Williamsburg

Despite the highfalutin’ garb, the totally unpretentious staff offers turndown service, and will even come and light the fireplace for you. — Condé Nast Traveler

Get up close and personal with the living history of Colonial Williamsburg. — Gayot

A modern, full-service resort compliments of Anheuser-Busch. — Gayot

For true 18th-century immersion, guests can stay in one of 26 original colonial houses inside the historic district. — Lonely Planet

On the second floor of Merchants Square and practically across the street from the historic district stands this family-run B&B (there's no elevator). — Fodor's

Rooms are small and the decor is spartan here but the location, level of cleanliness (very good), and price makes this an acceptable choice. — Frommer's

This sprawling hotel is a convenient choice for the many families splitting their time between the two attractions. Rooms are clean and decorated in pseudo-Colonial style with shades of blue and white — Frommer's

Built in the 1970s, these modern rooms, adjacent to the Williamsburg Inn, and shaded by many trees, have the advantages of proximity to the Revolutionary City. — Frommer's

Charming and hospitable, this redbrick inn near the historic district is modeled after a plantation-style house from the 1700s. — Fodor's

This romantic, beautifully furnished B&B decorated with red, white and blue bunting is located across from the campus of William & Mary, just a few blocks' walk from Colonial Williamsburg. — Lonely Planet

The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg is a comfortable hotel that's convenient for tourists visiting areas attractions, but it isn't within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg. — Oyster

This inn was designed by a Colonial Williamsburg architect to resemble a period structure: the two-story redbrick building at the center has a wood-frame wing. — Fodor's

The three-and-a-half-pearl DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg attracts droves of tourists who are visiting nearby Busch Gardens, and its large conference center is popular with business groups. — Oyster

The 168-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Williamsburg is a sold three-pearl pick convenient to iconic sites and entertainment. — Oyster

The Historic Powhatan is a sprawling resort on 256 acres, located five miles from Colonial Williamsburg. — Oyster

The three-pearl Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway offers modern and clean accommodations that are only a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg and other area attractions. — Oyster

The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus Historic Area Inn offers solid value and a convenient location for tourists visiting Colonial Williamsburg and other local attractions. — Oyster