I lovedddd my stay at the Alander. Truly dont know how I didn't write a review about them yet…read more Firstly, the owners are beautiful people. Super helpful, creative eye and always available for advice. The rooms were so beautifully decorated. All set with the cutest fridge and snack station with everything you'd ever want. The bathroom was super well lit and also decorated so uniquely. The Alander is located in the center of a ton of activities and super close to the Berkshires. Also a lot of great hikes available. They also have a gorgeous firepit that we took advantage of at night. Not to mention their restaurant - The North Star. Delicious and convenient. I would absolutely stay here again and have already brought it up to family. Put The Alander on your list!

Service and quality of the room and bathroom is pathetic…read more When you book, you get a text message welcoming you but you soon realize it is a one way communication, from the hotel to you. For check in, they send you a code to use on the electronic key pad. We had booked two rooms. Got code for one room. Tried to call them as there is no reception, got VM. There was a message that AFTER you enter the room there is a phone number to call so we did call from the one room we could access and it went to the same VM. We waited till there was someone at the restaurant and she was able to call the mystery people from this hotel and get our second room code. The bathtub was filthy. The ceiling had spots. See photos. This is not a boutique hotel. It is less than motel 6.

Amazing, cozy stay at RTL. Warm staff, boutique decor with thoughtfully designed rooms & essential…read moreamenities. The room beds are a bit small but not uncomfortable. Overall vibes are chill. Brunch was nice too - a concise yet interesting, inclusive menu of unconventional dishes. Hotel is right at the end of Warren street with ample parking making it convenient to walk, dine, shop & return in no time. The lobby is open till midnight which is also better compared to other small town lodges that typically close at 9-10. While RTL maybe listed as a 2-star hotel, it's still an expensive option. However, it doesn't compromise on your experience & I'd recommend a stay here when in Hudson.

The people at the front desk were so nice, helpful and professional. The main lobby is welcoming…read moreand comfortable to hang out in. Loved the decor all around and that many things had been thought out for the guests. We were on a road trip and just stumbled upon it, but wish we could have stayed more than 1 night. We also were traveling with a 42 lb. dog, and it was roomy enough for her bed and for us. No tripping over furniture and they had places to put your bags, etc. Everything was clean and felt new. Definitely recommend this place.

We loved this hotel, the breakfasts were superb, dinner was very good in the restaurant. I loved…read moreour room: perfectly designed, robes and slippers supplied, great shower and a little balcony. I will definitely be back

Inconsistent. On the one hand the Sunday brunch was surprisingly good; very fresh eggs, spinach and…read moresalad. Honestly was not expecting as much. The room was cute with some very nice touches - a decorative chest with extra blankets topped with a welcome candy; extremely plush bathrobes and a first rate hair dryer. It felt like some care went into the planning. Which made the downsides quite surprising. They are as follows -Leftover bottles, half-consumed - in our fridge from what I assume were the last guests. -The breakfast pastries were truly abysmal. Croissants so hard and tasteless that we could not eat them. I understand continental means light however some granola and pastries that didn't feel like bricks would have been nice. Very odd as brunch the day before was so good. We bailed immediately an went instead down the road to Mom's Country Cafe. -Dinner not nearly as impressive as brunch. I had read the negative reviews about the service but most seemed to be from a Thanksgiving debacle last year so assumed things had improved. The one waiter (for what looked to be at least 25 diners) was working his tail off and truly did the best he could in am impossible situation. Why they did not learn from the Thanksgiving experience is hard to understand. But kudos to the waiter for juggling this with a smile. Our wheatberry salads were ok - passable but nothing special. -Inconsistencies in the check in process as well. Check in is at 4. We arrived around 1 and were told by the young woman at the desk to wait till at least 3:30 which was fine but felt odd as it seemed like there was hardly anyone else staying there. They do offer early check in for $50 which IMO is ridiculous and unwelcoming. We went for a hike and returned around 3. The now gentleman at the desk told us our room was ready. In fact he said "the text letting us know how to access our room key is our signal that the room is ready." Interesting because I received that text at 1pm. The staff is friendly for the most part though front desk staff exuded some false sincerity and it seemed like our questions were a bit of an annoyance.

