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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Robert • couple • us
9
Fun stay.
Pros:

Nice restaurant and very friendly and attentive waiter. Nice bakery and staff attendant.

Cons:

Update bathroom and clean aging toilet and bathtub.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
8
Good non-chain option for a reasonable overnight stay.
Pros:

Comfortable beds, nice grounds, amazing bakery, good morning coffee, quality restaurant on site. For the bargain rate that we paid, we were assigned a room in the "Country Motor Lodge", which is a basic two story motel, tucked up behind the more historic buildings. The rooms are spacious; bathroom is small. Pleasant staff.

Cons:

Our room had an unpleasant smell - perhaps from cleaning products? Reminded me of an off-gassing chemical odor. Fortunately it was warm enough to open the sliding door to allow fresh air in, although this meant listening to constant highway noise. It was disappointing to find the balcony in such an unmaintained condition; the outdoor carpeting was dirty and the partition walls were peeling paint. Also fyi, we had to kneel on the floor to use the refrigerator.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
10
Our family came from all over to visit our friend for his birthday. We didn’t have to leave the property go anything. Ke
Pros:

The grounds were stunning, rooms comfy, and restaurants delicious!

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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sabatino • extended_group • us
10
This hotel has everything you need and more
Pros:

We have such a fun time with family and we will definitely be back.
Thank you for making our time together so special

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
3
We would return to Dine but Not Stay at the Inn!!
Pros:

Excellent dinner!
Wonderfully prepared and presented Veal Shank. The Best we have ever had!

Cons:

We understood that we were booked at the Inn not the Motor Lodge. Not good!
Disappointed not to be able to enjoy one of your delicious Breakfast as in our past visits.
The bed was next to a very noisy heating cooling unit, and the room looked old and warn. It needs to be cleaned and redecorated.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rod • couple • us
8
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Jessica • extended_group • us
10
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Yulia • family_with_children • us
10
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Catherine • solo_traveller • us
4
Noisy & Crowded
Pros:

The room in the motor lodge was quite nice with a sliding glass door that opened onto a small terrace facing the woods.

Cons:

I made a reservation three months prior, yet I was placed in likely the worst room in the hotel. It sat abovet the kitchen wtih the kitchen fans running. Very loud and noisy. I asked to move and then was given the room in the motor lodge--which is where I should have been placed. Room #12 should not be occupied at all when the kitchen fans are running. Additionally, when I entered the room every light was on. And the AC was set to about 60 deg. F. Particularly in an era of global warming, energy should be conserved, not squandered.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • couple • us
10
Just loved it
Pros:

Outstanding accommodations
Excellent bakery
Tavern meal was Outstanding
Loved the grounds (landscaping)

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Helene • couple • us
8
Clean, historically significant, lovely.
Pros:

The historic piece. We stayed in the motel type rooms which was dated, but lean and comfortable. The pub was convenient and food was ok. The bakery lady and the complimentary coffee and pastry were lovely. And, the gardens were fantastic!!

Cons:

The dated shower/bathroom, but clean and tolerable. Not a deal breaker though.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
3
I thought I was booking a room in the actual Inn when I made my initial reservation. Apparently my mistake. The rooms ru
Pros:

Loved the property. The Inn was beautiful, grounds beautiful.

Cons:

The lodge was a far cry from the quality of the actual Inn. The Tavern and Tap room were too busy to even enjoy the facilities dining. We should have been told to make reservations upon arrival or prior too, and it was a Tuesday, We’d, Thurs stay.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great historic inn

Cons:

Rooms could be modernized

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Louis • couple • us
8
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DARRELL • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
4
Thank goodness we only stayed one night!
Pros:

This place is convenient to the Brimfield Flea Markets and the attractions in Sturbridge

Cons:

The Country Motor Lodge is more than 60 years old and it feels like it. To say it needs updating, fixing and a deep cleaning is an understatement. It’s honestly a little gross.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • us
8
I enjoyed my stay. Felt safe as and welcome as a solo traveler. Would definitely stay again.
Pros:

The atmosphere and ease of check in. Beautiful grounds. Safety factor. Restaurant on site. Complimentary coffee in bake shop. Great location.

Cons:

I would have opted not to be directly above the wedding reception especially for the price of the room. The noise, though it ended promptly at 11:00, made it impossible to go to sleep early after a long drive. Other than that my room was perfect, no complaints.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mary Ann • couple • us
10
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Jacqueline • couple • us
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • family_with_children • us
9
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, well equipped, clean and the beds are very comfortable. Extremely quaint, decor keeping the Old English style, but with all the modern day coveniences and perfectly maintained. The patio, looking into the forest, was a pleasant surprise. The Bake Shoppe provides wonderful takeaway cooked meals, if you don't want to make use of the restauarnts on the premises.

Cons:

The bathroom is a little snug, door doesn't pass too far from the toilet, so you need to step aside to open and close the door and get to the shower.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee