Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg is just steps away from the Williamsburg Lodge. The Lodge first opened in 1939 and recently was renovated. The Lodge is owned and operated by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. This organization is private and a non profit educational institution. This foundation preserves the Historic Area, operates several of the museums and has items for sale. The Williamsburg Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The preservation of Colonial Williamsburg has two men to thank, Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller Jr. After the capitol of Virginia was moved to Richmond, Williamsburg fell into a state of disrepair. Thanks to these two men, about eighty five per cent of the original capitol area has been preserved. Mr. Rockefeller funded the preservation of over eight buildings. Native woods and brick were used in the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.

There are 323 rooms in the Williamsburg Lodge. They are in several buildings that are connected with walkways. A lot of the rooms in the Main Building have original hardwood floors. The hallways have native cypress paneling, louvered doors and original light fixtures. There are rooms that have been converted to suites and many of them possess views of the fountain garden or the courtyard.

Tazewell Hall has a more contemporary ambiance and their rooms have patios or balconies. Three suites have fireplaces. There are four new guesthouses since the renovation, with thirty rooms in each. They have been decorated with furnishings inspired by the collection of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. There are also accessories from a collection of Williamsburg reproductions.

Amenities in the rooms include: wireless internet, a television, in room safe, iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, AM/FM alarm clock, coffeemaker, mini bar and free local calls. There is twenty four front desk service, room service, a business center, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, massage services, and a laundry service. People staying at the lodge can get currency exchanged. There is a children's program, golf, tennis, croquet and lawn bowling to keep guests active. Ample parking is also available.

Guests that stay at the Williamsburg Lodge will get discounts on admission passes to historic areas and museums. Preferred reservations for dining at Colonial Williamsburg's restaurants and taverns, tee times, court times for tennis, and spa appointments are part of the advantages of staying at the Williamsburg Lodge. If a guest purchases something they can be delivered to the hotel. Merchants Square has more than forty stores and shops to enjoy close to the Williamsburg Lodge.

Dining at the Williamsburg Lodge is available at The Restaurant at the Lodge. The restaurant is casual and can seat one hundred and eighty five people. The menu offers contemporary Southern cuisine and influences from the Chesapeake Bay. The Lobby Lounge has light fare and beverages within a setting of bamboo settees and leather couches. Right across the street is The Regency Room at the Williamsburg Inn for fine dining. There are also four authentic taverns that serve lunch and dinner within walking distance of the Lodge.