North Adams The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Modernist motor lodge
A reimagined roadside motor lodge along the Hoosic River pairs blonde woodwork and communal spaces with easygoing summer camp conviviality.
“the rooms have built-in king beds, high-vaulted ceilings, and picture windows looking over the forest behind the hotel.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
White-oak pavilions frame forest views through picture windows from built-in daybeds.
Notable
A heated riverside saltwater pool and a suspension footbridge leading to woodland trails.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
a Sixties motor lodge reborn as a very modern, very hip little country boutique hotel.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along the historic Mohawk Trail, the riverside grounds sit minutes from MASS MoCA and the Clark Art Institute.
The rooms
Light oak interiors feature built-in daybeds framing woodland views, concrete bathrooms, and sliding glass doors that open to private rear decks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor saltwater pool sits along the river bluff, ringed by a timber sundeck and chaise lounges.
Woodland trails
A 67-meter suspension footbridge crosses the Hoosic River, leading directly to walking paths and a forest yoga pavilion.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Airport Rooms
Set in a restored 1813 farmhouse, this cocktail lounge and bistro serves Island Creek oysters and classic mixed drinks.
The central ranch house is from an existing building that dates back to 1962 and is filled with leather couches and Scandi-style chairs…
At the table
The Main Lodge serves morning coffee, rye waffles, and evening drinks around an open hearth fireplace.
How it began
Co-founded by Wilco bassist John Stirratt, this transformed 1960s motor lodge takes its name from vintage roadside welcome signs.
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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.