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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪29 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, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Pond View)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 54 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

42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 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

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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
  • Bassett Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

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
  • ‪Colonial Pancake House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg - ‬11 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

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 765 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carlton

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and outdated, with noticeable dust throughout. The bathroom sink was clogged. I was assigned a first-floor room, which was extremely noisy—it felt as though people were sitting directly on my balcony. The check-in process was inconvenient, requiring visits to multiple buildings before completion. The staff appeared insincerely friendly, and provided excessive, unnecessary information.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

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

Nice but had mold

Nice place but there was serious mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. Room would have been nice other than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BRYAN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting in Colonial Williamsburg - if you are fairly mobile, this is great spot within the Colonial area so you can walkl everywhere. The spa gym building is separate but it is a pretty walk behind the sister hotel Williamsburg Inn where you check inn. The place itself was a good sized room and we slept 5 of us for this last minute stay and we normally get separate roomed suites, but this worked fine and was more budget friendly. The room itself was not super modernly updated, but it was fine, big, quiet, and peaceful. Great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and walkable to colonial Williamsburg
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Drew

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

Service Defines the Experience

I was blown away! I booked the hotel because of the convenience, which was very understated. You are right in Colonial Williamsburg. My room was absolutely enormous with a fireplace, outstanding air conditioning, and two showers. I will be staying here again. The room and convenience were not the best part. The service was truly remarkable. It was what I get at a Conrad, Ritz Carlton, or fine hotel in Paris. Dan, Tim, and the concierge were indescribable! They made me feel like I was the only guest with their tailored service. We were offered water, got special rates on tickets from the concierge, coupons for dining and shopping and a map with suggested places to go. I also recommend lunch at the Golden Horseshoe Gold Club behind the Inn for lunch. Tip: When you check in, it’s not at the Griffin, it’s at the Williamsburg Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and spacious. This place is great. Quiet, tucked away, but plenty of parking and easy access. On property lodging is the way to go for sure. Makes exploring Williamsburg so easy and convenient for the family. Plan to go back and stay in the Griffin again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Room was very large with a nice balcony. Convienent walking distance to activities. A bit odd to be in a hotel that is not connected to the courtesy desk or the other hotel options. Building Green by the tennis court which made checking in a hassle. Google maps will lead you to a parking lot a good distance from the main building which is obscured by trees so walked around for 15 minutes trying doors to the green building which are keycard locked. Courtesy phone did not work. Eventually saw there was a sign (small) that reads Griffin hotel check in but since never there, was relying on Google maps. I admittedly may have missed some instructions on email/text.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a quiet place with a balcony and a bath tub. I was taking a few days for myself, and this was exactly what I wanted. The room was quiet, the balcony overlooked the pond, it was a dreamy. The room was spotless, the bathroom was spotless. It was perfect for this mama who needed a few days of peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Griffin Hotel is part of the colonial Williamsburg system and provides courtesy transport within the colonial area. Services are available to help obtain tickets to area events and reserve dining. The tranquility pool was awesome with its seclusion from the family pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing room

Our room was in poor condition. Uncomfortable bed marks all over the walls, loud air conditioner, and generally unkept. Not at all what I was expecting from the photos. Quite disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael A., Emmaus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to stay at, but there are a few things to discuss. I reported a few issues to the front desk that I am told will be address with maintenance. Two of the three bulbs above the glass sliding doors did not work, one of the bulbs in the lamp was still using a mercury bulb which was blown out and had to be discarded. The safe did not work at all and required new batteries. None of these really detracted from our experience, but we felt that these issues should be corrected for the next guests. Also, the WiFi signal in this building was abysmal and I ended up just using my cellular connection most of the time. There is no option to use an Ethernet connection either. Either that or the device that I found that has Ethernet jacks on it doesn’t work. The WiFi network provided seems to be the public WiFi provided by Colonial Williamsburg, not their now. The green and gold buildings detached from The Griffin really need their own WiFi networks. Please provide the option to use an Ethernet connection as well, some people prefer that due to having better security and reliability. The location of the building is a stones-throw away from the historic area and directly behind the King’s Arms Tavern, and we absolutely loved how close we were to the historic area. This is probably one of the best reasons to stay here in my opinion. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and would come again, but likely we would try to stay in the main building next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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