*Today’s post was made possible by the Rochambeau Roadside Inn, and was part of a gifted overnight stay for the purposes of a candid review. All opinions are my own.
I’d say that my mom and I are seasoned pros when it comes to traveling to Colonial Williamsburg. She and I go two to three times a year, always around her birthday in February, sometimes in late spring, and often in the fall. It’s our “happy place,” and I’ve written at length about why we love this spot in Virginia so much. The short version, though, is that we’re just really drawn to the quiet, untouched nature of it all—from the colorful English-inspired gardens and cobblestone streets, to the painted earth-toned historic homes and bounties of happy birdsong. It’s the type of place where you just find yourself breathing easier (oh, the fresh air!), and we clearly can’t get enough of it.
Since we go so often, Mom and I have pretty established routines, one of which being that we have always stayed “on campus” in the historic area of CW. But this year I started questioning that decision when I happened to spot someone I follow on Instagram post about their stay at the Rochambeau Roadside Inn in Williamsburg. It looked absolutely dreamy, and right in line with my love for approachable modern retro design. So, when the team at Rochambeau got in touch to suggest a partnership, I jumped at the chance to learn more and to, more importantly, step out of my comfort zone by trying something new for a change. I was long overdue.
The Rochambeau is a recently renovated mid-century motel just a quick 5-minute drive from Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area. After pulling into our reserved spot for the General’s Quarters, which is the suite we booked for the weekend, Mom and I were given a quick tour of a few of the rooms at the Rochambeau. We got to see their Standard King room, a Classic Double room, and their Family Suite, which includes a fun bunk room and king-size bedroom. You’ll see those spaces from our tour pictured below.
It’s clear that the new owners of this historic hotel chose each and every detail with care. The plaid wallpaper, colonial-themed art, vintage-inspired sconces, and even the mid-century-style mini fridges were so thoughtfully curated and considered. It’s “colonial” but with all the modern amenities you’d hope for in 2025, which was so refreshing after staying in older tired hotel rooms on campus the past few years. Frankly, we just didn’t know what we were missing.
And then, of course, there was our General’s Quarters suite for the weekend. It was the perfect little oasis! The Quarters’ layout includes a small dining space, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and living room, not to mention our own private outdoor patio. The high sloped ceiling gave this 470-square-foot hotel room a feeling of grandeur, and I really appreciated the modern décor. The floor-to-ceiling open shelving in the kitchenette even came stocked with cool coffee table books that I had so much fun flipping through.
Speaking of, this was our first time ever staying in a hotel that offered a kitchenette, and it might have spoiled us. I love imagining the money-saving possibilities of bringing our own food and groceries to the room so we don’t have to splurge at restaurants for every single meal. You can see what I mean about the charming décor and amenities by scrolling through the photos below.
Functionally, the space was a dream, too. The two mini split AC units and mod ceiling fans kept us feeling really comfortable despite the 85-degree heat and high humidity outside, and the bathroom was outfitted with a cool touch-control mirror (linking a similar option here) that allowed us to adjust the temperature and brightness of the light, plus a de-steamer to combat foggy showers. The blush pink/cream shower tiles (like this) are now on my wishlist for our next renovation, too. I loved it all!
We felt super safe throughout our entire visit to the hotel, and the complex was really quiet. The lobby is a must-visit, by the way, with their sweet custom branded wallpaper, delicious Hohl pastries, fresh coffee, and a seating area where you can sneak off to for work and snacking if you’d like. Every single staff member we met on-site was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Honestly, we can’t say that about any of the classic older hotels we’ve stayed at right in the historic area of Williamsburg.
Trying new things was the “name of the game” for this trip. We stayed at a new hotel (so impressed!), ate at a new-to-us breakfast spot for the first time in a decade (we’ll be back, Hohl!), and we also went to Busch Gardens theme park for the first time in probably 15-20 years for either of us. The Rochambeau offers guests great discounts on Busch Gardens tickets, so make sure you take advantage of that perk. Riding the roller coasters and enjoying the bustling scenery at the theme park was the most fun I’ve had all year.
Big thanks to the Rochambeau team for hosting us this month! We can’t wait to book our trip for the fall. The hardest part will be deciding whether to try one of their other beautiful rooms or going straight back to the General’s Quarters…If you’d like to learn more about our visits to Colonial Williamsburg, including what to do and where to eat, click here for a roundup of past posts, and let me know in the comments if you have travel suggestions of your own for this very historic, relaxing part of Virginia.
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