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poneale Apr 19th, 2003 05:35 AM

Williamsburg Travelodge
 
Has anyone ever stayed at the Travelodge in Williamsburg? Any comments appreciated. Thanks

obxgirl Apr 19th, 2003 06:38 AM

It's a little nicer than some I've the Travelodges I've seen. <BR><BR>t's located on By Pass Rd with a number of other common chain hotels. The ambiance of that part of town isn't much but it's very centrally located for Colonial Wmbg, Busch Gardens and restaurants.

rb_travelerxATyahoo Apr 19th, 2003 12:52 PM

I've stayed there maybe 3 times now. I've found the staff friendly, and the place clean, safe, and quiet. As obxgirl said, it is nicer than some other TL's I've stayed at. There's a Cracker Barrel next door, a Pizzaria Uno across the street, the Gazebo Pancake House &amp; Golden Corral nearby, so I go elsewhere for dining.<BR><BR>HINT: if you stay there &amp; go to Colonial Williamsburg, take a R out of the hotel and do NOT turn R onto 132 as signs direct you. A few hundred feet after that intersection turn into &quot;Woodlands&quot; (&amp; Cascades?) and get into the visitors parking area &quot;the back way&quot;

poneale Apr 21st, 2003 12:29 PM

How is the pool at the Travelodge?<BR>

rb_travelerxATyahoo Apr 21st, 2003 01:31 PM

Never used the pool at Travelodge - seems it looked clean/clear ... some privacy fencing around it, pool area didn't look all that large. On another of your posts, &quot;poneale&quot;, you mention Woodlands but then BG &amp; the waterpark. I would not bother staying at Woodlands if C.W. isn't the focus of your trip.

poneale Apr 21st, 2003 03:11 PM

Thanks for all your help. I'll keep checking for hotels and asking for advice. I do need to keep the price range around 100.00 per room. We are getting two rooms. I would like a hotel that has a nice pool. Got any <BR>ideas. Thanks

rb_travelerxATyahoo Apr 21st, 2003 03:42 PM

I'd recommend Best Inn, on Bypass Rd a little closer to CW than the Travelodge. Nice pool (in an enclosure that can be opened), nice property overall, and a decent free breakfast buffet ... of which the price can really add up during vacation. I think you can get joining rooms.

LaurenSKahn Apr 21st, 2003 09:52 PM

Please note that Williamsburg is a very small town. Wherever you stay is not far from the sites. I have had two kids go through William &amp; Mary and usually stay at The Quarterpath Inn. It is a nondescript motel (outdoor pool open in summer but no big deal) but is fine for me because I am just looking for a place to sleep.<BR><BR>Do not miss doing a night program at CW. The night programs are the best part of the experience. You have to pay extra and you must have a pass to do them but they are worth it. Just make sure you sign up for a CW program--and not tickets to anything at the Kimball Theatre in Market Square (non run by CW and programs can be awful).<BR><BR>Williamsburg is just about my favorite place for a weekend outside DC. It has a lot to offer and everything is in a small area.

antmaril Apr 22nd, 2003 04:57 AM

Have you checked the Fort Magruder Inn. We stayed there a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. I'm not sure how much the rooms are running, but you may be able to get a deal. Entertainment rate perhaps? Pool area was nice, good restaurant, nice room and good location.<BR><BR>You will enjoy Williamsburg.


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