THE FIFE AND DRUM INN, Williamsburg

The Fife And Drum Inn - A historic downtown boutique bed and breakfast with prime location between Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary College

Located in the heart of downtown Williamsburg, The Fife And Drum Inn occupies the historic Hitchens Building at the corner of North Boundary and Prince George Streets. This 3-star boutique bed and breakfast features nine individually decorated rooms with private bathrooms, plush beds, cable TV, free WiFi, and individual heating and AC thermostats. Continental breakfast is served from 8-10 AM daily, with several full-service restaurants like Aromas Coffee Shop and Blue Talon Café just steps from the front door. The Williamsburg hotel's prime location puts guests two blocks east of the Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Palace and two blocks west of the College of William & Mary Admissions Office. Merchants Square, with over thirty specialty shops and some of Virginia's best restaurants, is immediately accessible from the inn's north side entrance. The Fife And Drum Inn provides complimentary parking and 24-hour access to self-serve coffee and specialty teas.

Pros

Situated between Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area and College of William & Mary, allowing guests to explore both locations on foot

Each room contains antique prints and memorabilia highlighting aspects of historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown

Owners Sharon and Billy Scruggs are Williamsburg natives who offer insider tips on enjoying the area

The reception desk is staffed from 8 AM to 3 PM daily with innkeepers available by phone 24 hours a day

Cons

All rooms are located on the second floor, requiring guests to climb a 16-step staircase with no elevator access

Two-night minimum stay required for Friday or Saturday bookings, with three nights sometimes required for special events