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The Barrington is located on Main Street in Great Barrington—a vibrant town with a host of inviting eateries, stylish boutiques, and art galleries. Our convenient location enables guests to casually stroll about town—or take a short drive to explore the surrounding areas, which are rich in cultural attractions including museums, musical performances, and live theater. There’s also an abundance of parks, lakes, and mountains in The Berkshires, and it’s all easily accessible from our central location. When it’s time to unwind, guests will enjoy retreating to our intimate six-suite inn. Here they can indulge in our luxe, spacious suites. Some reflect a traditional design sensibility while others boast a more contemporary aesthetic. Regardless of style preferences, all guests are welcome to enjoy the art of impeccable service and a warm extension of our hospitality.
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Trendy
City View
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Chinese
Location
281 Main St Level 3, Great Barrington, MA 01230-1746
The Barrington
199 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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The Barrington deserves its popularity. For a small B&B, the attention to detail was on the level of a four or five star hotel. My room was charming, airy, clean and nicely appointed. The breakfast was certainly the best I have ever had at a B&B and the staff who served me were a pleasure to see each morning. The Berkshires have a lot of small inns and B&B's but this place is putting in a lot of thought and extra work to make this place extra special and comfortable. The location is also great.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Sep 2, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. It warms our hearts to read it. We’re delighted that you enjoyed everything about our small B&B. We’ll keep striving to maintain this level of service and hope to see you next time you’re in the area. Best regards,
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We stayed in the Rustic Retreat which was a large room with a very comfortable bed, large bathroom with walk in shower, a small refrigerator and plenty of storage room. The room was clean, beautifully decorated and smelled fantastic...the whole hotel smelled like a spa! It had a relaxing spa scent in the room and in the hallways. Everyone we dealt with was very pleasant. The elevator from the parking lot made it very easy to get our luggage in and out. The hotel is located right in the heart of Great Barrington, making it very easy to walk to dinner, shopping, etc. Breakfast, which was brought to our room at our requested time, was a delicious continental breakfast with muffins, croissants, yogurt, juice, coffee and more. There was a nice table and chairs by the floor to ceiling windows in our room which gave us a great spot to sit and eat a very relaxing breakfast. We'd definitely consider staying again and would highly recommend this hotel. If I had to struggle to find any suggestions for improvement...maybe brighter lighting in the bathroom for makeup application?
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:The rustic retreat suite was very roomy with a large bathroom with walk in shower and heat lamp...
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Oct 8, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are constantly striving to enhance our guests' experience, and your suggestion regarding improved lighting in the bathroom for makeup is invaluable. Rest assured, we are already working on making these enhancements to provide an even better experience for our guests. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Your continued support means the world to us. Warm regards, The Barrington
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We were pleasantly surprised at this excellent bed and breakfast in Great Barrington. We rarely travel to The Bershires, so we booked based on other online reviews. The spacious, clean and comfortable suite was centrally located in town and we enjoyed walking to the various shops and restaurants. An added bonus is visiting the Farmers’ Market on Saturday morning located next door to the B and B. The young ladies who provide housekeeping and food service do a great job— they are very warm, sincere and hardworking. The owner is also lovely and has great attention to detail. The bed was most comfortable and the Toiketries provided were top-notch.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Aug 22, 2023
It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Thank you for your kind words; they truly encourage us to keep delivering the best. Our utmost priority is your satisfaction and comfort, and we're thrilled you had a pleasant experience exploring our town. I'll share your kind feedback with our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're in the area again. Best regards, The Barrington
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What a lovely B&B in downtown Great Barrington. The Barrington staff is definitely one of a kind; hosts William and Faittyane are so warm and welcoming, they made my husband and I feel like royalty. They are very attentive and do everything possible to ensure your stay is perfect. The rooms are quite large, beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Every amenity you could possibly want is provided, including lavender bed pillow spray. You’re going to love sleeping on the cloud like mattress and bedding, The biggest surprise was the breakfast each morning. William and Faittyane graciously served us a full breakfast that even included warm chocolate filled croissants. They were fabulous!! Everything about our stay at the Barrington was outstanding. Thank you William and Faittayane, you do an exceptional job at making your guests want to return again and again!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Jun 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful time at The Barrington in downtown Great Barrington. It warms our hearts to hear that William and Faittyane made you feel like royalty and that you enjoyed our spacious, cozy rooms and delicious breakfast. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!
