Set in the Purple Valley with a backdrop of the Berkshires this is a classic motel . We have stayed here numerous times and have never been disappointed. From the babbling brook, to the resident airedale...this place is a gem. The rooms we have stayed in feature two nice double or queen beds, two large windows one which looks out... More

This is the third time I've stayed at the 1896 House. The first time was across the street (opposite the pondside) and it was nice, but it really felt like a motorlodge - a bit dark and a hint of mildew scent. That said, the room was very clean. The second and third time we stayed on the "pondside," which... More

This is an amazing Motel, the value of the rooms where excellent, the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. There is a pond outside with ducks and a nice brook outside where you can sit and enjoy the sun and the wildlife. The breakfast in the morning was truly amazing, we left happy and full! I... More

I can't imagine a better value. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. The rooms were spotless, large, and comfortable. The sound of the brook, the chairs outside, the birdfeeder for bird watching, and the breakfast room all contributed to a wonderful vacation. I'll definitely return! More

This is the third hotel I've stayed in in Williamstown, and was by far my favorite. It's not walking distance to campus, but it's only a 2 minute drive. It's charming and fairly simple (a nicely upgraded motel, in fact), but it's in a pretty setting, with nice and clean (if somewhat dimly lit) rooms, friendly staff, a babbling brook... More

old-fashioned place, spotlessly clean, evidently run by people who take pride in their establishment. all in all, very good value for the modest cost. simple tasteful decor. we shall return. More

My wife and I stayed in room 104 at the 1896 House Brookside. We keep returning to Williamstown ever since our son studied at Williams College. We are just in love with the "Purple Valley", its rolling hills, hiking trails, dairy farms, cultural life at Williams College and Clark Institute. Over the years we stayed in many hotels and B&B... More

We stayed at Brookside while visiting Williams College. This is a convenient motel/bed and breakfast, where you can park right outside your door. The room itself is somewhat rustic and I found the bed quite firm. The bathroom (shower only) is very modern and was absolutely spotless. There was plenty of hot water. As previous reviewers have noted, staying at... More

It was a very pleasant surprise...country living with comfort...the breakfast was served accross the street in a very nice room builldt in the barn....in a way you feel as if you were in a B&B although it is a motel... More