Red Lion Inn

Massachusetts, New England

Standard Room
Restaurant, Red Lion Inn, Williamstown, Massachusetts, New England, USA
Standard Room
Restaurant, Red Lion Inn, Williamstown, Massachusetts, New England, USA

The hotel

Welcoming guests through its doors for two centuries, the Red Lion Inn is an experience as well as a joy. Antique-filled guest rooms and suites are bursting with characters and boast a good range of mod cons, combining the best of then and now. Amenities are very up-to-date with a fabulous heated swimming pool and a hot tub at your disposal. Also take advantage of the historic pool house, relaxing with a cocktail or playing a rousing game of Ping-Pong. For the health conscious, there’s a fitness centre and an in-room massage service to soothe tired limbs. The Red Lion is also renowned for its outstanding restaurant and New England hospitality. The emphasis is on local, sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine with an award-winning wine selection to accompany your dishes. When the weather’s nice, dine al-fresco, soaking up the unique charm of your surrounds.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On Main Street, in the heart of Stockbridge.

Hotel information

125 unique rooms full of character and charm. All of which are air-conditioned with satellite TV, DVD player, telephone, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee maker, some with mini-fridge, hairdryer, safety deposit box, bathrobes, iron and board. Main Inn Rooms 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Main Dining Room (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Widow Bingham’s Tavern (lunch and dinner). The Lion’s Den Pub. Heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Fitness centre. In-room massage service*. Regular live entertainment. Complimentary WiFi. The Red Lion Gift Shop. Laundry/dry cleaning facilities*. Limited room service*. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Easter Sunday Brunch

Apr 4, 2021 piawood123

I have spent decades at the Red Lion as my children grew up and then...life changes..and I wound up getting Married (again) at the Inn with my grown children witnessing once again the magic of this beautiful place. Today we met my daughter and her boyfriend for brunch in the main dining room. It was a ten! The panzanella salad and devil eggs… Read more
I have spent decades at the Red Lion as my children grew up and then...life changes..and I wound up getting Married (again) at the Inn with my grown children witnessing once again the magic of this beautiful place. Today we met my daughter and her boyfriend for brunch in the main dining room. It was a ten! The panzanella salad and devil eggs were our shared apps along with Prosecco to share and some Bloody Marys. NEXT! We had the traditional turkey sandwich, the fried chicken sandwich, chicken and waffles and my husband had the steak and eggs. UNREAL....dessert was a shared chocolate torte with coffee. The table was perfect, the service was spot on and the harp player (the same beautiful woman that played when my daughter who I was there with was a child)....this place never disappoints and they did an incredible job for Easter. THANK YOU SO MUCH Red Lion. You mean so much to my family! <3. We appreciate all of you. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ok, but nothing fantastic

Mar 14, 2021 beaufour New York City, New York

We stayed in on of the village suites and it was an overall ok stay. Nice staff. Plenty of space and easy parking nearby. But there is not a lot of noise insulation between the rooms and the heating goes a little bitty in the evening and early night. I can also not recommend a ground floor room as we basically had the blinds and curtains closed… Read more
We stayed in on of the village suites and it was an overall ok stay. Nice staff. Plenty of space and easy parking nearby. But there is not a lot of noise insulation between the rooms and the heating goes a little bitty in the evening and early night. I can also not recommend a ground floor room as we basically had the blinds and curtains closed the entire weekend or everyone would have been able to look in. Both other guests and whoever walked by outside. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Weekend refresher in a dank space?

Mar 12, 2021 tate53

We are staying in a 3rd floor room with a sitting area. The wall paper is peeling off the walls and there are no curtains in the windows, just broken rods. They put a piece of particle board under the mattress. It seems apparent that building maintenance is not a priority. But with covid, no wonder. But curtains on the windows to dull the light… Read more
We are staying in a 3rd floor room with a sitting area. The wall paper is peeling off the walls and there are no curtains in the windows, just broken rods. They put a piece of particle board under the mattress. It seems apparent that building maintenance is not a priority. But with covid, no wonder. But curtains on the windows to dull the light and noise from the street and to cheer the room would be most welcome. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place

Feb 14, 2021 Carol V Kingston, New York

Very historic, 248 years old. When you walk into your room, you are stepping back in time, except for the electric fireplace and the TV. Very charming. So much to look at in every hallway and the many sitting rooms. Even a piano you can play in the lobby. And the food is so delicious!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Charming, historic inn

Jan 21, 2021 boosooo Danville, California

We stayed a couple of nights at the Red Lion Inn while visiting family in the Berkshires. This is the same charming historic inn you can find in Norman Rockwell’s Christmas painting of Stockbridge. I felt lucky to be able to stay in such a storied property. They have done a marvelous job maintaining the property. I loved that it was all decorated… Read more
We stayed a couple of nights at the Red Lion Inn while visiting family in the Berkshires. This is the same charming historic inn you can find in Norman Rockwell’s Christmas painting of Stockbridge. I felt lucky to be able to stay in such a storied property. They have done a marvelous job maintaining the property. I loved that it was all decorated for the holidays. The check-in staff was friendly and welcoming. Our room was small but clean, and our bed was super comfy. You could tell that they had just polished the gleaming light fixture and bathtub. It took a long time for the water to heat up at times, but there was plenty of it once it got going. The windows are thin (lots of street noise), but the heater in our room worked great. There was even a heater in our bathroom right under the towel rack which made our towels nice and cozy. We had dinner in the pub which still requires reservations (the main dining room was fully booked). The steak and swordfish were superbly cooked. The mussels and desserts were also good. Service was a little slow though they were friendly. I would recommend this inn to anyone looking to stay in or near Stockbridge, especially during the holidays! Read less