The Orchards Hotel offers a peaceful mountain escape near Williams College. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax in the garden, and use dry cleaning services. The property features WiFi, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers.
Located in Williamstown, The Orchards Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. Williams College Museum of Art and 62 Center for Theater and Dance are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Williams College Taconic Golf Course. Hopkins Observatory and The Clark Art Institute are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Williamstown travel guide
222 Adams Rd, Williamstown, MA, 01267
What's nearby
Williams College
14 min walk - 1.3 km
The Clark Art Institute
4 min drive - 2.5 km
Mehlin Museum of Astronomy
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Taconic Golf Club
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
5 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center
32 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
42 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms
6 min walk
Dunkin'
3 min walk
Moonlight Diner & Grille
5 min walk
Trail House Kitchen & Bar
3 min drive
The Purple Pub
3 min drive
About this property
The Orchards Hotel
Hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Orchards Hotel. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
A gift shop, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Orchards Hotel boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
3,100 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1985
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
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 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 - C0001473410
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Orchards Hotel Williamstown
Orchards Hotel
Orchards Williamstown
Ma Orchard Williamstown
The Orchards Hotel Hotel
The Orchards Hotel Williamstown
The Orchards Hotel Hotel Williamstown
Frequently asked questions
Does The Orchards Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is The Orchards Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Orchards Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Orchards Hotel?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Orchards Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is The Orchards Hotel located?
Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Colonial Plaza, Williams College and Mehlin Museum of Astronomy. Hopkins Observatory and Williams College Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
The Orchards Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 442 reviews
10 - Excellent
218
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 442 reviews
8 - Good
145
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 442 reviews
6 - Okay
48
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 442 reviews
4 - Poor
21
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 442 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
9 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little dated. Restaurant shut down for renovations, disappointing
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
20 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property has the potential to be really something special. The rooms are nice and large and I like the inner and outer bathroom sinks.I also loved the window seat in the room. But the room needs better lighting and perhaps a desk or some other surface. The work out room needs a major overhaul (signage indicated this is coming). The complimentary breakfast was good.
Beautiful hotel. Great breakfast. Very nice staff. Loved the location. Close to Clark Institute
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
Tom, Philadelphia
26 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
WiFi was very weak and spotty. Breakfast was comparable to a budget motel
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I was very disappointed because they hotel advertised that there was a bar on the property but there was no bar or restruarant. And the breakfast was very disappointing. The deluxe breakfast was coffee, juice, toast, apples and small blueberry muffins.
Based on the 3.5 star rating, the 8+ customer review, and glowing photographs, I was expecting something else. Something nice. Something maybe even a little fancy. And while The Orchards Hotel might have been nice at one point, that point somewhere in the early 2000s or 90s.
Among the highlights:
-A bedspread with large holes near the foot of the bed (the holes were initially covered by a strange, decorative sash that had been draped across the bed)
-The worst "continental breakfast" I have ever seen.
-Strange brown crust on the exterior of the bathroom cabinets
-An old pink toilet, pink tub, and pink bathroom tiles (with cracked grout), all of which must have dated from the 1980s
-A water heater that took up half the closet and which had been haphazardly hidden with some drywall that hadn't been painted
-A restaurant and bar that was not operational and had been closed for months.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 Nov 2019
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There's an old-world elegance to the place. I'd liken it to visiting the home of an elderly, well-off grandmother. A place with faded glory.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
18 Nov 2019
Liked: Room comfort
A classic old hotel which has seen better days.
Despite a spacious room, which was quite well equipped, this hotel did not live up to our expectations and was overpriced. We were profoundly disappointed to discover that the hotel bar and restaurant was closed in July, despite the Hotels.com website stating that there is a bar and restaurant.
Overall, the hotel is very tired, with a musty smell and worn carpets and decor.
Our room was a generous size, very clean and comfortable. There were a lot of extras included - such as turn down service with cookies and his/hers bathrobes and slippers, in addition to the usual items. Coffee/tea station is 24/7, rather than a coffee maker in room. Please note there is a front desk (our reservation stated there was no front desk and we'd have to contact the hotel for instructions). The front desk staff was very helpful in assisting us with area restaurants, etc.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
4/10 Poor
Brett
25 Sept 2019
Liked: Room comfort
Not what it once was...
Many issues - shower was clogged, staff didn't appear to want to be there, the restaurant is closed (like out of business closed). A fire alarm started going off at 7 am and there was NO communication as to why or if it was real? Went to the desk and there was nobody to be found. The place appears to be headed downhill fast. At about 7:40 a guy came barging in the room with one knock looking to take luggage, we hadn't asked for luggage service at all, we were nowhere near checking out because "breakfast" didn't start unitl 8 am. Used to be a nice place but now it is simply overpriced and it appears to be in trouble.
Really enjoyed the stay. The room was large. With lots of storage. The bathroom had double sinks and all was clean. Don’t undetermined negative reviews about cleanliness.
The Orchards Hotel is a very nice hotel, situated east of Williamstown, making it convenient for Mass MoCA. It has a continental breakfast, with fresh fruit and pastries. However, it is showing its age a bit, and our three-night stay was not satisfactory.
My wife and I checked in a little after 4:00 PM on a Friday for a 3-day event at Mass MoCA. We smelled an odor of what we thought was some heavy-handed air freshener. We were late for a Mass MoCA event, so we rushed out and did not get back until late evening.
The next morning, the overwhelming smell was still there, and we noticed the carpeting at the food of the bed was wet. We pointed this out to the front desk on the morning of Saturday, and we were told that the situation would be addressed. On the way back to our room, we noticed that we were the only room with a hole where a refrigerator should have been.
Because of a late event at Mass MoCA on Saturday, we did not return to our room until after midnight, which still had an overwhelming stench. I opened the casement window for a while, which fell apart when I tried to crank it shut.
In the morning, my wife and I were both congested and my wife's eyes were puffy. The manager was kind enough to move us to a different room, so at least the last night was pleasant.
At this point, most of our clothes were permeated with the smell and needed to be dry-cleaned or laundered. No billing adjustment has been made as of this point.