Red Lion Inn

Would be 5 stars if our room had a way to make coffee or tea. The old world charm and rambling halls brought back memories of my grandmother’s 3 story hotel.
Staff is lovely– sheet, towels, décor– all very classy.
Would surely come again (with my thermos).

Love this large Inn. Oozes atmosphere and history. Large rooms with great WiFi, TV with many channels.
A fantastic staff and exemplary service. We’ve stayed there a couple of dozen times, and each stay is better than the previous one.
Make sure to eat at their main dining room., as well as the smaller Widow Bingham’s Tavern. No attorney what time of year, sitting in a rocker on their huge porch is a must-​do.
Their lobby is as home-​spun as it gets. Many couches and chairs. Magnificent fireplace. Great pianists entertaining and setting the mood.
On of my favorite painting is Len Weber’s «Stockbridge». It capture the Red Lion and Stockbridge perfectly. Best of all, the 97 year old Weber is still a vital part of the Berkshires, which he has beautifully captured for years.

I had a great overnight stay at the Red Lion Inn. The inn was decorated for the holidays. The inn was originally built in 1774! We had a king bed which was very comfortable. They had a flat screen tv and an updated bathroom! There was an old picture of a girl above the bed, that was a little creepy. All in all very comfortable room. We went to the main dining room for dinner. I had the butternut squash soup and the organic salmon. OMG, it was delicious! Then we had the brown sugar cake for desert! The food was delicious and we both agreed we need to come back for that cake! Had a great time at the inn!

This review is specifically for the main dining room. This is a great dining experience in a very historic and lovely room. The wine list is incredible (I think it never ends), and their menu is full of traditional favorites that go perfectly with the atmosphere of the room.
The New England clam chowder is great, and is one of the best clam chowders you’ll probably find in the area. For my entrée, I had the roast native turkey, which is more or less Thanksgiving dinner. I think it must be a popular options, at least in the fall, because I saw a ton of other people in the restaurant having it. The turkey was succulent, not dry at all, and all of the sides were delicious and prepared very well. It was truly a high quality Thanksgiving dinner, only available any time of the year.
To top it off, keeping with the autumnal theme, I went with the apple pie for dessert, which was delicious. My wife was raving about the warm brown sugar cake she had for dessert. A great experience overall.

Being a true lover of old things (I’m from California so I’m not used to many 200 year old structures) I was in love with this charming little place the second I walked in. The wallpaper was so lovely, it must be like plaster with horsehair or something, but still so lovely. Took a lift in the bird cage elevator and then for lunch I of course ordered the chicken pot pie which was amazing! The waiter was wonderful and so polite. The chocolate with salted caramel was dessert and that was amazing as well! Overall an incredible experience.

This review is specifically for the Main Dining Room. My husband and I dined here on a Saturday night recently, and it was just lovely. I was captivated by the historical setting the moment we arrived at the Inn, before we even stepped inside. The dining room is pretty and old-​fashioned with a slightly formal feel, but it’s far from stuffy. Their wine list is more like a wine book, and the menu is filled with fine dining classics and some more modern but unpretentious choices. I had the grilled salmon, which was delicious, and my husband enjoyed the roast native turkey, which was basically a Thanksgiving dinner. The desserts here are somewhat traditional with a touch of sophistication; I had a warm brown sugar cake that had the perfect level of sweetness.
Having been here, it’s no wonder the Red Lion Inn is still such a popular place to stay and to dine after over 200 years. We came to the main dining room for a romantic night out, and it was perfect for that, but it would also be wonderful for a special dinner with family or friends.

I wished my words could do the justice to describe my beautiful experience that I had in the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge Massachusetts. This place not only it’s a hotel but also it is a museum where you can walk in the hallways and just be amazed by amount of the history that surrounding this property what I like most is that once in the room it feels so much like home. The staff were extremely polite and extremely accommodating I find the Lions in in Stockbridge Massachusetts a truly wonderful place to spend a short vacation with your partner. Another thing that I find very amazing was the soap bar and the body wash that they provide in the room the smell of them both was so unique and luxurious that I had to bring couple of home as a souvenir you please check the place out you will love it

This is a beautiful old inn in the heart of New England. Doing the leaf peeping thing with a friend from out of town, this was the ideal place to have lunch. (Although, thank goodness we had reservations – on a Thursday!) the place was packed but the service and food were both exemplary. Fish and chips for me and chicken pot pie for my guest.

