Located on four acres, this bed and breakfast features traditional exteriors and stunning, updated designer rooms and bathrooms which are all equipped with cable TV, high-speed internet, and coffee machines. Many rooms feature fireplaces and private balconies. The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Tangle wood Institute is five minutes away, and the restaurants of Lenox are 1 minute away. A table-served gourmet breakfast (not a buffet) is included with your room, and it includes your choice of espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, Americano, regular coffee, or imported chocolate hot chocolate. Guests can relax on our private deck next to a koi pond and waterfall, or enjoy the gardens that connect directly to the beautiful Kennedy Park. The Cornell is within 1 mile of shopping and dining. Bouquet Ski Area and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum are 10 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Gluten-free, American

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Lenox
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Maryann
    United States of America United States of America
    Charming appearance inside and out! Cozy, comfortable, clean sitting room, dining area and game room/bar. Our room was beautifully appointed.l
  • Aaron
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice location close to everything. The room was nice and cozy. The breakfast was delicious.
  • Rachelle
    Israel Israel
    The location is wonderful. Green all around. A very quiet corner of Lenox. Room was roomy enough for a couple and an adult child and was very clean and pretty. Was very nice to receive complimentary cider upon arrival and a bottle of red wine in...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    The property is beautifully decorated with a nice amount of space in the Main Inn! there’s a bar area a lobby, breakfast tables inside and out, decorated beautifully their space for everyone and yet it’s still a small quaint in! The concierges...
  • Jed
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing breakfast, cookies, and extras at this hotel
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Most friendly staff of any place we have ever stayed!!
  • Jaeger
    United States of America United States of America
    Warm welcome and pleasant accommodations. A nice breakfast and available brownies and cake for snacking along with fresh fruit at other times. The person greeting us and who interacted with guests in various roles, Cheri, was charming and gracious.
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Staff was so friendly and engaging.
  • K
    Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a wonderful stay. The grounds are so pretty and the breakfast was amazing. Cheri is amazing- she is so thoughtful and made our stay amazing. We will definitely be back
  • Geraci
    United States of America United States of America
    The Inn was so nice. It appeared to have been updated recently. Our suite was large and comfortable. The staff was incredible and very helpful. Particularly Sam, who greeted us with hot cider when we arrived. The breakfast was delicious. The...

Managed by Kurt and Indrani

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Property info

The Cornell Inn is a classic bed and breakfast, completely re-imagined. Featuring stunning, contemporary designer rooms in three 130-plus year old buildings, the Inn offers a gourmet, table served breakfast; a spectacular tavern; unbelievably delicious coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and espressos; and, depending on the season, complimentary fresh home-made ice cream with warm brownies, irresistible white wine Sangria with peaches and mango, warm apple cider with cinnamon and spiced rum, warm eggnog with nutmeg and spiced rum, and, in the evenings, cognac. All rooms come with their own walk-in showers, Keurig machines, cable TV and private bathrooms. Many of the rooms have a fireplace and private balconies. All rooms also have air conditioning, mini-fridges, irons, ironing boards and flat screen TVs. Our team is devoted to kindness and to giving our guests an amazing experience in the Berkshires!

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Russian

Area info

Amenities of The Cornell Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Russian

    House rules
    The Cornell Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about The Cornell Inn

    • The Cornell Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding
      • Bar crawls
    • Check-in at The Cornell Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at The Cornell Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Gluten-free
      • American
    • The prices at The Cornell Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Cornell Inn include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • The Cornell Inn is 0.7 miles from the center of Lenox. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.