Eastover Estate & Eco-Village

United States , Pittsfield - MA
LENOX, 430 East St P O Box 2282
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6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2022

Jennifer

it had clean rooms- they are very dark. We were looking for a clean place to stay. This is very dated but worked for us.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Trying hard to do well

The owner and staff worked hard to make us comfortable, but the rooms are just not nice enough for us to go back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2022

Kate

The location is beautiful and I understand why people would like to travel here. However, the property is run down and the accommodations feel cheap. There was very little offered at breakfast - and the checkin/checkout process was confusing. It may be a lack of staff, but I'm not sure I would return here.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2022

Jonathan

No television service despite costing over $150 per night… Week Internet service… Room disappointingly common… Room was not in the mansion but in an out building that was like a motel…

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2022

randy

A mansion from another era on beautiful property that needs a lot more work. The accommodations are mostly summer camp like rustic bungalows . There is no typical reception desk and there’s an answering machine that is very amateurish
There’s not much staff per se and they try to be helpful , however this place needs to be taken over by a corporation that has experience and could be a really good resort

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2020

Inna

Room was clean , I really liked wooden floors . Excellent bathroom with good shower and

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

We were the only ones on premises when we checked in.

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2019

Michael

Lackluster stay for the price.

This hotel charges the same rates or similar to other hotels that are newer and more updated. There was no Wi-Fi in the rooms and there was not much comfort. The bed was on wheels and would roll when we would try to read a book leaning our backs against the wall. Also we were in a barrack styled dormitory bedroom set up and the outdoor lights beamed into the room and there were no black out curtains, only old plastic cracked blinds. There were cracked tiles in the bathroom floor. Also the shower only had a shower curtain which was made of cotton and absorbed a lot of water. There was no shower liner so in order to avoid water spilling onto the cracked tile bathroom floor we had to put the curtain inside which became laden with water.
When we checked in we were told that they were various activities of yoga and meditations. We were not here for this. We were here to visit family and spend the days hiking with them and going out to restaurants. If I knew that this was part of the package I would have looked elsewhere and found better comfort. It’s a nice place if that’s what you want but we were not looking for this and I was also disappointed with Hotels.com for having this listed on their site. I felt as though we wasted our two free nights on a three night visit.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

While the property has a great potential, it is in a dire state. The cost cutting measures by the property management are obvious and overwhelming - from expired or really old soap to batteries pulled out of heater's remote control to unplugged freeze in the room to terrible breakfast. We even found used dinner plate under our bed. WiFi doesn't work and there is no phone in the rooms. Paint job all across the property is terrible, and rolled up carpets were in the main mansion. Stay away from this place!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2019

Max

This property changed from magic to tragic. Our first visit was excellent two years ago. Beautiful room, robes, and toiletries and a turn down service. The staff was attentive and interested in us being there. Upon arrival, we expected an amazing experience. Instead it was a let down. No robes, no toiletries, and our room had no electricity. All holistic services were booked; this should have been stated online so we would know in advance that theses services weren’t available during our visit. It’s a shame that business owners don’t realize how easy it is to get business, but once you lose a customer you seldom get them back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This place was such a pleasant surprise! Beautiful property with tons of history and culture. The free daily yoga or tai chi classes are an absolute bonus. The daily breakfast is also great. Loved this place!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The views from the property are outstanding and the main \"mansion\" is nice. The guest cottages are clean but the beds are terrible. The public areas are run down looking outside the perimeter of the mansion. The swimming pool is beautiful, but the paint is peeling on the bottom.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

kathleen s.

