The Williamsburg Lodge To Join Marriott International’s Autograph Collection

Williamsburg, VA -- The Williamsburg Lodge, a four-star rated Forbes Travel Guide hotel and a member of the Historic Hotels of America collection, will join Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's exclusive portfolio of nearly 100 independent hotels worldwide, in January 2017.

"We are thrilled to be joining Marriott International's Autograph Collection Hotels portfolio," said Florencio Ferrao, Colonial Williamsburg's Vice President of Hospitality. "It's a perfect fit that will allow the Williamsburg Lodge to refresh and retain its individual personality while offering more value to our guests through enhanced services and access to the worldwide Marriott Rewards network."

The Colonial Williamsburg Company, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's for-profit subsidiary, will continue to own and operate the Williamsburg Lodge after the strategic alliance becomes effective in January 2017. By joining Autograph Collection Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg will benefit from its reservation distribution system and the ability for guests to earn or redeem Marriott Rewards points when they stay at the Williamsburg Lodge.

Comprised of seven distinct buildings, the Williamsburg Lodge features include 323 attractively-appointed guestrooms with modern amenities and furnishings inspired by the collections of Colonial Williamsburg's celebrated Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum; 45,000 square feet of meetings and banquet space including two large ballrooms, 28 meeting rooms and four outdoor function areas; two Southern-inspired food and beverage outlets, the new Sweet Tea & Barley and Traditions; and access to The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club as well as The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg's fitness center, two outdoor pools and one indoor lap pool.

Opened in 1939 to provide comfortable accommodations for travelers to the historic town, the Williamsburg Lodge is one of the first Colonial Williamsburg hotels constructed under the guidance of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the founder and first benefactor of the town's restoration. From the original blue stone floors to the cypress accents and reproduction folk art, in every cozy nook and spacious expanse, the Lodge tells the story of its Virginia setting and the history of the town Rockefeller restored.

Additional information is available online at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com, by calling 855-296-6627, on Facebook and @colonialwmsburg on Twitter and Instagram.

For further information on Autograph Collection Hotels, visit www.autographhotels.com

About The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation preserves, restores and operates Virginia's 18th-century capital of Williamsburg. Innovative and interactive experiences highlight the relevance of the American Revolution to contemporary life and the importance of an informed, active citizenry. The Colonial Williamsburg experience includes more than 500 restored or reconstructed original buildings, renowned museums of decorative arts and folk art, extensive educational outreach programs for students and teachers, lodging, culinary options from historic taverns to casual or elegant dining, the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club featuring 45 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son Rees Jones, a full-service spa and fitness center managed by Trilogy Spa, pools, retail stores and gardens. Philanthropic support and revenue from admissions, products and hospitality operations sustain Colonial Williamsburg's educational programs and preservation initiatives.

About Marriott International

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