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Best Western Historic Area Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near College of William and Mary in Williamsburg

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily self-serve breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
201 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not!
    17 min walk
  • College of William and Mary
    18 min walk
  • Merchants Square
    4 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (with Sofabed)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (with Sofabed)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Williamsburg

Heart of Williamsburg.You'll find Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Waller Mill Park within a 15-minute walk of this Williamsburg hotel. Ripley's Believe It or Not! and College of William and Mary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • College of William and Mary - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Merchants Square - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Governor's Palace - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sal's By Victor - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Historic Area Inn

Hotel near College of William and Mary in Williamsburg
Best Western Historic Area Inn offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Historic Area Inn. Self parking is free.

This Williamsburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Historic Area Inn offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Williamsburg hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during October, November, December, January, February, and March:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from October 17 2024 to November 29 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Area Inn
Best Western Historic
Best Western Historic Area
Best Western Plus Historic Area
Best Western Plus Historic Area Inn
Best Western Plus Historic Area Inn Williamsburg
Best Western Plus Historic Area Williamsburg
Best Western Historic Area Hotel Williamsburg
Best Western Williamsburg
Williamsburg Best Western
Historic Area Williamsburg
Best Western Plus Historic Area Inn
Best Western Historic Area Inn Hotel
Best Western Historic Area Inn Williamsburg
Best Western Historic Area Inn Hotel Williamsburg

Best Western Historic Area Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MILES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in and checkout was easy. Alisha at the front desk was very cheerful and helpful. This has been my go to hotel for the past 2 years. I wish I would’ve known about it 30 years ago when I started coming there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MILES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is great. I like the fridge/freezer combo in the room too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruby, Chesapeake

Travelled with partner
A little dated, laundry (sheets and towels) had a lot of stains. Pool was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

linda

Travelled with group
The breakfast was not good. They ran out of things and the eggs were really salty. The hot tub jets were dirty in my king room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christensia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, Clean, Friendly Staff, I will definitely book here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dana, san francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We spent one night at this hotel. The beds were very uncomfortable and the pillows were like balls with all the crumbled material in them. We couldn't sleep also because of the AC noise. It was loud like a car engine. The next day we were exhausted and couldn't enjoy our trip. The bedding linens were not ironed and all wrinkled. They looked like someone slept on them and were not changed. The flooring in the hallways also needs cleaning. The breakfast was average and unfortunately they use plastic forks and knives which is environmentally unfriendly and tacky for a hotel to use. I can't recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Greg

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room didn’t have soap or toiletries in the room. Additionally, the toilet paper holder was unsecured in the wall with metal screws displayed openly in the holder. Addressed with the Front Desk personnel and was given soap and toilet paper. The holder wasn’t fixed. Later in the evening, the Wi-fi went out. After calling the Front Desk and reporting, I was told to re-boot my computer which I had done before notifying the staff. I was told that it would be addressed and it was not. Extremely disappointed than an establishment such as Best Western doesn’t maintain higher standards. If you don’t have an issue, then this will be a good place. If there is any issue, it won’t get resolved. If another choice is available, I would consider staying somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

4/10 Poor

Rina M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extra hold why?
Front desk checkin told me they would hold $100 security deposit to be returned after check out. Per policy that I read it should have been $50 per day. Total should have been $100. I checked out Monday morning. It’s Wed and they still have a $279 hold on my account! Drove from Ga to Va 8.5 hrs. I told front desk how tired I was. Why did I get a room right next to noisy elevators? Not much sleep! Will not be staying there more than 2 nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we first checked and entered the room it was not very clean. Upon checking out the room the worst of the issues was that the tub had an unknown sludge coming out of the drain that smelled horrible. We did not figure out what it was as we left the room. They moved us to another room that though was better had obvious areas that should have been cleaned better prior to allowing anyone to check into the room. Since we had already been going for so long we straightened it up and called it a day. Based on reviews and pictures this place was supposed to be not that bad but this is either an older establishment that has failed to receive necessary TLC or something else is going wrong with this establishment. The pool while a good original setup it would appear is in need of a serious cleaning with algie being scrapable from the sides of the pool and the hot tub operating with most of its jets broken and not working. Additionally on Saturday night we returned from our excursions on the wonderful community to find the hotel going through what appeared to be a block party with load music playing through out and people walking around from room to room. It did not feel like a comfortable place to rest after a day of going through a colonial Williamsburg. It is unlikely we will ever stay at this brand again..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been staying here for years, very convenient reasonably priced and good service. Could use a facelift but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, room clean, had a good breakfast and price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location I was able to walk to 4 locations for food. Also a few minutes to Williamsburg and Jamestown sites. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sudha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clifford

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to restaurants and to our family's location. If we had stayed longer, I would have taken advantage of the sauna and pool and the local shopping. Very nice. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, affordable option in central location
This hotel worked great for a weekend trip to Williamsburg for our family. It was easy to get to restaurants, stores, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and the historic center. Our room was clean and quiet and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was fine, but some items weren't replenished readily (waffles ran out), weren't available (bowls for the cereal, honey to put on biscuits or in tea), or had been sitting out too long (bicscuits were hard and dried out, omelettes were rubbery). Otherwise, it was a great option and we would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

shatrugna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024