Best Western Historic Area Inn
201 Bypass Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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At the Best Western Historic Area Inn you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Historic Area Inn will stand out among other hotels in Williamsburg,VA. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Historic Area Inn will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Game room
Kids stay free
Business Center with Internet Access
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Meeting rooms
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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201 Bypass Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Somewhat walkable
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We chose this hotel because of it's proximity to the Visitor's Center. Very convenient and a pretty straight shot driving there. The room was big and comfortable and clean. It contained a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. It was also convenient to several restaurants. The breakfast room was bright and cheerful and could comfortably seat many quests. The food selection was very good.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Not the worst but not absolutely amazing either. Lobby was pretty but the rest didnt match up to how it looked. Some things were pretty dated and the lighting in our room was pretty dim in some areas. Most of my annoyance was due to inconsiderate guests who like to be loud, slam doors or smoke right at the entrance to where the smell comes into the hall.
The pool was warm and jacuzzi was nice. Just wish they had replenished the pool towels instead of having baskets full of used ones.
The staff was incredibly friendly and having warm breakfast options was nice. The bed was comfy and the location was perfect for what where we needed to go. Laundry machines also had an option to pay through an app so no coins were needed (yay!) Vending machines offered a good variety of snacks and oddly enough seemed less expensive than convenience stores. I would stay here again, but maybe request a room not on the first floor or get one away from the back of the building. The trash truck showed up right behind our room at 5:20am which startled my kid out of sleep.
The pool was warm and jacuzzi was nice. Just wish they had replenished the pool towels instead of having baskets full of used ones.
The staff was incredibly friendly and having warm breakfast options was nice. The bed was comfy and the location was perfect for what where we needed to go. Laundry machines also had an option to pay through an app so no coins were needed (yay!) Vending machines offered a good variety of snacks and oddly enough seemed less expensive than convenience stores. I would stay here again, but maybe request a room not on the first floor or get one away from the back of the building. The trash truck showed up right behind our room at 5:20am which startled my kid out of sleep.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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I can not begin to express how happy my family was with our stay at this Best Western in Williamsburg. I had previously book another hotel for our stay but had stumbled across a review that had me cancel the other and book this hotel immediately and it did not disappoint. From walking in, the front desk was courteous, friendly and helpful. We arrived early, our room was not ready and the gentleman at the front desk verified my number so he could call when it was available. Which was only about 45 minutes later. Our room was clean, AC worked great, beds were comfortable and TV had enough channel options that my 1 year old could watch Disney, my 12 year old could watch Cartoon Network and my husband could watch the news- we even caught a movie one night. Wi-Fi was not an issue for connection. The room features a refrigerator and microwave that came in handy. Breakfast was 'modified' and our orders had to be placed the night before, only 1 morning was there trouble locating our bag, but the staff was able to get all of our requests together quickly. The lobby coffee was, hotel coffee but not terrible. The location of the hotel was convenient to Historic Williamsburg and the main road where many restaurants and stores are located. The only situation we encountered was having to ask front desk for more towels and we were only originally provided with 1 soap (as we did not have the room cleaned each day to replenish). Overall great experience and if we ever were to visit the area again, would not think twice to stay at this location.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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The location is good, there are many decent to good places to eat within 15 minutes.
Close enough to Busch gardens to be ok, not really close to American Revolutionary museum and other historical sites
My problem is with the hotel itself. Yes, it has an indoor pool and yes it serves breakfast ..the menu is limited
The room is another concern, we left some food on the fridge and 2 hours later there was a swarm of ants around the food. i freaked out, the moved us to another room but the damage was definitely done. The A/C unit is LOUD, the walls thin so noise is relatively high in the room. The beds are only fair, the bathroom is small and the carpet is starting to age. And, the maids never touched the room in 4 days, 3 nights. i had to ask for towels (thin) daily, i stopped asking for any service, just lived with it.
For the price, really its worth it. However, if you live a little larger, i would strongly suggest spending a bit more and getting into a higher grade hotel.
Close enough to Busch gardens to be ok, not really close to American Revolutionary museum and other historical sites
My problem is with the hotel itself. Yes, it has an indoor pool and yes it serves breakfast ..the menu is limited
The room is another concern, we left some food on the fridge and 2 hours later there was a swarm of ants around the food. i freaked out, the moved us to another room but the damage was definitely done. The A/C unit is LOUD, the walls thin so noise is relatively high in the room. The beds are only fair, the bathroom is small and the carpet is starting to age. And, the maids never touched the room in 4 days, 3 nights. i had to ask for towels (thin) daily, i stopped asking for any service, just lived with it.
For the price, really its worth it. However, if you live a little larger, i would strongly suggest spending a bit more and getting into a higher grade hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Generally, the building is worn out. The appearance is lackluster and just hanging on. The staff was friendly and responsive enough but I believe the facility and resources are a limitation for them. Did you know there is no ice machine available on the first floor. Would seem to be the first place to find one especially since food and beverage are served in the area.
