Life House, Berkshires

Elegant quarters in a posh property offering a spa, a restaurant & a pool, plus tennis courts. In a Tudor Revival mansion on a 220-acre estate, this plush hotel is a mile from The Mount, Edith Wharton's home, and 8 miles from the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Set in the main house and a carriage house, the elegant rooms feature 4-poster beds and antique furnishings. Some have fireplaces, sitting areas, patios, soaking tubs and/or rainfall showers. Cottages add porches or decks; some have kitchens. Amenities include a refined restaurant, and a spa with a sauna and hot tub, as well as tennis courts, hiking trails and an outdoor heated pool (seasonal). There's also an ice rink, a cross-country ski trail, and a cabin with table games and TVs.

Modest, conservative rooms, some with whirlpool tubs, in a motel offering free parking & Wi-Fi. Set along US-20 across from The Center at Lenox shopping mall, this functional motel is a mile from Bousquet Ski Area and 3 miles from the Berkshire Museum. Accessed via exterior entrances, the straightforward rooms feature conservative decor and offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves and minifridges. Some rooms sleep up to 4 guests. Upgraded rooms add in-room whirlpool tubs. Off-street parking is complimentary.

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

Polished hotel offering airy rooms, suites & cottages, plus ocean views, beach access & a hot tub. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Plum Island Beach, this polished hotel is 5 miles from boutiques and restaurants in Newburyport, and 7 miles from Sandy Point State Reservation. Airy, upscale rooms feature free Wi-Fi, ocean-view balconies, and sitting areas with flat-screen TVs and fireplaces, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. Suites add terraces. An upgraded suite has a kitchen, a hot tub, a BBQ and beach access. Bright 1- to 2-bedroom cottages have kitchens, and living rooms with sofabeds; 1 adds a rooftop terrace. Breakfast baskets are provided. Amenities include free parking, beach access, and a courtyard with a hot tub.

Lively beer hall with an expansive brew list, refined pub fare & a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

An upscale seafood haven on Plum Island, this casual spot serves fresh dishes amid stunning sunset views and friendly service, perfect for a special night out.

Nestled on Newbury Street, this indie bookstore and cafe pairs a cozy atmosphere with an enticing all-day breakfast menu, perfect for book lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike.

Nestled in the bustling Seaport, this trendy counter-serve spot serves up gourmet fast-food classics like juicy burgers and crave-worthy shakes, all with a casual vibe and friendly service.

Upscale, stylish restaurant with ocean views, plus a menu focusing on seafood & housemade pasta.

Airy, swank outlet for Latin-Asian dishes from ceviche to sashimi plus Turkish touches & cocktails.