THE PORCHES INN AT MASS MOCA, North Adams

The Porches Inn At Mass Moca - Victorian row houses with contemporary art and rocking chair porches across from MASS MoCA

Housed in six vibrant 1890s Victorian row houses connected by two porches lined with rocking chairs, The Porches Inn At Mass Moca stands directly across from the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. This 4-star North Adams hotel features rooms with retro furniture, vintage lamps from the 1940s-50s, and contemporary pieces in deep taupe. All bathrooms include slate floors, interior windows with frosted glass, and mirror frames created from the building's original window frames. The property contains three extended-stay suites, each with a bedroom, living room, and kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and dining service for four. Every floor displays art pieces and portraits of historical figures-including five presidents-who have visited. Guests have access to a 425-square-foot fitness center overlooking MASS MoCA and a separate building housing a sauna with changing rooms. Located near the highest peak in Massachusetts, The Porches Inn sits within 0.5 miles of Berkshire Emporium & Antiques and Berkshire Art Museum, and just 0.5 miles from Windsor Lake.

Pros

The property offers free parking on the museum campus

Eight restaurants are located within 0.5 miles of the hotel

Multiple private meeting rooms with wireless internet are available for business travelers

Building Seven includes both meeting space and a PlayStation for entertainment

The surrounding Berkshire area features rivers for fishing, biking paths, and broad fields

Cons

Albany International Airport is 46.5 miles away

The hotel's historic Victorian architecture means rooms vary in size and layout