The Fife And Drum Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B near Merchants Square, connected to a shopping center

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Exterior
Room (Yorktown)
Private kitchen
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Cedars)
32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
441 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Merchants Square
    1 min walk
  • College of William and Mary
    1 min walk
  • The Public Hospital of 1773
    7 min walk
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)

Room options

Classic Room (Richneck)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, City View (Webster Hitchens)

  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (William and Mary)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, Multiple Beds (Yorktown)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Cedars)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (Conservancy)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (George Washington)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (Jamestown)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite, Multiple Beds (Restoration)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Williamsburg

Heart of Williamsburg.A stay at this Colonial Williamsburg B&B places you steps from Merchants Square and within a 5-minute walk of College of William and Mary. Also, Governor's Palace is within half a mile (1 km) and Williamsburg Premium Outlets is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Merchants Square - 1 min walk
  • College of William and Mary - 1 min walk
  • Governor's Palace - 8 min walk
  • Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - 3 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sal's By Victor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meadows Custard - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer H - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fife And Drum Inn

3-star Colonial B&B near Merchants Square, connected to a shopping center
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Fife And Drum Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Williamsburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Fife And Drum Inn offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking within 299 ft

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Fife And Drum Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, helpful staff, very clean. Basic breakfast included was tasty, though a bit limited. Pleasant terrace adjacent to dining area for breakfast or relaxation. Bed a bit firm for my tastes, but overall would not hesitate to stay again and definitely recommend Fife & Drum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a amazing place, great location! Room was spacious with nice amenities. I would recommend this facility to anyone visiting Williamsburg
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying at Fife & Drum!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Fife and Drum is a charming inn right in the middle of Colonial Williamsburg. It’s a little old and creaky, but that’s part of the rustic experience. My wife and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient spot
Comfortable and convenient. Felt more like a small hotel than a B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice B&B! The proprietors take great care to ensure their guests are comfortable. Fife and Drum’s location makes it very easy to walk to everything you want to see in Williamsburg. I would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short getaway
We have stayed at the Fife and Drum before and enjoyed ourselves. Its centrally located within walking distance to great shops and restaurants. Billy (the owner) is always kind and helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been to Williamsburg several times and The Fife & Drum is my favorite place to stay. The location is perfect to explore Colonial Williamsburg and the campus of W&M. The owners and staff make you feel so welcome and at home. The rooms are absolutely beautiful, comfortable and have all the amenities you need for your stay. I'm already planning my next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find, easy to hear others walking ont floors. Room was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally, New Rochelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Fife and Drum. Very quaint Inn in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Able to walk everywhere. Our host Bill was charming, informative and very helpful. Coffee and a variety of breakfast items served in dining area. Would definitely recommend a stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the neighborhood
Proximity to the colonial area of Williamsburg is a big plus for this Inn. But also to the lovely restaurants of Dog St. and Merchant Square. We had excellent lodgings in a lovely relaxed environment on the second floor of one of the retail bulidings on the corner. If you cannot climb stairs, this Inn is not for you, but otherwise, I believe anyone would enjoy the coffee area, good beds, and quaint surroundings and colonial themed furnishings of the rooms and the breakfast/lobby area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & knowledgeable innkeeper. Immaculate.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property several times, and I will continue to stay here whenever I am in Williamsburg. The rooms are neat, clean, and comfortable. The rooftop patio area is divine. You can't beat the location for walkability to the historic area and Market Square shops. The continental breakfast is ample, but if you want a full breakfast there is a divine coffee shop next door. My only suggestion is that the TV sets should be replaced with ones that have larger screens, but who comes to Williamsburg to watch tv?

4/10 Poor

Betty

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I expected much more for the price, almost $400 for 3 adults it was shabby, tired, and there was no real breakfast. It was not dirty but impossible/inadequate for 3 adults. Uncomfortable. Inn keeper was kind.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Richard W
Fantastic B&B. The owners run it on daily basis and don’t miss a sign to detail. Friendly, knowledgeable and well managed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

joanne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photo of the property on their website is misleading, it shows a corner building which leads you to think the entire building is the Inn. After finally locating the Inn which is only identifiable via a small flag, you are faced with a steep staircase (17) steps to enter the Inn which is on the second floor of the building. We were an older couple and had to carry our luggage up and down the steep staircase (not mentioned in the website). What would a handicapped person do? False advertising at its worse.Also, housekeeping service was only available if you requested it,fortunately we had otherwise we would have to make our own bed and replace towels on our own.What a ripoff.Also the room and tv were miniscule, the tv was about a 10 inch screen, shall I go on?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Essentially a nice B&B on second floor above businesses on Prince George St. (across from Baskin Robbins and Blue Talon). Good continental breakfast, good parking options and very close to W&M. Great location for Colonial Williamsburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woosuk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is fantastic! Very friendly and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022