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Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3.0 star property

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Golf
Fitness facility
Garden
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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, Merchants Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • 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)
  • Water view
  • 54 sq m
  • 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)
  • Water view
  • 54 sq m
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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)
  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
  • Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer Hall - ‬9 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 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 self 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 460 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 782 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in, clean & comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonora, Los Lunas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked in upon arrival and they gave us a parking pass and we went snd enjoyed Williamsburg. They called when our room was ready. Our room was spacious snd clean. We were able to walk from our room to colonial Williamsburg. I will return to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prindle, El Cerrito

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place- spacious room and easy access to Colonial Williamsburg properties!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was inconvenient as you have to register at a different hotel down the road. The hotel has no luggage carts or elevator. The toilet did not work and the taps leaked. The wifi is inexistant at least in our room. The bed was sunken in the middle. Only the surroundings outside save it from disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenedy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and greatly appreciated by a family with three teenagers. It did smell a bit musky though, maybe it was the antique furniture in the room? We loved the gym, it was top rate for a hotel for sure. The staff was kind, the grounds were gorgeous! Loved the ease of being so close to Colonial Williamsburg. Would totally stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was depressing. Some sort of nasty stain on the sofa. Lamps were broken. Room needed painting. Bathroom fixtures needed cleaning. Rug was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Desperately needs renovation

There were a few major issues with our stay at the Griffin. 1. Check-in was disastrous. The room was not ready at 4, but only b 4:50. We had to check in at the Willlamsburg Inn, which is not the same building. We tried to check in three times,. with deep lines and unhurried receptionists each time. Total time waste -- about an hour. 2. The Griffin is a series of unattended buildings that appear to be of a 1980s vintage and have not been renovated since that time. 3. Did I mention that Hotels.com photos are HIGHLY MISLEADING? I attach photos of our actual room, to which we UPGRADED for an extra $20 per night, resulting gin total charge of $230 per night. Trust me, you would be far better off at Holiday Inn or Fairfield.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Griffin Hotel has no amenities. You have to go to the Williamsburg Inn for any and everything ~ including a cup of coffee. The shower had ants crawling on the walls. There was hair piled up in a corner of the bathroom. There were only plastic and paper cups ~ no glassware. We waited at the Williamsburg Inn bar for 15 minutes for a bartender.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Culley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Be careful. No elevator!!!!! Very threadbare. Toilet seat with multiple nicks and gouges. Air conditioner VERY loud. No mattress pad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's been fifteen years since we had been to Williamsburg. We really like it, but Summer is over and the place appears to have been run hard and hung up wet. A true National Treasure that may need an infusion of National interest and money to return it to its former glory.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No restaurant near. In other buildings. Vending machines not working. Thought our stay inclyded tix to williamsburg but didnt so little disappointed. Nice rooms clean & safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, charlottesville

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, very comfortable hotel. Extra large room, close to Colonial Williamsburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierrah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Clean, lots to do and very confident for the colonial walk! Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice room but more than a few little things wrong

The room itself was fine. It was the incidentals that were a problem. The coffee maker was terrible, making lukewarm terrible coffee. The hairdryer was old but worse was the electric didn’t work. Call to get assistance because we were trying to get out the door, but it took a while. Housekeeping was only requested one day and they did the bare minimum of bed and towels and may be cleaned a sink. The rug be the vacuuming. The other thing was that the air conditioner had a musty smell. All of these are just little things, but it is not a cheap hotel and I think they should be fixed. We also used the spa it was OK, but I think the problem is really what we picked to have done. Stick with the Massage . we also went to the bar to have drinks and snacks at the outdoor bar. That was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend the amenities and surroundings are beautiful. If it wasn’t for the few things that could be easily fixed the rating would be much higher.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025