Virginia.org recently compiled "A Luxury List: 25 Places To Stay And Eat In 2015" and a few Hampton Roads locations made the cut!
Included in "Luxury Stays":
The Williamsburg Inn - Regarded among the world's great hotels, the Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, Va., is the crown jewel of Colonial Williamsburg's Resort Collection. For many, it is a destination in itself. Fine dining, an outdoor pool, clay tennis courts, award-winning golf and The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, featuring a full menu of services with historical roots spanning five centuries, are among the amenities of this world-class resort. Enjoy afternoon tea or try your hand at lawn bowling or croquet. The Williamsburg Inn hotel is decorated in elegant English Regency style. Renovated in 2001, the Inn offers 62 rooms and suites.
Wedmore Place at the Williamsburg Winery - Situated near the 1607 settlement of Jamestown Island and minutes from Historical Colonial Williamsburg, Wedmore Place is an area of history, art, and culture. Imagine arriving at an old European estate and settling yourself in one of 28 individually designed rooms and suites that are themed in the style of a different European wine province-not only in the selection of colors and furnishings, but also in the wall hangings and decoration. All guests will enjoy a sumptuous retreat with period antiques, European bedding and luxurious linens. All rooms have a fireplace, individual floor designs from Spanish tiles to walnut parquet, 10’ ceilings and king size beds. HD TVs, telephones and wireless Internet service provide the link to the modern world. All rooms and bathrooms have a view of the vineyards, the surrounding woods and meadowlands.
Kingsmill Resort - Kingsmill Resort boasts 54 holes of championship golf. Located on 2,900 acres along the historic James River, the resort features 425 guest rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, the full-service Spa at Kingsmill, a 15-court Tennis Center, a full-service marina, five restaurants and lounges, and a sports club. Kingsmill Resort is one of the Xanterra Parks & Resorts properties and a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a global association of the world's finest independent luxury hotels.
Included in "Notable Dining":
Circa 1918 in Newport News - Circa 1918 Kitchen + Bar, serving the best in creative American cuisine in Coastal Virginia. Enjoy creative American cuisine from Executive Chef/Owner Chad Martin & his culinary team in the heart of Historic Hilton Village in Newport News!
Fat Canary in Williamsburg - The most profound memories and lessons of life are often shared over a meal. In our family it begins in the kitchen, where you'll find family and friends cooking, telling stories, and reconnecting with a glass of wine in hand. These have been our moveable feasts, our most memorable occasions, when the fruits of our labor are enjoyed all the more as a result of the joy and cooperation that went into them. We invite you to our table at Fat Canary to create your own memories.
The Cellars in Virginia Beach - Where in the mainstream of today's high tech world do diners have the opportunity to be served in the cellar of an authentic 1860's farmhouse? A landmark, superior of its kind, The Cellars of Church Point Manor is tucked away in a serene, upscale Virginia Beach neighborhood and successfully blends high quality elegance with leisurely well-savored fare.
The Cellars' unique style and ambience offer a window to another place and another time. Relish in the allure of exposed brick, low ceilings and multiple fireplaces; A nationally recognized romantic tempo prevails.
The Cellars' diversified menu is best defined as French Country with a Southern flare, using only the finest quality standards and the freshest local ingredients. Guests are sure to enjoy a culinary experience that will linger long after the meal has ended.
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