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Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near Governor's Palace

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Property entrance
Fitness facility
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Laundry room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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351 York Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Place, Governor's Palace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Water Country USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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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 - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Merchants Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • College of William and Mary - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Water Country USA - 6 min drive - 4.0 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
  • ‪Emily's Donuts and Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬2 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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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 Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Williamsburg Historic District on Nov 23, 2025 start from $66.36, excluding 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.

Reviews

Best Western Williamsburg Historic District Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the reception desk was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZULAIKA, Springfield

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an okay experience. Got my moneys worth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

LeeAnn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Durham

Traveled with pets
Decent hotel. Well located. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kareema

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Busch gardens trip

The breakfast was great kid friendly nice staff bathroom a little old but overall it was nice and the pool was nice too and stayed open late
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our visit here. Thankful we could bring our dog. There was a little bit of faint odor in the hallways on our floor but not sure if just that weekend. We were disappointed that the gym was out of order during our stay. We will likely stay here again though and hope to use it in the future. Our rooms were modern and clean, the beds were comfortable and the staff was very hospitable. We had free, hot breakfast each morning. Historical Williamsburg is in walking distance. We went a few times. Beautiful stroll. Horses in the field across the street. Overall we had an affordable, comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful experience!!

We had to book a very last minute stay here, and this hotel was overall an amazing experience! It was very beautiful on the inside and out and the front desk employees were friendly and helpful. We had a single king bed room, It was clean, organized, and comfortable. The shower was nice, good control of the temperature, and had great water pressure. Our bed was comfortable and clean. The room smelled nice and there was no visible dirt or defects anywhere in the room. It had a fridge, a microwave, a desk, and a tv. The pool was nice and the breakfast in the morning was wonderful! They had a lot of options and kept it stocked throughout the whole morning. Check in was super simple, just gave vehicle information and proof of identity, and were given our room keys and directed to our room. Checkout was even easier, we handed the front desk employee our keys back and were told to have a wonderful day. No complaints about our experience and I would highly recommended this place. Also side note: they allow anyone 18 or older to check in. Other hotels in the area require you to be 21, so this was an extremely amazing benefit to this hotel! Me and my girlfriend spent the day at water country, and just needed a place to stay for the night, It was a struggle finding a hotel that would allow us to check in at 18, but this one was IT! No complaints and great experience especially for the price!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was run down and old. Wall paper was peeling off the walls, old carpet, dirty bathroom and shower floors, dirty mirror with toothpaste spit stains, etc. The shower curtain rod was broke and hanging down. The beds were average but the comforters had stains on them. The TV was about a 32 in. The breakfast was pretty average. Good for a night but that’s it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place smelled like a senior home urine smell the room was cold and no heat would come out the temp outside at night was in low 70
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty socks left in closet. Cleaning services could use an improvement. Convenient location close to many attractions in the area, which was the only positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chaney

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The hall way on the 3rd floor smells like mildew. My room smelled wet and had that mildew smell. My bathroom smelled horrible. If you ran the water the tub and the sink was stopping up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I first I thought it was going to be terrible because when we got in the room it was very humid and had a musky smell, but after putting the AC on for a while the smell went away. Beds were comfortable and clean. Tv can use an update. But other than that there is nothing to complain
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Over all my stay was very good It’s understandable with the construction going on some issues may come up but I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Prabhu

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel rooms are good to stay for a day or two. Their continental breakfast is good. Indoor pool is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse hotel I have ever stayed in. We had to change rooms twice. One had blood stains on the curtains and the bathroom door was locked because they were working on the bathroom. The other one had a hole on the wall and another one in the sink. It smell like people smoke in the hallways and the rooms. We booked for two nights and when tried to leave sooner because of all the incovinients, they didn’t wanna refund me our money so stayed for two nights and left right after that. dHonestly, overall we had a terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay and friendly staff

We love that the pool was covered , everyone could still swim even while it was raining outside ( perk) . The only drawback was some old musty smells at times
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Royces

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I visit this property annually for the past 5 years. This year was ver disappointing and disgusting. There is an awful stinch that smells like old wet carpet. The side entrance door was not secure it's left unlocked for a long extensions cord to provide electricity from the outside in. We were relocated 3x due to the bathroom doors being locked. Mgmt said the cause was "a new housekeeper" Housekeeping are very friendly but speak little to no English. I speak Spanish amd was able to communicate my needs to them. On our 2nd night stay, each floor ice machine had out of order signs (July 18, 2025), as well as every floor level soda machine was out of drinks. Ceiling water spots, vacant room with a busted door lock mechanism, stained carpet, lack of expected amenities. I will not be returning. It is evident that something has gone awry with this location. I requested a refund/cancellation and mgmt responded professional and friendly however I booked through a 3rd Party Travel Club and Best Western mgmt advised me that I had to go through the 3rd Party. Also I was on time restraints, so I remained the full 3 day booking. Beds were very comfortable and towels clean and replaced daily
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. The rooms are disgusting. There was blood on the window curtain, blood on the shower curtain, and an old blood stain under the mattress. It smelled of cigarette smoke in my room. The “fitness center” had four machines and one was broken, and it smells terribly of mildew. It felt musty. Don’t even get me started on the free breakfast, the pancakes tasted frozen/microwaved. The sausage was okay, but the eggs tasted like they were made from a carton, and mixed with water. They had no flavor. There should be a staff member in the pool from 7pm-10pm because the children were screaming at unnecessarily loud levels, so it was hard to fall asleep. The elevator also smelled musty. This is probably the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
Blood on the shower curtain
Hairs all in the shower.
Mold in the bathroom (also on ceiling above shower because of lack of fan in bathroom)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good nere to shopping and restaurants nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025