Very pleasant atmosphere. Cheerful employees. Breakfast was healthful and delicious.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2019

NRG

The mansion and the grounds are beautiful. We stayed in ‘the Ranch’, one of the surrounding buildings, and found the rooms to be pretty standard. Unfortunately, the TV did not work, and the hot tub on the premises was out of order as well. This is an old property and could use a bit more TLC. It is in a beautiful setting. Highlights were the indoor pool, the setting, and the breakfast. They offer ‘continental breakfast’ but there are hot entrees to choose from - self serve, buffet style. Overall our stay was good, but we had expected a bit more luxury for the price.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2019

Maribeth

Glamping at its best

Great location with close proximity to Tanglewood. Grounds are beautiful. This is glamping with basic motel style rooms. There is no Hotel Service for anything less than 3 nights - no bedmaking/linen refresh. No bar/cafe facilities unless you are with a big group. Very safe and reasonable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It's a retreat, not a hotel. If you're looking for a hotel, you may be disappointed. If you stay in one of the many cottages/cabins throughout the property there will be no TV and no daily maid service. One of the rooms I stayed in required you to run hot water in the basin before taking a hot shower. There is no lunch/dinner service. There is a breakfast buffet at the main house (mansion.).

There is a TV available in the library of the main house/mansion.

However, the grounds are very nice and are appropriate for strolls.

Eastover provides a venue for multi-day courses.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Clean comfortable room. Good buffet breakfast.
Long set of stairs to second floor room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Extremely quiet and peaceful, yet close to everything. Very good breakfast. Nice to have the option of trying classes (tai chi, etc).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Ryan

The place was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It was a unique experience, and the grounds were fun to explore as there are different buildings and areas for different activities. It is peaceful, and there is natural beauty all around that provides a relaxing atmosphere. I stayed overnight and the room was clean, comfortable, and well kept. I had a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast, thanks again to the staff for a pleasant experience.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Loved our stay. Would like to have seen some historic information or photos about the property. Such a beautiful setting!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The location was beautiful though the grounds were a bit run down. The rooms were quite rustic with minimal amenities.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2019

Jaclynn

Avoid

Rundown, wifi doesn’t work, no tv. Way to overpriced.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2019

Emilie

Super friendly staff

Kim was super helpful and friendly and gave us the whole tour. Looking forward to coming back!

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The property is not well maintained. It’s beautiful from the outside but when we got there we found out the indoor pool was not available to use for the season. In addition, none of the walkways were salted so ice was everywhere. The complimentary breakfast was horrible. Old fruit and hard boiled eggs were served. We stuck to the cereal and coffee and my boyfriend became sick from the food. The only saving feature was the room itself. It was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was well heated. Unfortunately, the other factors make it an undesirable place to stay. I understand the place is under new ownership but that does not excuse being served old food and not making the roadways and walkways safe to maneuver for guests staying there. I will opt to stay somewhere else when I return to the area.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Nice location, pool closed in winter

Beautiful and peaceful location, basic but comfortable motel style rooms (thin walls, fine as long as your neighbors are quiet). We stayed here because of the indoor pool, featured on the website and listed as one of the amenities on Hotel.com and other booking sites. It was closed for the winter - would have been good to know this.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very basic accommodations. Beautiful Mountain View’s and nice hiking trail on the property. Would definitely return in the summer.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2018

ASG

The best things about Eastover are the location, the mansion, and the beautiful property. Our room, in one of the outer buildings was adequate. The breakfast left much to be desired.

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2018

Michael

Historic Mansion

I was in Lenox MA for work and chose Eastover Estate because of the historic mansion on the property. To my surprise the room I had in the mansion was very spacious with a huge bathroom and all modern conveniences. I was greeted by a very friendly registration attendant after a long drive from Boston. My stay was short as I was there for just one night. The property is a short drive (about 5 minutes) into Lenox, where there are many restaurants, shops and Tanglewood. The next morning a complimentary breakfast was served in the dining area using local ingredients grown on the property!

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2018

Sandra

To be completely honest, I was nervous because of the last comments I read the day before I left. YES, the place has seen better days, but it is very clean and comfortable. They were cutting the grass as we arrived Our bathroom had been painted recently and the bed was comfortable. the employees were friendly and nice. The breakfast was a nicely served buffet. If you aren't looking for fancy and a lot of amenities you might be happier somewhere else. Otherwise it is just fine! AND I'm pretty particular!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Mel

An absolutely wonderful weekend. Peaceful and friendly, and the staff is terrific. The accomodations are rustic, but we had a large and comfortable room with a great view. The grounds are spectacular, and the entire place is set up to promote an easy interaction with guests. We took a couple of excellent tai chi classes. Indoor swimming pool is great. An entirely pleasant, warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Rene

