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Lantern House Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers recharge in mountain tranquility while enjoying daytime adventures and evening relaxation at this nature-surrounded retreat

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A gazebo with a wooden bench and a picnic table, surrounded by flowering plants. - Lantern House Motel (Great Barrington)
A rectangular swimming pool with a black metal fence surrounding it. - Lantern House Motel (Great Barrington)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two armchairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains. - Lantern House Motel (Great Barrington)
A reception area with a wooden desk, a small chair, a bulletin board, and a private door. - Lantern House Motel (Great Barrington)
A bathroom with a toilet, shower, sink, and mirror. - Lantern House Motel (Great Barrington)
The Lantern House Motel offers a mountain escape with complimentary breakfast. Enjoy in-room WiFi and a seasonal pool for refreshment after exploring. Children can play at the dedicated playground.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A room with two beds, a wooden floor, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table, a television, and a chandelier.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Great Barrington, Lantern House Motel is in the mountains. Tanglewood Music Center and Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite. Lenox Arts Center and Berkshire Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Great Barrington travel guide
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256 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230

What's nearby

  • A wooden bridge over a river, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
    Housatonic River
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A wooden pergola structure with a pathway covered in fallen leaves, surrounded by trees and grass.
    Tanglewood Music Center
    26 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • A hillside with autumn-colored trees and five wind turbines against a blue sky with clouds.
    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    48 min drive - 40.7 miles
  • Ski Butternut
    5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
    15 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center
    30 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Guido’s Kitchen
    6 min drive
  • Marketplace Kitchen Table
    3 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    5 min drive
  • Café Holli
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0001741130
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Lantern House Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Lantern House Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lantern House Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lantern House Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Lantern House Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Housatonic River, Housatonic River Walk, and Lake Mansfield Park. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Monument Mountain Reservation are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lantern House Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 455 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid staying here if you can.

The fact that they require a vaccine card should be mentioned in their Hotels.com profile. Luckily for me I had it in my car. I don't mind if some hotel owners want to require it, but it should be pretty clearly stated. The owner told me that I didn't need to use the air conditioner, that I should open the windows. How about I decide that? The room was musty-smelling, and everything was very dated and just didn't feel very clean. There are better options in Great Barrington. This is a place to stay if everything else is booked up. Otherwise, it should be avoided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The retro knotty pine room was very clean, quite spacious, with a table and chairs convenient for our take-out dinner. The ice machine was broken, and the "breakfast" was a choice of cold cereals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t that clean, the carpet felt damp, the chairs had hair stuck to the seats. There was no room to move in the Bathroom-the soap bar was the size of a cheez it- no room on the tiny pedestal sink to do anything. We were supposed to have a continental breakfast, but owner decided to do only on weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

DeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property, large clean rooms, vintage furnishings. Comfortable,quiet atmosphere right on the main route through town. Just a few minutes from the wonderful Norman Rockwell Museum, a must-see. Bakery next door, walking distance to shopping plaza with grocery store, Marshall's, McDonald's and more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Old style rural motel

An economical choice in an area where hotels are not abundant and can be fairly expensive. Office is kind of disorganized. Checkout time is earlier than most hotels (10 AM). A bit far from the main tourist locations in the area. Bathroom in decent condition. Traditional wood paneling décor. Linens a bit worn but clean and still a fairly comfortable room. Internet connectivity slow and sometimes unreliable. At times I had to use my hotspot that I carry with me on trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, room/bath was clean, bedding was great. Owner was onsite and helpful. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
good parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the salt water pool. I hated the neighbors who talked all night until 4 in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Teny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Was quiet and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Our room was entered by a hallway, through a closet. There was barely room enough to walk around the room. The check in failed to tell us check out was 10am so we were rushed because the housekeeper had "to go to work." Not a place we will ever stay again or recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Okay overall but doesn’t honor reservations prices

Overall stay was okay but only stayed from past 2am until 8-8;30 a.m and had reserved a room specifically for about 89 bucks but when arrived was made to pay extra fifteen totaling a hundred something for a different room when I had already booked and reserved a different room for fifteen dollars less just feel like they don’t honor reservations and that isn’t a good way to run a business especially when I was barely even using the room and also did not like how there was a door entering another room that couldn’t get into and a second small creepy door in the bathroom that couldn’t open made us feel uncomfortably creeped out, other than that the stay was okay but businesses are supposed to honor paid reservations regardless so if you don’t mind not getting your reservation and being made to pay extra when your not even using the whole paid for time to begin with they go ahead and go there lol wasn’t dirty or anything but I’d recommend to the business to honor reservations in future..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lantern house motel

The walls were dusty, lots of dust piled along edges of room. Carpwt was very ols and not maintained. The tv was way out dated and not very good reception, very limited channel choices.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had business in the area and loved the price of the motel. We were given two connected rooms making it so easy to talk and plan. I would call this motel eclectic and quirky. The beds were comfortable. We had everything needed. Breaskfast was minimal. Wonderful hot water for shower or bath. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Michael E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner said he cancelled my Expedia reservation and had me pay on my credit card at check-in. The sign out front said hot tub in room- not true. The wi-fi was horrible (there are many complaints in the reviews about this and nothing has been done). At check-in the owner said the rooms were in great condition and there was nothing more to be done to improve the rooms. Not true. Very old tile in room 15 bathroom. The carpet is very old. I would not recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner was very friendly and the room was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Wifi was spotty but is being worked on. Nice room and TV
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YOSHINAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, so far everything comfortable for my family..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its a very simple motel but the price is right for the area and time of year. Plus, the pool is super nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, room was tidy. Very nice family motel. Pool in back is nice also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is friendly and helpful. The room had everything I needed. A short drive to Tanglewood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Advertised breakfast, but only cereal, milk, and juice. Wifi intermittent at best and when i asked to get it checked, was chastised for "complaining after paying the low rate on Expedia. Then staff wouldn't even help me get a taxi to get off the property at checkout time since no wifi means no Uber.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was clean but dated. Bathroom was small and dated. Check out time of 10 a.m. was too early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Management/Owners threw me out because I have a Service Animal.(Labrador Retriever) They were rude and incomprehensible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the owner was concerned about my back and switched our room to one that had an enhanced bed. He was very kind and thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021