Cancellation Policies

Cancellation policies vary by event, arrival date, and hotel. Please review the details below carefully, as special policies apply during high-demand periods.

Standard Cancellation Policies
Williamsburg Inn: 7 days prior to arrival
Griffin Hotel: 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival
Colonial Houses: 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival
Woodlands Hotel: 1 day (24 hours) prior to arrival

William & Mary Graduation 2026 (May 14–16, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 90-day cancellation required; full pre-payment required
Griffin Hotel: 45-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 45-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 7-day cancellation required

July 4th Holiday (July 2–4, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 90-day cancellation required; full pre-payment required
Griffin Hotel: 45-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 45-day cancellation required; full pre-payment required
Woodlands Hotel: 7-day cancellation required

William & Mary Homecoming (October 23–24, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 30-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 30-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 30-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 14-day cancellation required

Thanksgiving (November 25–27, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 60-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 30-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 60-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 14-day cancellation required

Grand Illumination I (December 4–5, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 30-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 30-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 30-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 14-day cancellation required

Grand Illumination II (December 11–12, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 30-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 30-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 30-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 14-day cancellation required

Grand Illumination III (December 18–19, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 30-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 30-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 30-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 14-day cancellation required

Christmas (December 24–26, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 30-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 30-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 30-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: 14-day cancellation required

December Weekday Special Policy – Sunday–Thursday (December 1–31, 2026)
Williamsburg Inn: 14-day cancellation required
Griffin Hotel: 14-day cancellation required
Colonial Houses: 14-day cancellation required
Woodlands Hotel: Not applicable