Rooms at this location were pretty in line with what you'd expect for a motel. Reservation states some rooms do not have sheets included? My friend and I rented one room with two Queen beds for a girls' weekend away. We rented through hotels.com and mistakenly put "1 adult" under the reservation. When checking in, we let him know it was actually two of us. He grumbled about that and then asked us repeatedly if we had pets with us and we assured him we do not. He still reminded us about the fine for pets. Our friends met us so we would take one car and helped us unload our car/change into ski clothes. About 3seconds into opening the room to drop our things, we immediately got a call. It was the man working at reception who called and demanded to know if we were going to be having three people stay. It was beyond creepy to know he was watching us on the cameras as our room was off to the side. We ended up renting a room elsewhere in the area. We came to check out at 6:30pm, just 4hrs later, the same day because we felt so incredibly uncomfortable there. He felt the need to tell us we have already checked in and "stayed here." We said ok...we're not asking for a refund. He continued to remind us. After reading other reviews about interactions with the reception staff, I'm not surprised at all. read more

I'm not sure where these negative reviews are coming from? Maybe the old owner. Right down to the coffee the place is perfect. The pool wasn't open but the next time we will try it out when it's warmer. The owner checked in and made sure everything was ok, the bed was super comfy and the linens were perfect, table/chairs/fridge/microwave/ awesome tv with all the sign in (accounts:Netflix-Hulu etc..) maybe from the owner probable from the past customers.. still worked out. Extra towels on the bed and super convenient. 10/10 will come back. P.s. the coffee maker and the local coffee was the perfect touch with sugar and creamers (I didn't use any - I drink my coffee black..) but the level of detail shows how much the owner cares. read more

Fantastic motel in Great Barrington! Owner was really nice, room was very, very clean and the saltwater pool was a treat. Very affordable and much better than the chains. It was very easy to get to, right off of Route seven. They have a nice gazebo. Plenty of parking. read more

Clean, friendly, pool, parking lot, everything feels solid and new. It has the humble name of a motel, but it's a secret oasis. The owner and his wife take very good care of this place. Take your finger and wipe any surface, it's spotless and dust free. This is a place I would recommend staying at for couples or families. It's always nice to meet passionate good people who are proud of their business and will do anything for their customers. Free wifi with room. The only downside is their complimentary breakfast- make it better-put some seating there, and put out some hot food... it was a little depressing. You will be judged by the worst aspect, which would be this. $140 1 night king size bed, Memorial Day Weekend. read more

We stayed recently at the Lantern House Motel in Great Barrington, a cute but elegant town in Massachusetts. We were visiting friends at a nearby campground for a few days. When reviewing a hotel/motel/bed and breakfast, levels of expectation and price paid go hand in hand. You pay significantly more for Mohonk House than you do for a Motel 6 but you expect more. In that sense it's harder for the more expensive place to earn its fifth star than for the less costly one. Onto our review now of the Lantern House Motel. This motel, a few miles from downtown Great Barrington, is near local dining and the grocery/wine/pharmacy needs of the typical tourist. The owners are a gracious and helpful couple who keep an eye on cleanliness and comfort. Although this might be priced well within the budget category, it's kept nicely. The room includes a spacious bed and television as well as WiFi. The day's stay includes a continental breakfast: bagels, cereal, muffins, coffee, fruit juice, etc. To the credit of our hosts, we overslept and missed breakfast hours. They accommodated us, going out of their way to get us fed. If you are in Great Barrington and looking for a clean, comfy base of operations at a very reasonable price, you won't go wrong here. read more

It's a simple motel but it's clean, inexpensive ,cozy, friendly and close to all Great Barrington attractions. I have been coming here for years as well as many of my friends and colleagues at work. Great doughnutt shop next door for coffee in the morning too! read more

Lantern House Motel - Hotels Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Hasu is an honest guy who runs a clean, warm motel - very comfortable home for your Berkshires visit.

I haven't actually stayed at the Lantern House Motel, but had booked a room that we had to cancel due to a death in the family. We booked it 6 days before we were going to stay there and were told that they would be no refunds if we cancelled. Needless to say, we had to cancel. I asked for a refund, without offering a reason why, and was told that he would give us a partial refund if he could book the room. A couple days later he told me that I would be getting $150.00 of the $239.00 back. Again, I have no idea about the quality of the rooms, but I was very impressed and thankful for the way Lantern House conducts business. read more