Great place… tons of charm. We stayed1 night. Wish it was longer. Beautiful rooms turn down service. Had a blast at the lions den the night we arrived. All around terrific experience. Had soup at the tavern.delicious. also a great
Shopping experience. Can’t wait to get. back there

Beautiful hotel. We went here for lunch on Friday and sat outside on the back porch.
We wish the food and drink were as nice as the hotel. Their Guinness pour was very disappointing, and the BBC tasted like the tap lines need to be cleaned. The seafood stew special was too oily for our taste, and heavy on celery, not seafood. My fiancé’s open-​faced steak sandwich came out bland and covered with a congealed, cheesy top. My burger was tasty, but came out almost medium well even though it was ordered medium rare.
The sommelier choice rosé was great.

Very nice room, not cramped at all like you expect at an older Inn. Clean and the bathroom was very nicely remodeled in recent years. The food in the dining room was very good. Had waited many years to go visit & stay here. Only thing was the gift shop was a bit Ho hum.

First, I have to say that I rarely get dessert out but my husband and had just attended a concert at Tanglewood and were craving something sweet. To the Lion’s Den we headed –one of the few eateries still open. My spouse ordered apple pie and I opted for the warm mixed berry bread budding with caramel sauce. Sounded pretty good. The berries (strawberries, blueberries) weren’t in the pudding, but on the side. The pudding wasn’t warm and the caramel sauce was hardly evident. Truthfully-​it was pretty awful. The apple pie was okay, although the crust was pretty tough. I think The Red Lion should look for a new pastry chef. Our waiter was a nice kid though.

This is considered by many to be «an American treasure» of the Northeast, as it’s frequented by many a visitor to the area and older than the fries at Six Flags.
I was with a group who stopped in only for an hour for a round of drinks and a couple of apps. The place is über vintage, with several rooms and «parlors» (vocabulary that is very fitting for this place) on the first floor that actually have their own names and carpeting that looks (and smells) as if it’s been there since «Day 1», literally.
Our drinks and app platter (courtesy of the Inn’s young head chef, an energetic and really nice guy who was a spitting image of Ewan McGregor) were great, and the main foyer was a fantastic place to people watch. However, due to the average age of the patrons there being maybe 83 or so, «people watching» seemed to quickly turn into an episode of «The Walking Dead». Oh, and the waiters were a bunch of young dopes, clearly just there for summer jobs.

This is by far the best place to stay in the Birkshires. From the moment you walk in you are greeted by a smile and good spirit. Yvette at the front desk was a gem. She was so welcoming and so kind.
The whole entire Inn is clean and fresh. Our room was emasculate. Each day it was cleaned and each night the bed was turned down with complimentary chocolates and a small book to read at bedtime, with stories written by patrons at the establishment. The bathroom was spotless and I am extremely picky in cleanliness. Sweet smelling shampoos and soaps each day. Towels that are thick and smell so sweet.
The pub downstairs has great food and wonderful entertainment in the evening. The service is great as well. We saw the Fiddler and if you get a chance to see him, what a great show. I felt as if I was sitting with family there. And the specialty brews are awesome.
The only disappointment is that I did not have more time to stay. I was there two nights and did not have a chance to take advantage of all the things that are offered there, ie: the pool, daily yoga classes ect. Next time I will stay for a week.
This is a must stay place. Treat yourself to this wonderful inn. You will not be sorry. That is a guarantee.

Lovely atmosphere, and very attentive servers in the main dining room.
They won’t make a substitution of potatoes for the entrée for one of my dining companions? Crazy at this price! A chef who isn’t willing to make substitutions is usually a tyrant…
My filet mignon came out composed on top of a canned tasting broth but the truffled risotto and sautéed greens, and the addition of fresh ground pepper fixed that! I would not order this again though.
My dining companions said their Pork Schnitzel was A+, the Prime Rib was A+ and the Trout was very good.

Had a late brunch at the Red Lion this past Sunday. Once upon a time, this was fine dining in western Massachusetts. Alas, no more. I was very disappointed with the meals we received.
I had the chili with corn chips and the Eggs Benedict. The chili was, by far, the best item we chose. The chili is moderately spicy, thick, meaty and can be scooped easily with the corn chips provided. At the other end of the spectrum, we have my Eggs Benedict. These were barely warm. They could not have been much colder had they been sat outside. Additionally, I’m not sure the kitchen could have put any less hollandaise sauce on these eggs. There was barely a dollop of hollandaise sauce on each of the two eggs. I barely made it through one of these eggs.
My dining companion had a cup of the New England clam chowder and a «Classic Caesar Salad.» The chowder was thick, creamy with a lot more potatoes than clams, though there were a couple of clams to be found. The Caesar Salad was a thoroughly predictable, modern day, politically-​correct, interpretation of a Caesar Salad. Since when does a classic Caesar Salad come without anchovies?
The service was perfunctory with the obligatory, «Is everything OK?» when most diners would be well on their way through the meal. We were just as happy that no one was interrupting our conversation.
All in all, if it weren’t for the company and the conversation, I’m not sure this was worth the $ 100 (with tip) for two people to have brunch at a 300 year-​old inn with a kitchen that is clearly coasting on it’s past glories…

My wife and I had a wonderful stay recently on a Sunday evening. The staff was most friendly and sincere. The building and grounds are charming — as is Stockbridge. Our room was bright, cute, and comfortable.
Indeed, it must be a monumental and constant task to keep such a large and historic building in good repair. A keen eye can see that the building, furniture, art, etc. are worn out. Although the restaurant prices were prohibitive (for us), we did enjoy a couple libations in the pub. We fully enjoyed ourselves and hope to return annually.

This classic Americana experience is something everyone interested in American history, quaint New England charm, eclectic taste in art, comfort, thoughtful consideration and just plain old friendly hospitality should treat themselves to at least once in their lives. From the moment we walked up to the front desk to the moment we left, everyone on the staff was so nice, helpful and welcoming.
Its an impressive, 300 year old hotel with all the amenities of an impressive 300 year old hotel. Some of these include the attention to detail, from the young man at the front desk taking us to their old elevator and gladly getting in and helping us work it to get us up to the fourth floor, to the thoughtful turn down service, to the bright and very friendly young man that brought us our room service breakfast in the morning.
The swimming pool and hot tub were wonderful. My wife and I don’t get much time alone from our two young children, and this weekend we left them with Grandma in Upstate New York and jaunted over the state line to Stockbridge. Without a doubt one of the highlights were the two trips to the pool we made. The stone patio around the pool was so nice, the water was perfect even though there was a chill in the early morning and also evening April air. Both times we had the facilities for a spell to ourselves before another couple or group came along. But we didn’t mind. Everyone here is in such great spirits because it really is a magical place. It really feels like we stepped back in time.
A time when things were built really well, art was made with such care and detail, service was sincere and really was meant to make you feel at home.
All of the relics, works of art and antiques that are carefully arranged through the hotel, make you feel like you are also getting a chance to spend time in a really comfortable museum, where you get to actually use the pieces on display. We will be back to this place. We will also miss the handsome black and white cat, Simon, who we encountered in some of the different cushioned nooks of the Inn. He truly has the life.

Review is only for the restaurant as we stayed elsewhere. The Inn itself is beautiful. Very nostalgic, especially when you consider that Norman Rockwell not only painted it, his studio was only a few doors down. We walked around for a little while taking in the sites before proceeding to the dining room for lunch. Our preference was the bar which has an older, more rustic feel to it but there was a wait and we were pretty hungry.
Ordered a Caesar salad, mac & cheese and a Bloody Mary. The drink was superb. Just the right mix of spice, horseradish and pepper. Caesar salad was good but there were whole pieces of anchovy in it which, for me, pretty much ruined the whole thing. They should be tasted but not seen. Mac and cheese was really good but at $ 18, there could have been a bit more to it. Service was exceptional. Our server was sweet, friendly and efficient.
Anyway, if you are in the area, I think it’s a great place to visit. Food, while good was not exceptional but was more than made up for by the ambience and the excellent service. Will definitely return.

My first time at the Inn was nearly 10 years ago… and I was due for a nice weekend stay.
One of the best quiet getaways ever. My first time we stayed in the Inn, which was very nice just didn’t like sharing a bathroom. This time we stayed in the Maple Glen, which was much more private and down the block from the Inn. What an experience. Gorgeous!
Late dinner in the Lions Den with a Wandering Star Brewery pint. A midnight dip in the middle of April in the heated pool and outdoor hot tub (even the floor is heated around the pool)…finally got to meet Simon the Cat.
Sunday morning we had breakfast in bed! Left our order hanging on the door Saturday evening… we were alittle nervous thinking maybe they wouldnt get it or it would come late. Nope on time and delicious!
Even down to the lion’s «tchotchke box»…Full of silly stuff to swap. Take a thing away with you, But leave another in situ. Such small offerings to unknown friends delight and harmony surely portends.