Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic charm
Beautiful location
Charming common spaces
Cons:
Misleading room description
Poor service
High price for low quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Poor condition of the off-property house in need of serious upkeep.
Service
8.55
Unwelcoming and dismissive front desk service noted multiple times.
Location
10
Excellent location near the Norman Rockwell Museum, despite room location being misleading.
Room Quality
7.04
Room in poor condition, not as expected from a luxury historic property.
Amenities
9.07
Basic amenities available, but breakfast not included; overall acceptable.
Value for Money
6.03
High price for poor quality of accommodations; not worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Enjoyable breakfast experience at a nearby location; recommended food items.
Overall Experience
9.07
Disappointing stay due to misleading room type and service, but enjoyable location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 22:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Old-World Charm
Experience a blend of historic elegance and modern comfort at The Red Lion Inn. Each room is tastefully decorated with antiques, offering a unique and luxurious stay. The old-world charm is evident in every corner, from the tea pots to the birdcage lift, providing a truly unforgettable experience.

Year-Round Outdoor Pool and Gourmet Dining
Indulge in relaxation at the year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. For a culinary delight, savor the delicious offerings at The Main Dining Room & Widow Bingham's Tavern, where classic American cuisine is served with a touch of sophistication.

Convenient Access to Area Attractions
Located in central Stockbridge, our hotel provides easy access to a variety of attractions, including the renowned Norman Rockwell Museum. Explore historic homes, antique shops, boutiques, and beautiful gardens just a stone's throw away.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 567 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 6.03
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.07
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Wegener' couple us
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple us
9
A lovely stay om a charming place filled with so much atmosphere.
Pros:

I love the Red Lion Inn, one of my favorite places on this earth, and I do travel quite a bit. I love the ambience, the formal dining room's atmosphere, the old building that is a story of character. I have eaten in the dining room more times than I could ever count, and I just love sitting in the foyer and in the summer on the porch with its rocking chairs. I will keep coming back as I have for many years now. I don't stay overnight at the Inn very often, since I only live 1.5 hours away in CT, but every time I have stayed here, I fall in love with it again and again.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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marie couple us
5
not again
Pros:

Quite old and shabby really. The carpet in the room was a disgrace.
Not impressed at all . Wasn't worth what was paid either ..sad. all people are paying for is the name .that's it .!!!!! Ill definitely go elsewhere next time

Cons:

The room for what i paid damn .. couldn't get a real carpet..yuck

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Noel couple us
8
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
8
Beautiful place. All good except the bug and the noise but that was taken care of.
Cons:

There was a bug in our bed in 301 and the road noise was very loud. Spoke to a very nice woman at the desk the next morning and we moved to another beautiful room - 103.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple us
2
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Musty smell of room. Total lack of investment in the property. Too expensive for the dissappointing room we got ( lamps not working, tiny bathroom with nowhere to place toiletries, linoleum flooring...seriously??? at over $300 / night??). We thought we were staying at the Inn...not a old home across the property.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Frank couple us
9
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Red Lion
Pros:

Food was very good albeit the service from the kitchen was slow

Cons:

Faster service from the kitchen

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Joyce couple us
6
Disappointing . Will not return.
Pros:

The food was not overpriced

Cons:

The hotel was in need of updating and suffered from lack of upkeep. The security was poor with unlocked doors on corridors leading to the outside .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller us
5
Quaint facility, with good food, but in need of bathroom repairs.
Pros:

Quaintness of the Red Lion

Cons:

Our room needed a dusting, especially the base of the night stands. The bathroom sink was rusted and chipped with peeling porcelain. The sink's hot water valve made a steady screeching sound whenever it was turned on.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Fell couple us
8
Will definitely bring swimming trunks next time.
Pros:

Stunning room , in a beautiful old hotel in a place and area me and my wife love

Cons:

Saturday night before Christmas, would have been nice to eat in the tavern , I know they were busy but host was a bit abrupt, people hogging the fire place seats , but can't really fault them for that ,

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Amber family_with_children us
6
Pros:

The location and the atmosphere. The staff was also very nice

Cons:

Screaming children well past midnight tunning up and doen yhe halls and paper thin walls. Having fun is one thing but the reviews made it seem like a quiet older crowd which is what we wanted and that just wasn't the case. We went hone early and lost out on our second night because of it .

