Name: Publick House Historic Inn
Address: 277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, 01566, US

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Ryan

Great location

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Patricia

When we got home there were charges on our account we didn't know about ahead of time and don't understand

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

mark

wonderful stay! and lovely historic in. thank you for the fine hospitality

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Karen

Beautiful setting and room options. Had a delicious dinner and great service from Sofia in the Tap Room

Only negative is that interior signage isn’t always clear. And we stopped a male employee to ask for guidance to the Tap Room - he was very annoyed. All else good.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

fred

needs updating, breakfast is great

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Robert

What a delightful stop over.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Randi

Awesome
Well liked

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Michelle

Great room and great price. Their onsite restaurant was OK. Breakfast was just pastries and coffee. We didn't have a car and would have been happier with some additional options. But, otherwise we had a great stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Audrey

Overall pretty good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Rhonda

Our stay was great! Staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and very comfortable. Great location. Hope to stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Lior

Close to Old Sturbridge Village. The rooms are perfectly fine though slightly dated, but clean and well maintained.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Phillip

Publick house is an historic inn with a newer addition and a 1960's era motor lodge on its grounds. Since we were visiting the Brimfield Antiques market we only needed to stay in the motor lodge . It was extremely comfortable with nice linens and beds . We asked for maid service one day and it was done spotlessly. The food in the restaurant is quite good and they give free coffee and pastries in the Bake shop every morning. There's a refreshing pool as well

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Jessica

The room was a nice size. The staff was very friendly. It was centrally located. We would absolutely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Megan

Great inexpensive hotel!! It’s right off the main road and a one hour drive from Boston. Room was adequate & clean, parking lot felt safe. The parking lot connects to a boutique/shop and older inn that has a restaurant downstairs.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Frank

We stayed in the motor lodge. The room was clean and comfortable however the bathroom was small and tight. We booked for 2 nights but our room keys did not work on the second day and we had to make a trip down to the office to have them recoded. The complementary coffee and pastries in the morning were very good as was the outdoor seating area adjacent to the Bakery. We had dinner one night in the Tap Room and it was very good as was the service. Overall a good stay and would recommend to anyone traveling to the Sturbridge area.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Jon

This is a terrific, versatile, and historical place. I stayed in one of the original buildings, with wood floors and thin walls. The room was looking out over the front of the property and the street beyond. The room was understandably small, seeing the origins, and the price was pleasantly suitable to the size despite the sense of history in it and the areas of the business immediately around it.
The food onsite was very good, as was the service on all counts, restaurant or complementary coffee and baked goods in the morning.
A word of caution regarding the choice of rooms: the room I was in had rather thin walls and ceiling, so you don't want to be singing in the shower (so to speak, I did not literally do this) unless you want your neighboring guests hearing it.
It is a beautiful property on beautiful grounds, and I'll hope to stay again someday.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Leonel

The restaurant served a rotten food fish to me. The floor was unleveled. A men's chest was not affixed to the wall and whith an unleveled floor it can fall and hurt a child on room 5.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

ian

Very nice place i wish had more time to enjoy the area.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Susannah

We loved this Inn. A wonderful place to stay. The restaurant was excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

William

It was an amazing experience the room was nice and it had a back porch to sit and there restaurant had a good menu also was the bakery had many tempting treats but all and all was a nice stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Caroline

Only there for an overnight. But the rooms are always clean, staff is so friendly, and the complimentary breakfast breads in the morning are delicious!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Christine

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. We loved the complimentary pastries and coffee in the morning. But the motel is in desperate need of some serious upgrades.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Tania

Cute place to stay and really enjoy to walk around, the bake good for breakfast, and the staff were lovely. The room was ok but can get a better clean, my soon allergy was terrible with all the dust that I had to take him to urgent care. Maybe get some clean in the back of the bed and carpet will help.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Danielle

Staff was very friendly and helpful

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Kenneth

Amazing New England Charm. The place is beautiful The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurants and bakery are - to die for.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Heather

Staff was courteous. Room was clean. Balcony was quiet and relaxing. Pool was clean and not cold at all. Would definitely visit again!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Marilyn F

I had a wonderful time @ Publichk House! We attended a wedding on site. It was so much fun thanks to the incredible staff. The restaurant food was delicious at lunch. Can't think of a thing to complain about.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Jim

