WILLIAMSBURG INN, Williamsburg

Williamsburg Inn - A Forbes Five-Star Colonial Revival mansion with championship golf, spa facilities, and Regency-style elegance

Dating back to 1937, this Rockefeller-built Williamsburg hotel holds the distinction of being the only Forbes Five-Star rated resort in the Historic Triangle. Located just a two-minute walk from Duke of Gloucester Street's colonial-era taverns and shops, the 62-room Williamsburg Inn features Regency-style decor with crystal chandeliers, antique wood furnishings, and period-authentic rugs. Each room includes marble bathrooms with dual vanities, separate showers and tubs, Bose sound systems, and minibars. The property houses multiple dining venues, including the Regency Room serving American Heritage dishes and the Social Terrace offering seafood appetizers and happy hour specials. Guests have access to two outdoor pools (one heated), an indoor lap pool, the Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club, and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club's 45 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The property contains 9000 square feet of event space equipped with modern technology, plus access to garden terraces with outdoor seating. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 18.5 miles away.

Pros

Historic property hosted British royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II's visits in 1957 and 2007

Free shuttle service available throughout the historic area

Complimentary golf driving range access and half-price club rentals

On-site store with direct delivery service for Colonial Williamsburg purchases

Cons

30-kilometer distance from the nearest airport

Tennis clinics and golf lessons require two-hour advance registration