Last Updated on October 28, 2024 by Katrina
Vacationers love the Berkshires in western Massachusetts for its timeless charm and easy access from New York City and Boston. Think rolling countryside, quaint towns and tons of cultural enrichment. After all, this is home of the music festival Tanglewood—the summer residency of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—as well as Edith Wharton’s estate The Mount and the Norman Rockwell Museum. For lodgings, you’ll find a plethora of quaint inns, boutique hotels and wellness-related resorts in tony towns including Stockbridge and Lenox. These are the best hotels in the Berkshires.
Canyon Ranch Lenox (165 Kemble St.; 413-637-4100) Lenox
This spa-based resort is “perfect for those who are looking for a holistic wellness experience that doesn’t skimp on luxury,” writes Architectural Digest. Its all-inclusive rate includes meals, daily wellness activities and use of the sports and spa facilities. “The rooms are fresh and updated,” writes a Tripadvisor user. “We loved our spa treatments and the morning stretch and yoga classes. Really loved the mocktail-making class. Almost everything we wanted to do was included in the base fee, so it was so nice not to feel nickel and dimed. And the grounds are just gorgeous.” >> Book this hotel for less
Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa (55 Lee Rd.; 800-232-3969) Lenox
This 380-acre property feels grand, with a mansion at its center and grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who created New York’s Central Park. While the all-inclusive hotel “exudes Gilded Age elegance, well-being is the real focus here,” writes Forbes. “Décor and amenities encourage relaxation, including Tibetan singing bowls, meditation cushions and even cell-phone ‘sleeping bags’ so you can disconnect from the digital world.” A Tripadvisor user writes that “the bed was like sleeping on a cloud and the food was delicious and healthy. I enjoyed two lovely guided hikes and a fun and meaningful fire building activity. The suspended sound bath meditation was sublime.” >> Book this hotel for less
Courtyard Lenox Berkshires (70 Pittsfield Rd.; 413-551-7700) Lenox
This branch of the Marriott chain has a convenient location off US-20—two miles from the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, three miles from Bousquet Ski Area and six miles from The Mount. A Tripadvisor user calls it a “a great alternative to a B&B or the lower-end motels. The room was spacious and clean especially for the price. The location is convenient and it’s great to have Starbucks.” A Google reviewer writes that “it was pretty quiet considering it’s right near the main roadway—some small shops nearby and pretty close to restaurants. There was outdoor seating with firepits too.” >> Book this hotel for less
The Red Lion Inn (30 Main St.; 413-298-5545) Stockbridge
Architectural Digest writes that this 82-room “quaint country inn has been a fixture on Main Street in Stockbridge since 1773. Filled with antiques and decorated with dainty wallpaper, it’s positively dripping in New England charm.” You get modern amenities too, including a pool, hot tub and free parking. Even so, staying here is like “taking a step back in time” writes a Google reviewer. “Love the old school vibe and friendly service! Sitting on the beautiful front porch is truly a delightful experience. Great location close to many incredible Berkshire landmarks.” >> Book this hotel for less
Tourists (915 State Rd.; 413-347-4995) North Adams
“Imagine a Scandinavian summer camp for adults, and it might look like Tourists,” writes Travel+Leisure. “The 48-room motel in North Adams augments its spare but sybaritic rooms with a wooded property to wander.” The property flies under the radar, writes a Tripadvisor user. “The hotel is across from a ShopRite thus is easy to overlook, like a speakeasy. The hotel is wonderful, the restaurant is topnotch and the service is friendly. Their gift shop is unique, offering well-curated Japanese products. Behind the hotel are multiple trails laden with sculptural pieces.” >> Book this hotel for less
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