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Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

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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
Terrace/patio
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
    6 min walk
  • Terrace & Goodwin Rooms
    2 min walk
  • Williamsburg Transportation Center
    19 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)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 60 sq m
  • 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)

  • 60 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Colonial Williamsburg hotel, you'll find Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Governor's Palace. Williamsburg Winery and Busch Gardens Williamsburg are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 6 min walk
  • Merchants Square - 9 min walk
  • Governor's Palace - 9 min walk
  • College of William and Mary - 11 min walk
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer H - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Second Street Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3-star Colonial hotel near Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
As a guest of Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the business-friendly Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Williamsburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
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.

This Williamsburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 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.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Sofa bed

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 15 per person

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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:

  • 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'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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 402 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 675 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 675 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

Melissa

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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.

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Shahid

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for our active lifestyle and pup!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg, avoid parking issues by leaving the car at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bambi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jung

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024