Best value

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Frank

Room had a strong musty smell. No fridge no microwave. Very outdated. Only stayed one night and that was enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

gina

my room was exactly how i asked for it to be, and spotless. bed was comfortable balcony was a plus, outdoor pool looked amazing but i didn't get to try is because it was too packed, but the other guests seemed to love it. i had a problem with my AC and they sent someone right away. (The temp of the room was 74, but the AC said it was on 64) and it was very warm, but while speaking with the maintenance person, i noticed my balcony was open. haha my fault the room was warm. there was a stain on the rug, and and one of the chairs had stains on the cushion, and for some reason there was the bottom only of a Velcro piece on each arm of the sitting chair which was a little annoying ,i was scratched from it or my shirt would get stuck on it. the chair to the desk looked like it was getting ready to be stained or it was just plain and scraped and never finished. but those were nothing really to complain about. i had an amazing stay (2 days for some R & R) and i will definitely be back!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Debora

The lodge building I stayed at is old, but I felt very comfortable and safe there. The room was mostly clean but I saw o piece of hair on the soap holder in the shower and the toilet had been peed in and not flushed! Other than that it was fine, worth the price! It was quite reasonable plus they give you a discount at the restaurant.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Kathleen

Beautiful setting. The grounds and rooms are beautifully maintained. It was very quiet. The staff was welcoming. Very comfortable relaxing stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Tracy

The grounds are very nice and external kept. The pool was great, except not opening till 2p on Wednesday’s .. not sure why as it’s not a supervised pool. Everything was good, we were in the motor lodge portion of the Publick House.

Con *The mini fridge froze our food, that was disappointing as it was breakfast for my daughter who was attending a daily camp. The balcony chairs could use an update. For the price we paid, I was very happy with this stay. I wouldn’t pay upward to what’s charged a night on the higher end though.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Christopher

Always a pleasurable stay. My only qualm is no microwave available other then in the shop, which has limited hours. Repeat visitor and will continue to be.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

William

We planned our return trip in a way we could stay again on the way home. Fun place to stay....super clean and lots of character!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Lynn

Everything about the Publick House is a delight!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Julie

It was a unique experience. Check in location was nice. We stayed at the \"motor lodge.\" We had to drive down a hill to another building for ice and to an entirely different area for breakfast. The breakfast attendant was not a happy person. Although smoking is now prohibited in the building, the smell suggested otherwise. The room needed an update. There were cigarette burns in the side of the bathroom cabinet, for example.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Shannon

Very clean very peaceful stay

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Arpita

The property is really good and it has the best bakery I have been in a while. When you stay at the property, you get complimentary breakfast items - definitely try every item

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Ednei

Very nice place with helpful staff.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Brett

Cool place - great restaurant - room could use some modern upgrade- porch was deep with pollen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Erin

As I have come to expect, the Publick house was quaint, peaceful, and full of that old time charm. All interactions with staff were wonderful, as always. Ava at the Guest Desk checked me in and I have come to recognize her from past stays so always great to see an organization that retians their staff...especially highly compitent and pleasant staff members like Ava. Rest of my stay was great. While I did know there wouldn't be a refridgerator in my room (make note that not all rooms provide them) I was a bit surprised that there was only one 3 prong outlet in the bathroom where I could charge my latptop which has not been my past exeprience staying at this property. I always relish my time staying at the Publick House and look forward to my next stay in December.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Dawn

Lovely, historic inn with excellent food & service.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

David

The place was beautiful and well maintained.Loved having a restaurant on the premise.I wish we were able to use the pool but it was overrun with kids doing flips into the water. It would be nice if a few hours was designated each day for adults only.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

john

love the place, but obviously old, which is charming. Not all the amenities in room that many expect. No fridge, etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Debra

Very quaint and like stepping back in time. Well maintained and rustic with the woods facing the patio door. We thoroughly enjoyed it and are already planning a return trip.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Richard

The AC was loud and difficult to manage.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Jerome

Everything was how a wonderful hotel should be!

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Jennifer

The smell of the entire place was off putting. I think the carpets need to be deep cleaned and maintained daily. The guest room was decorated very cute, but it wasn't very clean. There was dust all along the inside of the bed rail and crumbs and debris under the furniture. The bake shop was a cute addition. Dinner at the Tavern was quaint, but the steak was full of grizzle. Thankfully, we got to change to another meal and it was good. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The complementary breakfast was a little sparse and disorganized. More training is needed for younger staff on how to put out items in a efficient manner. . Pool was quite a walk from main building and the towels ran out. A bathroom near the pool was missing. Housekeeping comes very early. We could hear vacuuming above our room at 9 am. A bit early. If you're looking for updated furnishings and amenities, this is not a place for you. This place is geared towards and older crowd and families. Lastly, I booked a spa appointment on my last day. I arrived to the spa and it was closed! After a few text messages, I got an answer. Apparently they moved and forgot to inform me. That was disappointing. Nothing was done to rectify the mistake, but the massage was decent. I would give the property 3 stars/5.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Denise

