Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (1467 reviews)
277 Main Street, Route 131 , Sturbridge , US
+1 508-347-3313

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful setting
Great food
Friendly staff
Historic charm
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Busy and unorganized during peak times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Facilities are clean, but the maintenance issues noted affect perceived cleanliness.
Service
8.75
Friendly staff and mostly good service, with some organizational issues during peak times.
Location
8.45
Good location, close to other amenities; part of a beautiful campus.
Room Quality
8.45
Comfortable rooms noted, but some maintenance issues have been reported.
Amenities
8.25
Decent amenities overall, but could improve with additional offerings like a water cooler.
Value for Money
8.35
Good value considering the experience and charm of the historic inn.
Food and Beverage
8.65
High praise for food with both complimentary breakfast and on-site dining options.
Overall Experience
8.35
A well-rounded experience with minor issues, aligning with overall expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:18

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Convenient Location: Situated just 1 mile from Old Sturbridge Village, the Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers easy access to local attractions like Wells State Park, Stageloft Repertory Theatre, and Hemlock Ridge Golf Course.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site Publick House Restaurant serving classic dishes or unwind at Ebenezer’s Tavern for a variety of food and cocktails. Don't forget to visit The Bake Shoppe for a delightful selection of pastries and coffee.

Relaxing Amenities: After a day of exploring, unwind on the garden patio or in your room featuring cable TV and some with a private balcony. Free Wi-Fi ensures you stay connected throughout your stay.

Book your stay at the Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge for a delightful blend of history and modern comfort.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 1, 2026 until Mon, May 31, 2027
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BDL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1467 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Susan • extended_group • us
1
Would never stay here again.
Pros:

Complimentary pastries in morning and coffee.

Cons:

Place was a dump!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • us
10
Stay at least one night, no regrets
Pros:

Quirky and decorated very nicely. No smell of mold, being an old building you would expect that, but NOPE

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • us
10
Awesome!
Pros:

My husband and I had two great dinners in the Ebenezer room. They were delicious. Our waitress was excellent and friendly.

Loved our coffee cake for breakfast with coffee. Loved the atmosphere and grounds.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
7
Pros:

Clean & comfortable with a nice balcony and view of the woods. We had dinner at the restaurant on the property and the food was delicious.

Cons:

Exercise room was in a different building and down hill from the building where our room was located.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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LETITIA A • solo_traveller • us
8
OK
Pros:

The room itself was fine.

Cons:

My room was very hard to find, especially after dark. The signage was poor. Also, they key are should be in an envelope with the room number.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mirella • family_with_children • us
10
Cozy and comfy
Pros:

Great property and super nice staff. Definitely coming back!

Cons:

We enjoyed everything

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
9
It was great. Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Pros:

Both were great. Just loved the Bakery and the sticky buns!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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phyllis • couple • us
9
GREAT
Pros:

WE WERE THERE FOR A WEDDING WONDERFUL

Cons:

CONFUSING AS TO WHERE THE CHECK IN SPOT WAS

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • us
10
Pros:

Restaurants were excellent and so convenient. The bakery was excellent and I was amazed that it was complimentary.

Cons:

Gardens lovely

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

picturesque

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were very welcoming. We had a lovely evening in The Tavern downstairs

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • us
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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LARRY • couple • us
8
Decent place to stay with a colonial atmosphere. I hate the word vibe.
Pros:

The pastry in the morning. Walking on the back road with the fall leaves. The tavern restaurant/bar atmosphere. The upkeep of the grounds.

Cons:

TV was set to zoom so everything was clipped. Could not watch CNBC or Bloomberg news. Simple solution would have been to have the Sanyo TV remote so I could fix it myself. They didn't. have it. I told them that. They sent someone that verified the TV had an issue. They said maintenance was gone for the day. The next day maintenance came and said they had no remote. They switched out the TV and the problem was solved for us. Minor problem. We had adjoining doors in our room so they was no sound privacy.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • gb
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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DR JAMES • couple • us
10
Nicer than we had anticipated- highly recommended
Pros:

Lite but good

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Somaya • couple • us
8
Pros:

Charming

Cons:

The reception guy was not to polite and ennoyed

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
9
Beautiful Place and good value
Pros:

setting

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice big rooms we had interconnected rooms which was great for us, pool was great as well

Cons:

It's not a modern place but didn't bother us

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee