Wheatleigh is an exclusive, luxury property styled as a 16th century Florentine palazzo with only 19 romantic rooms. The property is set on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, overlooking the mountains and a lake, with an outdoor pool in a pretty garden setting. A notable highlight is its French fine-dining restaurant -- which is a destination in itself. Wheatleigh does not have a typical hotel ambiance; it’s more like an exclusive luxury manor offering the unique experience of staying in a spectacular setting. For this reason, some of the usual features expected of a five-pearl hotel are absent, and some past guests have complained that its limited amenities fall short of the high room rates. A better value could be the Stonover Farm Bed and Breakfast, a nearby upscale property.
Wheatleigh is an exclusive, luxury property styled as a 16th century Florentine palazzo with only 19 romantic rooms. The property is set on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, overlooking the mountains and a lake, with an outdoor pool in a pretty garden setting. A notable highlight is its French fine-dining restaurant -- which is a destination in itself. Wheatleigh does not have a typical hotel ambiance; it’s more like an exclusive luxury manor offering the unique experience of staying in a spectacular setting. For this reason, some of the usual features expected of a five-pearl hotel are absent, and some past guests have complained that its limited amenities fall short of the high room rates. A better value could be the Stonover Farm Bed and Breakfast, a nearby upscale property.
The Stonover Farm Bed and Breakfast is a charming, contemporary 19th-century Berkshire retreat on 10 green acres that feature a duck pond and lovely barn for weddings. This upscale property is a six-minute drive to downtown Lenox and within walking distance of Tanglewood. The husband-and-wife owners serve breakfast in the main house, which also has comfy fireside seating in a homey living room. There are three contemporary, country-style rooms, some with fireplaces, as well as a rustic-chic School House and a two-bedroom cottage with a kitchen. The property's small size means guests interact frequently, and those wanting a more traditional hotel stay may want to consider looking elsewhere.
The Stonover Farm Bed and Breakfast is a charming, contemporary 19th-century Berkshire retreat on 10 green acres that feature a duck pond and lovely barn for weddings. This upscale property is a six-minute drive to downtown Lenox and within walking distance of Tanglewood. The husband-and-wife owners serve breakfast in the main house, which also has comfy fireside seating in a homey living room. There are three contemporary, country-style rooms, some with fireplaces, as well as a rustic-chic School House and a two-bedroom cottage with a kitchen. The property's small size means guests interact frequently, and those wanting a more traditional hotel stay may want to consider looking elsewhere.
The 79-room Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires by Hilton is a modern, three-pearl property with a back lawn overlooking a pond and a beautiful mountain landscape. Drives into downtown Lenox take about 10 minutes. Traditional, chain-style rooms include flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites, which have seating areas with sofa beds, come with microwaves, wet bars, and mini-fridges. Contemporary furnishings fill the breakfast lounge, meeting room, and business center. There’s also an indoor pool, gym, snack shop, and laundry, and breakfast is included in the room rate. Travelers seeking a charming bed-and-breakfast right in town might want to consider the Cornell Inn Lenox.
The 79-room Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires by Hilton is a modern, three-pearl property with a back lawn overlooking a pond and a beautiful mountain landscape. Drives into downtown Lenox take about 10 minutes. Traditional, chain-style rooms include flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites, which have seating areas with sofa beds, come with microwaves, wet bars, and mini-fridges. Contemporary furnishings fill the breakfast lounge, meeting room, and business center. There’s also an indoor pool, gym, snack shop, and laundry, and breakfast is included in the room rate. Travelers seeking a charming bed-and-breakfast right in town might want to consider the Cornell Inn Lenox.
The 15-room Garden Gables Inn is an upscale, 18th-century property with an outdoor pool, lawn seating, and a barbecue patio for summer dinners. Free made-to-order breakfasts are served in the cozy dining room. Cocktails and snacks are available throughout the day in the main house, which has a spa treatment room. The inn is within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops in downtown Lenox. Comfy New England-style rooms and suites can be a bit cramped, but are cute and homey, and include varying features like fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and patios overlooking the gardens. For suites with kitchens, compare rates with the Cornell Inn Lenox.
The 15-room Garden Gables Inn is an upscale, 18th-century property with an outdoor pool, lawn seating, and a barbecue patio for summer dinners. Free made-to-order breakfasts are served in the cozy dining room. Cocktails and snacks are available throughout the day in the main house, which has a spa treatment room. The inn is within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops in downtown Lenox. Comfy New England-style rooms and suites can be a bit cramped, but are cute and homey, and include varying features like fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and patios overlooking the gardens. For suites with kitchens, compare rates with the Cornell Inn Lenox.
The mid-range Cornell Inn Lenox is a historic property on four manicured acres with three 18th- and 19th-century houses and 28 individually decorated, homey rooms with antique touches; some also have mini-fridges, wet bars, fireplaces in sitting areas, and whirlpool tubs. Two suites have kitchens. The Victorian Main House -- with a fireplace parlor, breakfast lounge, and a private pub -- gives many cozy spots to linger. Located within walking distance of Lenox shops and restaurants, the inn is a five-minute drive to Tanglewood. For slightly more upscale accommodations with a seasonal pool, travelers might want to check out the pricier Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast Inn.
The mid-range Cornell Inn Lenox is a historic property on four manicured acres with three 18th- and 19th-century houses and 28 individually decorated, homey rooms with antique touches; some also have mini-fridges, wet bars, fireplaces in sitting areas, and whirlpool tubs. Two suites have kitchens. The Victorian Main House -- with a fireplace parlor, breakfast lounge, and a private pub -- gives many cozy spots to linger. Located within walking distance of Lenox shops and restaurants, the inn is a five-minute drive to Tanglewood. For slightly more upscale accommodations with a seasonal pool, travelers might want to check out the pricier Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast Inn.
The 14-room Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast Inn is a four-pearl property built in 1897 in the heart of Lenox. Unlike other bed-and-breakfasts in the area, it has a heated backyard pool. Antique-filled rooms include fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and suites have living rooms and porches. Original 19th-century interiors add charm, but some of the furnishings look a bit dowdy. The husband-and-wife owners serve a Southern-style breakfast in the dining room, and there's also a small bar. Travelers looking for more contemporary style may want to consider the Stonover Farm Bed and Breakfast.
The 14-room Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast Inn is a four-pearl property built in 1897 in the heart of Lenox. Unlike other bed-and-breakfasts in the area, it has a heated backyard pool. Antique-filled rooms include fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and suites have living rooms and porches. Original 19th-century interiors add charm, but some of the furnishings look a bit dowdy. The husband-and-wife owners serve a Southern-style breakfast in the dining room, and there's also a small bar. Travelers looking for more contemporary style may want to consider the Stonover Farm Bed and Breakfast.