FAQ

About The Yankee Inn

The Yankee Inn is located in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshires. The property sits on a 111-acre wildlife sanctuary with a tranquil fishing pond, offering a scenic retreat in western Massachusetts.

The Yankee Inn is one of the few Berkshire hotels set on a 111-acre wildlife preserve, and it's powered by 100% solar energy. Guests enjoy both indoor and outdoor heated pools, a fishing pond, scenic trails, and genuine family-run hospitality in Lenox, MA.

Yes. The Yankee Inn is powered by 100% solar energy, making it a sustainable choice for travelers who care about reducing their environmental footprint while visiting the Berkshires.

Amenities

Yes, enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each morning with fresh coffee, pastries, eggs and more; leaving you more time to spend skiing or sightseeing. 

Yes. The Yankee Inn offers both an indoor and outdoor heated pool, plus an indoor hot tub, so guests can swim and relax year-round.

We have a Fitness center that is available to guests 24 hours. 

The Yankee Inn has a cozy on-site bar and lounge where guests can enjoy craft cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.

Rooms

Check in time is 3:00 PM and check out time is 11:00 AM. 

The Main Lodge houses our lobby, cocktail lounge, indoor pool, breakfast room, and guest rooms, which include original and newly built hotel rooms. Our South Building maintains the motel style of the original motor lodge, housing more economical rooms. 
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The King Premier, King Superior, King Deluxe, King with Mountain View, King, Two Queen, and Two Doubles Deluxe are all located in the Main Lodge. The South Lodge Two Doubles and South Lodge Queen are in the separate motor lodge-style South Building.

The Yankee Inn cannot guarantee a specific room, but guests are guaranteed a room within their booked room category.

Some rooms feature fireplaces, but please note that fireplaces are not operable during the summer months.

Yes. An additional $10 per night applies to cribs or cots.

Location & Things to Do

The Yankee Inn is ideally located for exploring the Berkshires. Guests can visit Tanglewood, enjoy hiking and nature trails on the property's 111-acre wildlife preserve, fish in the on-site pond, or explore nearby Lenox shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

The Yankee Inn is located less than a 10-minute drive from Tanglewood, the famous summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, making it a popular choice for concertgoers.

Yes. With its boutique charm, heated pools, complimentary breakfast, on-site bar, scenic wildlife sanctuary, and proximity to Lenox attractions, The Yankee Inn is an ideal weekend getaway in the Berkshires.

Policies

Unfortunately, due to safety and conservation concerns for our surrounding habitat and your furry friends, we cannot accommodate pets. 

Yes. Premium rooms require a deposit of the first night plus tax at the time of booking. Standard rooms may require a first-night deposit depending on the arrival date.

For standard bookings, premium rooms require 72 hours advance notice and standard rooms require 24 hours advance notice to avoid a penalty.

Yes. During high season, all room types follow stricter cancellation rules:

  • Weekends from July through October: 72 hours advance notice required.
  • High-demand and holiday periods: 7 days advance notice required.

High-demand dates currently include: June 17–18, July 3–4, July 15–16, September 3, and October 7–9.