Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Reception
Outdoor wedding area
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
$99
$89 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, MA, 01566
  • Place, Sturbridge Common Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Sturbridge Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sturbridge Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Chamberlain House King Suite (No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 1 Queen Bed (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Chamberlain House 1 King Bed (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Country Motor Lodge 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tillyer House 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Country Motor Lodge ARRIVAL 6pm or Later

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Chamberlain House King & Queen (No pets)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Country Motor Lodge, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sturbridge

When you stay at Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge in Sturbridge, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Old Sturbridge Village and St. Anne's Shrine. .This spa resort is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Westville Recreation Area and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Wells State Park.

What's nearby

  • Sturbridge Common Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Town Common - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sturbridge Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Sturbridge Village - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sturbridge Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Worcester Station - 24 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

Colonial resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge offers 128 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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.
Stay in one of 128 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Colonial resort include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Historic Tap Room, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Sturbridge? This resort has 10301 square feet (957 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Historic Tap Room - Onsite restaurant.
Ebenezer's Tavern - Onsite pub. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 on request
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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. 1036 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1573 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Frequent satisfied guest.

We are a frequent guest at this hotel. We are always very comfortable and have never had a bad experience. One recent note...the food in the restaurant has improved and was one of the best meals of our trip. Well done...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Strange but clean room

Room very clean. Wallpaper will give you claustrophobia and if you like wildlife, particularly deer, very sad to see them stabbed on every wall in every area. Only ONE hanger in my room. Unable to open sliding glass door. Traffic from highway very loud, also heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been comin here annually for years. While rooms in motor lodge are dated its part of the charm. The staff is always excellent, rooms clean and dinner on site is always terrific with great service. Cant forget cinamon rolls omg and if you get there early check what pies are avaiable...they will hold for you to take home next day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Good experience here

Kind front desk people, well maintained property, spacious sitting area in hotel lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Our one night Stay was lovely rooms clean the food excellent and everyone there was accommodating. Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

karol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front desk was not very friendly. I was probably the only one staying there that was not going to the flea market that most people staying there were going to. I had never been there before and had no idea where anything was. The girl at the desk gave me quick instructions where to find my room. She also told me breakfast was at 7. I ended up asking people how to find my room. Next day I was waiting around until 7 to eat breakfast. Surprise, the bakery opened at 6 because of the big sale going on. Would have been nice to know. While I understand the place was extremely busy, could have taken an extra minute to help out this first timer. Food was great, location was great. Only problem was the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful historic inn. My room was very comfortable. I would stay again, if I was up this way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stamatis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurant, bar and bakery. Rooms are dated but not an issue for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Lawrenceville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pet friendly room in the motel. The room was clean the beds and linens clean and comfortable. The bathroom was clean but had loose floor tile and the door was really in the way of the toilet and shower. It was a bit of an issue as my husband has mobility issues. The microwave and fridge worked well. The drapes at the sliding door were frayed and worn. The rug has a burn from a hot iron . The chairs at the table were upholstered and had stains on them. Overall we did like our stay here, because the staff was nice, the beds were comfy the food in the tavern ( we did take out twice , we stayed here twice. It was quiet, no noise or slamming doors etc. The grounds are beautiful very nice plants trees woods and grassy areas. The price on the room was pretty affordable for the area. We d stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was musty old needs new rugs. Ask d for handicapped room at desk. Bathroom had tub.Room was 1/4 mile from restaurant . Old dilapidated motel room. Outlets did not work. An overpriced dump at 220. I need a partial refund. Have stayed in better places at half the price. Need a refund in this dump
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved finding this historic inn and property. The grounds landscaping and flowers were outstanding- as a gardener I was in awe of the size and fullness of all the flowers and shrubs! Our room was clean and lovely in Chamberlain house and situated next door to the historic building g. Great coffee macon e in lobby offered lattes and cappuccinos which were very good. we ate at the Tap Room and food was pretty good- lots of comfort food dishes. Outdoor tables were nice but mosquitos were bad- should have some sort of lanterns or citronella lamps to decrease it. Only critique is the Bake shop. pastries included with coffee /tea to overnight guests from 7-11 but very sparse offerings from 930 on. These should be replenished until 11 as it is an open bakery and they can and do sell anything g remaining. When we asked for more than the two items available, the young woman was not friendly and accomodating and stated the time which was 1030… a full half hour before end of breakfast service. We asked the other woman when she came out of the back and she was reluctant and also not accomodating. not good guest relations to have that experience. It was as if they wanted to put less out so guests would purchase all the other items instead. Not ok. Otherwise a wonderful stay and we will return at Thanksgiving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times…always clean, beautiful grounds and great staff. One of my favorite places to stay. Quiet and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and grounds were well maintained and flowers/plants were gorgeous! We ate dinner at the pub which was delicious and our server was fantastic (Gregg). Pastries from the bakery were delicious as well. The motor lodge is a bit outdated and the electrical outlets were not great (and were in odd spots). It would be nice to update electrical for phone charging, etc. Beds were comfortable. We were surprised by how many dogs were around the property (some not on a leash). Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025