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My wife and I travel to Great Barrington each July 4th weekend so she can exhibit her paintings at the Berkshires Arts Festival. We’ve struggled to find a clean and comfortable place to stay. The Barrington surpassed our expectations! Great communication from William and team prior to our arrival with instructions on how to access the property and the breakfast ordering process. The room (#2) was excellent with a comfortable king sized bed and modern bathroom. In this post COVID era, we loved the daily housekeeping service. The breakfast each morning was our favorite! Simple options, but all made fresh, with a French flair. The breakfast was worth at least $20 per person, per day if bought separately. There was some confusion with my original reservation as I was contacted a week before our arrival with the news that they couldn’t honor my daily rate due to some sort of mistake. I pushed back on this as I had a confirmation email showing the rate and they agreed. We recommend The Barrington!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Jul 11, 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you and your wife enjoyed your stay at The Barrington. It’s great to hear our communication, accommodations, and breakfast met your expectations. We apologize for the confusion regarding the reservation and appreciate your understanding. Best regards, William and The Barrington Team
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This is a charming bed and breakfast on the third floor of a beautiful old industrial building right in the center of Great Barrington. The service was very attentive, breakfast each morning was delicious. With only 7 suites each decorated differently this feels very homey. I highly recommend and would most definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Sep 2, 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards,
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We spent two very comfortable and peaceful nights at the Barrington and only wish we could have stayed longer. Every detail exceeded our expectations from the sleep inducing bed ( and sleep spray on the nightstand!) to bottled water replenished daily, to the thoughtful toiletries in the roomy bathroom. The room was artfully decorated: just the right amount of thoughtfully chosen antiques blending perfectly with more modern pieces. I especially appreciated the rocking chair at the end of a busy day. Breakfast was simply delicious. I loved the pastries brought out to us while we waited on omelet preparation. Coffee was hot and strong enough and the fresh squeezed orange juice was a treat. The location was perfect for strolling downtown to shop and eat. With the on site parking, there was no need to drive for those experiences. Thank you Barrington folks. We would love to return and will recommend you to our friends.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:We stayed in room #4. It was quiet, but I believe all of the rooms to be. We looked out the back...
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Aug 30, 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Barrington. Thank you for sharing your experience; we'll be sure to pass along your praise to our chef! We hope to welcome you again the next time you are in the Berkshires. Warm regards, Carrie
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The Barrington exceeded our expectations in EVERY way. This team understands hospitality and they take in to that next level by anticipating every need. Rooms are impeccably clean and appointed with items not always found in luxe hotels (i.e. small freezer; aroma therapy diffuser; stand fan, to name a few). High ceilings and large windows make the suite feel even larger than it already is (most spacious and comfortable). The suite looks out on Main Street, Great Barrington, but for those who don't wish to look outside, the chunky blinds and heavy drapes will shut the world (and light) out. Breakfast was an elegantly presented meal of fluffy scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, crostini, a lovely salad of mixed greens with micro greens, dried cranberry bits and a delicious dijon vinaigrette. Thinly sliced and tender cucumber and radish added color to the plate (in addition to an array of colorful tomato halves). Freshly squeezed orange juice and bold coffee rounded out the meal. Add the convenience of being able to walk to the theatre, restaurants, cafes and shops...what more does one need? A few more nights at the Barrington! We will be back.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking is behind the building
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Aug 13, 2023
We greatly appreciate the time you took to share your review. Your kind words delighted us, and we are thankful for your thoughtful feedback. Our dedicated staff is thrilled to know their efforts had such a positive impact on your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you; Your encouraging comments motivate us to continue delivering exceptional guest experiences. Thank you for choosing The Barrington and for your generous review. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Best regards, The Barrington
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The Barrington is a charming, boutique B&B in the heart of a lovely small Berkshire town with a big name: Great Barrington. Situated on the third floor (with elevator) of an historic block on Main Street (peppered with boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries), each luxurious room in The Barrington’s intimate, seven-suite layout features unique, comfortable, and stylish decor, high ceilings and a large window. No cookie cutter hotel experience here! Your choice of the excellent breakfasts includes scrambled eggs and French toast with delicious maple syrup. And Carrie, the manager, was extremely kind and accommodating to us thirsty travelers who arrived late one afternoon after a long drive. She welcomed us after hours into the breakfast area and chatted with us as we sat down to a refreshing mug of hot tea. Thank you, Carrie!
Tanglewood is an easy 20-minute ride up Route 7. A glorious bike ride starts from The Barrington‘s front door: within five minutes you’re cycling on a quiet road in beautiful rolling countryside. This is our second stay at The Barrington and more visits are in our future.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Aug 15, 2023
Dear Susan, It brings us immense joy to have had the opportunity to host you and your company. Your delightful review warms our hearts, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your kind words. Ensuring the utmost comfort and satisfaction of our guests is our top priority, and we take great pride in striving for excellence in every aspect. As we reflect on your visit, we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back in the near future. Thank you again for choosing The Barrington. Warm regards, The Barrington
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Located right in downtown Great Barrington, The Barrington is a charming bed & breakfast with an incredibly friendly and helpful staff. We were in town for a show at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and the location could not have been more convenient. Several restaurants to choose from in walking distance.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from The Barrington GB, Owner at The Barrington
Responded Jun 30, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and spending time exploring our town. We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our local Theater. We appreciate your kind words and hope you have a fantastic summer.
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LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsBerkshiresGreat Barrington
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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