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Reviews of MainStay Suites Williamsburg Historic Area This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

814 Capitol Landing Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America

#70 of 75 hotels in Williamsburg

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 122 hotel reviews

5.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.7

  • Comfort

    5.8

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    5.4

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    5.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roaches

    Close to attractions

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    4.0
    Thanks but never again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Old and dying... seriously bugs and leakages all over the place. Dark and moldy facility. No breakfast as promised though I wouldn't want to eat it according to the hygiene situation at this place. Wifi wasn't working. But at such a price, what can we expect these days?

    Good location and it even provided a basic kitchen. Quite spacious. The staff was friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    6.0
    Not what expected! Thumbs down 👎!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Changed our room, was suppose to be a Queen/King room. Pool was not functioning. Was no mention of unusable pool when booking room. Strong deodorizer smell in lobby. One of the air conditioner units was not working in our room. Floors uneven in bathroom area. Paint peeling in several areas! This place needs a lot of work. What is depicted on line is not the real condition of this hotel.

    Convenient location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    5.0
    Eh. Would stay there if I absolutely had to.
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell as you entered hotel was pretty bad. The pool area was 100% closed and under renovations per the sign at the door. This place has changed a lot the last couple years.

    The location.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2023

    5.0
    I want my money back
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the property was suppose to refund my money cause the bed had bed bugs

    the quietness

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2022

    5.0
    Travel Nurse
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms need new carpet and curtains. The chair in the room was old and dirty. The room was ok but the cleaner didn't pay attention that a dirty rag was in the cupboard and a razor in the kitchen cabinet.

    I like the space of the room and location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency Suite with Three Double Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t daily housekeeping. We had to ask for someone to come clean the room. The shower head was loose. The AC didn’t work very well. The pool was closed the entire week.

    I liked that it wasn’t far from everything we did

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency Suite with Two Double Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the place was not clean, towels were stained, floors were not swept or vacuumed, fan in the bathroom didn't work, light switch wasnt screwed to the wall correctly... not enough dishes for a family of 3..the key cards didnt work correctly.. we walked around in our room with shoes on cuz our socks were filthy.

    that it had a kitchen..and ice machine was on the same floor

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2022

    5.0
    Reasonable price, Accommodations adequate but disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Facilities were poorly maintained and not the cleanest. Bathroom Ceiling Fan squealed loudly. TV remote did not work. Clock radio did not work. Kitchenettes in suite was very poorly equipped. Pool was closed. Sections of ceiling falling down in banquet/pool area. Room not fully cleaned.

    Price was reasonable

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    4.0
    I will not return to that place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bed sheets had several stains and makeup on them. There was dirt and dust everywhere. There are no room darkening blinds or curtains. The ceiling was falling apart. The hallway smells.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    5.0
    Not bad for a quick stay and a good price for the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was a big disappointment. Pool being empty was another big disappointment. Furniture, carpet , bedding and curtains need to be replaced and updated. Walls need a fresh coat of paint and fix the cracks. Hotel had a funny smell... maybe mildew?

    Room was not as expensive as others in the area. Being a suite was a bonus. It was close to all of the Williamsburg attractions. Parking was good.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2022

    5.0
    Convenient to nearby attractions, but smelled very old and was outdated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked the king deluxe suite and you would expect it to be a very nice, updated room- especially for $152/night. The room smelled extremely musty and old; it’s the first thing you notice when you open the door. The bathroom is also very dated which isn’t a dealbreaker, however the toilet seat was in poor condition and the counter for the sink was extremely low. I’m 4 months pregnant and it was hard for me to brush my teeth and wash my face. The AC unit the room wasn’t very powerful- we had to turn the AC to the coldest temperature and keep it on a continuous fan and the room was still hot. I love that the tv had cable, however the channels constantly cut in and out. Also the wifi signal was very poor. Breakfast was included with our price, but there wasn’t any breakfast like you’d expect. There was coffee and juice which was great but other than that all the was provided for “breakfast” was granola bars. Overall disappointed in the condition of the facility for the price point we paid.

    The bed was big and comfortable! And the hotel is very close to dining and Colonial Williamsburg!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency Suite with Two Double Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I've stayed here in the past still don't have full breakfast in the area where the pool used to be is really run down

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2022

    6.0
    Ok value for the money but ramps are a nuisance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ramps on the floor

    Check in

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2021

    6.0
    The afternoon desk attendant (Vanessa) is in serious need of customer service training and an attitude adjustment. The o
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was in much need of some serious maintenance. Apparently there was a leak of some sort. Curtains, roof, carpet had visible water stains and damage. Floor uneven, shower curtain filthy and bed pillows smelled and were stained.

    Location was ideal.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2021

    5.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room needed some series remodeling. Curtains were stained, dishes weren't the cleanest but easy to rewash. The carpets were in rough shape but not horrible. Saw 2 roaches in room too. Also dining room table had joint debris on table and kitchen floor was super sticky. Pool was closed and no housekeeping.

    Staff was kind and helpful. Location was very good too.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was dirty and run down. Bugs crawling in the floor. Mildew in the shower caulking. Very outdated.

    It was in a convenient location. The lady at the front desk was very nice.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2021

    5.0
    Started out pleasant but ended in disaster
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Water bugs and roach came in the bathroom and onto the towels while my wife was in the bathroom!! Also gave us a handicapped room when we aren’t handicapped Also air conditioning was loud and disturbing

    Young lady at the desk was very pleasant appearance was good.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needs major improvements: ceiling was peeling, bathroom floor was dirty, there were tiny black holes my husband said was from water damage or mold, chair by desk had a broken side, hallway smelled, outside steps were very dirty. The pool is advertised as open, and sign said “closed till 2022” The lady at the front desk first gave me a room where the nicotine smell was overbearing, then gave me the room I’m writing about, and, when I asked why my “suite” was not the one pictured that I booked, I was told “ the website is allowed to put up all those pictures, but those rooms are not available unless I call hotel directly “ What a sham! She was obviously doing as instructed due to her youth… but still unbelievable… never again! Do not rent here.

    Proximity to what our plans were.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2021

    5.0
    Website needs to take down pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The website stated it was a pool and there was not a pool and that's what we was wanting and we drove 4 hrs just to get disappointed and had no choice but to stay we booked third party but picture looks nothing like it is but I must say staff was nice

    The space and the kitchen was a plus

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2021

    4.0
    It was an average stay. Nothing mind blowing. But the AC was a huge issue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The AC in the room did not work. I asked for someone to come and check it out, but nobody ever came when I was there. It got pretty warm in the room. Pretty stuffy.

    For the value, the room was nice. It had a kitchen and the location was good. Parking was sufficient also. I liked being on the first floor, so that was a plus.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2021

    5.0
    Places like these are why AirBNB are taking over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The picture used to show place isn’t how the actual hotel looks. Carpets on inside need to be replaced. Pillows barely had stuffing, and one pillow case even had a stain. Bathroom door didn’t close. Breakfast provided was a prepackaged cheese danish, frozen jimmy dean breakfast sandwich, and granola bar. Didn’t bother trying coffee after seeing that.

    It was close to Colonial Williamsburg

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff wasn’t very friendly also I wasn’t able to check in until a little after 4 because the room wasn’t ready I thought check in was 3 and after driving all day that was kind of aggravating and the lady at front desk had an attitude when I told her how I felt and was all nonchalant to about it like she didn’t really care

    The price and location

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ac didnt work the best so the room was hot

    The size of the room and the kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2021

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