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Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Garden
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

42-inch TV with cable channels

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Pond View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Water view
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

42-inch TV with cable channels

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

42-inch TV with cable channels

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Williamsburg

With a stay at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Williamsburg, within a 10-minute walk of Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Governor's Palace. .This golf hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Williamsburg Winery and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

What's nearby

  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Governor's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merchants Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • College of William and Mary - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 19 min walk
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer Hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪DoG Street Pub - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
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 onsite spa 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 select days. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with king sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. This Colonial hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Williamsburg? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 select days
  • 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 cot
  • 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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

Reviews

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 748 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 748 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 748 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 748 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 748 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels like you are in the woods....and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the charm of the hotel and the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Beautiful Hotel in Quiet Setting

Hotel was very clean and the room was huge! The natural setting made for a very relaxing stay. Staff were eager to help. Please be aware there is no front desk! Check in takes place at the Williamsburg Inn down the street, which was NOT communicated up front.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

denise, scott afb

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that the carpet had soil stains, mold in shower, and the beds were uncomfortable, not enough blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Proximity to Colonial Williamsburg, friendly staff, quiet setting. Rooms are old but roomy. Furniture in disrepair, told we'd receive call when room was ready...did not happen, only sm plastic/paper cups in room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

The internet service in the room that we were assigned to was faulty. I called both the front desk and the technical support number to report this on the first night, but the service problem was not corrected. The next day I personally went to the front desk and spoke to Tim, who said the he would see that the problem was remedied, but did not receive a call back from him, and when I returned to my room (3412) the problem was still not fixed, and Tim was gone for the day. So I personally went to the front desk again. The person at the front desk called tech support and I was told that it was a counter issue that they would correct. But again when I returned to my room I still could not connect with the internet. So I went back a 3rd time to the front desk, and asked them if they would give me another room that had functioning internet, which they did (3539). I was satisfied that ultimately my problem was solved, albeit arduously, and because of my perseverance. Apparently there is some inherent connectivity problem on the first floor of the building I was originally assigned to. The staff should have been aware of that; but even if they were not, the most customer oriented solution would have been to offer another room as soon as I reported back (on the first night) that the tech support fix was not successful. That said, McKenna did immediately agree to allow me to switch rooms, although I had to be the one to ask. Sincerely, Charles R. Mund, Glen Arm, Md
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antique furniture in all rooms were beautiful- palm tree & water fountain out my window were beautiful. Employees with whom I had interaction were very knowledgeable & helpful!! Fantastic place- I would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

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

Beautiful room, incredibly spacious

This was our second visit to the Griffin, and it did not disappoint. I have lived in apartments that were considerably smaller than this room. It was absolutely gorgeous and well-furnished. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. There were a couple of non-functioning outlets (we had to shift the fridge and coffee machine to get power) and the hvac unit motor came on somewhat loud, so it’s showing its age, but I’d be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson, Falls Church

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs shuttle to colonial area market square. Needs staff on site on weekends. Needs a thorough exterior cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Francis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the Green Wing at the Griffin Hotel on April 26, 2025: - Convenient location in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg - Deluxe king room with sofa bed is quite large, though dated - Shower had not been cleaned. Used toiletries were still on the shelf in the shower. - Sofa cushions were stained - The outside door to the parking lot did not open properly. Required three attemptd and a hard shove to get it to open. FIRE HAZARD. We reported these issues to the front desk. They gave us a $25 credit toward the resort fee, which was inadequate. A follow up call to management yield on offer of $75 towards dining if we made a return visit. The condition of the room and the building is below expectations for a property in this price range.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Long Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not an actual hotel, it is more like an outbuilding for overflow from the Williamsburg Inn. That said it is clean, convenient, affordable, room has a wonderful balcony, beautiful landscaping, fountains ponds and everything you would like for a wonderful restful time in CW. It’s also extremely close to everything you want to get to like the Kings arms Tavern, etc. No there are no on-site amenities, no food or vending machines. But bottles of water can be delivered from the Inn and every request was met very promptly to our great satisfaction. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheelagh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Griffin Hotel was convenient for taking in colonial Williamsburg’s and local college.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large king suite with large balcony over pond was great.No elevator at this two story building
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pond view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Very welcoming and helpful staff. Convenient for all Williamsburg has to offer. Would love to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025