WELCOME TO THE ORCHARDS HOTEL

"We had a delightful time and a terrific meal. The hotel and service were faultless" A-Rae-May 2010

The Orchards Hotel and Gala Restaurant & Bar are thrilled about another exciting summer filled with outstanding exhibits, performances, and openings. The Orchards Hotel is pleased to welcome the Summer pilgrimage of Berkshire cultural enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Within minutes to the world renown museums such as The Clark Art Institute, featuring one of the hot exhibits according to Harper's Bazaar. Picasso Looks At Degas, opening June 13 through September 10, in the only North American showing. Explore Picasso's lifelong fascination with Degas through dramatic pairings and groupings of works by these great artists of the modern period. Williams College Museum of Art, a do not miss museum featuring Tristin Lowe: Mocha Dick through August 8, 2010. Williamstown and The Orchards Hotel is just minutes from North Adams, home to Mass MoCA, Sol Lewitt, A Wall Drawing Retrospective, noted by Time Magazine as the Best Exhibition of 2009.... and in August welcoming Wilco's first Solid Sound Festival. For the outdoor adventurers hiking or biking through well marked trail systems, Williamstown offers something for everyone. For the more adventurous, travel the scenic Mohawk Trail a beautiful drive to hit the rapids or travel the tree tops with white water rafting or canopy zip lines.

Just because classes have adjourned the magnificent New England campus of Williams College is buzzing with summer conferences and youth sports camps. The Orchards Hotel is a favorite of Williams College visitors as a full service hotel, within blocks of the Williams College Quad. We are proud to foster the ties with the families from their first time visit to commencement and again for Alumni reunions and events.

Our own Gala Restaurant & Bar, features New American cuisine with locally grown and organic products prepared with an Old World technique. Chef Bonnivier has created a menu to match the casually elegant climate of the outdoor garden patio, warm and comfortable lounge and award winning dining room.

With AAA Four Diamond lodging and dining, the Orchards Hotel is a welcome alternative to traditional franchised hotels and local inns in the Berkshires. This kick-off-your-shoes luxury hotel will delight with its historic surroundings and contemporary amenities.

The Orchards Hotel is tucked intimately in the far western corner of Massachusetts, where Vermont, Massachusetts and New York meet, you will find the beautiful village of Williamstown. Surround yourself in the beautiful solitude of the Berkshire and Green Mountains, with fantastic New England outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and rafting. Culture abounds in this corner of New England as Williamstown is host to The Clark Art Institute, Williams College, Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown Film Festival and nearby Mass MoCA, in North Adams, MA.

SURPRISING, CLASSIC, UNIQUE

A welcome alternative to traditional Berkshire hotels and local inns, with AAA Four Diamond Awards for lodging and dining, the Orchards Hotel and Gala Restaurant will provide exceptional surroundings, exemplary service and gourmet cuisine to make it the ideal choice for the unique, fresh and anything but ordinary. We will provide a peaceful refuge from the stresses of modern living and and offer you modern luxury, comfort, and convenience.

The property was built around a tranquil courtyard with ornamental trees. With Spring's arrival, the gardens are beginning to awaken as the green sprouts of daffodils, lilys and iris begin to emerge to welcome you. Close to a variety of four season recreation, we welcome you to experience our attentive staff, gourmet cuisine, and comfortably spacious rooms, many with comforting views of the Courtyard and Berkshire Mountains..

Whether you are looking for a relaxing escape to the Berkshires, a family vacation, theatre, music, museums, college touring or a special location for a wedding or business meeting, The Orchards Hotel offers the ideal oasis of elegant calm among Berkshire hotels.