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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
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Public Hospital of 1773
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Merchants Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)

Room options

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42-inch TV with cable channels

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

  • 576 sq ft
  • Water view
  • 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

  • 576 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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)

  • 648 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • 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 spa 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
  • Free 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 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 100 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 window guards

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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 679 reviews" "

9.0/10

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

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The employees were courteous & friendly. The room was spacious but dated. It needed painting and the sofa had spots and extremely stained. The carpet was old, coming up and rolled in a few locations. There is no elevator to the second floor making it difficult for seniors or handicapped folks. When checking out we were charged $ 32.00 per day for parking, use of the pool and gym. We were advised of those facilities when checking in but not told there would be a fee to use them. It is a great location to old colonial section 0f Williamsburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Arlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation excellent. Very good value for money. Very convenient to main historical area. Proximity to the Inn and Lodge was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, South Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location and its proximity to CW and W&M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could walk to the historical district
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great upon check in. Quiet and safe area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a convenient clean room for the night this is a terrible option. Its a resort, better suited for travelers that want to be pampered. This was the worst check in experience I've been through. While the check in staff was excellent, be aware (as I wasnt) that the check location is an entirely different name than the hotel. Williamsburg Inn I believe. Parking is incredibly inconvenient everywhere on site. The room was in a location about 1/4 to half mile away, down pitch black roads. The room itself was impeccable in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Griffin was a wonderful property. Check in location was a bit tough due to dim lighting and rainy condition. Grounds and all staff were amazing through out he property, including the spa staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the serene location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Griffin Hotel. The outdoor space is wonderful and very well maintained. We really enjoyed the balcony off our room overlooking the pond. The walking convenience to Colonial Williamsburg is very nice. The negative side was the room itself. It really needs updating and had a musty smell. The furniture was pretty beat up and the sofa had several large stains. It made the room feel not as clean as it could/ should have been.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg and restaurants at merchant square. The room was large.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was great! The staff were very accommodating and helpful with questions regarding the hotel as well as things around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We love Williamsburg and drive the 3 hours to stay there a few times a year. The Griffin is great for pets with plenty of green space around the buildings. It's a very nice park-like setting. Like most "last generation" facilities it needs some upgrades but it's still a great place and value. We book it every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, and it was nice for walking distance to different things around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cathleen, Woodbridge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times. Nice to see some the same faces at checkin and always pleasant to be greeted by the men out front. They are going through some changes with the keycard system. Our problem was quickly handled.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This collection of properties is spectacular overall. It is wonderful that all guests, regardless of which property you're staying, have privileges at the various 5-star amenities of the Williamsburg Inn and can enjoy the gorgeous grounds. However, I was very disappointed with the check-in process. Check-in is at 4:00, and we arrived around 1:00. At that point, we did not expect our room to be ready, which is was not, and we happily went over to the pool for relaxation and lunch. However, it would have been nice if perhaps our room could have been prioritized with the cleaning staff. It clearly was not. At 4:00, we walked back to reception only to find our room was still not ready. We were asked to sit and wait "for 5-10 minutes." In that time, other guests flowed in and out of reception checking in and getting their room keys. We finally received our keys at 4:30. Staff was courteous about it, but not overly apologetic nor did they acknowledge that they could have done better. While I did not feel discriminated against for being a guest of the Griffin (3-star) at the pool, club house, or anywhere else, I do think we were perhaps at the bottom of the list when it comes to check-in. It just left a bad taste in my mouth. I would probably stay here again but would be hyper-aware of the possibility of being labeled second-class as a guest of their lowest rated property, which, by the way, was perfectly nice, if a little plain.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pond and trees; loved the peaceful vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lumi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very run-down and outdated, not as advertised. The rooms are old and musty, and the AC is so loud that it’s impossible to sleep. While the location is great, the place itself is damp and uncomfortable. Disappointed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historical place to visit plus Buschgarden is near by, great dining and breakfast options around, we are family with kids and a dog and all had a wonderful time, thank you to the resort for the hospitality, we can not wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and classy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shahid

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the midst of historical Williamsburg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room at the Griffin Hotel Gold Building was so much more than we expected. From the previous reviews we expected the room to be horrible but it was so much more than that. It was beautiful and roomy . We had a dog and our room had a patio which was perfect for walks. The hotel is in the perfect spot to the Williamsburg Village of Colonial homes. You are in walking distance of shops and restaurants . We had breakfast at the Williamsburg Inn and it was really good. Expensive but the service was impeccable, top notch waiters and so very worth the price!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne and Patrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice old hotel.
Grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The furniture and carpeting is worn and outdated. The bedding is clean, beds are comfortable. The bathroom had quite a bit of mold, and I scrubbed it. Rooms are spacious and good for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024