The Fife And Drum Inn

3.0 star property
Central Williamsburg bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre, steps from Merchants Square
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Room (Yorktown)
Private kitchen
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Cedars)
32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
441 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Merchants Square
    1 min walk
  • College of William and Mary
    1 min walk
  • Kimball Theater
    3 min walk
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)

Room options

Classic Room (Richneck)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, City View (Webster Hitchens)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (William and Mary)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, Multiple Beds (Yorktown)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Cedars)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (Conservancy)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (George Washington)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (Jamestown)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite, Multiple Beds (Restoration)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Williamsburg

The Fife And Drum Inn places you in the centre of Williamsburg, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Merchants Square and College of William and Mary. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a library and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Colonial Williamsburg B&B include Governor's Palace and Williamsburg Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Merchants Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • College of William and Mary - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Governor's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sal's By Victor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meadows Custard - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer H - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fife And Drum Inn

Central Williamsburg bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre, steps from Merchants Square
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Fife And Drum Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Williamsburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Fife And Drum Inn offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 91 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Drum Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Fife And Drum Inn?

Yep, The Fife And Drum Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fife And Drum Inn?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fife And Drum Inn on 26 Nov 2024 start from NZ$373.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Fife And Drum Inn?

The closest beach to The Fife And Drum Inn is Jamestown Beach (8.9 km).

What makes The Fife And Drum Inn a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Fife And Drum Inn.

Does The Fife And Drum Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fife And Drum Inn?

No, The Fife And Drum Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fife And Drum Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Fife And Drum Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Fife And Drum Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Golden Horseshoe Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

The Fife And Drum Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 786 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, helpful staff, very clean. Basic breakfast included was tasty, though a bit limited. Pleasant terrace adjacent to dining area for breakfast or relaxation. Bed a bit firm for my tastes, but overall would not hesitate to stay again and definitely recommend Fife & Drum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a amazing place, great location! Room was spacious with nice amenities. I would recommend this facility to anyone visiting Williamsburg
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying at Fife & Drum!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary! The hosts were great, the room was very quiet and comfortable, and the continental breakfast was excellent. We will definitely come back and stay again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Fife and Drum is a charming inn right in the middle of Colonial Williamsburg. It’s a little old and creaky, but that’s part of the rustic experience. My wife and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient spot
Comfortable and convenient. Felt more like a small hotel than a B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice B&B! The proprietors take great care to ensure their guests are comfortable. Fife and Drum’s location makes it very easy to walk to everything you want to see in Williamsburg. I would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short getaway
We have stayed at the Fife and Drum before and enjoyed ourselves. Its centrally located within walking distance to great shops and restaurants. Billy (the owner) is always kind and helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been to Williamsburg several times and The Fife & Drum is my favorite place to stay. The location is perfect to explore Colonial Williamsburg and the campus of W&M. The owners and staff make you feel so welcome and at home. The rooms are absolutely beautiful, comfortable and have all the amenities you need for your stay. I'm already planning my next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find, easy to hear others walking ont floors. Room was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally, New Rochelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Fife and Drum. Very quaint Inn in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Able to walk everywhere. Our host Bill was charming, informative and very helpful. Coffee and a variety of breakfast items served in dining area. Would definitely recommend a stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the neighborhood
Proximity to the colonial area of Williamsburg is a big plus for this Inn. But also to the lovely restaurants of Dog St. and Merchant Square. We had excellent lodgings in a lovely relaxed environment on the second floor of one of the retail bulidings on the corner. If you cannot climb stairs, this Inn is not for you, but otherwise, I believe anyone would enjoy the coffee area, good beds, and quaint surroundings and colonial themed furnishings of the rooms and the breakfast/lobby area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & knowledgeable innkeeper. Immaculate.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property several times, and I will continue to stay here whenever I am in Williamsburg. The rooms are neat, clean, and comfortable. The rooftop patio area is divine. You can't beat the location for walkability to the historic area and Market Square shops. The continental breakfast is ample, but if you want a full breakfast there is a divine coffee shop next door. My only suggestion is that the TV sets should be replaced with ones that have larger screens, but who comes to Williamsburg to watch tv?

4/10 Poor

Betty

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I expected much more for the price, almost $400 for 3 adults it was shabby, tired, and there was no real breakfast. It was not dirty but impossible/inadequate for 3 adults. Uncomfortable. Inn keeper was kind.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Richard W
Fantastic B&B. The owners run it on daily basis and don’t miss a sign to detail. Friendly, knowledgeable and well managed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

joanne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photo of the property on their website is misleading, it shows a corner building which leads you to think the entire building is the Inn. After finally locating the Inn which is only identifiable via a small flag, you are faced with a steep staircase (17) steps to enter the Inn which is on the second floor of the building. We were an older couple and had to carry our luggage up and down the steep staircase (not mentioned in the website). What would a handicapped person do? False advertising at its worse.Also, housekeeping service was only available if you requested it,fortunately we had otherwise we would have to make our own bed and replace towels on our own.What a ripoff.Also the room and tv were miniscule, the tv was about a 10 inch screen, shall I go on?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Essentially a nice B&B on second floor above businesses on Prince George St. (across from Baskin Robbins and Blue Talon). Good continental breakfast, good parking options and very close to W&M. Great location for Colonial Williamsburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022