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Stay at the charming Publick House Historic Inn, a New England gem with colonial-style rooms, homemade cuisine, period antiques, and scenic views of an apple orchard!
What You Get
- Stay for two in a king or queen room, or up to four in a double-queen room
Hotel at a Glance: Publick House Historic Inn
The Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, blends New England charm with a touch of history. Nestled on scenic countryside, this landmark destination offers cozy lodging, two inviting restaurants, and a welcoming atmosphere for events, from romantic getaways to weddings. Surrounded by majestic elm trees planted by Colonel Ebenezer Crafts in 1791, the inn exudes classic elegance, making it a perfect retreat for relaxation, fine dining, and memorable celebrations.
- Enjoy the comfort of Yankee hospitality at Historic Tap Room, savor the jumbo crab cakes and home-made potato chips at Ebenezer's Tavern.
- Gathering Spaces: Guests looking to run mid-sized corporate or social events may rent out The Ballroom, a room that originally hosted gatherings for young ladies and men back when Publick House first opened in 1771.
- In-room decor: Guests find the best of both worlds with TVs and hair dryers alongside colonial-style wallpaper and warm-toned, wooden furniture.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts: Living Colonial Museums near Six Flags New England
Central Massachusetts is somewhat hidden away between The Berkshires and the coast, but there’s a lot to do here no matter what the season. Old Sturbridge Village is one of America’s oldest and largest living museums, a place where historians dress in period costume and visitors can practice arts and crafts. The village looks to re-create what New England life was like between 1790 and 1830, and it features a working farm, three water-powered mills, and nearly 60 antique buildings.
The attractions are more modern in nearby Springfield. It’s home to Six Flags New England, where you can ride roller coasters until your brain turns to cotton candy. On particularly warm days, you can head to amusement park's attached water park—known as Hurricane Harbor—to float down lazy rivers or catch a wave in the 500,000-gallon Commotion Ocean.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Taproom and tavern
- Bake shop
Room Details
Historic Inn Standard Queen Room & Chamberlain House Standard Queen Room
- One queen bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Chamberlain House Standard King Room
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Chamberlain House Standard Double-Queen Room & Tillyer House Double-Queen Room
- Two queen beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 4
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking policy: On-site free self-parking available
- Smoking policy: strict NO SMOKING policy. Smoking in any guest room or indoor area (including tobacco, marijuana, and vaping or e-cigarettes) will result in a minimum charge of $250.
- Pet policy: Limited number of pet-friendly rooms, based on availability. Pet-friendly rooms are limited to the Country Motor Lodge. There is a fee for any guest room with pets unless documentation of service animal is provided.
- Accessibility: please contact property for handicap-accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: upgrades may be available by calling the property or at check-in for an additional cost.
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Worcester Regional Airport (ORH; 19 mi)
- Cab fare: about $57.06 from ORH, including a 15% tip
- Distance from Amherst: 38 mi; distance from Boston: 60 mi
Need to know info
- 48-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within the cancellation window are non-refundable
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
- Traveler name must match valid ID at time of check-in
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
- Must be 21+ to check-in
- A credit card is required at check-in
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
- Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Publick House Historic Inn
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Julie
Top reviewer
14 ratings|6 reviews
Stay was amazing!! Great food, clean rooms, and wonderful staff!
Trisha
4 ratings|2 reviews
I thought we would be getting a King size bed, so I was a little disappointed with the queen bed for 2 people.
Jaime
2 ratings|2 reviews
beautiful and exceptionally clean room
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garysU390RL
|1 review
A Gem of a New England Exprerience We have stayed at the Publick House 25-30 times over the years. It is nestled in the heart of historic Sturbridge and a short drive from both the Massachusetts Turnpike, U.S. Route 20, and Interstate 84.. There are several different choices of rooms. You can pick the historic inn, complete with creaky wooden floors and a classic 18th century feel; the Tillyer or Chamberlain Houses, which combine a modern clean room with a well-furbished public sitting area; or the very affordable country lodge, a series of motel located atop the Publick House property. Mornings include free coffee and a selection of delicious pastries from the bake shoppe; I enjoy getting up early and bringing a book while savoring this fare. Lunch and dinner are served in the historic tap room, where you can sample roast turkey, seafood, and other New England fare. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The place is bristling with activity at all times and is a popular setting for weddings.
Please do not listen to the critics who will invariably appear on Tripadvisor pages; they do not represent the vast majority of people who enjoy this wonderful place. My wife and I have never had a bad experience at this inn, and we will come back here again and again. It is our personal favorite and one of New England's most unique lodgings.
Sarsprdoc
|1 review
Stayed in the main historic house If you like historic inns, this is the place for you. I stayed in room 34, which is in front on the second floor but also along the driveway that runs to the back parking lot. There was a wedding and a meeting going on at the inn, but sound wasn't an issue. There are lots of stairs winding around to the rooms, dining room, and down to the bakery, which was an excellent place to have coffee and a free pastry in the morning. There's also a lot of parking. The downside is that it's creaky, the sink was clogged, and there were a couple of bugs in our room (a ladybug and a spider). I found lots of dust in the corners that hadn't been swept in a while. My wife liked the hotel but I prefer newer and cleaner places. Staff was nice especially in the bakery. My brother in law was comped the bridal sweet as their room wasn't cleaned yet on arrival.
BostonFabulous
|1 review
Definitely Book a Suite VIBE= Very, very busy wedding venue. Several wedding events happening simultaneously throughout the property, every day/night. Impressive for sure, but definitely caused really crowded common areas.
DINING = Historic Tap Room is very quiet and only open for lunch. Ebenezer’s Tavern is a little more lively, opens at noon, and serves food until 9pm I think. We ate at Ebenezer’s once and the food was good enough. The Bake Shoppe is tiny/crowded, has complimentary coffee, tea & baked goods every morning, but very little seating. Took the coffee & pastries back to our room every morning. As there is no breakfast on site, you have to leave the property if you want to have more of a traditional breakfast.
ROOM - We were in a suite so we had plenty of room to stretch out. No daily room service. Could control our own heating/cooling unit. Shower had inconsistent temperature and inconsistent pressure. Could absolutely hear all the wedding noise from around the property every night, but it really never went past 10:30. TV in the bedroom and another one in the sitting room. Plenty of cable channels to choose from, including HBO. King bed was extremely comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. Lots of closets and clothing storage options.
LOCATION - Perfect. 10 min off the Mass Pike. Sturbridge Village is 5 minutes away. Sturbridge Flea Market and other vintage/antique shops are also 5 minutes away. Sturbridge Town Common is across the street. Plenty of really good restaurants to choose from that are also 5 minute drive.