Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near Governor's Palace

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Fitness facility
Front of property
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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351 York Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Place, Governor's Palace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Merchants Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, College of William and Mary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.6 out of 10
Good
(81 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King Room with Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Pet Friendly Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Williamsburg

Heart of Williamsburg.You'll find Governor's Palace and DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Quarterpath Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Governor's Palace - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Merchants Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • College of William and Mary - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shorty's Diner - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

Colonial hotel near Governor's Palace
Best Western Williamsburg Historic District offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Williamsburg Historic District. Self parking is free.

This Colonial Williamsburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Williamsburg Historic District offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Williamsburg Historic District to the airport?

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District is 17.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District on Mar 23, 2026 start from $74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Williamsburg Historic District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District.

How close is Best Western Williamsburg Historic District to the beach?

This hotel is 4.3 mi (9-min drive) from Kingsmill Beach and 8.8 mi (15-min drive) from Jamestown Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Williamsburg Historic District offer free breakfast?

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Best Western Williamsburg Historic District have a pool?

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District features an indoor pool.

Does Best Western Williamsburg Historic District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Williamsburg Historic District to downtown Williamsburg?

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District is 1.2 mi away from Williamsburg.

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

edward

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Amenities
Good points: rooms were clean. The hotel was quiet. The breakfast was fair. Coffee in the lobby was actually pretty good and available at all times. Reason for the poor rating: we had booked a 3 night stay. On day 1 we discovered the shower ceiling in our room was leaking. We reported it the day we arrived. By the second night the leak was worse and the ceiling was coming down into the tub. At 10 in the evening we were moving rooms. Our new room had a lamp that didn’t have a pull cord, a bathroom mirror frame that was busted up, and the hairdryer kept blowing the bathroom outlet. In addition, we had chosen this hotel because it had an indoor pool for lap swimming. As it turned out, the heater wasn’t working so wasn’t usable. The staff was mildly sympathetic but they indicated they couldn’t do anything because there are no maintenance people on staff over the weekends. !!! After requesting some type of compensation we were given a 15% discount. A small gesture but it didn’t make up for the bad experience on a family celebration weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, nice room, friendly staff. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lacretia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and cozy. The wi-fi was very slow and the breakfast was not hot and I was expecting more of a variety
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

jefferey a

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sekila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and bathroom were clean and adequately stocked, beds were comfortable and room temperature was comfortable ; my only complaint is that the breakfast was not tasty, the food was lukewarm or cold, there was no fresh fruit, very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sanitation in the buffet area, bathroom fixtures, harassing timeshare staff on premises and unprofessional timeshare employees doesn't introduce themselves, appears if the are stalking to set you up for some sort of robbery.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We (my wife & I) checked in on Friday, November 21, 2025, about 8pm. Front desk service was not welcoming at all. We were not informed about breakfast until I asked, and know mention of wifi code. Uncertain of the gentleman's name, but he was not friendly at all. When we entered the hotel on Saturday, November 22, he didn't as much as speak to us when entering the lobby. This is customer service at its worst. We travel a lot and this is not the norm at most hotels. The room was fine but two bulbs in the bathroom was burned out and bath tub was stained. We made the front desk aware of the light issue when checking out. Overall the room was fine. Price was great for our purposes of being in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MILICENT D.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice, room was clean, no issues encountered. Stayed for 2 days. Never got to breakfast, we slept through it. LOL. I think the pool was next to our room, but everyone was out at the designated time, so no issues there either. Front desk staff was kind, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean. Beds a little firm. Check in was very easy and secure. Have stayed at this property twice now. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Second time staying here and we'll definitely be back. The location is our main draw. A five minute walk to Colonial Williamsburg. The room is clean and staff is always friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff was very helpful, friendly and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above was good. I stayed about 6 nights and would have rather had a room close to the entrance for loading and unloading as I brought with me many provisions for my stay. But other than that, it was really good and I would recommended this establishment to others...
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had a waffle maker, but other than that I would recommend and def stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sueanna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I believe I came home with bed bugs from this hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colt

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cockroach in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025