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).
Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Williamsburg Transportation Center - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Golden Corral - 4 min drive
Sal's By Victor - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 4 min drive
Mellow Mushroom - 5 min walk
Meadows Custard - 19 min walk
About this property
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 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
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
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
DVD player
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
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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Fife & Drum Inn
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The Fife Drum Inn
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Fife And Drum Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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?
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.
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?
joanne
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Louis
Travelled with partner
5 Sep 2022
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.