The Porches Inn at Mass Moca

The setting is so charming and the staff is super friendly. I visited immediately before the start of Mass MOCA’s “Fresh Grass” festival, so the whole place was abuzz with happy energy. As a bonus, the inn offers a surprisingly tasty breakfast buffet.

We had read some good reviews before booking, and certainly agree with them. Everything met or exceeded expectations. We certainly will return and recommend to our friends.

The Porches at Mass MoCA was just what we were looking for in an early fall getaway. It's a series of rehabbed homes of employees of the factories that used to be in the town, and the owners have done a thorough and successful job. Things to be aware of (which are not necessarily bad, just information to consider): -The Porches is on a street that is fairly busy during the day, so you hear traffic noise pretty regularly. It quiets down a lot at night though. So this is not a place that's out in the woods in an isolated spot. -North Adams is a town recovering from the closure of the mills that were its source of employment. As such, there's not a whole lot going on in the town. The attractions now are hiking and biking and Mass MoCA, which is one of the most intriguing and fun museums I've ever visited. -Despite that, you can get some first rate food in the town, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the inn. There are also excellent choices in Williamstown, which is about a 10 minute drive away. Now, The Porches! It's like visiting your friends who have a house in the country. Not elegant, not fancy, but homey and comfortable. The manager on duty when we arrived upgraded us to a suite, which we very much appreciated as it had a sitting room with a kitchen. We brought leftovers home after most of our meals out so having a fridge, microwave, plates, and utensils was very useful. I appreciated the good lighting in the bedroom. The bed was too soft for us but it always is. There was always plenty of hot water in the bathroom, which was a little short on storage space, but we made it work. As the name of the place might suggest, rooms have decks outside with rocking chairs and we enjoyed those every day. There's a well equipped fitness room. The pool and hot tub are nearby, and although I didn't swim, it was lovely to sit in the sun and dangle my feet in the water. Breakfast featured lox every day along with eggs or potatoes or both. The bread was locally made and especially good. I would have liked the hot water for tea to be hotter than it was, but I know some places worry about liabilty when people carry hot drinks. Sitting outside watching the colors begin to come out on the trees on the nearby mountains was nourishing for our souls, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming. It was just what we needed. Thanks to all at The Porches!

The overall space is very unique, repurposed mill housing for the factory that is now MASS MOCA. The heated pool is a wonderful addition, especially in the fall. Our room was a bit tired and had a mildewy smell which made it feel overpriced. Breakfast was OK but really the standard hotel buffet except for the smoked salmon for the bagels and local bacon.

We were on a couples bicycle trip and stayed three nights. Facility is unique in that it looks old fashioned but it is newer. It’s walking distance to many restaurants and MoCA. Great breakfast choices.Helpful staff and very clean and tidy room and grounds. We didn’t use the pool or hot tub but several in our group did. The vehicle noise from our patio door was the only negative. We’d recommend The Porches to our friends.

My husband and I booked a stay at The Porches for a relaxing minimoon following our wedding, and we had the most wonderful experience! The staff was so kind to us, offering us congratulations everywhere we went, and they ended up giving us a room upgrade. This truly was the perfect spot to rest and recover after our big day!

Changes to breakfast service downgrades the entire property. Cheap hotel vibes. Such a huge loss - please change out chair and paint the modern pieces to match propery - building colors maybe

We had a wonderful 2 night, 20th anniversary stay. We enjoyed 2 wonderful meals based on the staff recommendations (1 within walking distance). The Mass MoCA tickets were a terrific add on! Another unique place that is so great to see has been saved from the past and repurposed....like the hotel itself.

A row of Victorian houses across the street from Mass MOCA renovated into stylish, comfortable accommodations in the beautiful Berkshires.