This is an older motel with small rooms. However, its conveniently located, it's clean, the bathrooms are new and the beds are comfortable. At $70 to $85 a night, it's a good choice if you're looking to save money. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. I drove 3 1/2 hours to this motel to be refused a room because I am not vaccinated. I would not be this angry if the people who run the motel had the compassion to refund my money after I made this trip. The people here do not care about customer service; they are penny pinchers who are willing to uproot somebody's entire weekend because the dollar is more important. I do NOT recommend the Lantern House Motel. read more

now let me explain my five stars on this one... clearly this is not a 5 star in the 5 star sense of those big fancy we have everything tall towers of hotels this is a roadside motel in small town America you park the car right outside your door (of course its only one level) you have a room and a bathroom now thanks to the popularity of this small town Great Barrington (in fact it is listed as one as in #1 best in Smithsonian) so with that comes price nothing in the Great town of Great Barrington comes cheap but it does come nice and that is exactly what the Lantern house is thanks to our family owning land in the neighboring town of Monterey since before I was born ...Great Barrington has been in my life forever So one stunning weather day we stay at the Lantern Hasu is super friendly on the phone we made our reservation right on the phone easy peasy we arrive Hasu greets us warmly we get a nice old fashioned REAL key on a plastic key chain oh yes indeed 1973 come to me bring me my memories of when I was just a small child and Great Barrington looked huge our clearly 1970s styled room was spotless and I mean SPOTLESS clean knotty pine walls, plaid curtains orange and brown themed carpet and bed spreads go there knowing time has stood still and you will have the most enjoyable time my mattress was big thick and very comfy, small fridge and even a microwave in the room! remember I said GB is pricy make a couple of your own little meals and save on some cash there is a lovely pool and a gazebo on the front lawn you can sit out there and just enjoy. read more

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Really clean rooms. New TV, and mattress. Easily one of the best deals around for lodgings in the area. It isn't really fancy, but it's a comfortable place to stay, with friendly staff. There's a pool, and it's pleasant. It's in walking distance to some great restaurants. Did I mention it's pretty cheap to stay here? Look on Tripadvisor. It's got a great rating. read more

No No No. Never been treated quite so poorly. Owner is rude and barky. Sheets seemed unwashed, VERY strong odor of curry or some spices like someone just cooked in our room 10 minutes before check in. Giant potholes in the driveway. Moved down the road a mile to the Briarcliff Inn next to Monument Mountain and was MUCH happier. Avoid, the $20 savings are not worth the bugs and rude owners. read more

Don't compromise you vacation by staying here. Keep looking elsewhere. The bad: Stink bug in the coffee. I couldn't tell my friend because she already drank hers and the dead bug was in mine. Breakfast you pump your own coffee, half bagels with cream cheese, three kinds of cereal but no milk. Room had a mini fridge and a microwave. Full hot in the shower was warm. Paper thin walls and bouncy floors seems like your neighbors are in your room. Hotel was empty but he booked rooms on either side of me. One was up late the other left early. The guy in the middle (me) got so sleep. I can't reccomend another place, just keep looking. read more

Pleasant stay. Quaint rooms. Gold Star for service and hospitality. Rooms were clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

If I had the choice I probably would not stay there again! The staff was nice but the room was not! We had the room next to the boiler and "breakfast"(more like snacks and coffee). The boiler was loud turning off and on ALL NIGHT. It was extremely hot in there! Then as cranky from a bad night sleep as we were, the man turning the coffee pot on went in there at 6 and the room had a parrot that kept saying "GOOD MORNING, GOOD MORNING". P.S. The room was far from well decorated....tacky! (i.e. 70's) read more

Stayed here for one night with my girlfriend in may 2017 because of a bad experience at a different motel nearby. We didn't have many options because it was already around 10 pm. We settled for the lantern motel because it was one of the few motels that we could check in at that time. We were pleasantly surprised with nice service, especially considering the time. The room had a clean bed and bathroom unlike the other motel. The TV made an irritating ringing sound, like a dog whistle. The next morning we were offered complimentary coffee and bagels. All in all we enjoyed our stay even though it was just for one night. read more

I went to this motel with my boyfriend last November. After entering the room (which smelled moldy) I went to bed to rest for a few minutes while reading something. Within a few minutes I felt a bite on my shoulder. I got up quickly to look what it was and yes, there was a bed bug right on the bed sheets! Obviously, we immediately took our stuff, made sure we shake things off outside the motel before placing in our car and went to the reception to inform them of the BED BUGS in their rooms and that we are refusing to stay there. The lady at the reception said the owner is on vacation in India and when he is back in a week he will refund us. Weeks went by, we had called numerous times and the owner was still supposedly on his 'vacation'. Needless to say, the motel was disgusting, we were put in danger of bringing nasty bugs to our own house and on top of that, we were NOT REFUNDED. Terrible motel, horrible hygiene (or lack thereof) that no price/night would justify let alone that the motel is pricey. After such a long time (over 8 months) since we asked for refund, we feel obliged we should warn potential customers of how dirty this place is and if any problems arise, the owner will be on a 'vacation' and you will not be fairly treated. Appropriate authorities should be informed of these conditions. read more

