Amherst Inn — Hotel in Amherst

What a wonderful place to stay. After traveling the planet over the last 12 years the owners are two of the most wonderful people I have met. From comfortable beds and bathrooms to having someone there for anything you need. For myself, I needed a new perspective with all that is going on in our world, and that was somehow included by Ann and her husband Alan. I will never forget my stay in this historical home (was once part of the Emily Dickinson family and her childhood home/museum is across the street) and the conversations I had with these two. The place is so convenient for those who love nature or bicycle riding or running. Not only is it connected to a rail trail for bicycling, running or nature walks, but it is also very easy to get to Boston, Connecticut and Rhode Island for bicycling on their rail trails. I loved this place so much, I visited again a week later and then extended that stay by 4 nights. Maybe, its just the people in this area, actually that is exactly what it is. People like Ann and Alan make this a wonderful community. Sorry to ramble but when people change your life its hard not to...

I have spent two wonderful weekends here. The Inn is a Victorian masterpiece right in the heart of Amherst (across from Emily's house) with beautiful individually crafted rooms and capacious common areas. My room was very amble size with all the accoutrements, including tile bath with shower, make-up mirror, puffy towels, and luxury soaps. The room had lots of windows, exquisite wallpapers, period furniture and prints, embroidered comforters, and pillows sets. The dining room is beautiful and spacious (during COVID I was the only one using the DR). Jan, the Host, is welcoming and has a wealth of knowledge. Each morning she made me anything I wanted for breakfast. Plenty of delicious coffee, vegie omelets, toast, blueberry muffins, to name a few. The surrounding area is full of beautiful nature trails, university offerings, historic Dickinson homes, and famous North Hampton-Belchertown bike trail! Local restaurants are an easy walk. I will be going back to the Amherst Inn for regular visits to the Pioneer Valley! Highly...

This is like a second home for me and Allen and Ann have become family in my 20 years of staying here when I am in Amherst. The negative reviews have wrong information. They take credit cards. The breakfast is fantastic and if it’s not busy you can order off a menu. Otherwise it is buffet style with eggs sausages and pancakes or French toast. Fresh fruit and cereals and delicious coffee cake round out the feast. The kitchen is spotless. I have no idea what room a guest looked into but it certainly wasn’t the kitchen! It is state of the art. The inn has been lovingly restored and the wallpaper was specifically used because of a discovery that this was used by the original owner. If you hate history and genuinely caring people and hot delicious breakfasts than stay away. The Allan House is also a 2 minute drive. If you want room service go to the Marriott. This is my go to place and...