blessed3x Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We are looking at going to the Spring Homeschool Days for Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown/Yorktown. Has anyone gone? Where did you stay? It would be dh, ds8 and myself. An indoor pool would be GREAT but the price of the hotel has to be a consideration. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We just stayed here: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfsh-springhill-suites-williamsburg/ Indoor pool, very family friendly, pool on first floor with nice jacuzzi, large breakfast area with make-your-own waffles, eggs, etc., in addition to yogurt, fruit, bagels, and coffee. With fridges/microwaves in your room, you can fix sandwiches/salads/etc. for one of your meals and not have to eat out. Olive Garden is just up the road. We'd definitely stay there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We stayed at a condo at Powhatan Plantation. We rented through Homeaway.com, not the resort itself. It was only $90 per night. There was an indoor pool and some other activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We went recently and spent one night at the Marriot Fords Colony: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfvi-marriotts-manor-club-at-fords-colony/ Beautiful room with full kitchen which is a plus for us since ds6 has multiple food allergies. and another night at Great Wolf Lodge http://www.greatwolf.com/williamsburg/waterpark The kids and dh love the waterpark, the kids also love the rooms with the bunk beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We stayed at a Comfort Suites right by Colonial Williamsburg and it was very nice and reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We are looking at going to the Spring Homeschool Days for Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown/Yorktown.Has anyone gone? Where did you stay? It would be dh, ds8 and myself. An indoor pool would be GREAT but the price of the hotel has to be a consideration. Thanks! We went to Colonial Williamsburg three years ago, and did Homeschool Days at Jamestown in 9/09. The first time, we stayed at SpringHill Suites. It was very nice, free breakfast, indoor pool. The second time, it was a spur of the moment trip, just me and my kids, and I was looking for cheap. We stayed at Quality Inn. It looks like they only have an outdoor pool (I guess we didn't swim). They also have a free breakfast. The hotel was a little older but I was happy enough with it. I felt safe and clean, and I'm not sure which was more important! I recommend looking at traveler reviews at TripAdvisor, and don't forget the bed bug registry! I was overwhelmed by the possibilities of Colonial Williamsburg. If I were to go again, I would have to plan out ahead of time what we wanted to do. And a word of warning--the cost of food is $$$ inside the grounds. We enjoyed Jamestown. There was a replica Indian village, fort, ships, and a museum with a great gift shop. It was even rainy/steamy that day (90s and drizzle in September!), but it didn't dampen our visit. :D The entire Jamestown site that you will visit is not the original. The actual site is right next door, and they have an ongoing archaeological dig. I'm not sure how much of this is open to the public, but if you think your ds might be interested in seeing the site, you can google for more info. The prices during hs week were terrific. It was not crowded at all, just very nice, great time to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We stayed at Woodlands Hotel and Suites. We walked over to Colonial Williamsburg every morning during last year's spring homeschool week. There is a walkway from the hotel. They also had a free breakfast. It snowed last year so we were usually freezing and ready to ride the free shuttle back to our hotel door last year. Very convenient location and inexpensive. http://www.history.org/visit/hotels/woodlands/index.cfm http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g58313-d116174-Reviews-Woodlands_Hotel_Suites_Colonial_Williamsburg-Williamsburg_Virginia.html HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PatricioFamily Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Heading up to SWB writing workshop. Waited to late to stay in one of the B&B so I will be trying the SpringHill Suites Williamsburg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 We stayed here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g58313-d295691-Reviews-Williamsburg_Plantation-Williamsburg_Virginia.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 We stayed at Great Wolf Lodge with a special homeschool rate. It was still expensive, but worth EVERY penny. My kids still go on and on about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) I really do hear great things about the Powahtan place that many stay at. If you belong to HSLDA you can get good discounts at Choice Hotels, THe Quality inn mentioned above is a CHoice hotel. We have stayed there, it is older but it is nice, actually we have stayed in one of the king suites and it is 2 rooms. micro/fridge, free HOT breakfast with lots of choices. no we stayed at this one hotel Edited February 10, 2012 by ZooRho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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