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children us
10
The Red Lion Inn has always been a destination on our annual foliage rides and winter vacations.
Pros:

Everything went better than you could hope for. The staff was outstanding & polite & helpful, both in the Hotel itself and in the Restaurant downstairs called the "Lion's Den". Fabulous time. We have been coming here for 30 years and have always enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

Honestly, nothing could have been better. Our stay, our meals & location to the Norman Rockwell Museum & others was perfect!

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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cheryl couple us
10
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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James couple us
10
Great
Pros:

Nice big room, almost a full apartment.

Cons:

Parkin could be better

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple us
7
Nice, with some annoying little things
Pros:

Location and history of inn

Cons:

Disappointed that fireplace in room was not working and wasn’t told about it. Didn’t like the barking dogs in the rooms next to us for most of the stay. Really Annoying that inn and customers don’t care about their dogs barking all the time and not caring about the other people staying in the inn. Wouldn’t recommend this inn for that reason. Did enjoy main lobby fireplace

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Will couple us
10
Loved it
Pros:

So warm and welcoming

Cons:

Historic

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Coastal22150052022 Couples
10
Great historic hotel
Pros:

We love this hotel for the great dining room, the chintz decor, cozy fireplace. The best meal to get is breakfast in my opinion. At dinner we like to order off the pub menu in the dinning room. The hotel is dog friendly, a plus

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
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Amanda couple us
2
Pros:

The appeal of this inn is the historic aspect. It can be very charming, but unfortunately the rooms have not been renovated in many decades and are very uncomfortable and degraded. The restaurant and tavern struggled to accommodate the people actually staying there as the locals also come there to eat and drink. The staff was lovely and very kind and were honestly doing their best. The place just in serious need of renovations.

Cons:

the sloping lumpy beds, run down bathroom, broken furniture in the suite, tissue paper stuffed in a hole in the wall and the ceiling was falling in over our bed.

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Astyrene2 Family
4
Trading on its history…not on its food quality or service. Disappointment.
Pros:

I’ve lived in the area all my life. Have great memories of this historic landmark going there with my mother for a special lunch from time to time. Back then it wasn’t as overrun with self important people. Now it’s just a shadow of its former greatness.

Made a reservation for my Mom and myself today specifically for lunch in the dining room. We arrived slightly early and were told we had to wait, no problem. We sat in the lobby which had more dogs in it than people. These are not service dogs just strange people that think the whole world should be enamored with their smelly, filthy animals steps from their lunch tables. After observing a near open fight when one large dog entered the area where two smaller dogs were already residing….(yesh great) our reservation time came so we went back to the hostess desk where they proceeded to seat us not in the dining room that I reserved but in the dark, drafty, cramped tavern. I questioned the hostess who basically shrugged and said it was all that was available. I told her I specifically reserved standard dining room. No response basically take it or leave it. So there I was with my 90 year old mom…so cramped we had to put our handbags on the dirty floor, couldn’t even put our coats on the back of our chairs so we ate with them on our laps. My $22 chicken pot pie was about the size of a can of single serve soup and it was cold. They charged close to $5 a piece for our club sodas….another $9 for a half bowl of soup and $20 for a turkey sandwich. Not to mention being surrounded by the most insufferable “citidiots” I’ve ever had the misfortune of having to listen to…(quiet conversation is a foreign concept to these people). So many of these people trying to be “characters” dressed like they should be part of a Agatha Christe drama….spare me please.
Could not get out of there fast enough.

The place is clearly trading on its history alone and little else. Last visit ever for us. This is now just one of many places in the area where you can expect to be overcharged and underserved. Their base clientele all have more money then sense so I’m sure they won’t miss our business.

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
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Donna couple us
8
We’re glad we stayed here and would return but would eat elsewhere.
Pros:

Historical aspect and the fact that it was centrally located.

Cons:

The food could be improved and the service for dinner and n the Tavern could be improved.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee