From the ArcaMax Publishing, Travel & Leisure Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/travel/s-163512-844579
For travelers heading to the Williamsburg area for the 400th
anniversary, the following is a list of family-friendly resorts and
hotels and related links for more information.
(All rate estimates below reflect summer season prime time rates
being offered as of early 2007. Other seasonal rates are less
expensive. If you have updated information you think should be
included, please write the
editors.)
Kingsmill Resort & Spa
Rating: 4 Star
Room Rates:
Around $200 per night
Packages: Available
Location:
Central and only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown
Kingsmill features family activities such as golf, tennis and water
sports. The resort is located only 10 minutes from Jamestown and only
three minutes from popular theme parks Busch Gardens and Water Country
USA. Colonial Williamsburg is also right around the corner from
Kingsmill.
Visit the
Kingsmill.com Web site for more information.
Williamsburg Inn
Rating: 5 Star
Room Rates: More
than $400 per night
Packages: Available
Location:
Colonial Williamsburg
The elegant Williamsburg Inn is known for its English Regency style
art, nice (and pricey) restaurants and its prime location to Colonial
Williamsburg attractions. It also features family activities such as
golf, tennis, fitness club and spa.
Visit the Williamsburg Inn Web site for more
information.
The Williamsburg Lodge
Rating: 4 Star
Room Rates:
Around $200 per night
Packages: Available
Location:
Colonial Williamsburg
The Williamsburg lodge is located in easy walking distance to Colonial
Williamsburg. It shares many of the same services as the nearby and
more elegant Williamsburg Inn.
Visit the Williamsburg Lodge Web site for more
information.
Woodlands Hotel and Suites
Rating: 3 Star
Room
Rates: Between $150 and $200 per night
Packages: Available
Location: Long walk or short shuttle ride from Colonial
Williamsburg
Located among beautiful trees, scenery (not amenities) is Woodlands
biggest attraction. A nature trail makes for a nice walk to Colonial
Williamsburg and Jamestown is only 10 to 15 minutes driving distance.
Visit the Woodlands Hotel and Suites for more
information.
The Governor's Inn
Rating: 2 Star
Room Rates:
Around $100
Packages: Not specified on site
Location:
Three Blocks from Colonial Williamsburg
The rates at this hotel are the most reasonable for a hotel stay near
Colonial Williamsburg. The site shares some facilities with the
Woodlands hotel.
Visit The Governor's Inn Web site for more
information.
Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast
Rating: Not Specified
Room Rates: Between $150 and $200
Packages: Family
Packages not Promoted, Available for Couples
Location: A few
miles from Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg
This bed and breakfast has rooms big enough for small families, but is
marketed more toward couples. The location is very central but will
likely still require a vehicle to get to sites.
Visit the
Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast Web site for more information
Liberty Rose Bed and Breakfast
Rating: Not Specified
Room Rates: Between $195 and $270
Packages: No Packages
Promoted
Location: A few miles from Jamestown and Colonial
Williamsburg
This bed and breakfast is pricey, but it has beautiful rooms and is
located near the popular Williamsburg and Jamestown attractions.
Visit the
Liberty Rose Bed and Breakfast Web site for more information
The Legacy of Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast
Rating: Not
Specified
Room Rates: Between $135 and $200
Packages: No
Family Packages Promoted
Location: A few miles from Jamestown
and Colonial Williamsburg
The Legacy only offers four (very nice) rooms, so you may want to book
early. No children older than 12 allowed.
Visit
the Legacy of Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast Web site for more
information