The Red Lion Inn

My Wife and I have been to the Inn many a time and we love it. Our Middle Daughter is a Teacher in NC and a big Art fan. I have always wanted to take her to the Norman Rockwell Museum and we got to do it in June. The running joke has always been that the RLI was haunted and she would never go but we got up there on the 16 for a few days and she loved it. We lucked out with the weather and while it was a short quick trip she had a ball and now has an understanding of why I love it up there so much.
As for our stay at the Inn it was wonderful. I grew up in older homes and love the history and style of the Inn. We were in a King suite and were more than comfortable. We had Dinner at the Inn our first night in the Tavern and Breakfast in the Dining room the next morning. The food and service was impeccable our servers were top and I apologies for not having their names ., I have to say I do miss the Roast Beef Diner and popover that was such a great staple at the Inn's dining room. If I could add you really need to bring back room service . We had been out all day and just wanted to relax in our wonderful room getting food in a bag from the Tavern Bar was a let down.
Bravo to the new hallway on the second floor we spent a good amount of time look at the pictures and reading the signatures that was wonderful. I will leave with this. The Inn is still a great place all I can suggest is new rockers and chairs on the porch. Thanks to all for a great time .

Great location, amazing food. The best restaurant in town.
It is a unique experience.

We went for our anniversary and had dinner at the Tavern. We had a comfortable, pet-friendly room that was conveniently located and had a door to an outdoor area. The bathroom and room were clean, and the location is wonderful. The atmosphere is also great. The noise level from the street can't be helped, but it was significant on that side of the inn. Loved that they have dog bowls ready for you.
At first, my husband was told by the host that there were no tables for dinner before 7:45 p.m., but when we checked OpenTable, there were, so we were able to get seating at 5 p.m. and had a great meal. The Porch Bar was lovely, too.
We enjoyed our stay and were glad we could visit such a historic location.

The room was dirty and smelled moldy which wasn't surprising given the carpet was wet. This hotel is neglected. I wished i sorted the reviews by hotel rooms which would have showed a large percentage of people are disappointed. But the reviews include gift shop, and bar and restaurant, which buries the very low room rating. If you go and complain they will give you the business crd of the manager Sidney Deluce. It is very possible that there is no Sydney Deluce since she wasn't available for three days even knowing that i was waiting in the lobby to speak with her for half an hour. Probably just a name on a business card the beleaguered front desk can give out to distract the numerous complaining hotel guests. Hey Fitzpatrick Family you can only rely on your past reputation for so long before people are on to you.

Dining waiters/waitresses very nice

It’s beautiful and in a very good location

The historic charm of The Red Lion and the location!

Previously stay here many years ago. This was a nostalgic trip for us The Red Lion lived up to our expectations.

We really wanted to like this place… It’s definitely an old wood frame hotel, the kind they don’t make anymore. And it’s in an amazing setting. But, we paid a lot for this room and feel that it and the hotel proper could use an expert’s designed upgrade that would enhance the ambiance of this hotel. Remember, on top of the hotel rate, you pay a nightly, “Preservation Fee.” It’s hard to see where all that money is going… That’s why the four stars…

The Pub, the restaurant, the food, and the all the staff are wonderful and deserve five stars!

Great location. Great amenities. Perfect for traveling with my 90year old mother who didn't have to go off the property for anything, food, entertainment and rocking chairs to watch the World go by. Nice cafes and shops for browsing for me. Room was small-ish but clean and very comfortable. Well kept property

For 35 years we have sat in these rocking chairs and loved it. But like Grandmother and us the inn has grown older and it shows. I
Our usual room was being renovated, so we chose a king suite based on what we know, don’t face route 7 if you want sleep. We faced the pool
Pro- new ac!!!! Full king bed!!!! Huge bathroom! Either new or at least clean carpet. Pool is always pleasant altho I hope they get more chairs and umbrellas before the season
Con- the suite part was a couch facing the bath, altho convenient if your having a drink, not conducive to relaxing. The furniture was no longer charming, just very old. In fact I requested sheets to cover the couch with, sleeping in it would have been crippling
There are 2 portal windows up high with curtains which let the light in at 5 am.
Sadly I agree with others; there is an odor which resulted in us going elsewhere to eat. Simple fix of new red carpet to welcome visitors would indicate a cleaner feel
We will be back when a new welcome mat is out

Service and lovely rooms

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!

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