Colonial Houses, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Incredible rooms with a lot of old world charm.

We LOVED the location.

Loved the space/size of bathroom.

This is one of my go-to places whenever I’m in town for family visits. This most recent trip, there was a slight issue with the air conditioner, and Dan was wonderful! Super responsive and professional - he quickly accommodated us with a new room, which just goes to show how this place goes above and beyond for the customer experience. I can’t recommend this place enough. Convenient location, quiet, delicious drinks in the terrace, and really great service. You’ll definitely get your moneys worth!

Location was good

If you're a fan and frequent visitor to Colonial Williamsburg, spending a night(s) living in one of the colonial homes adds a finishing touch to the experience that lodging offsite cannot. The convenience of being able to park the car when you arrive and only have to move it if you dine or shop offsite is a bonus.
The rooms are well appointed, clean, and comfortable. They're equipped like most typical hotel rooms, except maybe for a microwave. But with the variety of cuisine within walking distance, who wants food from a microwave?
If you're the type to enjoy an evening stroll, one through a colonial village is waiting just outside your room.
And if you prefer quiet when it comes time to bed down for the night, I can't think of a place more quiet then Colonial Williamsburg after dark.

Super cute and fun to stay in. Inside Colonial Williamsburg so walking distance to everything in the area.

Location was nice, George was a big asset to the lodge. He made things a lot easier for us.

I did not know this was even a thing! For years I have had mired the homes, not knowing it was possible to stay in them. Very classy, clean, comfortable!

If you are looking for a place to stay on property at Colonial Williamsburg that has character, the Colonial Houses are a great idea. You are very near the historical area (I was on Francis Street directly behind the Taverns) in a building with Colonial character but modern amenities. The cost was a bit less than the hotels, and my lodging was less formal than a hotel.

The location could not have been better. The room is in the center of Williamsburg next to the outdoor market. You park behind the inn, which we did and then we never used our car during the stay. It was very hot when we were there so being able to stop in the room and cool down was great.

Staff were overall very pleasant and friendly.

Overall the facility was excellent. The room we selected was one of the nicest 'Colonial Houses' we've stayed in, and we have stayed in several over the years. The furnishings are so tasteful, the bed, the 'leather' chairs, the drapes, chest of drawers, the arrangement of the fireplace - all incredible. There was a sharp wire or tack end protruding from the upper-back-left of one of the chair backs - would want to be fixed that so no future guest gets scratched. There was a missing drawer pull in the bathroom vanity - that had a sharp end protruding - also needed to be fixed. The bathroom was spectacular - we loved the updated and spacious feel.

It is wonderful to step directly into the eighteenth century. The Colonial Houses make that immersive experience possible. The Colonial Williamsburg part of the trip continues to evolve - the foundation appears committed to preserving the highlights of the educational experience. We love this vacation experience because of the conversations we have - always taking and thinking about the big ideas that led to the revolution and supported the successful creation of a new government 'of the people'.

Overall, our compliments on an exceptional Colonial Houses experience and we look forward to returning.

The Tavern House was clean, convenient, and affordable option. This was our fourth trip to Williamsburg. I will say that we were disappointed in how the interpretations in the houses and other buildings has diminished. While there are people inside the houses there are no guided tours as before. Also, the restaurants in the restored areas are only open on certain days and Chowning's Tavern is closed. It used to provide wonderful evening entertainment and games. It is still a charming, laid back, historical destination, but not like it used to be.

We stayed here 49 years ago for our honeymoon. We returned to take advantage of the Semiquincentennial and the 1776 special package the Inn was offering. Little did we know it was also the 100th anniversary of the Inn.
The rooms are stunning, comfortable, and quiet. The service all around is impeccable. The breakfast, which was included in the package, was scrumptious. Special amenities like robes and slippers, a night cap of Kaluha made it special. You are walking distance from the historic area.

We were excited to return to the Colonial Houses, but unfortunately, we left disappointed and would not recommend staying here.
Historic lodging should mean charm and character—not broken air conditioning, torn carpeting, stained and damaged furniture, nonfunctioning lights, and rock-hard beds. It's absolutely possible to preserve the historic appeal while ensuring the accommodations are clean, comfortable, and in good working order, especially considering the premium price.
Also, be prepared for numerous additional taxes and fees, including a $30-per-day Colonial House stay fee, which makes the overall value even harder to justify.

The room and location were excellent!

I loved the location. It was fantastic.

Remarkably satisfactory and affordable! Our lovely, comfortable room was located on one of the historic taverns along the main, historic street where we could conveniently return for breaks between hours of exploring the historic town and museums.