Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor wedding area
Front of property
Pub
Lobby sitting area
Chamberlain House 1 King Bed (No Pets)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, MA, 01566
  • Town Common
    1 min walk
  • Joshua Hyde Public Library
    2 min walk
  • Sturbridge Common Historic District
    3 min walk
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

Chamberlain House 1 King Bed (No Pets)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Country Motor Lodge ARRIVAL 6pm or Later

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Country Motor Lodge 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Tillyer House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Country Motor Lodge, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Inn, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs required; No pets)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chamberlain House King Suite (No Pets)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 1 Queen Bed (No Pets)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Historic Inn, 1 King Suite (Stairs required; No pets)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Sturbridge

When you stay at Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge in Sturbridge, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Old Sturbridge Village and St. Anne's Shrine. .This spa resort is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Westville Recreation Area and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Wells State Park.

What's nearby

  • Old Sturbridge Village - 2 min drive
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 3 min drive
  • Wells State Park - 4 min drive
  • Westville Recreation Area - 6 min drive
  • Hyland Orchard - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Worcester Station - 24 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

Colonial resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers 128 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.
Stay in one of 128 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Colonial resort include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Historic Tap Room, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Sturbridge? This resort has 10301 square feet (957 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Historic Tap Room - Onsite restaurant.
Ebenezer's Tavern - Onsite pub. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Historic Tap Room
  • Ebenezer's Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (10301 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 15 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Tax ID - C0003032870
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1351 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1351 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1351 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1351 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1351 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful plantings, convenient location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
so easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rustic looking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property location was convenient to where I needed to be .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that there were restaurants on the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bake shop was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Disliked: Staff & service
Our family has gone to the Public House for over 30 years. This time, the lights in our room went off in the middle of the night. When I discussed this with the front desk agent when checking out, the response was lackluster. I had hoped for something more than "we will have the maintenance people look at it." I have never had anything but positive experience there in the past; this time the experience makes me never want to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night there, staff very helpful, property very well maintained!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Spider webs all along and up and down stairs to the rooms. Air conditioner seemed to shut off at 1am. Only came on for 1minute every 20 minutes after that. Carpets on stairwell landing and hotel areas were very worn down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lois

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
we had a second level room and the steps were in need of repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudhanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a historic property. It has beautiful grounds and really authentic buildings. However the rooms where I was staying did not have and he made service unless you requested it and the shower was extremely hard to regulate. Most uncomfortable was the fact that ice was not readily available. One had to walk quite a ways to get to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Giuseppina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wedding venue in main building was beautiful. Service and staff was great. However the motel portion needed some work . stairs outside of rooms were ragged or nonexistent. Rooms ok. Great for just sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely more motel than hotel. We stayed here because we were down for the Brimfield market so it was busy, probably booked out because of the market. The front facing hotel looked nice and we were optimistic but as we drove further into the property to the rooms, we got a little less excited about what our room would look like. We pulled up as someone was smoking right outside our room. Naturally some of that smoke wafted into our room which only added to the smell of smoke that was already there. The place did not smell good! We couldn't shower because the shower head looked like something you'd pick out of a dumpster. Covered in mold. The room looked like something straight out of the 70's with old, stained carpet, stains on the chairs in the room and a smell that would not leave. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. For $200, it was absolutely not worth it and we will not be returning. We will stay further out next time just to get a nicer room. Would not recommend! Look for something else and use this place as a last resort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024