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Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Golf
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 15 per person)
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Governor's Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Pond View)

  • Water view
  • 576 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Pond View

  • Water view
  • 576 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

  • 648 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace (Pond View)

  • Lake view
  • 648 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 576 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

  • 576 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3-star hotel in Colonial Williamsburg
This smoke-free hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and outdoor tennis courts.
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel offers 43 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations have separate dining areas and are furnished with king sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 6 outdoor tennis courts. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa of CW has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel features a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge). Event facilities measuring 5000 square feet (465 square meters) include conference space. This Colonial hotel also offers an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 36-hole golf course
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 5,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Williamsburg Inn 136 E Francis St. Williamsburg VA 23185]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 32.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Griffin Hotel Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Providence Hall Guesthouses Hotel
Providence Hall Guesthouses Williamsburg
Griffin Hotel Colonial Hotel
Griffin Colonial Williamsburg
Griffin Colonial
The Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The Griffin A Colonial Willia
Griffin Hotel
Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Hotel

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 703 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. We were very happy with our room and accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It's the little things that count; both good & bad

We won't be staying at the Griffin but will come back to Colonial Williamsburg. This hotel was the price of a Marriot with the amenities of a Motel 6. It was mostly clean (the heat vents on the floor hadn't been cleaned in ages by the looks of them) and the beds were comfortable. However, we had to hunt to find blankets. They were in the dresser with a broken knob. The outlets were all on the floor which meant bending under things to charge up our phones. There was a hole in the bathroom ceiling I didn't get a picture of. The carpeting probably was from the 1970's - it wasn't anything big that was wrong but a lot of little things that added up. Since Williamsburg shuts down at 5 pm and dinner only takes so long, we ended up in the room a lot. The staff at the Williamsburg Inn, where you check in, were all amazing however. Everyone we talked to was helpful and attempted to get answers for us. Really, we will come back just never to the Griffin.
The outside area looked like it would be great on a warm day
The TV worked well
One of those "little" problems. The watermark on the ceiling was as big as the smoke detector.
This is almost a petty issue but was one of the "little" issues that we saw. If you sat at the desk with the light on, the light was right in your eyes. Also, why is the painting so low on the wall?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The setting back in the woods is very nice and peaceful. The room was nice, but a little bit tired. The room was very big, with two queens and a sofa bed - it would be a good place for a family. It could use better lighting both in the bathroom and the main room area. It always felt a little big dim in there. There was something sticky on the bathroom floor - seemed like it was something that needed to be scraped off and that hadn't been done. My biggest complaint is that there is no food or room service of any kind in the hotel. There isn't even a water bottle filling station. There is a vending machine for sodas and theoretically one for snacks, but the snack machine was completely empty. There isn't even an address for the hotel, so I couldn't figure out a way to order delivery.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay! Room was large everyone was friendly and helpful. Location was perfect, easy walk right into all of the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliyah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and will be coming again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Birthday Getaway

Awesome fireplace room! Quiet and comfortable! Walkable location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay Stay but Wouldn’t Recommend

This hotel felt like the forgotten cast off of the nicer Inn next door. The room was outdated and rundown including a sink that wouldn’t drain and a broken towel rack. There wasn’t any complimentary water bottles and the vending machine was broken so you really need to bring your own refreshments and snacks. The room size was good and it’s certainly a convenient location to Colonial Williamsburg but I was underwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Leesburg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the historical feel of the rooms, VERY spacious!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

pam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not impressed Hotels.com

I went on her and saw an 8.8 excellent rating. Sorry, this is not true, I should have taken pictures I dropped something behind the bed and had to retrieve it so dirty. It is definitely in need of an upgrade, smells moldy and pictures of the original building on the walls says 1970. My husband said its ok its only for one night. The area defiantly needs newer hotels. I would hope when people see the pictures like I did it is of the main hotel where you check in which was the Williamsburg Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil setting but only an easy walk to the center of Colonial Wmsburg. Spacious room, attractive decor. Cons: all services from lobby/check-in to refreshments and dining options in the main hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

raymond

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

Lovely facility - Friendly Staff - Very convenient

Check in was very good, the staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was enormous and comfortable. It did smell of smoke however (there is a real fireplace in the room). There were small things that could have been improve, The shower shelf was tilted so nothing would stay on it, the toilet was quite low, which matters to older folk. The interesting thing is the guide said Fox News was on channel 22, but channel 22 was MTV. There was a gap in the channel Guide listing between 60 and 65, Guess what FN was 64, so you really had to hunt for it...hmmm
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Excellent stay. Beautiful place and grounds. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lung Sum

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was very quiet during our stay, which I like. However, the interior is quite old and looks as if it is not clean. There is also no microwave in the room.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Next door to the Williamsburg Inn, so perfect location. Very large room perfect for family w king bed and pull out couch, table and chairs, 2 sinks, balcony with a pond view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice to check in at the Inn now, so you can wait there when your room isn't ready on time. Pretty setting. Chipped paint and damaged toilet seat indicate the bathroom could use some sprucing up. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024