Ok so the good and the not so good. The good is that it's not pricy and the "bedroom " is cute …read more The bed and the bed linens were crisp and clean . All good. The sconces and head board were cute and they have a nice little basic TV. Also the porch outside the room was nice to have so that you didn't feel as if you were trapped in a room.... Ok now the not so good is the shower and bathroom---- it's clean and new so that's GOOD. It's just the design - no one wants to touch fabric/ vinyl shower curtains , the floor is grey so it has a prison feel and the whole bathroom looks like they got them off the shelves of Home Depot or Lowe's . Not my cup of tea... feels cheap and not comfortable ;( I really disliked the bathroom situation and the towels, while new, were designed with freying edges . Which made them feel dingy ;( I won't come back but if you are in a pinch and there is no place else to go you won't be disappointed .. just know what to expect.......... If the owners are reading this... please take cues from other boutique hotels in the Hudson area. Make it cute - use better products-- use tile and glass and upgrade the place.... Also don't wallpaper the place yourselves, it shows ..... the place looks like it will fall apart in a year or two ;(

Tldr: No staff on hand, pictures appear better than room, no ac on a humid 90 degree day, non…read morefunctioning door pad, windows left unlocked, ground level room with peeling painted floor, unsealed holes in wall and tub to floor allowed insects, frog and salamander into room, various unpainted patched holes and damaged trim surfaces, unfinished osb and drywall screw furnishings, smoke detector near bed had a strobe light flashing every 30 seconds or so through the night, toilet was not secured to floor. Very doubtful the room would pass a board of health inspection. Mattress was nice 0 response from motel after a week of sending email of concerns.

Good local spot. Friendly crew behind the counter and AWESOME FOOD!…read more It's a curious little place w a cool view of the dam across the way. We were passing through and stopped for lunch. Serving pizza, burgers, and even a casserole dish that was the day's special.. It turns out it's a family business and has been around for long while. These guys grow all their own produce and know how to use it! Excellent cheese burger and pool tables to boot. Rooms are OK, but the bar is just what i wanted. Oh and haircut upstairs at 'The Beautiful You,' why not?

Staying here was an unexpected gem. The price was reasonable. The staff was more than accommodating…read moreand they have a great continental breakfast. The location is good. It is a peaceful, beautiful place with the opportunity to see wildlife as well. Great stay! Would stay again for sure!

I was completely charmed over by the Wake Robin Inn; it was love at first sight from the moment we…read morepulled into the driveway. This tiny inn is literally in the middle of nowhere, and there are less than 20 rooms, but it is perfect for an unplugged weekend getaway (although they do have free wifi) or a wedding, which is what we were there for. The layout is a tad confusing. The main inn is almost at the end of a tiny dirt road, but there is an "outhouse" of rooms closer to the entrance. I'm also not sure if there is an official restaurant or not because we missed breakfast and the wedding was catered by an outside company. The grounds are natural and beautiful -- like a well-manicured backyard complete with garden, fire pit and gazebo. Our room felt like my old bedroom in my parents' house, with a private bathroom. I truly felt like I was a guest in someone's home -- down to the communal iron and ironing board propped against the wall in the hallway. Given that this is a tiny inn, there are no newfangled key cards; they use old-fashioned keys, and our room was unlocked when we arrived. This normally would be sketchy, but in such a small, remote place, it didn't bother me. There is also no central air conditioning, but there are air conditioning units in all rooms along with ceiling fans. It was summer, so it didn't bother me in the least, but it didn't appear there was heat in our third floor "servants' quarters" room, and there was a space heater in the closet. There are extra blankets on the bed, and I'm sure heat rises, but it is something to be aware of if you are visiting during the New England winter. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. There are a couple of key points that prevent me from giving Wake Robin five stars. 1. The mattresses could use replacing. This too felt like my childhood bedroom where the mattress is 27 years old and hard as a rock. 2. The bathroom amenities, while all natural and eco-friendly, were a tad sparse. This curly-haired girl needs conditioner people! And while there were cotton balls, Q-tips and makeup remover pads, there were no tissues. Odd. 3. I understand TV isn't the priority, but a tiny 30-inch rear projection on an end table tucked under an eave? At least fake an entertainment center. 4. A pub would be adorable right off the lobby, offering simple sandwiches, salads and drinks. Overall, we had a lovely night at the Wake Robin Inn, and I would consider returning for a little weekend getaway. The nearby town centers are so quaint and worth exploring.

What a gem of a place…read more We were looking for someplace rustic yet refined- and this was the perfect blend of both. Perfect weekend getaway. And we were treated to an amazing jazz band on Friday night! No front desk everything is handled by text it call and that worked just fine for us. Very responsive and helpful. The rooms do not have TVs or mini fridges- but you aren't here anyhow to watch TV. Really comfortable bed and perfect for a peaceful nights slumber. The property is beautiful - plenty of hiking and walking trails. Great locations and amazing views. Do not overlook the stagecoach tavern in the property for dinners- I'll review that separately. Breakfasts were amazing and the same superior quality as the restaurant. Best food we have had in a long time. The staff is more than happy to accommodate you in the private sauna or an outside fire with smores! Looking forward to our next trip here.

