College of William and Mary

On your Virginia vacation, reserve relaxing accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg, a premier option among Virginia hotels near the College of William and Mary. This colonial Williamsburg VA hotel, with access to Richmond and Norfolk airports, offers relaxing accommodations complemented by thoughtful amenities and attentive service from our friendly staff.

Visit historic Williamsburg VA and be sure to stop and visit College of William and Mary, a public, coeducational university, the second oldest in the United States. Chartered in 1693 by King William III and Queen Mary II, the College severed formal ties with Britain in 1776, eventually becoming a state-supported school by 1906.

This picturesque, 1,200-acres campus is home to about 7,500 students of whom around 5,500 are undergraduates. William and Mary offers numerous undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with a commitment to excellence through teaching and limited enrollment. This university boasts the first law school in the United States and also the oldest academic building in the country. 

In town for graduation or just a collegiate visit? Enjoy our convenient locale just five miles from the campus making Crowne Plaza Williamsburg the perfect College of William and Mary hotel. Sleep peacefully on our Crowne Plaza Advantage bedding. In the morning, sit down to a hearty breakfast at Veranda Dining Room before your visit. After a rousing college football game, retreat to Crowne Plaza Williamsburg to unwind and enjoy a cocktail in J.B.’s Lounge.