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.

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!

I wanted to leave a better review because the owner was very kind when we checked in and gave us a…read morelot of suggestions for places to go. However the place left us wanting more. The bathroom was redone was very pretty with a round shower and mirror. The room was clean with some weathered furniture (a bit chipped and scuffed), but functional. Coffee in the morning was weak and breakfast left much to be desired, but at least it is offered. The door knob levers on the front of the doors were loose and the doors were not flush to the doorframe so it never felt fully closed. But that is a 4 star review for me. The 3 stars came when I got a follow up charge on my card a day later without warning, and when I called, the owner told me that I had been charged for a missing glass. I told him I did not have the glass and told him where to locate it (in fridge where I left it). He wasn't very nice about it and treated me like I did something wrong. He said he'd call me back and never did. Needless to say, I will not be back. I hope they find that glass.

We stayed at the Cozy Corner on our way home from Vermont after reading positive reviews on various…read moretravel sites and those reviewers were spot on! The hotel was cute, convenient, comfortable, and super clean. Everything about our stay was perfect -- the room was nicely appointed, the bed was comfy, the shower had great water pressure (that's important to me!), the price was reasonable, there were drinks available in the office, and a nice complimentary continental breakfast with waffles was available in the morning until 10am. The room had both a small microwave and a mini-fridge. The best of all was the innkeepers; they were extremely welcoming and they went above and beyond to make our stay an enjoyable one. It made me very happy to support a small family-owned business, too. If you are traveling up in the Berkshires/Williamstown/North Adams area, you will be very happy with the Cozy Corner. We plan to stay there again when we come back to visit Mass MoCA in the Spring. Thank you, Cozy Corner!

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.

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

Very convenient to Williams College- just a very short, easy drive. My whole family stayed here for…read moregraduation and had a complete breakfast together each morning. Joseph the manager is fantastic- he did so much to make our stay comfortable and easy, above and beyond- since one of our party was in a wheelchair. Only downside is the decor is slightly dated, but they also have electric car charging. Would definitely stay again.

First of all, pix on website are deceiving. Accommodations are in shabby, row motel units. Ours was…read morein the section labeled "pondside." The pond was a slough up behind the building well on its way to becoming a swamp. No one was in the office when we arrived (20 minutes after check-in time). We had to call someone and wait. The room was super dated with what-era-I-don't-even know wall paper and bed linens. You could not access cold water from the bathroom tap. Mold in the tiled grout. No coffee maker in the room. Screen door in need of repair and stuck hard. Front "porch" was an ill-defined slab of concrete featuring plastic chairs. Ugly and shabby. Not inviting. The best I can say? The room didn't stink and, no surprise, it was not expensive. I hadn't done my usual research before making a reservation or I NEVER WOULD HAVE SELECTED THIS PLACE. I can't believe they're still in business.

We checked in during the late afternoon, near dinnertime. Since we had two large dogs with us, we…read moreassumed our room would be across the street from the main building at Pondisde. After looking at the room, we noticed the mini-refrigerator was not only unplugged, but the three-pronged (grounded) plug was incompatible with the socket nearest the refrigerator. Additionally, the TV plug didn't reach the socket. I went to the front desk to ask for assistance. The clerk said he would find a manager and have it taken care of. I told him we were eating dinner outside at the restaurant (with our dogs) and could be reached if they needed us for anything. After dinner, we returned to our room, but nothing had been addressed. I stopped by the office, but they had closed early. I called the front desk, and no one answered; I left a message explaining the problem. Later, we went to the restaurant bar, and the clerk who had "helped" us was there having drinks. At the bar, I asked the bartender for help, and the night manager stepped in and found an extension cord for me. We got the refrigerator to work, but the TV still didn't work. The room was dirty. There were two small green Solo cup shot glasses in the bathroom; we thought they were meant to be drinking glasses for the sink. But they had ashes in them and were clearly left behind (see picture). I called again the next day and stopped by the office, but once again, it was closed, and no one returned our call. On the day we checked out, I wanted to speak with someone about our experience, just to let them know about the problems we encountered. No one ever returned our calls. I tried to speak with them three times, but they never bothered to respond. For the price of the rooms, the service we received, and the cleanliness of the property, this inn is simply not worth the money. This was not our first time at the inn, but it will definitely be our last.

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.

I have wanted to visit this inn since it opened. I remember reading all about it…read more It was fine. I feel it was expensive for what it offered. The breakfast that was included in it, though repetitive was fabulous and thoughtful. Bagels, cream cheese, lox, hard boiled eggs, yogurts, fresh juices, coffees and teas. We had 2 breakfasts and took the same things. Bagels, lox and cream cheese, OJ, coffee, eggs. There are a couple. of baked goods that were very disappointing. They should upgrade those definitely. The rooms were fine. We were automatically upgraded to a suite because we paid in advance and went mid-week. The bathroom was lovely, nothing to change. The hallways and rooms were a bit dated. Fresh paint, cool colors, but old. The room AC units were loud too. Was ok but wouldn't return. In the hallways there is great unusual art. Like what you would put into your own home which is cool and unusual. The colors they chose to decorate with were wonderful. But, for example, we had a painted old wooden floor with throw rugs. A bit uneven. Not something I'd ever put into our home. The grounds were very nice. It was nice weather when we were there, and we brought bathing suits but the pool was covered with leaves. They are expanding which is cool. Mass Moca is right there which is nice, and this was very centrally located which is also nice.

Place was clean. Price was right. Hot water took a while to get to the bathroom..it was freezing…read morecold for a while before starting to warm up each time. Could be because this room was in the separate white building across the parking lot? Not sure. Mattress was not comfortable (we both woke up with back pain). The following night slept on the edge where the mattress hadn't sagged and woke up better that morning. The owner was great. We had a few extremely loud and obnoxious people (sounded like late teens/early 20s based on their conversational topics and actions) come stay in the adjacent room and when we called the front desk to complain, he said he'd take care of it. And he did and called us right back. They immediately quieted down (well, stopped yelling at least and were quiet enough for us to get some sleep). The walls are super thin though, generally speaking, so bring ear plugs if you don't want to hear clear conversations going on through the wall.

Overall, a mediocre experience. You do get what you pay for, which is a room that is decently clean…read moreand comfortable. The noise is awful. Since the rooms are fairly bare, they are an echo chamber for the rooms abutting it (top, sides). From about 1045pm-3am, I heard nothing but TVs, footsteps, doors opening and closing, and talking. I didn't sleep at all. The bathrooms don't vent, so shower steam and smells stay, creating a musty smell and humid room. Breakfast is a bit of a joke. Service was okay, sort of an odd encounter overall. I don't really recommend this place. If you need a cheap, short term stay, maybe this is it, but is just spend the extra $50-$80 to stay somewhere else.

They stole their website from another hotel or motel. Therefore all of the information is…read moreunreliable. Big things, such as ocean view rooms on the west coast of Massachusetts. More practical things hikers rely on, like guest computers and shuttle services. Their lackluster breakfast fruit display doesn't make up for the fact that the woman who runs this business told me she hopes I "break my leg on trail" because I mentioned the website, (and therefore was nervous about their integrity) and asked for a receipt at check out. The Williamstown Motel, 300 ft up the road was incredibly kind and accommodating after switching over there.

Very nice for a motel. Warm and cozy. Room a bit larger than the usual motel room. Beds very…read morecomfortable. Clean room with nice towels. Wifi works perfectly. Easy distance to visit several art museums. And lots of fruit with cereal and bagels for breakfast. Owner very friendly and helpful regarding directions and restaurants. Good value.