The Red Lion Inn

After reading reviews, I was sure to book our anniversary overnight in the Main Inn. Compared to other locations, this option seems to be a game changer. On a weekday in May, parking was no problem. Ed, who helped us at the front desk could not have been more cordial and professional. Truly a delight to be welcomed by him!

Considering the age of the inn, it is maintained so well! I cannot imagine what it's like to keep a place like this functioning so smoothly. The rooms were spotless. The location was ideal, as we are working on the Appalachian Trail. It was a quick ride from the trailhead (other trips to the Berkshires mean it would be a quick trip to some fine culture!). After a day of hiking and a soak in the tub, I appreciated the terry cloth robes. The king size bed was so comfortable with just the right options of pillows and blankets.

The complimentary coffee was appreciated. After reading reviews, we decided to dine elsewhere. It was fun to walk the hallways and take in so much history. I loved seeing "who's who" who spent a night, and in their own hand, left their little notes.

We will visit again on special occasions, as the Red Lion Inn surely earned its five stars!

The location in the middle of town can't be beat for getting around. The staff was friendly, helpful and fun. They brought their best to everyone. The history of the inn - phenomenal! The artifacts delightfully abominable. Crazy things do grace the walls and line the halls make your stay memorable, y'all.

Historical

Ate at the Den on Friday night, as a long wait for tables at the windows tavern upstairs.

Downstairs at the den also packed, but got a seat after waiting 5-10 mins or so. Took another 10 mins for the only waitress to clean the table of the used plates and drinks (she never wiped the table down) and then another 25 mins to take the drinks and food order. (By which time I had forgotten what I was going to have!) Another age to actually get our drinks...and when the burger turned up, it was under seasoned, tasted bland, and the roll it came in tasted damp and doughy...be warned that the tiny $18 burger doesn't come with anything, and you have to order the fries separately an extra $10... (A lot of people didn't realize this, and ended up a little disappointed with their large plate and small burger). Also be warned that there is a $10 cover charge per person when music is on...no one tells you this, and there is a tiny sign behind the bar if you can get close enough to read it.

Waitress was terrible, not cleaning tables, not attentive, except to people she seemed to know, where she managed to chat to them for a while she also seemed to disappear outback for long periods for no apparent reason.

Have eaten outside on the terrace a couple of times and enjoyed it a lot in the past..but will not be rushing back anytime soon ...

Not my cup of tea so to speak. Stayed overnite at the Steven's House. Better suited for a family reunion type event as kitchen, dining, relaxation area is shared with others in the house. I think there were 4 bedrooms total. The beds in our room were so high that stepstools were provided to get into bed - not conducive to knee or hip issues. Room had a Nespresso machine with pods but no instructions on how to use. It took some fiddling to figure out. Also only 1 chair in the room which was low to the ground, uncomfortable & again not for persons with joint issues. Could not get the tv to work but maintenace was pretty quick to respond to our phone call & resolved the issue.

My husband and I stayed here for one evening to celebrate our anniversary. We stayed on a Sunday evening, which was great as there was a New England residents rate which made our stay very affordable. We loved our room as it was very spacious, including the bathroom which was enormous! The hotel offers several places to dine. We opted for dinner at the Tavern which was really good and then we listened to live jazz in the Lion's Den with a cocktail. It was the perfect place for a romantic celebration!

Amazing lunch with friends. Staff treated us like royalty. The wide front porch with rockers draws you inside. The Inn has a vintage atmosphere with antiques and lovely china on display. The chicken pot pie with puff pastry was excellent. Our server could not have been nicer. The desk clerk gave us a quick history and allowed us to wander. Be sure to note the antique tea pot collection. A real tribute to fine living.

The meal in the local pub was very good and the servers very attentive and friendly.

This vintage Inn coerces you to a slower pace of the previous century. Every effort is taken to maintain the Inn's historic aspects: furniture, dishes, lamps, tea pot collections, carved wood, exceptional art work. Do wander and notice all the remarkable details. The rooms have certain aspects updated to modem standard. Our room had a lovely new walk-in shower, but the old antique sink. Comfortable mattress on an antique bed. The staff were friendly, helpful. Street parking free. Three Restaurants on site: full, tavern, and pub with live music.

Location is great
Love the historical decor

Location was close to where I needed to be.

Dined here in the main dining room food was overpriced and not good quality! In addition our waitress Darlene forgot to bring us something we ordered and we never got it!
Nice to visit, although they could do alot better restoring the inn and keeping it to what they are trying to from past history..
Its definitely for tourists ..would not return

Room was clean and spacious. We were walking distance to several eateries in Stockbridge. Parking by the room was very convenient.

Just got home from having a smash burger in the Widow Bigham's Tavern. It is by far the best smash burger in south Berkshire county. And the dipping sauces ( an aioli and a smoky "Lion sauce"), that come with the thin and crispy french fries are scrumptious. My husband and I are full-time Berkshire locals and we drove almost 40 minutes for the burger- perfectly cooked, just the right amount of bun and sauce. Totally delicious.