The Hilton Garden Inn is a good all-round hotel for visitors who want reliable service close to the college and Merchants Square, without paying Historic Area prices. At 119 rooms, it is a manageable size, and it has the features that business and leisure travelers both appreciate: a restaurant and bar, an indoor pool and hot tub, a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi and free parking with extended parking options. A buffet breakfast is available, but it carries a surcharge rather than being free, so factor that into the cost. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 from about 1,000 reviews. The address is 1624 Richmond Road, which puts it on the busy road that runs through the town, and the Ripley’s Believe It or Not attraction is a three-minute walk away, with Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf about nine minutes on foot and Waller Mill Park about 12 minutes. The College of William and Mary is about 1.3 miles away, a four-minute drive. It is a hotel for people who value predictability, and it is a safe pick for a first visit.
Location and getting around
Richmond Road is the main commercial road through Williamsburg, so there are restaurants and shops nearby, and the College of William and Mary and Merchants Square are a short drive away, with the Historic Area not much farther. The Williamsburg Transportation Center is eight minutes away by car. Jamestown Settlement, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are all within a drive of a few miles, and you will want a car for most of your plans.
Rooms and facilities
Free self-parking and extended parking, free WiFi, a terrace, a lobby fireplace, laundry and dry cleaning, meeting rooms and luggage storage are all on offer, along with the restaurant and bar. The buffet breakfast costs extra. Cats and dogs are allowed, up to two, up to 75 pounds each, with a per-stay fee; the listed fee is $50 per pet, but one guest reports paying $75, so confirm the amount before you book.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples and families who want a comfortable chain hotel, with a pool for children and a bar for adults. Good to know: check-in starts at 3pm and runs until midnight, with limited late hours, and check-out is at noon, later than at many hotels. Free cancellation is available on selected rates, so check the policy for the rate you choose.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Indoor pool and hot tub
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Buffet breakfast for a fee
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Pet friendly rooms
- ✓Lobby fireplace and terrace
Good questions
Is breakfast included at the Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg?+
A buffet breakfast is available, but it carries a surcharge rather than being included in every rate. Check your rate for details.
How far is the Hilton Garden Inn from the College of William and Mary?+
It is about 1.3 miles away, a four-minute drive. Ripley’s Believe It or Not is a three-minute walk from the hotel.
Does the Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg allow pets?+
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed, up to two, up to 75 pounds each, for a per-stay fee. The fee is listed as $50 but one guest reports $75, so confirm it before booking.
