We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay with Lesa at Blackinton Manor this weekend. We were in the…read morearea to move our youngest son back to school, and our oldest son and my parents came along. Lesa welcomed us when we arrived after dinner and made us feel at home with homemade baked goods and wine. Our rooms were lovely, and although the manor is two hundred years old, it has all the amenities one would expect in modern accommodations. The beds are extremely comfortable as well. Breakfast was a treat, a feast of local yogurt, homemade scones, tea cake, frittata, fruit, and ham. Lesa is the perfect host--warm, welcoming, accommodating, talented in the kitchen, and genuinely concerned with providing her guests with a wonderful getaway. Staying in her lovely home feels like visiting a friend. We will return whenever we are in the area. The Blackinton is a gem!!

Full disclosure: I know the innkeeper, so while I may be biased, I still think my opinion counts…read morefor something. I've stayed in several B&Bs all over the world, good and bad. If I believed any place I was reviewing was terrible I would never say it was awesome, so just because I know the innkeeper doesn't mean I'm sugarcoating my experience. I wanted to share that I think the Blackinton Manor is a lovely place to stay in the Berkshires. The hostess really cares about her guests' full experience. She strives to use locally sourced products whenever she can. She wants everyone to feel like they are comfortable and at home in her home, and I definitely felt comfortable here. And she makes yummy and hearty breakfasts. If you're lucky enough to be served the sticky buns, you're in for a real treat. Stay here. You won't regret it. Things to note: She does have a dog, who while friendly and gentle, is still a dog and will be at the Manor while you're there. So if you're not a dog person, this might not be the place for you. Also, if you have food allergies or restrictions, be sure to disclose them. She'll ask when you arrive but it's nice to let her know in advance so she can prepare for your stay and make your meal as yummy and accommodating as possible.

Absolutely charming! We had the rose room, king bed and additional seating area, it was set back…read morefrom the other rooms with a private bath and felt like we were in a suite in a London hotel. The mattress was so comfy and so was the bedding! The people at the breakfast table were from all over the world, which made eating the masterfully crafted, yummy breakfast such a treat! We cannot wait to visit this beautiful area and stay again soon.

Great place to stop and rest when in the area whether you are doing the art, hiking or antiquing…read morescene in the area. Looking forward to spend another weekend and enjoying fabulous almond pancakes! Two friendly cats are part of the house and they are as sweet as can be.

We were so very pleased to discover that Upland Meadow House provided exactly what we wanted…read more Although just a couple of minutes out of central Williamstown, this gracious home is on the knob of a hill with nothing around it but hills, clouds, and silence except for crickets. Our room was lovely, with comfortable twin beds, down pillows, and an incredible view in the morning. We slept very well. Our host, Pan, was a real delight! She provided a good breakfast with homemade jam and a lot of helpful information about Williamstown, where we had never been. We had a terrific weekend and will certainly stay there again.

From the owner: Homey and welcoming environment, friendly innkeeper, quiet, beautiful location, and a 5G wifi…read morenetwork!

Traveling in the Berkshires and want that old school "revolutionary war" Inn experience? River Bend…read moreFarm is the place for you! It's an old house. There are old objects in your room (aka "antiques"). It kinda smells.... you guessed it, old. We stayed in the Parlor room. Visually it looked great, but our bed was rock hard and our pillows squishy soft. Not a good combination. They had extra pillows, but they smelled of moth-balls, so we declined using them. The owners/hosts are amazing! They gave us a country breakfast of homemade granola, fruit, yogurt, homemade muffins and breads, and coffee/tea. They also hung out and told us about local history and their extensive collection of antiques. All in all, River Bend was the epitome of the B&B experience; an interesting house and interesting hosts. Sure their beds could have been more comfortable, but then it wouldn't have been in keeping with the revolutionary war theme.

