Lodging and Dining Guide
The Berkshire Visitors Bureau (800-237-5747) maintains an up to date and comprehensive list of accomodation and dining options in the local area. Below are a few selected options favored by Rockers. Please be aware that during the summer and fall seasons, many places have a two-night minimum stay. Names of additional establishments are available from the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce (800-269-4825).
Many local accommodations offer discounts for visiting students and their families. Be sure to mention Simon's Rock when you are making your reservations to take advantage of this!
Lodging
The Acorn’s Hope B & B
85 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-528-2573
e-mail: su.aba@verizon.net
The Acorn's Hope
Located just across Alford Road from the College's main entrance, the Acorn's Hope has a long history of accommodating Simon's Rock guests (and occasionally students!)
Days Inn (1.5 miles, 2 minutes)
372 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-528-3150
1-800-DAYS-INN
Days Inn Great Barrington
The Days Inn is the closest non-B&B lodging to the campus.
Holiday Inn Express (3 miles, 6 minutes)
415 Stockbridge Road
413-528-1810
Holiday Inn Express Great Barrington
A modern hotel with a number of amenities, located just a few miles from campus.
The Red Lion Inn (9 miles, 15 minutes)
30 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01238
413-298-5545
e-mail innkeeper@redlioninn.com
The Red Lion Inn
One of the oldest and most popular places to stay in the Berkshires, the Red Lion Inn is a world-class hotel located in downtown Stockbridge.
Restaurants
Baba Louie’s
286 Main Street
413-528-8100
Baba Louie's
A local favorite, Baba Louie's specializes in organic sourdough bread pizza.
Route 7 Grill
999 Main Street
413-528-3235
The Route 7 Grill
Classic American barbecue, made fresh every day from ingredients sourced locally in the Berkshires.
John Andrew’s Restaurant
Route 23
413-528-3469
John Andrew's Restaurant
Serving fine New American cuisine with an Italian influence.
Martin’s Restaurant
49 Railroad Street
413-528-5455
Open for breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Martin's is a favorite among the Simon's Rock staff.
Aroma Bar & Grill
485 Main Street
413-528-3116
Aroma Bar & Grill
Perhaps the best Indian Cuisine in the southern Berkshires, Aroma is a frequent host to students and faculty.