Buyer beware! I'll break this review up into three parts because there are a lot of moving parts…read morehere. Booking/ pricing/ management: We stayed a night at the Race Brook Lodge to see a concert a little while ago. At first glance, a stay here looks a little pricey based on what you appear to be getting. In my head, $200 for a small room in a converted barn is steep. When I went to book it, I was asked to select a "package." There was one advertising a nights stay, a three course dinner in the Stagecoach Tavern, and breakfast the next day for $185. I thought since dinner and breakfast were included, that wasn't such a bad deal after all. Total cost after taxes and fees when I hit the purchase button: $201 Imagine my surprise when I got my confirmation email and took a look at the receipt- $309. I quickly looked at my credit card statement, sure enough- $309. I sent them an email immediately asking what was up with the extra $108. Crickets. Oh well, I figured I could just hash it out with them when we got there. I came to find out that there is no front desk, and everything is handled over text messages, so that made it a little more difficult. When the time came to check out, I got a text asking me to click a link to view my "balance." I clicked it and discovered that they were attempting to charge me another $92. At this point I sent them another email and told them that this felt like a scam, and that I would be disputing the charges with my credit card. They responded right away saying that there was a miscommunication, the "package" was actually separate from the room charge and that they were supposed to let me know of that right after I booked, but someone dropped the ball. They did eventually honor the original $201 price that I was quoted, but if I hadn't noticed the discrepancy or been firm about fixing it, I can't imagine they would have refunded it by themselves. Sidenote: when looking closely at the dinner/breakfast package pricing- it's an absolute ripoff. "Package" dinner: $150 Meals Tax: $10.50 Billed gratuity: $24.00 All in- $184.50. For ONE person. For dinner and a middle of the road buffet breakfast? The "three course dinner" allows you to pick any starter, entree, and dessert from the restaurant menu. If you picked the three most expensive items in each category, it would be $104. Plus a $15 breakfast, you're still not even in the neighborhood of $150. I suppose selecting the meal package bestows on you the honor of donating an extra $31 to the owners of the lodge. Great deal! The Room: We were happy enough with our room. It was nothing special, but it had air conditioning, hot water, and it was clean: really my only three boxes that need to be checked by a hotel. The photos on their website appear to be from 2017, which made me a little weary, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the room actually looked better in person. We stayed in the Hayloft #7 room. The concert in the barn: The concert we saw was EXCELLENT. The barn is an amazing venue for a small show like the one we saw. Everyone was giving each other a respectful amount of space, and there truly was not a bad view to be found anywhere. It was hot inside the night we were there, but when it gets to be a little much, you can just step outside, grab a glass of water and some fresh air, and come back in and still have an amazing view of the show. As far as concert venues go, it doesn't get much better than that. All in all, I can't recommend staying here. I'd go see another show in a heartbeat, but would look elsewhere for accommodations. Our time at the lodge was pleasant enough, but the funny business with their pricing left a really bad taste in my mouth. At my most charitable- I'd say it's bad bang for your buck. At worst, the pricing is intentionally ambiguous.

What an incredible find the Great Barrington Inn was. My friend & I were looking for a hotel in the…read moreBerkshires & found this property on google. We had no idea what to expect but the photos online looked nice. We were beyond ecstatic when we checked in & met the owner Corey. He was friendly, professional & customer service is his middle name! The property is gorgeous, beautifully maintained & all rooms completely renovated when he purchased the inn in April of this year. They spared no expense in furnishings & finishes & thought of every needed amenity. You have self check in/out using electronic keypad locks. Rooms are spacious & beautifully designed from the bedroom to the bathroom including retro refrigerator, small table with chairs, and lamps with usb ports. The sliding glass doors at the back of the room let in tons of light during the day & the room darkening curtains allowed us to sleep in peacefully. The property has a beautiful front lawn with adirondack chairs for lounging & table with chairs if you want to enjoy your meals outside or play a board game. My favorite was the swing chair on the porch of the office where I enjoyed a brief relaxing time one night after returning from dinner. The inn's location is central to tons of activities including a sculpture garden, wineries, farms, great restaurants & the Norman Rockwell museum where we viewed the MAD magazine exhibit. The property is meticulously maintained & Corey is always available to assist with any needs. We had a small issue with our door lock & he was onsite immediately to resolve it, even bringing us some delicious cheese & crackers from a local cheese shop for the difficulty. To me the sign of a great business is not one with no bumps/small challenges but the way the owner/management handles that issue, & East Rock Inn gets an A++ for customer service & guest care. I cannot recommend this inn enough & we will definitely be planning our next trip there soon!

From the owner: Newly renovated boutique motel on 14 acres, just 1 mile from downtown Great Barrington. 18 cozy new…read morerooms: Thoughtfully renovated with comfort in mind, each room boasts crisp bedding, blackout curtains, soundproof walls, sparkling bathrooms, and coffee and tea to start and end your day.