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Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

Property class: 2.5
Colonial hotel near Governor's Palace

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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

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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
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(83 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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 area

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 - 0.8 km
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Governor's Palace - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Merchants Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • College of William and Mary - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

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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Best Western Williamsburg Historic District Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay at this place again and I have stayed in the past with no problems at all. One, the hotel is under renovation which is great, but I was traveling with my dog and was put in an older area of the hotel and my room was dirty, there was no shower curtain. When I went to ask for one, it was not provided and was told it would be there when I got back. It was not. I’m pretty sure the sheets were not changed between guest. The property itself is supposed to be pet friendly, but it did not feel very safe for dog walking as a single woman. My experience this time was completely different than the last time I stayed here. On the morning of my departure there was a charge on my credit card of $2,900. When I confronted the hotel staff about this, he laughed at me and something about a pre-auth for the entirety of my stay. I was there for one night and booked through Expedia, so there should not have been any additional charges besides a deposit and pet fee. Overall, the experience was awful. I’ve written multiple reviews and have never given a property zero stars before, but beware of this scuzzy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No egg, no fresh fruits
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

HARRY

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

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

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night found cockroach crawling on the floor. The first floor back to door to enter the building doesn't shut properly (more likely for more bugs) and people who aren't staying there can access the hotel through the back entrance (safety issue in my opinion). Why put the sensor for guests to use their room key if the door doesn't even shut? We could hear our neighbors clear as day and they weren't even yelling. Dogs bark for hours!! Overall, very outdated. I've stayed here before 2 years ago and did not have this experience I don't know what happened. Hopefully they can fix these issues. If I need a cheap place for a night I would stay here but don't recommend for an extended trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ajay checked us in with efficiency. He also graciously granted our request for a late check-out the following morning, giving us an extra hour! (Thanks, Ajay!) The front lobby was decorated for the holidays with quaint charm. Beyond the charm, everything was clean; the reception area, the hallways, the elevator, breakfast area, and the rooms were all very clean and welcoming. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows.The blackout curtains were wonderful! The shower worked fine with lots of hot water and good water pressure; it was slow draining, though, so we mentioned it to Ajay at check-out and we're confident that issue will be tended to ASAP. Although a few reviews mentioned slow wi-fi, we did not have any trouble with the wi-fi at all. We went to breakfast at 9am and there was plenty of hot foods with scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and biscuits-n-gravy available. However, there were no muffins, bagels, or pastries of any type left. Just a lot of empty shelves which should have contained those items. Chuck, the helpful breakfast attendant, said those items had run out already (breakfast started at 7am) and while he did have additional trays of banana nut muffins and other pastries, he couldn't put them out for guest consumption until the next day. It's necessary to climb steps to get to the tea/coffee/juice area and that would've problematic for me if I was alone as I'm in a wheelchair. We recommend this as a clean and comfy place to stay in Williamsburg.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 1st room we were given which wasn't very clean to begin with was across the hall from a dog that was constantly barking, making it impossible to sleep. The front desk person was nice enough to switch us to another room. However, the 2nd room was FILTHY. The refrigerator was full of food from the previous guest which we told the front desk person about. We didn't discover later that the sheets had HAIR in them so we ended up sleeping on top of the covers. The bathroom also had hair, toothpaste on the mirror, and just dirty. It felt as though just the towels were changed between stays and the bed re-made without changing the sheets or cleaning anything. Our room wasn't made up after the 1st night (towels, bed done, etc.) The whole time we were there all we saw was an old vacuum in the hallway. We never saw a room cleaner going from room to room. I understand this is an older hotel and on the cheaper side but we've NEVER seen a place like this before. We're extremely disappointed and would never expect this from a national brand like Best Western.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Urine on bed sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bobby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Been going to this hotel an average of twice annually since 2001. This last trip, first time ever, I was forced to pay an outrageous "incidentals deposit"!!!! Very disappointed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
I couldn't stay bc they have charges for pets that they didn't advertise till i attempted to check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, fairly comfortable beds, breakfast selection was fair. Barking dog across the hall and toilet were our only issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

edward

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Travelled 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