Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Williamsburg, Virginia, a town steeped in history, was founded as the capital city of the Virginia Colony in 1699. Today, the city is perhaps best-known for its Colonial Williamsburg area, a fully restored Colonial-era portion of the city. Hotel accommodations are plentiful, since tourism is a major industry. Certain Williamsburg hotels cater especially to those who are looking for a romantic getaway.
The Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg is located in the center of the Williamsburg entertainment and dining district. The hotel's "Romance Package" offers sparkling wine or cider in-room upon arrival, access to the hotel's fitness, pool, and whirlpool facilities, and breakfast for two in one of the hotel restaurants. The hotel offers both rooms and suites, housed in a Colonial-look brick building. Guest accommodations are "warm and inviting, yet equipped with the latest in technology," says the Hilton Inn. Each room is equipped with television, microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and free Internet access. The hotel is a short drive from the Williamsburg Winery, the Williamsburg Salt Spa, Colonial Williamsburg, and Busch Gardens. The Great American Grill is an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Pavilion Pantry offers convenience items, including prepared snacks, 24 hours a day.
Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg
1624 Richmond Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-253-9400
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
The Powhatan Resort is located minutes away from central Williamsburg and "offers a slice of colonial history with the restored Manor house," proclaims the resort. The 400 one- and two-bedroom villas were constructed in 1980, but appear to be from a more romantic era. Rooms are decorated with Queen Anne-style furnishings and offer full kitchens, private balconies and whirlpool jet tubs. Rooms are equipped with telephone, television with cable, DVD player and a coffee maker. High-speed Internet is complimentary for all guests. Local attractions within a 20-minute drive include Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Battlefield. On-site restaurants include the Powhatan Grill, offering casual cuisine, and The Kitchen for fine dining.
The Historic Powhatan Resort
3601 Ironbound Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-220-1200
diamondresorts.com
Wedmore Place offers 28 rooms, located on a 300-acre farm that was originally settled in 1615. Each room at Wedmore Place is uniquely decorated and includes a wood burning fireplace. The optional "Romance Package" includes two nights accommodations, a champagne arrival, gourmet breakfast each day, a wine tasting for two at the nearby Williamsburg Winery, and one hour couples' massage with essential oils in the room. All Wedmore Place rooms include television, high-speed Internet access, bathrobes and hair dryers. Wedmore Place room views include the forest and meadow areas surrounding the Williamsburg Winery. Colonial Williamsburg is three miles away, as is the Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Battlefield. Wedmore Place hosts the Cafe Provencal,which serves a free daily continental breakfast for guests, and is next door to the Gabriel Archer Tavern, serving lunch and dinner.
Wedmore Place
5810 Wessex Hundred
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
866-933-6673 or 757-941-0310
wedmoreplace.com