My room was large and the bed was very comfortable. The AC was not loud and kept the temperature perfect considering the heat wave over this past week. Most people don’t realize the Publick House has an outdoor pool! That also was spotless, clean and the water temperature was just right. Last but not least the food was very good. I had 3 full meals there and each was very good. Plus a 10% discount if you’re a hotel guest. All in all it beat a trip to the Cape and it was a pleasure to spend the 250th Independence Day celebration in such a pretty and historic location. I’ll be back for sure!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Arthur

Well maintained

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

David

Such a good value for a good experience. The pool was lovely and the room was tidy and clean, and the ac was cold. The staff was friendly even on such a busy holiday weekend where they were slammed. The price is unbeatable. We’ll be back soon!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Kelsi

Absolutely beautiful venue and the rooms were great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Shawn

Everything was perfect

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Chris

I loved everything about the Publick House. My room was in the Main Lodge, and the whole place brimmed with character. And I got all the benefits of a charming historic inn for the price of an ordinary motel room. Wow!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Gregory

Inn needs new carpets , everything else was excellent! Great staff, food ,drinks,bakery,location etc. Fantastic!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jodie

Great place. Only issue was we were unable to close the curtains due to the a/c placement.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jacquelynn

Our room was quite dated, but clean and spacious. The plug in between the beds needs to be changed out, as it was no match for gravity. Any phone charger we plugged in fell out within seconds. It was able to keep the alarm clock’s plug secure though. Front desk staff was very nice and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

David

Cle

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Joseph

Clean, quaint, complete bed, very nice tub& shower. Good location, good restaurant on site,

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Ryan

The Bakery shop is amazing

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Judy

Very colonial looking place. Staff was friendly. The breakfast pastries were amazing.

Only issue was I had to walk around the building when I arrived as the pastry shop was closed and no elevators. My room was up 14 steps which I could do but having an elevation option would have been nice. I assume people with disabilities stayed on the lower level rooms.

Enjoyed the music from a wedding one night and another night had music on the patio.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Scarlet

While the grounds are lovely, the main buildings are well-preserved, and the location in Sturbridge is fantastic (the Sunday farmers' market right across the street is a highlight!), the Country Motor Lodge rooms need significant renovation.

Although the room was clean, it felt 'tired and worn.' Specifically, the carpets are worn, the AC is loud, the bathrooms are outdated, and there are not enough power outlets. Fortunately, we weren't in the room much during our family reunion. On the plus side, the bake shop is popular, and the complimentary morning pastries, coffee, and tea are a nice touch. The small, well-maintained pool with its 3-foot shallow end and 5-foot deep end is also perfect for families.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

mary

Delightful, charming historical inn. Rooms were nice, dinner was excellent, and the complementary pasties in the morning were delicious. We would definitely go back!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Madalena

Beautiful property. Clean and spacious rooms. Very helpful and attentive office staff. Very close to highways.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Michael

Very nice facility with a lot of history. The room was very nice and the pub was great.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Alexa

Lovely stay for the night

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Susan

Fun experience and very comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Claire

We love Staying at Publick House Inn. We have stayed at the Historic Inn.twice. and the Chamberlain House.This time we stayed at the Tillyer Hpuse. The room was much smaller than the others. and more difficult to get to the restaurants (really good restaurants and bakery)
We liked the Historic Inn and Chamberlain House much better!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Nathan

We enjoyed our stay. Will stay again.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Carolyn

The property is dated but clean and comfortable. We stayed in the Country Motor Lodge which is on a hill above the main property. For the young a short walk to the restaurant, for us a car ride. The restaurant was excellent.

We were there to attend a 70th High School reunion lunch. The food and attention to detail was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Paul

Love the history and that it is well maintained. Friendly staff. Great bakery!
Great!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Janet

I’ve stayed here many times and the visits have always been pleasant. My room was clean and spacious although the window air-conditioning unit was having a hard time keeping up in the heat wave. Still, I was able to sleep comfortably. Looking forward to my next stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Jennifer

This hotel was a wonderful stop and provided everything we needed for our overnight stay. The property was walkable, with many unique buildings and an old cemetery to see. The staff was kind and helpful and the room had a wonderful shower and comfortable bed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Matt

Love this place. Comfy and peaceful would definitely go back again if I’m ever in that area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Ann

Everything was perfect. Staff at reception desk were excellent!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

William

2nd time staying here and have 3rd time booked.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

