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Reviews of Best Western Historic Area

201 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States

#44 of 73 hotels in Williamsburg

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Review score

Based on 651 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was really bad and I got food poisoned .

    The was good and good value!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location and value for both Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was mediocre

    Simple; decent pool / jacuzzi

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Madden, who checked me in, was a breath of fresh air 😍. She was very polite and a pleasure to communicate with. She went out of her way to provide everything i asked for. She is a total keeper for your property. Also, I definitely wanted to acknowledge Ms. Tracenia is hoping that i spelled it correctly. She is a valuable member of your team. Very professional and an impeccable person she went out of her way to make sure that the cleaning ladies were able to clean my room after hours it was much appreciated she deserve an increase in her pay for the outstanding job she does each and every day. I'm looking forward to another stay. Tonia

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast could have been better...

    It was a nice location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our time there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a bit small.

    Comfortable and fairly quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need new mattresses, pool was not 87 degrees as posted. Way colder. Breakfast crew got slammed. Not ready for late crowd. Night clerk on first night seemed more interested in cell phone. Kinda looked annoyed but was not rude. All the sanitizer stands were empty.

    Room was clean. Most of the staff was friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    It was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast needs to be fresher and healthier. the pillows really stunk.

    Breakfast was basic. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Location was good and for one night okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was okay, breakfast was not good. But for the cost it was okay. Kinda expected a little more from a Best Western.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    Very disappointed this time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not clean very well. Food was behind beds. Beds were raggedy. Bathroom was not clean good. Toilet was lifting up. Rules need to be applied to 16 and older only. Toddlers and little kids were jumping and playing in the hot tubs when adults were in. A kid did #2 in the pool floor. Staff walked and never cleaned it. No towels were available at pool area. Breakfast was not what I was used to receiving from here. Very limited.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Spring Break 3/31-4/5 (rm 301)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 thing that I was VERY bothered by was Housekeeping, they were very rude. My husband and I would walk past and say good morning, there was no response back at all. We had asked 1 housekeeper for extra trash bags for our room, she said told us she didn't have any and just walked away from us; when clearly she did infact have some on her cart. They were very UNPROFESSIONAL and RUDE.

    1st let me just say, Madison at the front desk is awesome. She made the check in process easy; upon arrival, my booking (reservation) was not showing in their system, but she was able to locate my booking and get my family and i checked in. Madison's personality is fitting for front desk! Keep up the great work Madison. 2nd, the rooms were a decent size. The beds, although on the smaller size, were very comfortable. The bathroom was big enough to fit 2 people in comfortably, and the shower (hot water and pressure) was a plus, however the shower curtain is on the short side, so while showering, water gets all over the floor. 3rd, breakfast was pleasant every morning, not too many options to choose from, but still satisfying. 4th, the indoor heated pool and hot tub was very relaxing .... all in all, we enjoyed our stay and would return. The hotel overall look is a little outdated, but nonetheless still comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are looking for something fancy- it is not your choice. Hotel is basic.

    Clean, quiet. If you are looking for good balance between price and comfort-this is the deal! Nice complimentary breakfast, but come early to hit the line.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Despite the shortcomings of the hotel our overall stay was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bathroom ceiling was cracked and paint was bubbled up a bit. The tub faucet didn't quite clear the edge of the tub so the water would puddle in one of the upper corners and there was some mold as a result. The water would scald you if you turned it to the 1/2 way point or more. The small fridge did not have the freezer compartment & the shelves on the door were missing the rails (so anything you put there could fall out when you open the door). On the Booking.com app it says breakfast runs to 10 am but it ends at 9 am, which caused us to miss breakfast one morning. The TV was not a smart TV so we could not log in to our Netflix, Hulu etc. The AC unit would constantly turn on and off which would wake us up at times.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a bit better than what I would expect. The hotel is in a great location to reach the key attractions we were looking to enjoy. The room was on par with a typical hotel in this price range as far as size and comfort.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Again, very basic room price was good and I would definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator seemed a bit dated. Wish I could’ve had a later check out but it worked out fine hanging out downstairs in the comfort of the lobby.

    Staff is friendly. Clean, basic room, but the rate was excellent. Nice large breakfast area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast area was a little crowded but I believe it was due to an event going on over the weekend.

    Our room was pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool and hot tub

    Friendly staff in clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Worth for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathtub need some maintenance.

    The pool area and the location. The personal was really nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    Good location, friendly staff and a nice selection of options at breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room I was put in this time wasn't as nice as the previous one. The heater did not work very well, even when I turned it up all the way to 85 degrees! The smoke detector had a piece of plastic covering it so I am not sure what would have happened if there had been a fire. Also, the sprinkler in the room was pulled away from the wall. Towels and the sheer curtain were not of very good quality.

    After being gone for a couple of days I returned to spend another 2 days at Best Western. Now, the coffee and juice machines worked! Once again the staff were professional and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    Good location, cordial staff but the rooms need to be upgraded.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately on the day I arrived the coffee and juice machines were not working and so that made breakfast unpleasant. The staff had called for repairs to be made but it took a couple of days for them to be fixed. Also, the towels were were scratchy and worn out with some having small holes. The sheer curtain had a rather large hole in it. The room could use more lighting for reading purposes.

    The staff is very professional and cordial. The location is excellent due to being near restaurants, stores and Colonial Williamsburg.The room was fine and the selection at breakfast was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Hotel was comfortable, clean and acceptable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Had a better room on a previous stay.

    Very clean, breakfast is acceptable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good experience with possible improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was overcrowded, the normal operating time is 7 to 9am but from 8 no seats were available and most requested food was scarce, probably they should consider an extension of the hours on busiest days.

    Indoor pool open until 11 pm, very big.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was quite uncomfortable. The bathroom floor seemed to be needing to be glued down as all the tiles moved and made noise.

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    6.0
    For one night it was fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dark. Bathroom fan didn’t work. Only one nightstand, between the two beds.

    Good location. Decent breakfast. Good coffee

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Convenient but a little pricey for the age of the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms and hallways need to be updated and the bathrooms need vent fans, and new linens. The seating arrangements at the breakfast area need to be changed to allow more space at the bar area along with placing plates and silverware at the hot end of the bar (it was confusing trying to figure out where the line started and which direction to go). Also, a waffle maker instead of frozen breakfast sandwiches would have been better. Someone was smoking in one of the rooms on our floor and the entire floor reeked of cigarette smoke and weed! 🤢

    Location, availability, indoor pool and hot tub, and hot breakfast with the daily menu posted. Loved having access to coffee 24 hours

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice clean fresh rooms. Quiet despite being full. Excellent breakfast. Cheaper than most in the area.

    Stayed in November 2023

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