The biggest complaint from our overall experience was an incident on the second night. We returned to our room after being gone for the complete day and upon opening the door were overcome by the smell of marijuana smoke. It was strongest in our room but I also noted it in the nearby stairwell. I went down to the manager to ask for help and what could be done to find out how this had happened. I was thinking that maybe a video of our location at the end of a hall with outside walls might be able to prove that is was not in our room as it seemed to be by strength of the smell. The only remedy was air freshener which after exhausting her search in housekeeping and behind the managers desk she produced her own personal air freshener for us to use.
Couple things from that experience. Number one, the non-smoking status of our room was invalidated and we had to put up with the results of that. The facility in general does not appear to manage the activities inside and adjacent to the entries well. Even if the source of the smoke in our room came from outside, how can it be that someone is able to smoke in that area, not to mention smoking pot, for a long enough period to overtake our room with all doors and windows fully closed? I'll avoid the whole debate of legalized drug usage and simply say that there is an odor associated with pot that can be phrased as "smelling like skunk". Given that it happened, is the best your management can do in response is provide a personal air freshener and leave it at that?
We will be returning to the area for the next few years. We have no intentions of returning to this hotel nor recommending it. The resources and limits of the staff's engagement just do not warrant the fee.
The biggest complaint from our overall experience was an incident on the second night. We returned to our room after being gone for the complete day and upon opening the door were overcome by the smell of marijuana smoke. It was strongest in our room but I also noted it in the nearby stairwell. I went down to the manager to ask for help and what could be done to find out how this had happened. I was thinking that maybe a video of our location at the end of a hall with outside walls might be able to prove that is was not in our room as it seemed to be by strength of the smell. The only remedy was air freshener which after exhausting her search in housekeeping and behind the managers desk she produced her own personal air freshener for us to use.
Couple things from that experience. Number one, the non-smoking status of our room was invalidated and we had to put up with the results of that. The facility in general does not appear to manage the activities inside and adjacent to the entries well. Even if the source of the smoke in our room came from outside, how can it be that someone is able to smoke in that area, not to mention smoking pot, for a long enough period to overtake our room with all doors and windows fully closed? I'll avoid the whole debate of legalized drug usage and simply say that there is an odor associated with pot that can be phrased as "smelling like skunk". Given that it happened, is the best your management can do in response is provide a personal air freshener and leave it at that?
We will be returning to the area for the next few years. We have no intentions of returning to this hotel nor recommending it. The resources and limits of the staff's engagement just do not warrant the fee.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Alexis Williams, General Manager at Best Western Historic Area Inn
Responded Oct 7, 2022
Thank you for taking the time out to express your concerns regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future.
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Don't get me wrong, it is a nice place to stay. It has all of the basics, including a fridge (with an actual freezer compartment) and a microwave. There was plenty of room in the bathroom and the room doesn't fee like it was cramped with furniture, as with some newer hotels these days. However, it's time to update the rooms with this hotel, too. The beds were comfortable, but I couldn't help noticing everywhere I looked, the rest of the furniture was somewhat mixed-matched. Now, if you don't care about stuff like that, then you'll love this hotel. I only care because when I see furniture that old and that mixed matched, it makes me worry about that things I can't see and don't want to see. The good news is I didn't find any dust balls in the corners of the room and it passed the white sock test, meaning the dark carpet was clean. The pictures of the lobby are pretty accurate, but I can't speak about the rooms because we didn't stay in a room that looked like the picture. One thing that's a plus is the areas was very quiet around the hotel. You can walk down the street to the Cracker Barrel and there was an Mexican restaurant that was always busy = good food. I liked the pool area and the hot tub, but there were a lot of families when we stayed, so we didn't get too much time there. We also didn't get a chance to check out the fitness room, but we noticed there were people in there, too. One thing is for sure, if they updated the rooms like they updated the lobby and other areas, then this would be a really nice hotel. We chose this hotel because of the price and 4-star rating. As I've stated before, if the things I care about don't bother you, then you'll love to be here. At the end of the day, I was just thankful I had a clean place to lay my head. Some other things to keep in mind: your room will not be serviced unless you request it and once again, three travels and we get a set of towels for only two people.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Not a good experience!
First impression was good as reception area clean, bright and modern. Rooms are dark and dated.
We were given a room with an adjoining door and on the first night when guests checked in next door in the early hours we had three nights of a dog barking, boys yelling at each and loud tv until around 2 am ish. I called the front desk only to be told that the dog was a service dog (not sure this was true due to behaviour), the hotel was busy so told to deal with it! I asked if a manager would be available in the morning and he said he was the manager.
Breakfast area was mobbed! The area is far too small for the size of hotel when busy. They have reduced the breakfast hours by an hour so everyone has less time. We avoided two of the mornings as the queues were mental.
The beds were comfy but the pillows horrid and lumpy.
We also witnessed a member of staff being abusive to a guest in front of children in the main lobby area! The girl on reception apologised to us for having to witness it.
