The Berkshires, MassachusettsLenox
Canyon Ranch Lenox
Integrative health estate
Lenox The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Canyon RanchIntegrative health estate
Glass-enclosed walkways connect the 1897 mansion to modern wings, where guests move in casual comfort between classes and wooded paths.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A 100,000-square-foot wellness complex pairs diagnostic testing with 55-degree plunge pools.
Remarkable
Dedicated wellness guides plan custom daily itineraries alongside all-inclusive dining.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The massive spa and fitness facilities feature a continuous flow of offerings, avoiding the sense of scarcity you often feel at smaller destination spas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Paved lanes lead to downtown Lenox just a mile away, placing Tanglewood summer concerts and regional hiking trails within easy driving reach.
The rooms
Understated layouts and neutral palettes focus attention outward, with large picture windows framing views across manicured lawns and Berkshire woodland.
The pool, baths, and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor lap pool sits beneath draped fabric ceilings, next to hydrotherapy whirlpools and gym equipment facing the woods.
The spa
Therapists draw from more than 150 treatments, including neuromuscular bodywork and Biologique Recherche facials.
Restaurant
Silverleaf
Under vaulted lattice ceilings, the main dining room serves seasonal, whole-food dishes overlooking the estate lawns.
When I arrive at the Lenox, Massachusetts, property—located on 120 rolling acres, with a stately 1897 mansion...surrounded by beautiful outdoor spaces—I’m astounded by the head-spinning array of activities on tap.
At the table
Culinary Rebel bakes hearth pizzas and blends fresh smoothies for casual counter service by the fireplace.
How it began
Modeled after Versailles' Petit Trianon in 1897, Bellefontaine Mansion was a Jesuit seminary before opening in 1989 as a pioneering health resort.
The Berkshires
More like this
Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa
“Equine therapy wellness campus”
Prospect Berkshires
“Scandinavian lakeside hideaway”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.