Lantern House Motel - Hotels Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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Wow ... what a dump. Shame on us for taking a chance on the Lantern House for an overnight stay while traveling through the Berkshires. I'm honestly trying to think of something nice to say. Oh, I know one ... we were the only people there during the peak summer travel season. Maybe that's because everybody else in the world knows how disgusting this property is. Outdated and musty, the carpet and bedding has a moldy smell and feeling to them. The bathrooms probably looked good in the late 1960s or 1970s when they were last remodeled. The pool was closed, which probably helped us avoid a hospital stay for a staph infection. To sum up how terrible it is, we left within an hour of checking in, and didn't even bother to tell the owner. It was that bad. read more

Horrible horrible experience! Horrible owner - such a slimy smug cold-hearted man. Room was musty, moldy, dusty. After travelling all day I stopped in here to get a room - it had reasonable reviews, said it was renovated, and it was cheap. Upon walking into office I immediately got a headache from the incense. After listening to the owner go on and on about some Indian temple in NJ for 10 minutes while I had a squirmy tired little one, we were given rm 11. My 3-yr-old daughter and I went into the room and it was stuffy, dark, dated and dingy (mold on the grates of the AC/heater). I immediately decided to go out to get allergy pills as I knew the dusty room with old carpet and nasty comforter would give me a severe allergy attack. We got back about 25 minutes later (as traveling with a hungry and tired 3yr-old around dinner time is never quick, and she had to make a pit stop while we were out). On our way back to the hotel I thought "Why should I stay in such an awful place and have an allergy attack?! Let's go somewhere else.", so I proceeded straight to the office without even entering the room or bringing any bags in. I asked if we could possibly get a refund as I would like to stay some where else. He simply said NO. I said that we did not even bring one bag in or spend any time in the room. He didnt care. He has a no-refund policy. I said that it has been just 35 minutes since checking in, and I came in off the street... didn't call to book in advance or book online. He didn't care. He said I should have come in right away, not 35 minutes later. I further explained that we had been traveling all day as we lived in Maine and we had traveled north for a quick visit home and were now traveling back to upstate NY to be with my Mom again as my father just passed away two weeks ago. He said it did not matter - it is just policy that he does not give refunds. In tears with a raging headache I asked if there was any thing we could do to work this out and he dismissed me and wouldn't talk about it. I will now try to dispute the charge, but wanted to let everyone know how horrible our experience was immediately. read more

Five stars for value. We chose this place for budget reasons during off peak times. Got upgraded! Owner was thorough, reasonable. We stayed three nights and valued location and budget. I want to highlight something specifically: the showers. The tub in our room seemed new and non-slip; the shower head was a high-pressure, water-saving sort. The water was very warm. PERFECT setup for winter activity recovery. Considering what we paid, this place went beyond expectations. Beat AirBnB by a mile for what we were looking for. read more

My friends and I were forced to go on a trip to Great Barrington, MA because of a friend's wedding. After extensive amounts of research, my friends and I opted to stay at the Lantern House Motel simply because it was the cheapest place around. That's right, the $169 MOTEL room was the cheapest in the vicinity. Out of curiosity, I just did a super quick search of hotel prices in San Francisco, and the Parc 55 Wyndham, a 4**** hotel in downtown SF, is $189 a night. I've stayed there, it's lovely. I understand that the entire Great Barrington area is (inexplicably) expensive, and of course the owner of any business is wont to follow the market pricing, but it is BEYOND me how these prices are fair. This was certainly not a $169 hotel room experience. When we arrived, the owner was sitting at his desk on the phone on what did not sound like a pressing call. He kept saying the name of his website over and over. While we were waiting, his wife opened the door leading into their home and I caught a glimpse of what was at least a 70" LED television. After waiting for well over 5 minutes, we were finally helped, at which point the owner explained that if we gave him a good review, then we would be given nicer rooms when we came back to stay another time. I wish I was making that up. I do feel confident that I won't be back. He was nice enough to put our party in adjoining rooms, but once we got in there, scenes from every motel-set horror movie started playing in my mind. Knotted pine wood paneling. Ruffled curtains. Plaid. And before you start thinking of me as a city snob, no. I've spent most of my life at barns and farms, and I appreciate a simple lifestyle. I don't appreciate it looking like the Salvation Army farted its leftovers into the room I'm staying in. I should also mention that my friend's room was too small for two people to stand up in. Decor aside, what really seals my dislike for the Lantern House is the owner's general over-involvement in our stay. Our first morning there, he called my room and asked said he was calling because he didn't see our car in the lot (immediately outside your door, pal) and wondered if we were there. Why does it matter to him? We had a specific discussion with this man that we didn't want our rooms cleaned that day, and that we were hanging our DND signs on the doors so please don't worry about cleaning. Despite this, we came home from the wedding party to find that things in our rooms had been rearranged - lights were turned off, papers and phone chargers were rearranged on various tables, windows were closed, air conditioners had their settings changed. Entering my room that I am paying for when I asked you to please not to is invasive behavior in my book. If he was so concerned about the extra $1 that me leaving a light on might cost him, he should really re-think his gargantuan television. Beyond this, he was generally lurking all over the place - there wasn't one time that I left my room and didn't see him hanging around. I also want to mention that at one point, the (tiny) TV in my room had a black screen pop up over the picture and letters started typing across the screen. It read "YOU." It was creepy. I do give it two stars because the place was clean and, surprisingly, no one was murdered. Normally that is all I would expect from a motel. But when you're charging me $169 a night, I expect better service - which means staying out of my hair unless I ask for something. I read a review from one lady saying that after she posted a negative review of this place, the owner called her to complain about what she had written. We'll see if that happens. Don't stay here. In fact, don't come to Great Barrington at all. It's an awful place. I'm literally on antibiotics now after being there. But, if your friend forces you to go to the Berkshires for their wedding, it's worth it to go to the Old Inn on the Green or Mepal Manor. read more

