Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
Colonial resort near Old Sturbridge Village

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Stroll through this serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful arbor.
Cozy living area with a high ceiling, grand chandelier, and a fireplace.
Conference room with a long table, high ceiling, and ornate chandelier.
Event space with high ceilings, white chairs, tables, and chandeliers, surrounded by large windows and a wooden stage.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery, under a shaded pergola.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, MA, 01566
  • Old Sturbridge Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Wells State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Anne's Shrine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Chamberlain House 1 King Bed (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Country Motor Lodge ARRIVAL 6pm or Later

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Country Motor Lodge 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tillyer House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Country Motor Lodge, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Inn, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs required; No pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chamberlain House King Suite (No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 1 Queen Bed (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Historic Inn, 1 King Suite (Stairs required; No pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sturbridge

In historical district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sturbridge resort, you'll find Old Sturbridge Village and St. Anne's Shrine. Also, Westville Recreation Area is within 3 miles (5 km) and Wells State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Sturbridge Village - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sturbridge Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wells State Park - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Westville Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Worcester Station - 24 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

Colonial resort near Old Sturbridge Village
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 10301 square feet (957 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Sturbridge resort.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10301 sq ft of conference space
  • 957 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1771
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers 128 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0003032870
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0003032870. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Publick House Inn & Lodge
Publick House Inn & Lodge Sturbridge
Publick House Historic Hotel Sturbridge
Publick House Inn Lodge Sturbridge
Publick House Inn Lodge
Publick House Sturbridge
Publick House Historic Inn Country Motor Lodge Sturbridge
Publick House Historic Inn Country Motor Lodge
Publick House Historic Country Motor Sturbridge
Publick House Historic Country Motor
Publick House Historic Motor
Publick House Historic Motor
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge Resort
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge Sturbridge

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 910 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1454 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is unique. It was fun to walk through the many buildings. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Woburn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff always clean rooms photos I don't have any photos of here so sorry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY, HARTFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with excellent atmosphere and amenities available to guests
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty but a bit lacking

First, this place is beautiful but kinda spooky. The room was gorgeous (spooky) but minimally furnished with end tables, chair, dresser, and bed. No desk or table if you’re planning to work while you’re there. They were a little bit… too blasé? about directions to the rooms and their instructions were rattled off a little too quickly to easily follow if you’re brain drained from driving a long time. I got there too late on a Sunday evening to eat at one of the restaurants so I ordered door dash. The dasher refused to come into the building (spooky?) so I had to go down and back up the stairs to get it. The order came with no utensils so I thought no problem, it’s a hotel, I’ll call down and ask for silverware. They were short staffed and I was told it’d be 15-20 minutes before they could bring me one. I was tired and not keen for a fourth trip up and down the stairs, so I waited. And waited. And no fork arrived. Too tired to raise a fuss or go looking for one, I used one of the plastic cups in the room as a utensil. The bed and bedding were comfy and I slept fine, nothing spooky happened. But unfortunately the room didn’t really fulfill my expectations and if I consider staying here again I will review the room descriptions carefully.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Binghamton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The public house is an old historic hotel restaurant complex. It’s beautiful, we truly enjoyed our stay and also the dinner we had in Ebenezer’s bar/restaurant within the complex!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Southington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique hotel experience

Very unique property. Stayed at the main hotel which is the original property from 1771 (with some additions in the 1800's). The property is very well maintained for its age & configuration, and most importantly the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Quaint, clean, comfortable

This Inn was such a gem. The rooms were so clean and the beds comfortable. I didnt want to leave the quaint campus! I loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Lovely and simple

Room and facility is immaculate! New carpets…outstanding. The central air conditioning is quiet. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night and it was beautiful. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the assortment of fresh complimentary pastries and muffins were delicious. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful. Honestly I wish our stay was longer to explore the area more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ward

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Travel back to 1974!

The property is absolutely stunning overall, from the outside and grounds, but it needs updating. It seems the last renovations were done in the 1970s and the contractor lacked a level, square or plum line and possibly a measuring tape.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy, mashpee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area. The property is big and love the country feel…food in the restaurant was very good. All the staff were polite and professional. Rooms were cozy. I could see myself like to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chamberlain House within the Publick House complex is an especially lovely place to stay Old world charm with current day amenities Staff is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025