Across the street from the Williamsburg Inn, the foundation's second-best hotel has been restored to its original 1930s appearance, albeit with modern conveniences. The original structures were gutted, and Colonial Williamsburg's state-of-the-art conference center was added. Only the existing Tazewell Wing, a 1970s-vintage structure whose rooms have balconies facing landscaped courtyards,...
Along with the premium Williamsburg Inn, this big—323 rooms—faux-Colonial complex was part of the original plan of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Now that the management has completed a several-year improvement scheme, it's also safe to stay at. The style here is more of-the-people than at the patrician inn, with furnishings from the Williamsburg furniture collection (made by 55 licensed...