We needed a hotel after a ridiculously long ride from Virginia and Lantern House was perfect. Super friendly and very accomodating in a pinch. After camping for 5 days all I wanted was a swim in their SALT WATER pool and a hot shower. The pool was awesome and the shower was clean and perfect. Cleanliness is an understatement....not a speck anywhere. This would definitely be a place I would come back to and recommend. read more

The bugs in the room are not the most unwelcoming thing that you will find at this hotel; the owner is. The owner is a lurker who keeps a close eye on you whenever you go outside, tells you to leave reviews before you are even done checking in, and is unpleasant while rushing you out at 10 AM on the dot the next morning. The room was outdated and had plenty of bugs, and the TV was barely visible due to how old it was. The room also smelled musty and was very dusty. The complimentary breakfast should not even be called that, because it's inedible prepackaged bagels and awful coffee/tea. Lastly, the wifi did not work with either password so what is the point of having it??? Would not recommend this place to anyone and I can still not believe how expensive our room was for the awful conditions. read more

This is a perfectly nice motel--clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff. The "free breakfast" is more like coffee and a few snacks, but again--it's a motel. Very expensive for what it is, but so is everything around here. read more

The manager/owner's attention to detail and desire to provide a pleasant stay for his guests was admirable. It's only a motel, but for the money it was more than worth it. The rooms were clean and comfortable with remodeled bathrooms. The beds were very comfortable. It was a shear pleasure to stay here. The free breakfast was a nice surprise. read more

Our third year skiing Butternut but only first staying at the Lantern House. Our 'regular' place was booked so we decided to give LH a try. We now have a new 'regular' place! The rooms are cleaner, more cozy, yet more spacious than where we previously stayed. We highly recommend it. read more

yes it's a small motel, BUT the owner couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. It was winter, we left out diesel plug in cord at home, he lent us an electric cord for 2 days, put us in a room next to the outdoor plug for convenience. He helped set the alarm and showed me how to have an automatic wake up call in the morning, got us extra pillows, The room was very clean. There was coffee and bagels in the morning at the small office near our room. We will return. read more

Great location and awesome manager Mr. Patel. Very helpful and accommodating, would recommend staying at this location especially for price/value. read more

My husband and I spent three nights at this lovely motel. The owners were very friendly, our room was very clean and cozy. Beds were comfortable. We would stay here again if we're in the area. We highly recommend it! read more

recently we had the opportunity to stay at the Lantern house motel. the price was right and we were pleasantly surprised by the size and condition of the room. we found the room clean and very comfortable. our host and hostess, who own this privately owned motel , extremely friendly and accommodating. we will be back and recommend this for value, hospitality and location. thank u. read more

What a find! After this summer's false start in an Airbnb in New Marlborough, we have found the perfect and convenient location in the Berkshires. An extremely large room. I am giving it five stars because it is not elegant, but it everything you need for a pleasant stay. Wood paneled room, incredibly comfortable extra thick mattress, great pillows, a table and two chairs for breakfast, a Queen Ann chair to sit on, and finally wall lamps by the bed with decent 100 watt bulbs to read, flat screen television, which we have yet to turn on, great shower, and microwave and mini frig. Hasu and his wife are perfect hosts. Nothing is missing. Highly recommend for quiet and dark curtains that allow for totally good night's sleep. Pool, gazebo and very large back yard area. Five minutes to downtown Great Barrington. Unpretentious. Great experience. We will be back every time we come to the Berkshires as former residents of Sheffield. You really need to experience this great place and great buy! read more

Clean, welcoming motel. Staff was very friendly and helpful giving advice about sites around Great Barrington. Would recommend.