The Comforts of Staying Close to "Home..."

When planning a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, as anywhere else, you must think about where you are going to stay. Whether it be a 5 star hotel or just something cheap, you need to stay somewhere. So why not stay in Colonial Williamsburg?

There are many hotels to choose from when planning to stay in Colonial Williamsburg: The Williamsburg Lodge, The Williamsburg Inn, The Williamsburg Woodlands, Colonial Houses, Providence Hall Guesthouses, and The Governor's Inn.

So what's so great about staying in Colonial Williamsburg you ask? Well... if you read on, I'll tell you all that you need to know.

A major bonus about staying in one of Colonial Williamsburg's hotels is that you would only pay about $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids/teens for the entire length of your stay. Unless you get the discounted price for staying at one of the hotels, or you have a yearly pass, you would have to pay the normal price for daily admission fees. Staying at one of the hotels in Colonial Williamsburg gives you a deal you really can't turn down. 

Also, staying so close to Colonial Williamsburg is extremely convenient. The Williamsburg Lodge, The Williamsburg Inn, and the Providence Hall Guest Houses are right across the street from Colonial Williamsburg's main street: The Duke of Gloucester. It's a very short walk from those hotels to Colonial Williamsburg.  And in the typical Southern heat of the summer, it's an easy escape for a break from the heat. The same goes for the colder days at Williamsburg as well... except you'd escape to warm up instead!

Another thing about staying so conveniently close to Colonial Williamsburg, is that you have easy access to Colonial Williamsburg at any time of the day. By staying so close by, you have a quick access to all the activities and events that go on during the day and night. Plus, a stroll down the Duke of Gloucester is 100000 times cooler at nighttime and in the early morning. And it's just so much easier to be right there instead of always having to pack up the family in the car and drive to and from Colonial Williamsburg. 

If you stay in one of the Colonial Houses... well, you don't have to go anywhere! Just walk out your door and Voila! You are right in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. If you choose to stay in one of Williamsburg's offered Colonial Houses, you get to stay right in Colonial Williamsburg in a colonial style house WITH 21st century comforts inside. That way you can get the 18th century effect without having to sacrifice some 21st century comforts.

The Williamsburg Woodlands is also close by, but not as close as the previous stated hotels. The Woodlands is located next to the Visitor's Center. The Visitor's Center has a path that will take you right to Colonial Williamsburg. It is a 15-20 minute walk. The Governor's Inn is also around the same area as the Williamsburg Woodlands as well.

Another great thing about staying in Colonial Williamsburg is that the staff at the hotels are extremely nice. Whenever we go, we always stay at the Williamsburg Lodge, and will continue to go there every time. The entire staff is very nice, helpful, and welcoming. Each staff member makes your stay feel almost like home. There are usually staff members right at the main doors to welcome you inside. As they open the door, they will strike up a conversation with you: usually asking you how your day was or something like that. The Lodge also has a really cool gift shop and lounge areas.

Also, you can purchase tickets for evening programs or perhaps a carriage ride right in your hotel instead of walking to the Lumber House Ticket Office in Colonial Williamsburg. That way, you can get your tickets right from the hotel as soon as the ticket office opens to ensure your spot in popular events like Cry Witch that sell out fast.

Another advantage about staying in Colonial Williamsburg is that you don't have to worry about parking! Colonial Williamsburg has parking lots, but the parking spots fill up FAST. You can save yourself from that annoyance of never seeming to find a parking spot by staying in one of Colonial Williamsburg's hotels. You just simply keep your car in the hotel parking lot and just take the quick stroll to Colonial Williamsburg. If you want to, you can smile and wave at the people still trying to find parking spots while you get started with your day at Colonial Williamsburg. :)

Staying at one of the hotels at Colonial Williamsburg makes your 18th century vacation so much more wonderful. Plus, with all the advantages of staying in Colonial Williamsburg, why would you pick a chain hotel to stay in? It's really a no brainer.

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