Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is a unique collection of two conference-focused hotels—Williamsburg Lodge—Autograph Collection and Williamsburg Inn—plus three additional leisure accommodations: Woodlands Hotel & Suites, The Griffin Hotel, and Colonial Houses—Historic Lodging. Together, these five properties offer over 800 guest rooms.

All our properties provide high-speed Wi-Fi, guest self-parking, and convenient Williamsburg area shuttle service to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Art Museums, and Merchants Square. Whether hosting a small board meeting or a large-scale conference, you’ll have easy access to everything that makes historic Williamsburg extraordinary.

Colonial Williamsburg Resorts offers a total of 32 meeting rooms across our properties, not including dining outlet spaces and exterior spaces:

• Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection: 28 meeting rooms
• Williamsburg Inn and The Griffin Hotel: 4 meeting rooms combined

We can comfortably host meeting groups requiring up to 800 guest rooms. Our 54,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space can host up to 1,300 people for meetings or banquets and up to 850 for formal dining.

Absolutely. We have numerous historic gardens, lawns, and terraces that provide an additional 25,000 square feet of outdoor function space—perfect for receptions, team-building activities, and social gatherings under the Virginia skies.

Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is equipped to handle events of every size and budget. We regularly host:

• Associations
• National sales meetings
• Executive board meetings
• Shareholder meetings
• Recognition events and retreats
• Educational and training sessions
• School field trips
• Family reunions
• Weddings
• Special celebrations and more

Our talented culinary team offers extensive banquet menus and unique dining experiences. Options include on-site resort restaurants and authentic historic taverns, with additional dining opportunities at nearby Merchants Square. All are just a short walk or shuttle ride away from most of our hotels.

Yes. THE SPA of Colonial Williamsburg is the only spa in Virginia to receive the distinguished Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award. Inspired by centuries of wellness traditions, the Spa features an indoor pool, two outdoor pools, and a full-service fitness center with daily fitness classes.

Yes. Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club boasts 36 holes of legendary golf across two courses—The Gold Course and The Green Course—designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Rees Jones. Both courses are Audubon sanctuaries free of encroaching real estate, and the Golden Horseshoe has received top honors, including the “Premier Golf Resort Gold Medal” by Golf Magazine and a listing among Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top Ten Resorts in the South.” Coming this summer is a new 9-hole, par-3 course, The Shoe.

Guests can enjoy tennis and pickleball at the Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club, lawn bowling, croquet, volleyball, table tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and scenic nature trails for walking, jogging, and hiking. There’s an activity for every interest—perfect for filling downtime between sessions or extending an event into a full getaway.

Certainly! Our in-house conference service team can arrange a range of customized programming, from culinary demonstrations in the Taste Studio and engaging ghost walks, to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Want to sail down the York River on a schooner or explore the Historic Area on a private walking tour? We can coordinate it all.

Williamsburg, Virginia, is conveniently located halfway between Richmond and Norfolk. With over 200 daily flights into nearby airports, getting here is simple:

• Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) – 20 minutes away
• Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 45 minutes away
• Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 45 minutes away
• Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport (JGG) – 5 minutes away (private aircraft)

Yes—The Williamsburg Inn, The Williamsburg Lodge, The Griffin Hotel, and Williamsburg Woodlands offer dog-friendly accommodations based on availability. Dogs must weigh under 100 pounds, and a maximum of two dogs are allowed per room. Pet policy and cleaning fee apply:

• Williamsburg Inn: $150 per stay (non-refundable)
• Williamsburg Lodge & The Griffin Hotel: $150 per stay (non-refundable)
• Williamsburg Woodlands: $100 per stay (non-refundable)

Guests assume responsibility for any damages or extra cleaning needs.

Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is a 301-acre living history museum that recreates the 18th-century capital of colonial Virginia. With 22 historic sites, 30 trade shops, and the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, visitors can step back in time and experience life as it was in the 1700s—a perfect immersive complement to any event agenda.

We’d be honored to help you host a memorable meeting, conference, wedding, or family reunion in our one-of-a-kind setting. For more information or to get started, contact our event planning team today. We look forward to bringing your vision to life at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts!

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