Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2.5 star property

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Pub
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

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277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, MA, 01566
  • Place, Sturbridge Common Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Hyde Public Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Sturbridge Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Chamberlain House King Suite (No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chamberlain House 1 Queen Bed (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Historic Inn, 1 King Suite (Stairs required; No pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chamberlain House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chamberlain House 1 King Bed (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Country Motor Lodge 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Tillyer House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Country Motor Lodge ARRIVAL 6pm or Later

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(106 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Historic Inn, 1 Double Bed (Stairs required; No pets)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Historic Inn, 2 Queen Beds (Stairs required; No pets)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Historic Inn, 1 King Bed (Stairs required; No pets)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chamberlain House King & Queen (No pets)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Historic Inn, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs required; No pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Country Motor Lodge, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

Along with 2 restaurants, this resort has a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and spa services.
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers 128 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Sturbridge resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.
The shopping around Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Town Common. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to facials, body scrubs, or massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 8 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Old Sturbridge Village and a few minutes from St. Anne's Shrine
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 10301 square feet (957 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Sturbridge resort.

Historic Tap Room - Onsite restaurant.
Ebenezer's Tavern - Onsite pub. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Ebenezer's Tavern
  • Historic Tap Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,301 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1771
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0003032870
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Publick House Inn & Lodge
Publick House Inn & Lodge Sturbridge
Publick House Historic Hotel Sturbridge
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Publick House Historic Inn Country Motor Lodge Sturbridge
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Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1128 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1689 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So much history, staff are great, great food, and cozy rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hospitality! Thoughtful, welcoming staff in a comfort environment with food that was much better than I'd expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I have been coming here for over 40 years, always a great stay, staff, rooms, food, always superb
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bake shop are great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Clean room, comfortable bed, very cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great tavern, free pastries in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly..clean..good price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and staff. I stay there very often, I recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Quaint and comfortable though furniture outdated and a bit worn. Best part was the bakery cafe and continental coffee and pastry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So adorable and classy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Staff very accommodating. Nice room lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and historic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raistlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel, stay here often, rooms clean, an modern, staff very friendly an delicious food at bakery an restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location and wonderful restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly , clean , nicely decorated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about our stay was excellent! We were there for a family wedding and it was splendid...the venue was perfect as was the food. Everyone we encountered were professional and warm. Our room was clean and comfortable and extremely spacious. The bathroom was completely unexpected...very updated. Highly recommend and we will return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evalina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room, and the breakfast was a nice treat!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The facilities are beautiful, inside and out. The room was very quiet in spite of having guests beside and above us. The free breakfast from their bake shop was generous and yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025