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Publick House Historic Inn

2.0 of 5
On the Common, 277 Main Street - Route 131, Post Office Box 187, Sturbridge, MA 01566-0187
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West Springfield, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We have been to the Public House on a number of occasions. This was the first time we stayed in the Country Lodge. I confess, the room was large, yet the bathroom was as tiny as it could get. This would better named the Historic Country Motel harkening back to the days of double decker motels with cars parked so... More

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Sturbridge
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

It was advertised "with breakfast", I don't call coffee and a pecan danish breakfast. As for the room it was okay, I've had better. It was clean but was missing a coffee pot and I never did figure out where the ice machine was.

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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Definitely a musty smell in the main building - several entrances and hallways made it a bit confusing - we arrived about 12.30 and our rooms were not ready - they said check in was at 3 so we had lunch in the dining room and went back to reception about 2.30 to check on our rooms (surely by then... More

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Portsmouth, RI
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I stay here all the time when I'm working in the area. It is a great place. It is very reasonable priced and very cozy with historic character. I suggest that you try the main building if you want historic character. They say that there is a friendly ghost in the main building, no worry, because it is a friendly.

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Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Snuck up to Sturbridge for a weekend with my boyfriend not knowing anything at all about the Publick House and what a pleasant surprise! A truly 'rustic' hotel with so much authentic charm! Gorgeous old wide floorboards and post and beam architecture are everywhere in this hotel, and rooms are decorated to match the taste/style of the late eighteenth/early nineteenth... More

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Holland, Massachusetts, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I live approximately 10 minutes away from the Publick House, and have my entire life. As such, I have never stayed there but I visit for food very often. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. Very well manicured, an "older" look that goes with the setting. They host weddings (my cousin was married there last year and it wen off without... More

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Gray, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I live in Maine, and I often travel to New York City. I started staying at the motor lodge attached to the Publick House several years ago, when I had to make the trip several times a month by car. This became a home-y place to stop, halfway on my trip. I have always loved the Tavern and the Inn... More

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Harrisville, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

If you are "into" historic properties, you will appreciate staying here over other offerings in the area. I had a very reasonably priced room in the "Country Inn" off-buildings. The room was quite comfortable and decorated to match the period of the Historic Inn. The balcony overlooked a wooded area and added to the atmosphere. Coffee and pastries in the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Attended a professional conference and stayed for 2 nights. First, the positives: The food was good, both at meals and the breakfast available in the bakery. The conference room was a good size, and the Public House was equipped for the necessary technology (powerpoints, microphone, etc). I can't comment on the rooms in the main building, but the rooms in... More

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Monmouth, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We were on an extended trip and stayed at the Publick House one night on our way through Sturbridge, MA. The service at the desk was excellent. We stayed in room 111 in one of the buildings out back...second floor. The room was wonderful. Spacious, tastefully decorated, clean and quiet. The bed was the most comfortable we slept in on... More

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Also Known As:
Publick House Historic Hotel
Publick House Historic Hotel Sturbridge
Address: On the Common, 277 Main Street - Route 131, Post Office Box 187, Sturbridge, MA 01566-0187
Region: United States > Massachusetts > Sturbridge
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Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Sturbridge
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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