We receive great value from a family-operated business that truly cares. Every time we visit…read moreWilliamstown, we stay here.

Like prior reviews have stated, this place is not to be missed. Quiet, comfortable rooms with…read moreeverything your stay needs. Better yet, the grounds, flower beds, horse farm next door, heated pool, fire pit all add to your visit. Breakfast isn't over the top but it's good enough. Strongly recommend and the hosts are very friendly, helpful, and aim to please above all. Stayed 5 nights in Sept.

Rooms and service are great. The hallway and elevator have a mildew smell which is kind of odd for…read morea newer property. Photos show a restaurant on site but that is not the case. Would stay again.

This is the first Fairfield I've stayed and realized that this isn't the high-end of the Marriott…read morecollection, so I managed expectations. For what it is, it was decent, but had some flaws. The room is very minimalist and had very little beyond a fridge, microwave, TV, and soap/shampoo dispensers. The hotel was rather new, so everything was still pretty clean. Housekeeping was only available on request that time, and I never ended up asking for it. The bed was fairly comfortable and I had no complaints. The front staff was friendly but that was it. When we inquired for an upgrade (as lifetime platinum), we were given a rather BS response about they couldn't provide any due to some corporate restriction. Hadn't heard that before. Just say you didn't have any upgrades available and then let's move on. Breakfast was okay, though it's dependent on when you stay. The weekends have more hot options, such as breakfast proteins and eggs. Plus, the waffle maker was available. On weekdays, you might get some warm breakfast pastry but that's it. There are the usual suspects of hotel continental breakfast, such as yogurt, packaged muffins, and cereal.

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.

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.

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.

We just returned from an overnight stay at this inn. I must say that the entire staff was…read moremagnificent! Everyone, from front desk to maintenance to cleaning staff were so absolutely friendly! They treated us as if they truly appreciated our business. The king room we had was very clean and comfortable. The grounds were pretty and the evening outside fire pit was a treat since the temperature dropped a bit that night. They have an attached restaurant called "The Barn" which has an enticing menu but, unfortunately, they were booked solid for dinner so we didn't get to sample the menu. Overall this was a very pleasant stay that - unfortunately- ended too soon. We will be back!!

Yelp is usually on the nose but the lack of love for this place is way off base. Gorgeous hotel!…read morePristine architecture and landscaping. Fantastic location. 15min walk from Clark. 12 minutes drive from Mass MOCA. Big, comfy rooms with great amenities. The staff was great (bartender Greg makes a great Negroni and conversation). Nothing to dislike here. Pull it together, Yelp!

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.

Stopped by for a quick snack/drink after "free day" at the Mass MOCA and it's was just what I was…read morein the mood for. My and my BF shared a soba noodle salad and nuts/olives and it was SO GOOD. Sat by the fire and killed and hour before the drive back. Not a fan of the extra LOW FURNITURE but maybe it's just me. Just had to get in/out of and it's starting to show its age. Clever designer pieces but not really practical for service. Great service and food quality but space could use a refresh. Will definitely return for a snack or maybe book a room this spring. Aside from the iffy furniture a great haunt in a cool quirky town

I've stayed here twice and enjoyed it immensely the food is great. The drinks are great. The rooms…read moreare nice, but make sure you read the small print - it's expensive and apparently they do not refund if you have to cancel. I just had to cancel a weekend stay two weeks from now, and got no refund so lost $890. I'm a Professor of Hospitality and I have never seen a hotel, anywhere, not give a refund with that much notice. Not great and sad because I will never book here again

This "Mom and Pop" hotel exemplifies why when would stay. The owner is kind, helpful and really…read moreknows the area. We found the rooms to be comfortable, the area was quiet and the beds were good. The TV offered cable channels and I suppose one could order selected streaming services but we didn't bother. We will definitely stay here again.

Such a friendly place to stay. The hotel (Rocky) picked me up at the trail head at the end of my…read morethru-hike. He even made sure that the air conditioning was cranked up before I arrived! The location is great and easy to navigate to anything that you need. Rates were awesome: book through the motel for best rate. Breakfast was simple, but good. The place is run by really kind people that will make you feel at home.

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.