Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamsburg by IHG
Budget stay with an indoor pool near Colonial Williamsburg
About this hotel
This is the budget pick that still delivers what a family actually needs: an indoor pool that works regardless of weather, complimentary breakfast every morning, and free Wi-Fi, all at a lower nightly rate than most of the corridor. It sits five minutes by taxi from Colonial Williamsburg, and a one-minute walk reaches Richmond Rd for quick errands, while a five-minute stroll leads to Le Yaca French Restaurant for a nicer dinner without a drive. The property is pet-friendly, so the trip doesn't require boarding the family dog, and an exercise room covers a quick workout. Rooms stay simple rather than styled, which is exactly the trade-off a value-focused stay is built around.
- Indoor pool
- Budget rate
- Pet-friendly
- Free breakfast
Our take
Recommended for families watching the budget who still want an indoor pool and breakfast included, plus the option to bring a pet along. The exercise room is a nice bonus for the price point. It's a straightforward budget hotel rather than a resort, so expect functional, not fancy, throughout the stay.
- ✓Use the indoor pool as your default swim option to save water-park entry costs for the days that matter most.
- ✓Walk the one minute to Richmond Rd for quick supplies instead of driving to a store.
- ✓Book breakfast-inclusive rates well ahead — budget rooms sell out fastest in school-holiday weeks.
Why we love it
- Indoor pool at a budget price point
- Complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi
- Pet-friendly for the whole family
- Five-minute taxi to Colonial Williamsburg
Why guests love itWe were watching our budget closely, and this hotel let us do that without cutting corners on comfort — the indoor pool got daily use, and breakfast was included every morning. Our dog came along without any extra hassle. Five minutes to Colonial Williamsburg meant we didn't sacrifice the history side of the trip for the cheaper rate. Rooms were basic but perfectly comfortable for a family that's mostly out all day anyway.