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Opened in 1937, the Williamsburg Inn has once again this year earned a five-star award from Forbes Travel Guide.
Forbes Travel Guide announced its 2022 Star Awards Tuesday. The list includes the iconic Williamsburg Inn, which maintained its five-star rating and Forbes Travel Guide "Recommended" status.
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg received a four-star accolade. This is the fifth consecutive year the Williamsburg Inn has been recognized. The Williamsburg Inn is the only Historic Triangle property to receive the prestigious five-star rating.
“It is an honor for both the Williamsburg Inn and The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg to be recognized again by Forbes Travel Guide,” said Leslie E. Shotwell, general manager of the Williamsburg Inn, in a news release.
“At the Williamsburg Inn, we strive to provide the highest level of personalized service that makes each of our guests feel special. In addition, the team at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg pushes themselves to create a wellness experience that is like no other. Through these dedicated collective team efforts, we are so pleased that both the Inn and the Spa continue to be regarded as some of the finest in the world.”
Both the Inn and the Spa are currently showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
In Virginia, those include the Salamander Spa in Middleburg, which was awarded five stars; the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond was awarded five stars. Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, was awarded four stars and Inn at Willow Grove was also awarded four stars. Vintage Restaurant in Charlottesville was awarded four stars.
“Travel has come back strongly, and the resilient hospitality industry is creatively rallying to accommodate the increased occupancy demand for most regions,” said Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “While the industry faces some lingering issues, the 2022 award winners proved ready for those challenges and more, demonstrating the best that luxury hospitality has to offer.”
The Williamsburg Inn
Among the world's great hotels, the Williamsburg Inn is located in the heart of Williamsburg and represents the pinnacle of Southern luxury. This iconic property was conceived and built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Since opening in 1937, the Williamsburg Inn has hosted an impressive list of royalty, heads of state, military leaders and celebrities from all over the world.
A landmark for elegance and sophistication, the Williamsburg Inn remains the crown jewel of the Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. The legendary property has been reimagined to bring guests the best of the old world and the new, offering unparalleled service, spectacular amenities, and extravagant fine dining. The hotel’s premier location is within walking distance of the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, Merchants Square shopping district, the world-renowned Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, exceptional dining and 45-holes of legendary golf.
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing therapies inspired by five centuries of wellness practices. The wellness sanctuary features relaxation lounges, steam rooms, and whirlpools, and radiates Southern charm, harmonizing with its historical surroundings and modern luxuries. The Spa offers specific century-inspired spa treatments such as the 18th-Century Inspired Colonial Herbal Massage alongside signature favorites like the Arnica Deep Tissue Massage, Aroma Therapy Scrub and Strengthening Massage.
For more information on the Colonial Williamsburg Resorts and reservations, visit colonialwilliamsburgresorts.com
To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com. For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here.
