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.

A hidden gem beautiful building and location Fantastic…read morestaff Fantastic food and presentation Reasonable prices

ORIGIN: The Old Riverton Inn allows guests to stay and dine…read moreon the site of a circa 1796 stagecoach inn that once served Hartford-Albany travelers. LOCATION: I stayed one Friday night this fall as a splurge ($229 /night) with intention to become familiar with the inn and its namesake town and surrounding communities. The site is steps away from a river and town center, making the Old Riverton Inn an ideal destination for those looking to explore the charming town or fly fish. AMENITIES: The inn preserves the availability of food and drink through a ground floor tavern. Lunch and dinner are offered at the Royal Coachman Tavern (check its Yelp page), but breakfast, conventionally provided to inn guests, is limited to an unattended counter with baked goods, single serve coffee maker, and dry cereal. While this might be ideal for early rising visiting fly fishers, it is not aligned with a conventional inn experience of hot breakfast. ACCOMMODATIONS: There are ten rooms located on the second and third floor of the inn. Guests may select specific rooms through the inn's website. Decor can be described as "shabby chic", with evidence of time reflected in the scattering of scuffs on vintage furniture, peeling print block wallpaper, and chipped paint on trim. Portable heaters in the closets and AC units in the windows are provided so that guests can modify room temperature. PARKING: To my surprise on site parking is not guaranteed to anticipated inn guests upon arrival. I arrived at 5 PM and found lot full, with six cars already parked along the emergency shoulder of State Route 20. While checking in an employee directed me to park in the emergency shoulder (safe/legal?) and assured me that I would be able to get a parking spot by time tavern closed at 9 PM. I appreciate that the current owner, Sherice Levan-Bennett, solicits guest feedback. I suggested dedicated parking for the anticipated overnight guests to facilitate easy unloading and a safe and relaxing experience. TIPS: Check out is early (10 AM). The third floor is quieter than second floor when the Royal Coachman Tavern is open for business.

The White Hart was fantastic! I received a text before our stay and during our stay. First to…read moreexplain how things go. Next to find out if we had any questions. The only minus is all the seating with cushions could use a good deep steam cleaning. Everything else was All Plus's! Three of us were staying in a room. So it was a bit crowded. The room was beautiful! The drinks in the refrigerator (different types of iced teas) were complimentary. Plus they had the real nice coffee maker - The Nespresso. Breakfast was also included and you went to the onsite cafe- provided your room number and we were all set. Right outside our room was two chairs in a table for enjoying outside. We got unlucky with weather our 2nd and final day / night were downpours. But The White Hart had Monopoly so that took up three hours of our time. If we would have gotten better weather they have a front lawn with many chairs and corn hole. Along with deck all around the hotel for playing board games or cards Hope we get to visit again soon!

ORIGIN: Hart is an old English word for a mature male deer,…read moreand a white hart is prominently represented in English folklore. The White Hart itself has some history. The building dates back to 1806, with use as an inn soon thereafter. LOCATION: The White Hart is located in the center of Salisbury, as for centuries, a great place to stop when crossing New England. The town and its surroundings are also worthy of being the destination, as there are many natural attractions, as well as cultural institutions in the vicinity. CONCEPT: Today the White Hart welcomes travelers and local residents alike, with sixteen rooms, two restaurants, a wide porch, and ballroom. There is something for everyone. EXPERIENCE: The White Hart has artwork scattered across the building. As I waited for a garden fundraiser and talk to begin, I walked through the entrance floor and marveled at the variety and number of prints on the walls. A reception was arranged in the bar/lounge area next to the ballroom. Many thoughtful details could be found in the cheese board display. Most unique and striking was the use of a vase of forsythia branches to cast dappled light on the table.

We fin ally got around for our second visit here, and it was a dazzler! We enjoyed a five-star…read moreexperience in every way and couldn't come away without letting others know. We dined with a small party in a private room, warm and comfy, and boasting elegant, polished service from a sharp and friendly team of servers. Excellent. For Easter, we were given a prix fixe menu ($150 per) that provided some fine choices among appetizers, entrees and desserts. The appetizers included octopus, quail and some super tasty (and NOT overcooked) seared tuna. Delicious. The entrees included duck and chicken but all of us deferred to the tenderloin which was perfectly cooked to our preference, tender and ... well, just what we wanted. Add in the desserts and the drinks -- lots of specialty beverages. all on the pricey side -- and we were totally satisfied. Not a complaint in the group. Winvian is very private, You can't just stroll in. Reservations are necessary, and you'll need to get buzzed in. Once there, however, the well-trained staff provide first-class treatment, thoughtful and never obtrusive. It is a grand experience -- but it is expensive. Definitely for special occasions.