This was an A+ experience!!! We were enthralled with every detail of our stay at River Bend Farm…read more It is a perfect B&B for a couple or a family whose children are especially interested in Colonial times, history....and for children who like the Felicity American Girl Doll, it's a dream come true, this place and Colonial times will come alive!! No ropes across the furniture....you can enjoy life in Colonial times unfettered as did the 10 children who once lived here! Our bathroom was the former butter churn room, evidenced by the presence of butter churns. Our bed was comfortable and modern with top quality linens/bedding, as we dreamt of a bygone era in a room restored to its original glory. There's a children's oriented book on the night table in the parlor room (we slept here) where George Washington and dignitaries stayed in this tavern owned by war hero and landowner, Col. Benjamin Simonds in 1770, a founder of Williamstown. I read the history of the area and in the morning, owners Dave and Judy Loomis generously hosted us with a fantastic homemade breakfast including gems such as quince jam from quince grown on their farm, served with period silverware in the 1770 kitchen with the huge original fireplace and rare baking oven. They lovingly restored this home and made exciting discoveries about Colonial times during the process. Didn't miss a TV...we felt transported back in time and it was magical! This was the best part of our visit to Williamstown!

We enjoyed a lovely weekend in the Berkshires with hosts Erin and Will at the Trustees of…read moreReservation's six room guest house, complete with fires in the living-room before heading out to dinner, beautiful mid- century furniture original to house, excellent made to order breakfast, Xc skiing out the door, incredible views of Mount Greylock and a tour of the Folly House , a mid-century gem, just next door.

Our three nights at The Guest House at Field Farm far exceeded our expectations. Julianna is a…read morewarm, welcoming host. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We loved the mid-century modern architecture, furniture, and art. The magnificent views of Mt. Greylock, and the beautiful gardens, fields, and a pond were magical. We appreciated the two breakfast choices each morning, and the food was freshly prepared and delicious. Be sure to wander the trails on the property and admire the sculptures. We've already made a reservation for a longer stay the next time we're in the Berkshires.

Top plug in my room #5 doesn't work even when I push the red and black buttons to reset the…read moreelectric. Smallish room but very nice bedding. The free channels TV doesn't connect well but it's there. There is WiFi too.There is a central bright light or at least in my room to make it inviting to read. I really like that. The switch was a bit tricky to find for it as I thought it would've been an outside light but it is a good thing I tried all the switches. It feels like which the slight juxtaposition of the light switch for the center of the room, they had read a prior review that said the room felt a bit too dark. While a typical motel and even hotels might not consider being accommodating to this aspect, this motel wants to stay at the top quality and rank wise and they really get it. Because of the area they are in and the competition with Maple Terrace, they want to stay competitive but they really seem to enjoy managing a motel here too. The staffer was telling me how this motel is #1 in the area and bragged about the breakfast. Maple Terrace seems very comparable with here but I get the sense they offer more food here. Seems like you can't go wrong by with either is my impression. If you've never been here before, you should start here for the fresh fruit offered if nothing else. The pool here is out of commission at the time of this review. I don't know where it is and I asked. I think the guy was trying to tell me it was being cleaned or needed a lot of work. This continental breakfast is one of the best in the area. I definitely ended on this place because it is still reasonably priced by today's standards and you get a lot for your money. You can tell a lot of care was put into everything and you aren't just another number. I wanted to take one of every fruit because it would guarantee I would eat healthy for a bit more but so felt embarrassed even though I probably could. The night before, they let me have two bottles of water and a sugar free apple juice and then gave me two more water bottles. With the weather and traveling, I would not turn down free water.

My friend and I are backpackers and the Willows Motel was the perfect place for a rest day! They…read morepicked us up for free from the Pine Cobble Trailhead and our room was great. The motel had free breakfast which was great and substantial enough for hiking. They even helped us arrange a shuttle a little farther up the trail since we were skipping the next immediate section. They were super accommodating and kind :)

So glad we choose The Porches Inn for a much needed weekend getaway in mid-December. Conveniently…read morelocated across from Mass MOCA and downtown shopping and restaurants. Our room was cozy and comfortable with a spacious bathroom. We didn't take advantage of the heated outdoor pool and sauna but were delighted to discover a blues concert happening in Studio9 on the property. Looking forward to returning soon.

