wife loved it. Close to Mellow mushroom LOL..

10

Joseph

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable and very clean! Right in the historic village. Ghost tour was awesome as was our meal at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern. If booking through hotels.com, verify weather the museum’s entrance charge is included, some confusion about that!

10

Alyssa

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the entire experience. Right in colonial Williamsburg within walking distance of so many restaurants and attractions. Very friendly staff, clean rooms, and excellent accommodations. We’re looking forward to our return!

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Karen

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The houses are part of the Williamsburg Inn. My cabin was a bit rustic and the Inn is really elegant, best of two worlds. Close to the taverns, etc. I enjoyed the privacy of my own structure. And I had a designated parking place! The electric outlets didn’t all work, the toilet was temperamental, and it took me a long time to figure out how to lock the door from the inside. I went to the Inn for two meals. Yummy food and friendly service. Pricey!

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Bart

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and grounds are beautiful but we stayed in one of the houses in an upstairs unit. Very old original but clean and decent bedding. However, you couldn’t open the windows and the air conditioning unit was extremely loud so not very easy to sleep. Bar and restaurant very good too.

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Month	Average price
January	$156
February	$166
March	$219
April	$165
May	$153
June	$150
July	$137
August	$126
September	$144
October	$170
November	$159
December	$188

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20 $165	21 $165	22 $165	23 $428	24 $165	25 $205	26 $212
27 $164	28 $165	29 $165	30 $165

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $164	2 $212	3 $212
4 $177	5 $164	6 $164	7 $432	8 $165	9 $593	10
11 $167	12 $165	13 $165	14 $165	15 $203	16	17
18 $169	19 $216	20 $513	21 $165	22 $165	23	24
25 $165	26 $512	27 $165	28 $169	29 $169	30	31 $202

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Classic Tavern Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Classic Tavern Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic House, 1 Double Bed with Sofa Bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Signature House, 2 Bedrooms

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms

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