Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
Colonial resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, MA, 01566
  • Old Sturbridge Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Anne's Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wells State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Chamberlain House 1 King Bed (No Pets)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 2
  • 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 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chamberlain House King Suite (No Pets)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 1 Queen Bed (No Pets)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

In historical district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sturbridge resort, you'll find Old Sturbridge Village and St. Anne's Shrine. Also, Westville Recreation Area is within 3 miles (5 km) and Wells State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Sturbridge Village - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wells State Park - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Westville Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hyland Orchard - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

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 near Old Sturbridge Village
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 10301 square feet (957 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Sturbridge resort.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10301 sq ft of conference space
  • 957 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1771
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0003032870. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Publick House Inn & Lodge
Publick House Inn & Lodge Sturbridge
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Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1377 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

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Festive feeling on arrival with several groups enjoying themselves in the restaurant and pub. Staff was friendly and helpful. I appreciate the rate and the reasonable accommodations. A few nits to pick: the bed had the thinnest of blankets which at 10 degrees outside was not cozy at all. Couldn't get the room warm enough after 11pm. Went for a breakfast pastry and coffee, but the seating was removed, and if I brought the coffee back to my room, it would have gone totally cold. When I did get back, my key didn't work and I had to get another one. I'd come back, but in warmer weather!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had an old fashioned charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was great. Room was very large.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
We had a wonderful time can’t wait to come back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very nice. Great wait staff at the tavern. Clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic Inn that’s popular with the locals. Like most historic properties they could use some modern amenities like USB ports,etc. For added fun book the Haunted room #40. We stayed in that room for one night but didn’t see any spirits, only the liquid kind. ~ Jim
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Needed earplugs
Directly outside our bedroom window were several exhaust fans for the property's restaurant kitchen. The fans were extremely loud and vibrated through the wall and headboard! We were told that the fans would stop running at 7:00pm. However, there was also a function that evening and they ran for several more hours. Additionally, we could hear the music from the function loud and clear. Given the laughing and singing, it was great time! Later we awoke to banging and loud noises that we assume were from the clean-up crew. The room was fine and we really wanted to enjoy our stay but it's very difficult to do with all the noises and three hours sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reliable stopover
Have stayed frequently on trips between Maine and NY. As always, friendly and clean. Great baked goods and coffee in the morning for guests. Rooms are not modern if that is a concern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel, staff called in advance to check on our needs and we very friendly when we arrived. It was a beautiful location and a clean well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Wells

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best baked goods for continental breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic and beautiful. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Accommodations
This was our second visit to Publick House and we stayed at the Chamberlain House and was given a nice room with a comfortable bed, actually was a suite. Plan to book again when we visit Massachusetts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful treat and surprise! I loved my little room and slept wonderfully! Wish I'd had more time to explore. Historic properties are so fun. It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked Publick House inn very much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motor lodge room was exceptionally spacious. Furniture was a bit tired, but room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the historic setting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laid out spaciously. Cute for a motor lodge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024