Lovely retreat

Absolutely loved Eastover. We stayed the last weekend of Tanglewood, which was a short drive away. Breakfast was a delightful surprise. I was expecting a continental and instead we had an amazing all organic feast. The grounds are beautiful and the owners have Done a beautiful job restoring this old estate and former private school. Our room was large and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed complimentary yoga and tai chi from outstanding teachers. I also enjoyed the library which was full of books on wholistic health. The weekend was a peaceful retreat. I can’t wait to go back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Dancemomof2

Beautiful setting, but needs some updating

I stayed at the Eastover with my husband and our two daughters in their early 20's. We chose this hotel because of it's price, even after reading some of the negative reviews. The setting is beautiful and the sense of serenity and relaxation is really enjoyable. The breakfast that is included in the room seemed very robust, we only had some of the fruit and pastries.
The reason I gave the rating I did was that the rooms are a little old. The walls are thin and we were woken up each morning by the tv and voices in the room next to us. The rooms are old and if they could clean them up, this would be a wonderful place to stay.
We did say we stay here again because of the beauty it offered.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Chelsea

Pleasant and attractive if simple, near Tanglewood

The room is simple, but very clean and attractive. Our room had a queen bed and a twin bed, plus a desk in the corner. We had to carry our luggage up the stairs, which was fine. The whole estate is really large, but beautiful -- it's filled with trees, flowers, plants and interesting statues. It's a very short drive (about ten minutes) from downtown Lenox and Tanglewood. We stayed in West Colonial, which was an easy walk to breakfast and a library in the main mansion. Breakfast buffet was included, and very nice.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Just OK, maybe not ready for prime time.

Eastover was ok; not great for the price. Room was clean and comfortable, but very spartan in terms of furnishings (no towel bar near the sink; only one bedside table, not great lighting, no extra blankets or pillows in the room, etc.). Property is beautiful, but the whole establishment has the feeling of an owner who's bitten off more than they can chew. The breakfast was quite good. If you're only using this place as a room and not there for the wellness classes or other services, it's a bit overpriced.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2018

Chris

This property was probably at one time a state of the art Retreat facility. The structures, grounds and facilities are in great need of updating, repair and cleaning. The pool was not filled so that the water could circulate or so the debris on the top of the water would flow out and be filtered. The pool also needed to be vacuumed.

The staff was pleasant enough, but not fully responsive. For example, we were told there were towels at the pool, but there weren't. The receptionist got us towels, but no towels were put at the pool for other guests, so they would have to go through the same thing we did.

Our guest room was clean and appropriately supplied. However, the air conditioning filter needed to be cleaned (which we did) in order to work.
The included breakfast was good.
Our Qidong session on Sunday morning was wonderful!

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2018

sheldon

incompetent staff could not fix anything they yes you and do nothing to fix the problems, not good service at all, wifi did not work the whole trip, lied about breakfast, tv channels did not have sound, very little hot water

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Victoria

Nice RnR

We enjoyed our stay. Nice room and pool. Friendly staff although seemed a bit overwhelmed. This is great for wellness retreats but not really set up well for a hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2018

Pam

Gorgeous views. Best breakfast ever — yummy and ultra healthy.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2018

Patricia

Scenic location and close to Tanglewood, downtown Lenox, and hiking trails. Sparkling and impressive indoor pool and extensive gardens and grounds. Wonderful laid back environment and unique surroundings. The breakfast was delicious and healthy. We stayed at the Ranch and the room was pretty basic. Another chair would be good. The beds were comfortable and the towels plush and soft.😊

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2018

robin

Rustic

I was expecting rustic but it was a bit more rustic than I was expecting. Sevice was very nice and accommodating.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2018

geoffrey

Great stay and fun!

