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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express - Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

480 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, 23185, United States of America

#9 of 75 hotels in Williamsburg

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1307 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    9.0
    Definitely chose the best bang for the buck in the area. As described. Better than expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed could be more comfortable, breakfast was sustenance. Glad for the chobani yogurt to save the day.

    Location was excellent, starbucks and gas station practically on the property. VERY clean room and building. No weird smells. Thankful there was yogurt.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Great for the money! Very clean and quiet rooms!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was one young staffer who clearly passed the responsibility of submitting a late morning checkout. He left it to the staff the day after I called in to request a late checkout. He told me to call in the morning. It turns out that he could’ve done it himself.

    The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel for price and good location for Busch Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The free breakfast was GARBAGE!!! It was so plastic and processed, we could not eat it! Luckily food places are nearby we could just go eat somewhere else.

    My family made a weekend trip to VA to take my daughter to Busch Gardens. Hotel was in the perfect location. There were a few eating spots in walking distance and we just took an Uber to the park to avoid parking there! The hotel was clean, the staff were very nice, and again, couldn’t beat the location for what we were there to do!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional service and very attentive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very well lit parking area and clean inside

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    10
    Great stay after a fun day at Busch gardens. Super comfy bed and lots of room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Bed was amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    9.0
    Overall very pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We came to breakfast 15 min before closing time but some items were finished, the breakfast room was closed exactly at 10 a.m. The cups and the cuttlery was for single use which we found not sustainable. Unfortunatelly it is quite common in the USA.

    The hotel is in good location if you look for a place near Buschgardens, peacefull and green location, The hotel and rooms very clean, neat, nice staff. There is a coffe machine available in the lobby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Overall, a very comfortable and refreshing stay.
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access Tub/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of hand sanitizer in dining room. Using so many styrofoam plates and cups for breakfast and for coffee.

    Clean, updated, and nice facilities. Well-furnished.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amber who works the front desk was incredibly helpful and personable! Rooms were nice and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    2024 C5M vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were on the small size, but ok.

    Great service, great facilities!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Everything was good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complaints

    Friendly staff, quiet room, comfortable and clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay for an overnight. Would do it agaon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sink in main room is odd. Prefer in bathroom with shower. Rooms not well insulated for sound.

    Front desk staff, bed, breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Worth the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was not too good, bland food

    The room was nice, spacious and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay near Busch Gardens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only issues tub drain was slow to drain and to much light pollution in room at night from under door, curtains don’t seal out light well and leds on appliances and outlets.

    Excellent stay at property, Check in was quick and efficient, Room was clean and ready for us breakfast was hot and plentiful. Staff was also very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not bad, just peculiar: the receptionist had apparently never heard of my country (the Netherlands); after having looked at my Dutch passport for a while, she asked for ‘a real ID’ :)

    Value for money. Comfortable bed and room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    9.0
    This is a wonderful hotel to stay in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The extra charge they put on your credit card

    Rooms were very clean!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Amazing Stay, Great Location!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room had a funky bathroom layout. The sink was outside of the bathroom and right inside the entry door. I didn't like that anyone passing by, when I left, could see the sink. It was just really weird to me.

    A very well-maintained hotel, clean and kept clean. Check-in was fast and easy, staff was very friendly and accommodating. One of the best sleeps I have had in a hotel ever. Breakfast was good, and everything was still stocked a half hour before it shut down. Great location within 15 minutes of a ton of stuff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Great Stay, excellent staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Hearing Accessible - Roll-in Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean and conveinient, excellent location. Love the staff and the breakfast was great. Site is close to all of the popular items in Williamsburg

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Extremely Satisfying 😌
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Disability Access Tub - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For such a nice establishment, the cigarettes butts on the outside of the building, took away from the overall score. Suggest posting no littering 🚯 signs or ban smoking around the premises altogether. Trash and liter will always subtract from the overall appearance. Yours truly (Ex smoker).

    Breakfast was great and so was the location. I had a very pleasant stay. Will try to rebook at the same hotel when I come back up.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Annoyed with the $100 amenity fee when there are no amenities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The coffee maker did not work. The Guide on the TV did not work. Do you know how annoying it is in a hotel for the Guide not to work? I was especially annoyed by the $100 held for amenities. There are no amenities at a HIE! That is the point. I paid $10 more for a Courtyard the night before, and everything worked. Plus they had a bar, a bistro and a heated pool. The HIE had nothing. I’ll pay the extra ten the next time and not have $100 on hold for nothing.

    The property was clean and updated. The breakfast was standard, but the attendant was very efficient and sweet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great for the price and location to Busch Gardens, only 1.5 miles away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    more fruit options, more cereal options as well as juices

    Breakfast options were very good. Coffee was always hot.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    It was a quality stay for a great price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Staff was nice everytime you walked in. The room was clean and ready and breakfast was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great! Room was clean. Breakfast was fresh!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

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