The Porches Inn, North Adams, Massachusetts

In the late '90s, North Adams, Mass., a forgotten mill town set against the scenic Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, became a haven for technology companies and was infused with new vigor. Sparked by the visionary efforts of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, which has renovated parts of a sprawling mill complex, Porches represents a new twist on hospitality. Comprising a block of late 19th-century Victorian rowhouses, Porches is an up-to-the-minute inn that still honors the spirit of the mill workers who lived and labored here for decades. The use of bold color and simple design elements lend an air of chic hominess that appeals to weekend escapists and high-tech business travelers alike. The inn is named for its most notable feature - the long verandas that link the six separate structures and afford guests ample opportunity for lounging, reading or rocking.

The Porches Inn, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2002, is located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, in the city of North Adams just off the Mohawk Trail. The renowned Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts (known as MASS MoCA) is only a few steps away. Two hours west of Boston on historic Route 2 - The Mohawk Trail. Across the street from the Mass MoCA. Mt. Greylock, theaters, Williams College and Clark Art Museum are nearby.

50 rooms, including 21 suites; individually furnished rooms, claw-footed tubs and high-tech amenities include high-speed dataports, dual phone lines, and voicemail. Sauna, year-round heated pool and hot tub; gift shop; business desk.

Imaginative renovation includes long verandas and bold inside/outside spaces. The interiors mix striking, colorful style with homage to the generations of mill workers families who lived here. The inn and its amenitiesbreakfast, the pool and more, are outlined on our web page.

Address and contact details

The Porches Inn
P.O. Box 954,
231 River Street
North Adams
Massachusetts
01247
USA

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