The Williams Inn is the best-known hotel in Williamstown, standing at the village crossroads with Colonial-style architecture and comfortable, traditional rooms. It serves visitors to Williams College, the Clark Art Institute, the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the northern Berkshires, and it is a convenient base for travelers who want to walk to shops and restaurants. The surrounding village has an academic feel, with historic buildings, lawns and bookshops.The inn has a restaurant, a lounge and event spaces, and rooms are bright and practical, with comfortable beds and modern fittings. It is popular with parents visiting students, theatre fans and travelers exploring museums. Rates are moderate, rising in summer and during college events.
Location is the main advantage. You can walk to Spring Street for cafes and shops, and the Clark is a short drive or a pleasant walk across the campus. MASS MoCA in North Adams is about fifteen minutes away, and Mount Greylock is close for hikes and drives. The Williamstown Theatre Festival, in summer, is within walking distance of many lodging options.Book well ahead for graduation weekend, parents' weekend and the height of foliage season, when rooms are scarce across the town.
Summer theatre weeks are also busy. Off-peak periods offer good value and quiet streets. Ask for a quiet room if you prefer calm, as the crossroads can be busy.The inn is a good choice for families and groups. Rooms with multiple beds are available, and the dining room offers simple meals.
Check pet and parking policies when you book. For a bit more luxury, you could consider the estates near Lenox, but for convenience and price, this is a sensible choice.Combine a stay with a day at the Clark, a hunt through town, an afternoon at MASS MoCA and a drive up Mount Greylock for a well-rounded northern Berkshires weekend. Confirm current amenities and room types with the hotel before you go.For a fuller picture of Williamstown, plan a walk across the Williams campus, where the chapels, libraries and art museum sit around lawns.
The village also has independent bookstores, cafes and, in summer, outdoor events. Evening dining options are limited compared with larger towns, so reserve a table when possible. If you are visiting for a college event, book as soon as dates are announced, because rooms in the whole area are scarce. Ask the hotel about quiet rooms and accessible rooms.
Why stay here
- ✓Village center location
- ✓Traditional inn rooms
- ✓On-site restaurant and lounge
- ✓Walk to Spring Street
- ✓Near the Clark Art Institute
- ✓Close to MASS MoCA
- ✓Family rooms available
- ✓Event and meeting space
Good questions
Where is the Williams Inn?+
At the center of Williamstown, near Spring Street and Williams College.
How far is MASS MoCA?+
About fifteen minutes by car in North Adams.
When is it busiest?+
During graduation, parents' weekend, summer theatre and foliage season.