Always an experience the Staff are the Best and the Grounds are Amazing Just Like the Family who…read morecreated this enchanting Place. The Food, Drinks, and Peace is here. A Place to share those Special Moments and Memories.

Wonderful stay, really a visit, to this 2 bedroom B&B. The place is charmingly decorated and…read moremeticulously maintained. In suite bathroom and shower just what we needed after a long walk. We were walking in the area and its location 8 feet from the Rail Trail and within walking distance of Coopers Corner, Florence ( a village of Northampton) was ideal. Our hosts were available but not intrusive. We sat out on provided chairs on the lawn and enjoyed a beautiful day post hike. Breakfast was bountiful, fresh fruit and the bakery goods wonderful. Highly recommend.

Heartbroken because we were refused the option to stay at this lovely-looking B&B. My husband is…read morevisiting Northampton to get to know the area for possible relocation, and we thought a local B&B would be a great way to get to know the people of the area. Sadly the owner would not allow us to book a room because we already had a relationship with a realtor and were not ready to switch to him as our realtor. He was polite in his refusal, but I am still disappointed.

This is a quaint pub type atmosphere Like "Cheers "…read moreFood great and staff pleasant Also has a dinning room for larger groups

Service was on point, food was good. I loved the atmosphere from the cozy tables in snug corners…read morewith beautiful greenery strategically placed to give you that personal and private dining experience while offering a pleasant crowd...

When hosting a corporate offsite event, it's nearly impossible to make everyone happy--unless you…read morethrow your event at the Interlaken. I recently hosted a corporate retreat at the Interlaken for 45 leaders from our business, and unequivocally this was the best venue I've ever worked with. There are so many ways a venue can fail to meet your standards - whether it be the quality of the food, meeting spaces, or accommodations, challenges with staff, cost - but Interlaken delivered on all of it. Read the anonymous feedback from just about any corporate event, and you'll see how divisive food can be for large groups. The reviews from my event unanimously applauded the work of the Interlaken's talented chef, echoing everyone's positive feedback at each meal. They were particularly helpful in meeting the dietary needs and restrictions of every colleague we had on-site. Event spaces and property grounds were versatile and beautiful, allowing us to program all sorts of unique engagement opportunities on-site both indoors and out. The team at the Interlaken, from the event planners to the wait staff, were friendly and accommodating of every request we had - without sticking us with a penalty for last minute asks. I felt like their team was part of my team throughout the planning and execution of the event, and they were as invested in my event's success as I was. If you're looking to host a corporate event - do yourself a favor and host it at the Interlaken. Your colleagues will all thank you.

Upside: friendly staff, like the sculptural art outside and the big planter at the front door. Room…read morewas just very average. Grateful for good shower water pressure, but the mattress and pillows were way less than ideal. I awoke every morning feeling like I'd been beaten with a baseball bat. There was a mini fridge and an extra blanket, so that was helpful. Most decor and rooms pretty tired and in need of an update. Food at restaurant lacking in variety and if you wanted something healthy. The weekday breakfast offerings were underwhelming, and I'd recommend bringing something for yourself.

Stayed at the Simsbury Inn while attending a wedding in Simsburt Ct…read more The only good part of stayng at the inn was its location to the wedding venue sight. This facilty has without question seen much better days. The room decor was tired and worn . The shower was in a small buthtub that hardly drained, no hand rails etc. The toilet was so small and low to the floor I could not believe it was legal. The shade over the bedroom window was ripped almost in half , I must say the staff could not be nicer,

**Late Review, we had the Thanksgiving Buffet, on Thanksgiving, of course**…read more Went to the Simsbury Inn for their Thanksgiving Buffet, first time either of us had been there. Overall, we felt it was a great experience, and would do so again in the future. All the food items we had were very good, but the desserts really stood out, they were top notch (from my understanding, the desserts were made In House by one individual). Service was excellent also, we really appreciated the staff of the Simsbury Inn working on this holiday, they are all very friendly & attentive. We are looking forward a return trip to the Simsbury Inn.

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.