The bed was comfy, the hot tub was nice, and the location is convenient for visiting Mass Moca, but…read moreit's definitely over-priced. There is an added amenity fee for parking, use of the facilities (pool, etc.), and breakfast (which isn't good). It is a minimal fee, but for the price they charge for a room, that's just nickel & diming the guest. They also make you sign an agreement that you will not bring any alcohol into your room. You either purchase from their "bar" in the lobby, or from the mini bar in the room. Neither of us are drinkers so it didn't affect us, but they charged us for a bottle of wine that we didn't take! If you want to stay there, check your charges when you get home.

Not well maintained, musty odor, tiny room and bathroom. AC worked but no hot water in the shower…read more Walkways outside of the rooms broken and uneven. Needs upgrades such as installation of charging stations. Would not recommend this facility

Buyer beware! You can't cancel reservations with this property. You will loose your entire stay…read moreif you try. They advertise many amenities that aren't available such as the restaurant ( not open for breakfast,lunch, and minimal days for dinner). Free parking is on a gravel, potholed parking lot. There is no body on staff. It's self check in and check out. This is a one star property at best. It's rustic and outdated. I've been trying to get 3 reservations refunded for myself and my family to no avail. These reservations were made with the property and they use Booking.com. They also are falsely advertising this property and are not willing to rectify the situation.

Would give a higher rating except for billing issues…read more Was attending Solid Sound weekend at Mass MOCA which quickly fills up all surrounding lodging, and I'm sure they raise the prices for this. Whatever. That's fine. This is a no frills, old school motel with some charming features. The manager, Joe, is very friendly and accommodating. Good at recommending places. Puts out a nice breakfast. The first room we were given smelled like cat pee so we requested another room. Joe took a whiff and agreed. So they do accept pets! Second room fine. We booked our reservation for 3 nights through Booking.com. On our day of check out we said goodbye to Joe so we know he knew we were checking out. Later we got a credit card bill for 4 nights! It took several phone calls to Joe (he didn't return calls) and when we finally got through he argued that we stayed 4 nights. Sent him the booking.com reservation showing we only booked for 3 nights. Finally the owner who lives in FL got involved and he also maintained we had reserved for 4 nights! It was totally ridiculous considering we had the booking.com reservation showing 3 nights. Finally we turned it over to booking.com to deal with them which involved several phone calls, sending our credit card statement, etc. Ultimately booking.com issued us a refund for the fourth night so guess they dealt with the management. So the bottom line is: OK to stay here but be sure to get a receipt when you check out! After writing this review, someone sent me the owner's Facebook link. Now I KNOW I'll never stay there again. What a creep. https://www.facebook.com/stephen.chindamo

My boyfriend and I just came from a short vacation in the Berkshires to do some leaf peeping. Stay…read moreBerkshires in Williamstown was a terrific home base for our exploring all of what the Berkshires has to offer. Joe, the general manager, was very helpful with all of our needs. We chose Room #8 as it has the best view of the stream. The room was clean, simply decorated, with TV, microwave, and minifridge. The shower was delightfully hot. The breakfast was plentiful and a nice bonus. I highly recommend these accommodations!

Second day of a ski trip and I stayed at the Villager Motel halfway between resorts. The room was…read morefine with plenty of room and a recently done bathroom. The room was clean and more then adequate at the price. I did not interact with the staff at all; they had closed the office before I got there at 5pm, they had a note that the room was open and the key was inside. I checked out before the office was open or the breakfast was available. If you are in the area and need a place to stay the Villager is a good choice if the price is right.

Stayed just one night in September. Was pleasantly surprised, given how inexpensive it was. Desk…read morepersonnel very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, micro and mini fridge were useful. Chairs provided to sit outside your room. Brought my breakfast from the front desk back to my room, and enjoyed that outside; nice touch. The rooms are set back from the road, so it was very quiet, no road noise at all. Picnic tables and a small playground on site. Definitely would stay here again.