Will be visiting Williamsburg and the triangle area for 3-4 days the last week in March. We (two middle aged empty nesters) would prefer staying within walking distance (a couple of blocks) of CW historic district. Stayed at Fife and Drum two years ago but the step stairs up are a challenge for older legs. Which CW properties would you recommend? Any other inns or B%26amp;Bs within walking distance that are good options? We will be able to return once or twice a year now since a son has relocated to Arlington, VA so looking for options for lodging - also any dining options, area wineries of note, or other suggestions. Thanks, in advance, to all that respond.
Hotel, Inn, B%26amp;B, or CW PropertyMy husband and I stayed at the Lightfoot Tenement, first floor, (colonial home) in October. It is across the street from a CW bus stop and the Magazine. We loved it. It is perfect for two people: large living room with fireplace, bedroom with a queen canopy bed, good-sized dressing area and bathroom, small kitchen area. You would be central to all CW attractions. If you prefer a hotel, the Woodlands would be good also. Shuttle buses are there to transport you to and from the historic area.
Hotel, Inn, B%26amp;B, or CW PropertyThe Williamsburg Lodge would also be a convenient choice for you. It is a very short walk right into the historic area. There is also a shuttle stop by the hotel.
If you review Trip Advisor for Williamsburg hotels and accomodations, you will notice a bar near the top for B%26amp;B%26#39;s/inns. There are many reviews and pictures which you will find helpful.
If you are interested in staying in a Colonial House, here is a website describing the various rooms available. Just copy and past into Yahoo search
history.org/visit/…start.htm
As far as dining options, there are lots of reviews under restaurants. If you enjoy creatively prepared food, you will enjoy Fat Canary in Merchant%26#39;s Square.
Thanks for your suggestions - Will investigate the CW properties further. Have not eaten at Fat Canary - will try it also. Thanks so much!
I have been to CW twice and stayed both times in the historic lodging. Personally, if you can swing it financially and/or are willing to cut corners elsewhere, there is no better way to lodge. I cannot imagine staying in a contemporary/modern facility because I think it would totally break the ';feel'; of being in CW. Who wants to go back to their hotel room and watch CNN or a game show right after you have just eaten at Shield%26#39;s Tavern and attended a lovely dance performance in the Capitol? Yuck!
That said, I would recommend the Market Square kitchen for its location and size. Double check on if beds are upstairs or down. The website (history.org) has an excellent link that gives great details about the floor plans of each facility. history.org/visit/…start.htm It also includes a map so you can see where a particular house is in relation to CW as a whole. This is significant as there is a lot of walking.
The single best piece of advice I can offer once you have gotten an idea of IF you want to stay in historic lodging and WHICH ones you are interested in is this: MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!!!! They have a very generous cancelation policy as well as AAA rates,etc. You can cancel if you change your mind, but it is hard to get in once they are booked. Note - if the one you want is already booked, check back regularly in case that person cancels. (They do not keep wait lists.) That is what happened with us for our upcoming visit in February. Our two favorites, the Market Square Kitchen and Masonic Kitchen were both full and the only one left was Isham Goddin which is way on the East end of town. I booked Isham just to have SOMETHING, but checked back in a week and Masonic had become available. So you never know.
The historic lodgings have minmal kitchenette facilities (fridge and micro). Our plan is to get continental breakfast-type foods since we are not morning people or big breakfast eaters. CW tavers are lovely but pricey and only take reservations for dinner. Hope it works out for you!!!
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