Historic Hotels & Resorts in Williamsburg from AU$383

Visitors love the fascinating history they find on a trip to Williamsburg. And while you're here, you can visit the fun-filled theme parks and picturesque gardens. You can also take time at the major shopping area in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features a full-service spa. Duke of Gloucester Street is a short walk away. If you're interested in local history, another option for your visit is Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection.

Williamsburg has 1619 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 42 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Williamsburg is notable for landmarks like Governor's Palace, Bassett Hall and Jamestown Settlement. Cultural venues include Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Kimball Theater and DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is another popular sight to explore.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Williamsburg often preserve authentic elements such as period features or traditional architecture within the guestrooms or public spaces.

The two are similar. "Historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S., while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place's cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Williamsburg, don't worry that you'll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.