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Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Place, Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Governor's Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Pond View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Pond View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace (Pond View)

42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace (Pond View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and outdoor tennis courts.
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel offers 43 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations have separate dining areas and are furnished with king sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 6 outdoor tennis courts. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Duke of Gloucester Street. Features include 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a golf course.
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, hydrotherapy, or massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, 6 outdoor tennis courts, and a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Governor's Palace
  • Local-area shuttle service available
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the business-friendly Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Williamsburg hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 36-hole golf course
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 5,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Williamsburg Inn 136 E Francis St. Williamsburg VA 23185]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 32.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Williamsburg Inn 136 E Francis St. Williamsburg VA 23185
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Griffin Hotel Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Providence Hall Guesthouses Hotel
Providence Hall Guesthouses Williamsburg
Griffin Hotel Colonial Hotel
Griffin Colonial Williamsburg
Griffin Colonial
The Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
The Griffin A Colonial Willia
Griffin Hotel
Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Hotel

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 763 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Olena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and outdated, with noticeable dust throughout. The bathroom sink was clogged. I was assigned a first-floor room, which was extremely noisy—it felt as though people were sitting directly on my balcony. The check-in process was inconvenient, requiring visits to multiple buildings before completion. The staff appeared insincerely friendly, and provided excessive, unnecessary information.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice but had mold

Nice place but there was serious mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. Room would have been nice other than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BRYAN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting in Colonial Williamsburg - if you are fairly mobile, this is great spot within the Colonial area so you can walkl everywhere. The spa gym building is separate but it is a pretty walk behind the sister hotel Williamsburg Inn where you check inn. The place itself was a good sized room and we slept 5 of us for this last minute stay and we normally get separate roomed suites, but this worked fine and was more budget friendly. The room itself was not super modernly updated, but it was fine, big, quiet, and peaceful. Great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and walkable to colonial Williamsburg
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

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

Service Defines the Experience

I was blown away! I booked the hotel because of the convenience, which was very understated. You are right in Colonial Williamsburg. My room was absolutely enormous with a fireplace, outstanding air conditioning, and two showers. I will be staying here again. The room and convenience were not the best part. The service was truly remarkable. It was what I get at a Conrad, Ritz Carlton, or fine hotel in Paris. Dan, Tim, and the concierge were indescribable! They made me feel like I was the only guest with their tailored service. We were offered water, got special rates on tickets from the concierge, coupons for dining and shopping and a map with suggested places to go. I also recommend lunch at the Golden Horseshoe Gold Club behind the Inn for lunch. Tip: When you check in, it’s not at the Griffin, it’s at the Williamsburg Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and spacious. This place is great. Quiet, tucked away, but plenty of parking and easy access. On property lodging is the way to go for sure. Makes exploring Williamsburg so easy and convenient for the family. Plan to go back and stay in the Griffin again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Room was very large with a nice balcony. Convienent walking distance to activities. A bit odd to be in a hotel that is not connected to the courtesy desk or the other hotel options. Building Green by the tennis court which made checking in a hassle. Google maps will lead you to a parking lot a good distance from the main building which is obscured by trees so walked around for 15 minutes trying doors to the green building which are keycard locked. Courtesy phone did not work. Eventually saw there was a sign (small) that reads Griffin hotel check in but since never there, was relying on Google maps. I admittedly may have missed some instructions on email/text.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a quiet place with a balcony and a bath tub. I was taking a few days for myself, and this was exactly what I wanted. The room was quiet, the balcony overlooked the pond, it was a dreamy. The room was spotless, the bathroom was spotless. It was perfect for this mama who needed a few days of peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Griffin Hotel is part of the colonial Williamsburg system and provides courtesy transport within the colonial area. Services are available to help obtain tickets to area events and reserve dining. The tranquility pool was awesome with its seclusion from the family pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing room

Our room was in poor condition. Uncomfortable bed marks all over the walls, loud air conditioner, and generally unkept. Not at all what I was expecting from the photos. Quite disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael A., Emmaus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to stay at, but there are a few things to discuss. I reported a few issues to the front desk that I am told will be address with maintenance. Two of the three bulbs above the glass sliding doors did not work, one of the bulbs in the lamp was still using a mercury bulb which was blown out and had to be discarded. The safe did not work at all and required new batteries. None of these really detracted from our experience, but we felt that these issues should be corrected for the next guests. Also, the WiFi signal in this building was abysmal and I ended up just using my cellular connection most of the time. There is no option to use an Ethernet connection either. Either that or the device that I found that has Ethernet jacks on it doesn’t work. The WiFi network provided seems to be the public WiFi provided by Colonial Williamsburg, not their now. The green and gold buildings detached from The Griffin really need their own WiFi networks. Please provide the option to use an Ethernet connection as well, some people prefer that due to having better security and reliability. The location of the building is a stones-throw away from the historic area and directly behind the King’s Arms Tavern, and we absolutely loved how close we were to the historic area. This is probably one of the best reasons to stay here in my opinion. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and would come again, but likely we would try to stay in the main building next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels like you are in the woods....and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the charm of the hotel and the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Beautiful Hotel in Quiet Setting

Hotel was very clean and the room was huge! The natural setting made for a very relaxing stay. Staff were eager to help. Please be aware there is no front desk! Check in takes place at the Williamsburg Inn down the street, which was NOT communicated up front.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025