The patio area by the pool was locked so you couldn’t use it to eat outside in the evening.
The receipt differs from what you are charged as they charge a tax that doesn’t show on your bill.
Pool is nice as is the hot tub but not worth 3 nights lack of a sleep.
Only one of the 2 elevators working during our whole stay, but as our room was on the 2nd floor we could use the stairs and avoid the wait.
First impression was good as reception area clean, bright and modern. Rooms are dark and dated.
We were given a room with an adjoining door and on the first night when guests checked in next door in the early hours we had three nights of a dog barking, boys yelling at each and loud tv until around 2 am ish. I called the front desk only to be told that the dog was a service dog (not sure this was true due to behaviour), the hotel was busy so told to deal with it! I asked if a manager would be available in the morning and he said he was the manager.
Breakfast area was mobbed! The area is far too small for the size of hotel when busy. They have reduced the breakfast hours by an hour so everyone has less time. We avoided two of the mornings as the queues were mental.
The beds were comfy but the pillows horrid and lumpy.
We also witnessed a member of staff being abusive to a guest in front of children in the main lobby area! The girl on reception apologised to us for having to witness it.
The patio area by the pool was locked so you couldn’t use it to eat outside in the evening.
The receipt differs from what you are charged as they charge a tax that doesn’t show on your bill.
Pool is nice as is the hot tub but not worth 3 nights lack of a sleep.
Only one of the 2 elevators working during our whole stay, but as our room was on the 2nd floor we could use the stairs and avoid the wait.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The staff at the front desk were friendly and welcoming every time we spoke to them. I asked for extra packets of coffee for the last day (I needed more than decaf), and the clerk set them aside for me to pick up when I came back that day. Every employee we passed in the halls gave us a cheerful greeting.
The room was comfortable and roomy for my son (age 18) and I. There was a nice desk and quite a few places to plug in electronics to charge (in the desk itself, in the lamps). The beds were firm. I cannot comment on the pillows, because I brought my own, but my son said they were uncomfortable (our only complaint). There was a mini-fridge and microwave in the room, and the air-conditioner worked well. There was good hot water in the shower and the water pressure was excellent. My favorite part of the room was the size of the bathtub...I'm a bit wide in the hips and had more than enough room to soak in the tub.
My son was happy to see a hot tub and pool. He enjoyed the pool, however, he said he could not stay in the hot tub because the chemicals were so strong they stung his eyes.
We did not take advantage of the few breakfast options. I understand that during COVID options are limited, but some fresh fruit would have been nice.
The location was amazing, five minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and about five minutes from a variety of restaurants.
The room was comfortable and roomy for my son (age 18) and I. There was a nice desk and quite a few places to plug in electronics to charge (in the desk itself, in the lamps). The beds were firm. I cannot comment on the pillows, because I brought my own, but my son said they were uncomfortable (our only complaint). There was a mini-fridge and microwave in the room, and the air-conditioner worked well. There was good hot water in the shower and the water pressure was excellent. My favorite part of the room was the size of the bathtub...I'm a bit wide in the hips and had more than enough room to soak in the tub.
My son was happy to see a hot tub and pool. He enjoyed the pool, however, he said he could not stay in the hot tub because the chemicals were so strong they stung his eyes.
We did not take advantage of the few breakfast options. I understand that during COVID options are limited, but some fresh fruit would have been nice.
The location was amazing, five minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and about five minutes from a variety of restaurants.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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A week of family vacation in WMBG started with a filthy in room Jacuzzi. It was supposed to be an upgrade. In reality, a walk in shower would have been better. Obviously the cleaning left much to be desired. After filling the jacuzzi with water and adding a few drops of Dawn dish soap to the water, I ran it for 10 minutes before draining it. The bottom of the white tub looked like someone sprinkled a large amount of pepper on it. The mattress was very uncomfortable for both myself and my spouse.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Stayed for a mini-vacation. They do not provide any housekeeping. Full trash bags and wet towels lined the halls. The housekeepers do pick up those but they don't replace towels or garbage bags. Got the room across from the ice machine, between it and the screaming kids in the hall=no sleep. For the price it would have been OK if the housekeeping issues were addressed
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Sorry it is not, service animals only.
I didn't see any there.
Avoid the 4th floor. I was moved several times within a couple hours due to maintenance issues and then finding bed bugs on the pull-out couch in another room on the same floor. The other issues can be fixed but I wouldn’t trust other nearby rooms to not have bed bugs as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Historic Area Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Nearby attractions include Whitley's Peanut Factory (0.3 miles), Silver Hand Meadery (0.5 miles), and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Aberdeen Barn - 1601 Richmond Road Williamsburg, Le Yaca French Restaurant, and Food For Thought.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Is Best Western Historic Area Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the center of Williamsburg.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Best Western Historic Area Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Best Western Historic Area Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Colonial Williamsburg (1.1 miles), Bassett Hall (1.9 miles), and The College of William and Mary (1.2 miles).