Massachusetts Winter Weekend Getaways

The Revolution Hotel in Boston’s South End is cool, contemporary and colorful. The unique hotel embraces a revolutionary spirit (hence the name) with one-of-a-kind loft options for travelers who want to feel like they are living in their own Beantown brownstone. Triple and quad bunk options with a hall bath are ideal for families who want to experience Boston on a budget. The inn also has a more traditional king and queen rooms with private bathrooms.

The Revolution Hotel is one of the city’s finest escapes during the winter months. It has distinctive guest rooms, outstanding local shopping, and wonderful nightlife options in every direction. The hotel restaurant, Cósmica, serves Cal-Mex favorites along with beer, wine tequila and mezcal cocktails.

The Williams Inn is an upscale 64-room getaway in the heart of the Berkshires in northeastern Massachusetts. Travelers who want to kick their winter vacation up a notch can stay in one of the inn’s immaculate King Suites. The suites are the largest residences at the hotel and have their own grand salon and dining area, and a separate bedroom with a private bathroom. Optional guest spaces include King rooms, double Queen rooms and King Junior Suites. All have cozy furnishing and thoughtful touches.

The luxury hotel’s signature restaurant – The Barn, Kitchen & Bar – plates New England classics and updated favorites. From the inn, it’s only a short drive to the college, art institute, theatre, retail shops, antique stores or skiing.

The Williams Inn features The Barn Kitchen & Bar. The culinary team at this signature restaurant is committed to using local, sustainable ingredients to craft New American cuisine including New England classics and updated favorites. The Williams Inn also offers private dining and catering.

There’s nothing better than a small town in New England during the winter months. The community of North Adams has colorful holiday lights, snowy trees and a general warm spirit all over town. At the Porches Inn, the laughter of guests fills the former mill with cheer during the winter months.

The sprawling mill complex is inspired by the innovative work of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) and utilizes bold colors and a simplistic design to stand out above the pack. The inn gets its name from the unique walkways that connect the six individual buildings at the resort. The hotel’s convenient location makes it easy to explore the quaint town or hit the mountains for skiing, snowmobiling or ice skating.

Enjoy the lively Essex Street pedestrian mall on the North Shore of Boston in downtown Salem during the holidays at the Hotel Salem, a 44-room boutique hotel that is a former posh apparel store. The hotel is filled with subtle reminders of the building’s chic history but goes the extra mile to exceed expectations with the 21st Century traveler. The inn’s expansive suites and rooms offer a slew of amenities and the delectable on-site restaurant, The Roof, offers an innovative perspective of both classic New England Fare and the stunning city skyline.

The hotel is in the town’s core, only a short walk to the waterfront and surrounded by excellent shopping, dining and nightlife. Guests can explore Salem and the North Shore, or plan fun day trips to Lynn, Danvers, Manchester-by-the-Sea or even Boston.

Downtown Boston comes alive during the wintertime, and Beacon Hill is one of the city’s most loved and celebrated districts in one of the most historic cities in America. Fifteen (XV) Beacon sits on top of Beacon hill has an intimate boutique hotel feel with major luxury-brand accoutrements and finishes throughout. The hotel is sleek, modern and functional – with canopy beds, gas fireplaces, plush linens. All this while maintaining its charming New England spirit.

The 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building is the perfect home away from home during the winter. From sophisticated earth-toned décor to dine art and a succulent in-house steakhouse – aptly named Mooo. The restaurant is Beacon Hill’s best spot for a choice cut, refreshing brew, glass of wine or celebratory flute of champagne.

Reflect to a time of Margaret Fuller and the transcendentalist movement at the fashionable 907 Main hotel in Central Square in Cambridge. The 67-room inn has an intuitively retro-Modernist style with current-day amenities to boot. Guests can lighten up in a timeless style and still flip on a 55-inch flatscreen, browse and get work done via Wi-Fi and completely unwind in a lustrous bathroom with top-shelf bath products and posh slippers.

At 907 Main, it’s all about polished style, comfort and convenience. The hotel is near all of Cambridge’s attractions, college campuses and the hip cultural scene. Guests who don’t want to go far can dine at The Dial or try the square’s only rooftop bar on the top floor of the hotel.

North-central Massachusetts has a lot of getaways during the winter, but nothing is quite like the Hotel on North in Pittsfield. The entire hotel is seemingly hand-curated from top to bottom. Think of it as modern fancy meets Victorian sensibility. Each of the 45 rooms at the Hotel on North is unique – but always includes an abundance distinctive character. Efficient and elegant guest residences come complete with hand-picked furniture, luxury touches and individual décor.

The hotel is close to Tanglewood, MASS MoCA, Colonial Theatre, Berkshire Museum, Jacob’s Pillow and the Barrington Stage Company. The hotel’s uncomplicated-yet-savory on-site restaurant – Eat on North – offers flavorful American favorites for lunch and dinner.

Amherst takes on a new life every fall as the Five College community returns to full force. The Inn on Boltwood in the heart of Five Colleges has been a cherished landmark for close to a century and recent improvements ensure it will be greeting guests for years to come.

Vacationers looking to experience the season in a classic New England setting with new hotel features and amenities rave about the inn’s revamped grand ballroom, well-equipped fitness center and high level of personal service. Each of the trendy guest rooms is different, with modern comforts such as pillowtop mattresses and high thread count linens. The tasty on-site restaurant, 30Boltwood, plates farm-to-table cuisines with the finest local ingredients.

Southcentral Massachusetts transforms to a magical snowy wonderland during the deep winter, and the many traditional Colonial cottages that sprinkle the New England landscape look as if they were cut from a Hallmark holiday card. At the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, guests can choose which slice of Americana is the backdrop for their perfect vacation. The main inn and the surrounding cottages each have their own history and individual flair.

For generations, the inn has greeted guests during the winter for the amazing skiing and the Berkshires arts scene. The boutique hotel provides an elegant dining experience in the Main Dining Room. Widow Bingham’s Tavern and the more casual Lion’s Den offer excellent wines, brew and craft cocktails that perfectly pair with the artisan main courses.