Best Western Historic Area Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Room service

Gym

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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

19 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

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

19 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool

Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Kids pool

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Hotel with free breakfast, near College of William and Mary

An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.

Best Western Historic Area Inn offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Historic Area Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free self-service breakfast served daily
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests speak favourably about the location and the clean guestrooms
Just a 3-minute drive from College of William and Mary and 14 minutes from Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Best Western Historic Area Inn offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre 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.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free extended parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry 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 to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

Free cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

24-hour business centre
Computer station

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
Braille/raised signage
Lever door handles
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

4 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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 17 October 2024 to 29 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Swimming pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise 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

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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Best Western Historic Area Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

MILES

21 Aug 2024

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

21 Aug 2024

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

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

Travelled with family

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruby, Chesapeake

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

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

18 Aug 2024

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

18 Aug 2024

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

18 Aug 2024

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

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Greg

14 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

9 Aug 2024

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

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rina M

7 Aug 2024

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

7 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sudha

4 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clifford

1 Aug 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family

30 Jul 2024

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

29 Jul 2024

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