We just returned from our stay at the Williamsburg Lodge and although we found our room to be spacious, nicely decorated and within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg, there were some problems. If you are looking for a good night's sleep you may want to reconsider as I think the bed was from Colonial times, very saggy and uncomfortable. The bathroom was very tiny, but clean and served it's purpose. The room we stayed in had hardwood floors which creaked at every step and the refrigerator that was advertised as being in the room was not. They did bring one up upon request after several phone calls. I was also disappointed that the front desk did not offer us any information about the Hotel's ammenities or the Historic District. All in all it was not worth the $200 pricetag.

My wife and I enjoyed a multi-night stay at the Lodge after dropping our son off at UVa over in Charlottesville. I have been coming to Williamsburg for over 40 years and have always enjoyed my visits. The stay at the Lodge - first stay since renovations - was fantastic. The room was spacious and well-appointed. The service from check-in through check-out was first rate - professional and friendly. We were in the Nicholas Guest House. Being right across the Spa and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club afforded us each the opportunity to enjoy different aspects of the resort without moving our car. My wife visited the spa twice and I played golf twice, as well. Staffs at both facilities were friendly and helpful. Ate wonderful breakfasts at the Lodge, but explored other options for dinner - a colonial tavern (King's Arms), a great seafood restaurant in town (Berrett's) and a bistro (Blue Talon) - and lunch - the Trellis (also in town). We walked at leisure around Williamsburg (Lodge guests staying 4 nights are given complimentary Willaimsburg passes) and the newer additions to the programs are well worth attending. Staying at the Lodge afforded us the opportunity to enjoy the historical side of Willaimsburg while feeling as if we were at a resort. This was a wonderful stay at a wonderful property.

Our family always spends the 4th of July in Williamsburg. We normally stay at the Marriott but my husband enjoys the Historic area so much that I thought it would be a real treat to park the car and relax. The Williamsburg Lodge proved to provide just what we were looking for. We were initially assigned a room in the Tazewell building. The hotel consists of a series of buildings. Upon inspection we found the room to be very far from the center of the hotel. The Tazewell building itself reminded me of a College Dormitory. The room was large, ncely appointed and had a balcony. We rejected it because the balcony overlooked a service area with industrial air conditioners and the room seemed very dark. The front desk was accomodating and offered a room in the Custis building. We liked this room better because it was closer to the center of the hotel and seemed a bit more cheerful although it was quite a bit smaller. The rooms and hallways are nicely decorated in an updated Colonial style. We stayed for 2 nights. The Lodge's location cannot be beat unless you want to pay more for the Inn. We had breakfast at the buffet on both mornings. The food was average upscale hotel fare but the service (i.e. coffee refills, plates removed,check) was very slow. Do not order from the menu. My son, age 12, was still hungry after ordering from the adult menu and I had to then pay for the buffet as well. The concierge at the lodge was very helpful.

We will definitely stay here again. I believe it is worth the extra cost.

We stayed at the Lodge during a hot, sunny Williamsburg weekend. We choose this place each time we visit because we get to partake of many of the amenities that the Inn offers, yet don't have to pay the Inn's steep prices. We also like to be close to the Historic Area, so we don't have to use our car the entire weekend.

You should know that the decor of the Lodge is intended to be "colonial rustic". (Plush is for the Williamsburg Inn across the street.) Plus, we don't come to Williamsburg to stay in our room--we come to be out and about. I've stayed in both the Tazewell Wing and the South Wing, and found both to be every bit worth the $149 we paid. (They do offer AAA and AARP discounts, so ask when making reservations.)

The value is particularly good I feel, especially when you consider that guests have free use of the brand-new gym at the Inn, and the Inn's amazing 3 pools. We spent much of the weekend by the adult pool, quietly reading on wrought iron chaise lounges (with plush cushions), under crepe myrtles and umbrellas. Pool staff come by periodically with cool towels. The cabana is very nice, and the pool house has a small menu that they will serve to you pool-side.

We also stopped by the Inn on Saturday afternoon, where they were serving complimentary iced tea and cookies to Inn and Lodge guests. We enjoyed our refreshment on the Inn's terrace, overlooking their amazing grounds, and relaxing in the shade with our feet up. (They also have cocktail service out here).

If you want good meals, stick to the Inn. Their breakfast is fantastic, and we have had both the afternoon tea in the Terrace Room, and also a light dinner in the Terrace Room, both of which were fantastic. When we visit, we savor the environment--excellent classical music, fresh flowers everywhere, beautifully landscaped grounds, and impeccable service.