Fife and Drum Inn

The location is great with plenty of food choices steps away but please stop calling it a B&B. They stopped cooking with COVID and decided not to anymore. Continental breakfast but nothing hot, bagels and waffles (I think) and bread served from individual bags but you can toast them. Single serve boxes of cereal too. Have had better continental at roadside hotels. Rooms are small but clean. If you don't like lugging luggage up a flight of stairs this place isn't for you. Parking is ok.

We just had an all too quick one night stay and cannot rave about this wonderful place enough. The excellent service began with advance emails from owner Billy giving detailed directions to their convenient free parking. The location of the inn could not be more perfect - adjacent to the historical area and close to many great restaurants. Our "George Washington" room was fabulous!Sometimes staying in an old historic building means dealing with dated rooms. Everything in our room was updated, thoughtful, comfortable, and spotlessly clean. Lots of wonderful little touches. The four poster bed was very comfortable and the shower excellent. The wifi worked great and there were lots of convenient plugs, There is a nice lounge area with a lovely adjacent terrace and snacks and tea and coffee available along with a nice continental breakfast. We were there on a Monday night so not all restaurants were open but we enjoyed visits to Precarious, Amber Ox, Mellow Mushroom and Aromas. Thank you to Billy and Sharon for a wonderful stay!

This is a nice place, but not the best-suited to anyone who is vegan, or needs accessibility. It is only second floor; no elevator. Parking (ALWAYS tight, in Williamsburg!) is a block away, in a lot...which makes it difficult to carry equipment & luggage. No on-site personnel, except in the morning & early afternoon. It is downtown, & an easy walk to everything there. I only stayed one night; on my way to Richmond. The George Washington room (#1) is closest to the stairs & dining area. They had one serving of almond milk, which was all I needed, fortunately. I called ahead to see if they had it, & was told they did. The breakfast hostess, however, told me they didn't....until she "checked".

The wife & I spent 4 days here in early June, located in the heart of the historic district sandwiched between Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary College. Ideal parking and access to all historical sites and eating establishments by foot. Accommodations are great and we'll thought out. Coffee & snacks as well as breakfast items were key to a early morning departure. I believe this was our third stay and it's quite the hidden gem.

So happy to find a wonderful Inn right in the heart of historic Williamsburg. The owner, Billy, was super friendly and more than willing to help you in every way possible. I loved my room (Jamestown room) and enjoyed the continental breakfast that's included as well as the newly added rooftop deck. Perfect spot to relax and unwind.

This was such a good choice for a quick weekend getaway for our first wedding anniversary! They are super flexible with checking in and we had no problem receiving our room card (which was taped to the door) upon our arrival a little after 11pm on a Friday evening. This practice may seem a little unsafe in a more urban area, but it works here. We were able to park in the lot that is cady corner with 6 reserved spots for the inn. In the morning at breakfast we were able to "officially" check-in, although there was little to do since we paid in advance.The location is probably the largest pro of staying at the inn! There are several restaurants and shops within less than 5 minutes walking distance, and the historic area is also about a 5 minute walk away. We were even able to walk to the Visitor's Center to pick up our tickets, which is about a mile from the inn. We never had to use our car once during our stay! Breakfast was also super handy to have available, although I wish the hours were a little later than 8-9am. There were always ham biscuits, regular biscuits, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, OJ, coffee, tea, and a rotating breakfast casserole. One day it was a quiche-like dish and the other it was a blueberry french toast. Lemonade and cookies as well as bagged snacks are always available in the breakfast room throughout the day as is coffee and tea. Unlike a couple of other B&Bs we stayed in before, there was no "happy hour" with wine, snack, etc. It did not bother me, per se, because I'm pregnant and can't drink, but I know I did appreciate it at our past stays as a nice way to relax before venturing out again for the evening. Billy, one of the proprietors, was always at breakfast making sure everyone was doing well and was quick to offer suggestions on sights to see or places to go if you did not already have plans. During our first breakfast, he was very helpful in pointing out highlights of the historic area and providing us with a list of the special events/tours for that day so we could plan accordingly. We stayed in the conservancy room with a canopy bed that also had the drapes to completely enclose the bed from light. There was a TV hidden in a cute birdhouse box, however, we never used it. There was also a nice claw-footed tub which we did not use either, but it was a nice touch. There were two comfy arm chairs, a seat at the end of the bed, and 2 fresh robes in the closet. The walk-in shower was all tile and very modern with a separate area for the toilet. Our room was freshened up between nights with fresh towels and toiletries. Hairdryer was provided too. I also want to add that I was easily able to cancel an extra night with no issue since I did that 30 days in advance. We originally were scheduled to depart Monday but had to switch that to Sunday and it was a breeze to do so. If we return to Williamsburg, we will definitely consider staying at the Fife & Drum Inn again as it was a fabulous location to stay for our quick weekend getaway!

We decided to come to Williamsburg literally last Tuesday. For this weekend, Friday and Saturday night. We were very lucky to find one room left at the fife and drum. It's location is ideal. Right in the middle of town. Walk to everything. The room is amazing. It's an old building so expect creaking floors. Bring white noise with you, like a small fan so it's not too quiet. We stayed in the Jamestown room and it has a remodeled beautiful shower. There is a TV inside what looks like a birdhouse but you don't need TV on vacation here. The thermostat seems locked so it is a bit warm but comfortable without blankets in bed. There are so many brunch and eateries in the area this inn does not provide actual breakfasts but if you need snacks anytime day or night, they provide granola, water, milk, juice, muffin tops, and restock everything for breakfast so you can sit at a table and with some fresh coffee and have something light. Ice machine and glasses available as well as wine glasses if you decide to have a bottle in your room (bring your bottle opener). All in all its a great place for a getaway.

This place was great. You can not get a better location for exploring colonial Williamsburg. The rooms are nicely appointed and very clean. The owners are warm wonderful folks who really know the area and the history. We will definitely go back.

Wife and I celebrated our anniversary here lately, we enjoyed the history and proximity to the main area of Colonial Williamsburg. We had a good nights sleep, lacked for nothing and will gladly return within the year.

I can't wait to return to this lovely inn. The building (built by the owner's grandfather) has been beautifully restored and maintains historic charm and character while incorporating every modern amenity. Ashley, at the desk, was incredibly helpful, suggesting sites to visit, excellent places to eat, and even helping with our luggage. The rates were quite reasonable, especially for the excellent location (between the historic area and the campus of the College of William & Mary). Now that I've discovered it, I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Williamsburg.