Deborah was very hospitable and the Retreat Center is fantastic. We were off season and the area was fantastic even with some snow.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2017

Steve

Quiet, peaceful and centrally located

We were looking for a place in western Massachusetts and Eastover fit the bill. We don't spend a lot of time at any hotel when touring so we look for location. Being from Newport, I love big estates and harken back to the days of private ownership. The main building is incredible. The property with its out buildings allowed my mind to wander and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. I'm not a Zen person but love conversation with new people and there were others there for the Zen part and it was a pleasure talking with them. It is centrally located and driving to Lenox, Stockbridge, Lee and West Stockbridge was easy. So much history and beauty in the area. The rooms, not in the main house were large, clean and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2017

Autumn

Old Digs but Wonderful Adventure

The estate was empty the two nights we stayed (they often hold large retreats). Cool, old estate. Could definitely use some updating, though we were okay with a more rustic stay. Enjoyed the peace and quiet, and the kids enjoyed having the pool to ourselves, and the beautiful estate. We will go again in the future - so much better than a stay at a chain. We went to Tanglewood, Kripalu, and Jacob's Pillow. Perfect location!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Magnificent resort!

The mansion and surrounding grounds are spectacular. The staff was incredibly welcoming and lovely. Our room was gorgeous and spotless. I loved the entire stay.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

A very pleasant Berkshires retreat!

We booked this for a last-minute weekend getaway to Tanglewood and the Berkshires. While the facility overall looks a little run down, it turned out to be a quiet, comfortable retreat. The staff was pleasant, the continental breakfast was just enough to fuel our morning hikes around the hotel's expansive grounds and trails. The hotel offers free yoga and qigong classes but it's best selling point is the great location in Lenox, minutes from the town center and with beautiful views of the Berkshires. We'll definitely go back.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Paula

Unique, Interesting, Lovely

I stayed at Eastover not fully understanding what it was so if you're going there don't expect typical hotel accomodations. I stayed in one of the outer buildings and if you're using it as a hotel I'd suggest staying in the main house (mansion, really.) The staff was very accommodating and friendly, the room was sparkling clean and the food was fresh and delicious. The place has an interesting history and the grounds are gorgeous. The indoor pool was spacious, clean and warm. The owners are clearly putting a lot of energy, money and love into bringing this beautiful place back. I plan on returning and next time I'll be sure to work some of the Eastover's interesting spiritual and personal growth workshops and sessions into my schedule. Highly recommended for travelers who like to wander and explore beyond the beaten path. It would be an excellent place for a group retreat.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful location, tired facilities

The Eastover is in a beautiful location and the grounds are lovely. The main house is impressive looking- reminds one of a turn of the century mansion. The rooms themselves are in separate buildings and a bit tired. The furniture doesn't quite match, there are no towel racks, shower water pressure/temperature is poor. The breakfast was good- fresh fruit, baked goods and cereals. For the price of the room, I expected nicer rooms. I'm not sure I would recommend at the price we paid for the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2016

Steve

Eastover Estate a completely relaxing getaway.

The Eastover Estate is not an hotel per se and anyone wanted an hotel-like experience will be disappointed. However, if you know what to expect it exceeds those expectations.

It is a beautiful old main house where you can eat, study, relax and just enjoy. The cabins are immaculate. The only criticism of them is that the pillows are not soft.

It is perfectly located for hiking and doing things in the Lenox area. What really makes the place work, however, is the staff. They go out of their way to accommodate. We needed a cutting board and knife for cheeses that we had packed for our hike and they gave us one to use. They are very pleasant and accommodating. I cannot say enough about how they make the stay positive.

We had a very relaxing time, doing some work during the weekend and also hiking and enjoying Lenox. Will definitely consider staying again if we get up that way.

2/10

Poor

20 Sep 2016

Beatrice

The anti-spa.

Awful. You do not stay in the building in the photo. There is no spa, or pool or jacuzzi. The rooms were cabins/campers bunkers, with no drapes or rugs or carpets. Room had an odd odor.
TV was big and nice.
I went for a retreat, and really, a big waste of the 3 .5 hour drive from NYC, arriving to find the hotel inaccessible because the bridge was OUT. I called the hotel, and they did not have directions I had followed their website directions.
This place has a beautiful mansion, you will not enter this building, you will be escorted back to the rear of the estate, hidden behind massive mansion to white washed wooden row shacks. That is where the guests stay. Jacuzzi was broken, no spa services were available. A REAL DISAPPOINTMENT!

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2016

David

Relaxing property

Relaxing peaceful property
Beautiful views

Partner