1896 House Country Inn & Motels

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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910 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA, 01267
  • Place, Williams College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Clark Art Institute
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Williamstown Theatre Festival
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Country Formal L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Turn of the Cent)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Brookside Traditional Dou)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Brookside Traditional Que)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside 3 Room Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside Traditional Doub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside Traditional Quee)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Empire Luxury Su)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Georgian Luxury )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Victorian Luxury)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Country King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brookside Country Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Deluxe Country )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Pool View (Pondside Cottage Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, Hot Tub, Pool View (Pondside Sweetheart Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Williamstown

Located in Williamstown, 1896 House Country Inn & Motels is a 5-minute drive from The Clark Art Institute and 5 minutes from Williams College. .This inn is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Williamstown Theatre Festival and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

What's nearby

  • Williams College - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Clark Art Institute - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Taconic Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Williamstown Theatre Festival - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Diner & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel City Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Oats Market - ‬7 min drive

About this property

1896 House Country Inn & Motels

Inn with free parking, near The Clark Art Institute
1896 House Country Inn & Motels offers 36 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this inn include wedding services and tour/ticket assistance.
At 1896 House Country Inn & Motels, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this inn consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
1896 House Country Inn & Motels has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 10.0

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.0 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.0 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 35.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.0

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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1896 House Country Inn & Motels Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 448 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Light in bathroom doesn’t work. Front desk doesn’t respond to a call.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Theodore

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pool was listed when we got there they informed us when asked that the pool was undergoing maintenance in the middle of the summer this is not the time for pool maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, PHILADELPHIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness

Barely adequate

Reserved two weeks ahead, busy season, so not much else to choose from in this area under $200. Room was clean, adequate: bed comfortable, bathroom clean. AC worked well and extremely noisy. Turned it off to sleep. Bedside lamp had no switch, had to bring it to office to get replaced. Toilet occasionally kept running. No hot water tea/coffee amenities. Pondside units in front of depressing, dilapidated pond (or pool?).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and old. Did not tell me my suite was not available until they tried to give me a small old room. Would never go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here to hike around the area, and this motel was exactly what i wanted - pet friendly, affordable, simple, 10minutes from trailheads, and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in 2 parts on opposite sides of the road. It's difficult to find in the dark. Even the GPS was confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marillyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We brought our bathing suits to enjoy the pool. No luck
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I checked in after hours. Key with instructions left at the front, easy to find. Room was clean and cold from the AC (thank you!).! Room smelled a bit like a motel, but nothing crazy. Bed was firm, but I slept ok.!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very cool funky old motel from Berkshire County's golden years. Very tasty Roast Duck dinner from equally funky old attached restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tina

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was a classic old time roadside New England accommodation in the Berkshires. It is actually in three different locations spread out over a quarter of a mile on both sides of the road and I suspect one's experience will vary dramatically based on which location and room you actually end up in. Overall the place seems to have overwhelmed the owners in terms of maintenance services. It definitely does not match the confusing and somewhat misleading descriptions on their website or the booking sites. It is very basic with few amenities and unevenly maintained. The TV in our room had obviously not been hooked up to work in a long time. The owners/ staff are impossible to contact and subsequent looking at the reviews of this property show that that is an ongoing problem. I drove down to the other location where the office was located and although the owners were in their apartment, they would not come to the door (apparently everything is done by notes and there is a weathered permanent piece of paper on the door saying they will "be back shortly"). The place has some potential in a beautiful location and was inexpensive but I wonder how long Covid will be an excuse for lack of maintenance, etc.?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary Lou Conca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came fully expecting to swim! The website showed us a clean swimming pool. The pool was overgrown with weeds and a small tree! It was full of frogs who croaked loudly all night long, keeping me awake. The pool was also full of rusty little tables and overturned chairs, etc., a real mess. There was practically a hole in the bathroom floor, which I sank into. It was scary. I hope for a partial refund, given the advertisement for a pool and the fact that the pool was uninhabitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Near hiking for Mt. Greylock and the Appalachian Trail. Nice walking area close by at Lamb's Hill. Clean Older mattress, was OK, but could feel springs a little. If you like a tub, it is tiny. The shower is OK
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after 7 pm and it turned out had reserved the room for Wednesday night instead of Monday night. A person associated with the restaurant which was closed on Monday, helped us. He called in to the staff and checked us into a room. Everything went so smoothly and it could have been last minute looking for a different motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The tv didnt work and ran out of toilet paper
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
- The room had a very unpleasant smell. It was strong, and persisted throughout my stay. - The door was very difficult to open and to securely close. Though it was adjusted at my request, it was clearly not fixed. - The bathroom sink drained very poorly - The bathroom light over the sink did not work properly - The counter in the bedroom was broken on one side - The air conditioner filter was filthy (looking for source of smell) - The bedding was stained - The electric outlet was not flush with the wall - No refrigerator in room or ice machine anywhere - Two towels and two washcloths provided
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely inn and great restaurant!

The room was pleasant and the grounds were nice. Nothing in disrepair. The ‘6 Restaurant was wonderful-our waitress was fabulous, decor was lovely and the prices were quite reasonable. A definite “thumbs up” and sure to return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time

Loved the spacious room, King bed was very comfortable and enjoyed the relaxing jetted tub. The restaurant has excellent food and service. Enjoyed sitting outside near the creek and at the fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

chantal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was run down and shabby. It appears that the website was from a long ago era. The pub to which reference was made no longer exists. I would never go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had booked a brookside room but when checked in I was put in a beautiful barnside room with fireplace, big bathroom etc come to find out that all the brookside rooms were closed due to code violations! our room was beautiful (barn side) but we had no control of the heat which was only thru a wall fireplace and space heater - dangerous! Outlets had extension cords and lights near a canopy bed that screamed fire hazard, water was iffy and pressure came on and off. Toilet didn’t always flush. Jacuzzi tub didn’t work. No one in office for entire stay other than check in so we had 2 towels and 1 roll of toilet paper for 2 nights /3 days! I have stayed here before and found the property cute and charming and dog friendly but I will be looking for a new place to stay when visiting the area going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025