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Reviews of Colonial Houses, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

136 E Francis St, Williamsburg, 23185-4271, United States of America

#31 of 75 hotels in Williamsburg

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 93 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    We had limited time and the historic feel plus walkability to attractions we wanted to see were excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Tavern Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Condition of bathtub (peeling)

    Colonial style room Location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not being able to extend check-out time.

    Being able to walk to everything.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Great location but a mediocre room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well, the room was small. I can deal with that except it also had peeling paint which was unacceptable. The worst part of the room was the bathroom. The toilet seat was literally up against the bath tub. That’s because the room was so small and they had to fit it in there. To use the toilet I had to enter the bathroom, lift my one leg over the toilet and sit down. You shouldn’t have to perform a gymnastic exercise to use the potty.

    The convenience was outstanding. It was right in the middle of colonial Williamsburg. You can’t beat that.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We needed two pillows. I called and was assured that housekeeping would bring them over. When I Stopped back in my room around 3:30. They still weren't up there. I called again and they apologized and said they would bring them right over. When we got back later that night.....Still no pillows. I went to sleep with my head on my jacket stuffed with some of my clothes. The next day, i sent an email hoping that would get through better. no response. finally, I resorted to a Facebook message on their Facebook page and still received no response. I spent the entire trip sleeping with my head on my jacket stuffed with my clothing. I understand I could have walked over to the Inn and probably walked away with 2 pillows, but we had such a jam-packed schedule. I didn't want to have to stop our plans to go and get pillows when housekeeping should have easily been able to bring them over. it was disappointing.. Otherwise, our stay was amazing

    The location was amazing. you cannot beat it. the place was very clean and safe and it was great staying in a historical building.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice charming room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common steps leading to room were not carpeted. Could hear every person walk into building and go up stairs from our room.

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No blind in our room, shower dripped constantly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing for this site

    Great location to everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed the warm kindness of all staff and had a memorable visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed was too high and there was no step stool provided. The back door lock would not open with the supplied key, and it was quite inconvenient to get baggage to a door that would open. Wished more venues were open.

    Did not have breakfast, but enjoyed 3 evening meals.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    7.0
    Nice place with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were by the door everyone used so you heard people coming and going a lot. People above our room sounded like they were moving furniture around half the time. Loud gun fire close by was jarring ( demonstration).

    Room was in a good location close to the shuttle bus stop & attractions, staff was helpful and friendly. Room was pretty nice, garden area was lovely .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved every minute of it !

    Colonial Williamsburg is a place like no other, the largest history museum in the world.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tavern Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms need an update, but still decent. Map handouts were confusing to get to the room.

    Amazing location. Really cool to stay in the historic part of town. Loved it. Perfect for family.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful especially housekeeping staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More Storage in room

    Didn’t use

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Authentic to the period.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    9.0
    Overall, we had a wonderful experience and wish we had more time to explore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tavern Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I am not sure if this is a suggestion for the property or CWF but I miss not seeing an abundance of costumed interpreters. When I had last come, it made you feel like you were visiting a lively community. Now, with my daughter, we felt more disconnected to the town and it’s stories.

    Breakfast was delicious. The waitstaff were attentive and kind.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely location, unique accommodations with quirks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They’re old buildings, so there was some quirkiness to the rooms. Our shower head was in an incredibly inconvenient location and only worked well if you were 5’2” or under. I was mostly fine, but my husband who is average height struggled. The other two rooms our family stayed in had normally-placed shower heads, so I guess it’s luck of the draw. Our bath tub was also slow to drain.

    Wonderful location, staying within historic properties.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A price is indicated then tax is added. But why add a $60 fee arbitrarily? Shouldn't be allowed.

    Located in the center of colonial town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, but inadequate comfort and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor bed and linens. Very inadequate bathroom. Poor value for money.

    Nice architecture, and perfect location, especially for parking.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    8.0
    Be prepared to give up some creature conforms for location
    • Solo traveler
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning did not work well in room 3051 and the shower was very awkward due to how it was incorporated into the roof line.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    9.0
    loved our stay. loved the location. we will be back!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no toilet paper at all. I did not see a number to call…..until the next morning when I saw it in a pamphlet. I tried the Williamsburg Hotel but no one picked up the phone.

    location and that it was truly hundreds of years old

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tavern Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn’t eat breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2023

    7.0
    Nice location & grounds but staff was impolite.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Your website incorrectly indicated that the tavern room was dog friendly and so upon arrival I had a less than positive check and experience, because they had to move me to another room, and it took some time to figure out, and the staff was demeaning to me for booking through a third-party.

    Room location was nice with a garden outside.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was no safe.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2022

    8.0
    Colonial Williamsburg ... Great! Colonial Houses Historic Lodging ... Not so.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tavern Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    First was the fact they didn't have our paid reservation so the room we got was a last minute thing which was great. However upon checking out I got charged with a "Resort Fee", apparently that is not covered by Booking.com. I used the room. That was it. No bells. No whistles. No special treatment. No special services. Where's the "Resort"?

    I loved the room. I loved the location.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2022

    9.0
    Very fun place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tavern Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillow was so overstuffed that it hurt my neck.

    Stayed in February 2022

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