On my most recent trip, my husband and I stayed in a Colonial Williamsburg Deluxe Suite! Since I couldn’t find many reviews of it online, I thought I would post one.
Colonial Williamsburg Deluxe Suite
You may recall that on our last trip we stayed in a Colonial Williamsburg Tavern Room. However, we wanted something a little more updated and comfortable this trip. So, we decided to try the deluxe suite, which comes with more space and more modern touches. It’s still a colonial house or historic lodging but has been more recently updated.
I believe the entirety of the Lightfoot Tenement building is dedicated to these two suites. We had the upstairs one and the bottom one appeared to stay booked up. I will caution people that the upstairs suite has several steps and can be difficult to traverse with a bunch of luggage.
The Room
I was immediately surprised by how big the suite was. You enter into a sitting room, complete with an old desk, a fireplace, a small tv, an old couch, a coffee table, and a few chairs. Then, you enter a small area with a mini refrigerator and coffee maker. There’s also an extra sink and hidden closet in this space. Next, you come to the bedroom. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a tv. It does have an alarm clock with extra usb plug-ins which came in very handy. Lastly, there’s the bathroom. The sink is separate from the tub and toilet. I imagine that would be useful if two people were getting ready at once.
It was a much bigger space than the room we stayed in last time. Additionally, the mattress and pillows were newer and more comfortable. However, we found ourselves bored after dark without a tv in the bedroom and the couch being well used. Also, the ceiling in the tub cuts in at an angle and I hit my forehead on it the first night. So, it’s better than a regular room but not perfect.
Pros
- Location – We were close to everything in Colonial Williamsburg. Walking to breakfast and dinner was amazing!
- Designated parking space – It was really useful to have a designated parking space as parking can be a pain in Colonial Williamsburg.
- Bigger area – It was nice to be able to spread out in the large suite.
- Updated furnishings – This was probably the best part of the upgrade. The mattress was pretty comfortable.
- Quaint – It feels nice to stay immersed in the colonial vibes.
- Tickets – Every stay at an official Colonial Williamsburg resort comes with free length of stay tickets. That’s great for visiting whenever you feel like it.
Cons
- Outdated – The couch cushion was thin and was slick enough to slide out periodically.
- Weird set up – The harsh angle of the ceiling in the tub is not the safest.
- Lack of modern electrical touches – There weren’t many electrical plug ins and only one tiny tv in the whole suite!
- Not cheap – It was more expensive than a regular tavern room but comparable to a hotel room. I’ll probably book a hotel room next time just for modern conveniences.
- Not handicap accessible – Maybe the downstairs suite has a better set up, but the stairs were a big nuisance with luggage. Also, the tub and ceiling could definitely be an issue for some guests.
Is a Colonial Williamsburg Deluxe Suite worth it?
This stay definitely had its ups and downs. I initially loved the idea of staying in a colonial house since it’s so unique. However, I think I will be opting for one of the hotels in the future for the modern conveniences they provide. The suite wasn’t a bad stay just not as up to date as I’d hoped.
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