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North Street, downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, Massachusetts ยท $$
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A stylish, central boutique hotel that's often better value than Lenox in summer.
You want a central, stylish base without Lenox prices
You want a resort, a pool or a village setting
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A 45-room boutique hotel in two restored historic buildings on Pittsfield's main street, with exposed brick, original details and a cocktail bar inside a vintage birdcage elevator. Every room is laid out a little differently.
I recommend it for travelers who want a central base between the north and south Berkshires, or a better rate on busy summer weekends. The trade-off: Pittsfield is a working small city rather than a pretty village, and you'll drive to most sights.
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Restored historic building with individually designed rooms
Cocktails in the birdcage elevator bar
Pet-friendly rooms
Tanglewood and ski packages
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Central base for seeing the whole county
Value on Tanglewood weekends
Winter ski trips to Bousquet or Jiminy Peak
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Walk to downtown Pittsfield restaurants and the Colonial Theatre
About 15 minutes by car to Tanglewood and Lenox
About 10 minutes to Hancock Shaker Village
The stay, in detail
Rooms
Rooms mix exposed brick, tall windows and modern bathrooms, and no two are the same. Ask for a larger room if you're staying more than two nights.
Pools and beach
There's no pool or spa, so this is a place to sleep well and head out.
Dining
RARE 297, a steakhouse with a raw bar, is in the same building, and the hotel bar does cocktails.
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