Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near Governor's Palace

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Fitness facility
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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351 York Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Place, Governor's Palace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Merchants Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, College of William and Mary
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Accessible King Room with Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Pet Friendly Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Governor's Palace - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Merchants Square - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • College of William and Mary - 6 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Shorty's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Shop - ‬4 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 wired Internet 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.
  • 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
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: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free 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 are welcome
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • 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
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, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Clarion Historic District
Williamsburg Historic District

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.

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 13.4 mi (20-min drive) from Yorktown Beach and 4.3 mi (9-min drive) from Kingsmill 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 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff ver attentive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alfreda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

GARRETT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property has some maintenance to take care of, but still cleanly. Staff and amenities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Goof Breakfast Buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, great price Breakfast could use some upgrade
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Everything was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Timi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast Menu was so plain. Muffins Juice Coffee -take it or leave it. But lots of shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Whitney

The breakfast was ok to say the least. The hotel is old and the pictures are misleading. Also we stayed for a few days and never had room service come in and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, nice room, friendly staff. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Cathy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok but cold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very responsive to our requests.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, nice breakfast and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating. I requested adjoining rooms and received that. Breakfast was good. I would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Amber

No hot breakfast some dry bagels with jelly and oatmeal packets. Heated pool was freezing and dirty. The shower was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff was very helpful, friendly and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

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
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2/10 Terrible

Jessie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When booking it stated that they offered breakfast, but they only offered bagels, muffins and juice. Our room was very dirty. It had a blood stain on the wall behind the bed and it had hair and mold in the tub. The body wash was covered in some sort of film.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Yuvika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom door was broken, there was a stench in the room. The floors and lamps were sticky. There was no staff to help with pool towels, or housekeeping to provide anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location; helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Usually I pick this hotel when visiting Williamsburg or the Hampton roads area in general. The staff are really friendly and they have a free continental breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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