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1896 House Country Inn & Motels

2.5 star property
Inn near The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous

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
  • Williams College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Clark Art Institute
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Williamstown Theatre Festival
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside Traditional Quee)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Empire Luxury Su)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Empire Luxury Su)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside 3 Room Suite)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside 3 Room Suite)

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

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Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside Traditional Doub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Brookside Traditional Dou)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Brookside Traditional Que)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Country Formal L)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Country Formal L)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Country Formal L)

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Turn of the Cent)

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

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

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

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Deluxe Country )

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Deluxe Country )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Country King)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Country King)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Country King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brookside Country Queen)

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brookside Country Queen)

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brookside Country Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Georgian Luxury )

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Georgian Luxury )

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Georgian Luxury )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Victorian Luxury)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Victorian Luxury)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Victorian Luxury)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Williamstown

In Williamstown .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Williamstown inn, you'll find The Clark Art Institute and Williams College. Williamstown Theatre Festival is within 6 miles (10 km) and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Williams College - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Clark Art Institute - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Williamstown Theatre Festival - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mount Greylock - 35 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Gino's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel City Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bright Ideas Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Diner & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Freight Yard Restaurant & Pub - ‬14 min drive

About this property

1896 House Country Inn & Motels

Inn near The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at 1896 House Country Inn & Motels. Self parking is free.

This Williamstown inn is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
1896 House Country Inn & Motels offers 36 accommodations.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.0 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.0 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • 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. 91 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 416 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lissa

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

Clean historic Inn

Historic Inn that is clean. If you are looking for something modern this is not for you. If you love a historic inn with all the old charm and character then this is your place. Staff was friendly and the bed comfortable. WiFi password provided upon picking up the room key. Internet worked well. Room was spacious for a family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

xiangzheng, Cambridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s unique historical property. The front desk allowed us to check in three hours early due to it’s a snowy day. We had a lovely thanksgiving dinner in the restaurant belongs to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Pelham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience for the price. Lovely area next to creek. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and worked well. After a not-so-good visit last year this was a total reversal in all areas of quality. We also ate at the restaurant which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The sound proofing is terrible. The handle fell off of the storm door. The shower head is not angled correctly and water spewed out of the shower when we turned it on. The room was clean and otherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Good location , near williamstown but very overpriced for what you get. Bed was comfortable. but… My room was missing lightbulbs in several of the lamps. My room had outlets that didn’t work Several rooms had no water so they had emergency maintenance going on for long hours making a lot of noise Was severely overpriced due to fall foliage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Yong

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After checking into the room, we noticed the room was very cold at about 60 degrees. The thermometer was not working and we informed the office. Got a different room and had to move all the stuff to the new room. Then the hot tub was not working and the tv was not working. Driving into the hotel’s parking lot was very difficult where the pavement was filled with holes and very uneven. Although the staff at the front desk were polite, the overall condition at this place is extremely poor. Will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanna H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before and it was great. This time I booked a room on the brookside and was put on the pond side. I did not have the service in the office to check that I booked that. When I got to the room I checked my booking and I was correct- I did book the brookside. I was going to let that go until I sat on the bed. It was hard as a rock. I called the front office and told the woman working at the front desk. I informed her that I have serious medical issues and the bed would be an issue. I also informed her that I was placed in the wrong room. I was very kind. I don't like to complain. I have very non confrontational. She told me she would "inform the staff about my complaint." I then had to call 4 times and she informed me "the staff was busy and they would get to me." Well they never did. I unfortunately will not be staying here anymore. Also the room smelled so strong of air freshener covering up mildew that every time I left for a while and came back I would have to open all of the windows to air it out because it made me feel sick. Oh and the heat didn't work. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The lodging was quite charming and in a beautiful setting. Great place to stay if hiking or skiing in the area or just visiting Williamstown and North Adams. The room was comfortable and quiet. The TV audio didn't work properly and there were a couple of lightbulbs out, but we didn't trouble the staff who I am sure would have been immediately helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

April L.

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenifer, Rockport

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked the pond side quadruple room. The day before the motel called me to tell me that room was not available and all they had was a two queen room. They asked me if i wanted that. I told them i had no choice but to accept it since there were no other hotels with availability for such short notice and we were going to a wedding. I asked if my rate would be reduced and was told they would have to “check with management” and call me back. I was called back and told I would have to call Expedia, cancel the room, then have Expedia call the hotel and tell them i cancelled, then call the motel and book the room directly for the lower rate. I told them since it was 4 pm on a Friday, the day before my reservation, this was too stressful to manage so i just left it at the rate for the room i never got. I did not get an apology or any kind of offer to make up for it. I had previously asked if i could check in an hour early and was told i could. I asked again and was told i could. When i showed up an hour early, i was told i could not check in early. I had to explain that i had called twice to confirm i did. She texted “management” and then told me i could check in early. Then she was going to charge me for the room. Thankfully i had printed out the receipt for the full payment for the pond view quadruple room (which they did not have available). Breakfast was supposed to be included and the location for breakfast was nowhere to be found. When we went to the office, it was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a good night's rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A quaint but quirky property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, we had a large room, porch with chairs to set out side, it was more than we expected. Only knock i can give them is, they said there was wifi they gave us a password but the signal was so weak that it only connected for a couple of minutes then it was gone. Went to the office, they said thy would look into it. It never worked during our stay. I would definitely stay again, but if you cant live with out wifi ,this might not be your spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024