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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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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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910 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA, 01267
  • Place, Sheep Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cold Spring Preserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitch Memorial Woodlands
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Early American Suite 201)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Country Formal L)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Barnside Country Formal L)

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

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

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

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

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Brookside Traditional Dou)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Brookside Traditional Que)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside 3 Room Suite)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside 3 Room Suite)

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

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside Traditional Doub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Pondside Traditional Quee)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Georgian Luxury )

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Georgian Luxury )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Victorian Luxury)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Barnside Victorian Luxury)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Country King)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Country King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brookside Country Queen)

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brookside Country Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Deluxe Country )

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside Deluxe Country )

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

  • Sheep Hill - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bullock Ledge Wildlife Management Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Margaret Lindley Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cold Spring Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fitch Memorial Woodlands - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪The Purple Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel City Coffee - ‬5 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 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

8/10 Good

Kelley

Place was convenient, cleaned and quiet a little old, but all in all a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Judith, West Newton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, I could have dealt with the broken storm door, and the broken bathroom door. It all seemed "quaint" but then there was no housekeeping, the office wasn't open in the mornings to get more coffee, and then the last straw was that the water shut off around 2am the last night we were there and no place to use the facilities and no one answered my calls until I texted the number which said to leave a message and call 911. I did manage to stop my boyfriend from calling the Board of Health. I asked to be reimbursed for the last night and was ignored.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were a late check in so did not see any staff. The room smelled of cigarette smoke, the TV remote was dead due to batteries, there is no cell in the area and we were not given the WiFi password. The bed was comfortable but we only had three pillows…..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We expected more for the amount we paid (~$200/night). Advertising online makes it appear like a charming old resort with outdoor terrace and pool. It was a dumpy version of Grandma’s house, and there was no breakfast available, lucky if you had hot water for the shower. Food was ok (but expensive) at the pub in the barn, but service was very slow and not friendly. We thought Old Williamstown would have had a more upscale experience, but we will not come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Charming vintage roadside motel!

Charming vintage roadside motel! Clean and comfortable with original features like gingham cloth wallpaper and cool pine chairs. This is not a greige corporate chain place! Staff were all really nice, shower was hot with good water pressure. The restaurant had good food and friendly service. A pleasant stop in Williamstown!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Judy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very delayed check in bad smell u ncomfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed there before when there were different owners. Thy were way more professional and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cleanliness and comfort Issues

This could be a great Motor Hotel as all the bones are there. But showing its age and wear. Peeling wallpaper and mold in the shower track in the bath, flickering light in the bath, dirty fingerprints around the door jambs (I wanted to get some magic erasers) Stains on the mattress covers, lumpy hard mattress. On a positive note, the young Man managing the front office was efficient and very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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