William

Such a beautiful historic property and the food in both the bakery and restaurant are amazing. Front desk staff are friendly and helpful too

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Kristin

The property is very well maintained , the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Noah

This property is amazing! Well manicured property, amazing amenities for a historic property. I have travelled the whole county for work and this property takes the cake!!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

GAIL ANN

Not quite a traditional hotel due to the \"historic\" nature of the property itself, and I was in one of the cheaper rooms just travelling alone on a quick business trip, but overall a very pleasant experience. Not modern, but quaint, and the surrounding area of Sturbridge was very charming. Nice setting.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Cecelia

We loved the look of the property and the rooms. There was a lot of character in the rooms, decorated with furniture from the colonial time period, yet up to date in modern conveniences. We stayed in the king suite in the Chamberline House. It was like our own apartment. Restaurants on site were good and the breakfast provided by the bake shop was a nice treat.
It was so close to Sturbridge Village and that was our original reason for staying there, but after being at the Publick House, we would go back even if we weren’t going to Sturbridge Village.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Steven

Had a lovely stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Jean

Quiet historic Inn and town. Love sitting on balcony to appreciate the birds, Revolutionary Cemetery and ancient trees. In town Enrico's Brick Oven has delicious gourmet pizza and icy cold Sangria. Inn provides delicious coffee and fresh baked pastries.

Only comment is, pet fee is a reasonable $25 but the pet room; altho clean and quiet, in sore need of upgrade in bathroom and floor carpet. We've stayed here 4x a year for over 20 years and love the ambiance and character.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Carly

The balcony screen door didn’t work and the bathroom door didn’t lock, and a channel guide would have been helpful, but otherwise it was a charming step back in time and we loved the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

David

Nice historic buildings with a lot to do nearby.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Linda

Pretty location. Loved that the cute historic tavern was open until midnight. Yummy bakery. Comfy king bed, kitchen, and spacious room (in corporate section). Complimentary tea/coffee and pastries.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Patrick

I’ve stayed here several times, it’s a lovely hotel, the motor lodge is old but meticulously maintained in a style reminiscent of a 1940 drive up motel. The furniture is nice real hardwood, the beds are comfortable. The upstairs rooms in the motor lodge have high vaulted ceilings and they all have a unique foxhunt wallpaper and plush green carpets.

We stay here any time we are near Sturbridge and there are rooms available. It’s the best

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Dianna

Beautiful property, spacious room with balcony, nice restaurants on property, near attractions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Kathy

Clean, comfortable room. The staff from front desk to dining to bakery were extremely helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking. Attended a wedding and food was delicious and staff very friendly.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Susan

Always a great stay… it was a super hot weekend, the air conditioner was on when I got to the room… comfortable, cozy!

4/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Maryssa

The rooms were old and very musty. The grounds were beautiful, staff was excellent. The prices of the rooms were inconsistent. My daughter and I had the same exact room for the exact weekend and her room was $100 dollars less. Would I recommend this place or stay here again? No

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Cynthia

The room was very nice. Not perfect...a small hole in the arm chair with stuffing hanging out, and the balcony was old and rusty. The air conditioning was noisy. Beyond that though, I was very very pleased, especially at the price point.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Lisa

Room was huge but bathroom was pretty tiny. Bed comfy and sheets clean. Property well lit for solo female traveler.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Steven

The room had one drawback. The electrical outlets need to be upgraded. Any device with substantial, such as a computer charger, would pull away from the outlet and lose connection. This could be remedied with a charging station that allows vertical plugin for devices. Also, USB ports would be helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Lynn

Room was comfortable and loved that the room was decorated with antique furniture which was comfortable. The breakfast was delicious as you could choose from selected items from their wonderful bakery. Will stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Daniel

The Bathroom curtain was dirty. We were only staying there to sleep, so not a big deal, but definitely not great. The bathroom smelled that someone smoked there, but again not a big deal. The place is also very old style and has so much potential but some areas are not upkept to its full potential.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

John

Restaurant waiter Elle was great

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

shannon

The check-in staff was not particularly helpful upon arrival. I was not provided with directions to my room, information regarding the complimentary pastries and coffee, or any notice that two weddings were taking place on the property during my stay, which resulted in a higher level of noise than expected. In retrospect, this may have contributed to the lower room rate.

The restaurant was satisfactory, and I especially appreciated that gluten-free bread was available.

The bed in the main house was very comfortable and contributed positively to the overall stay. One suggestion for improvement would be to install less transparent bathroom curtains, as visibility through them can compromise privacy.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Thomas

Always a good stay, with wonderful staff...negatives are furniture getting old in room; no tissues; no light switch next to bed

Self