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599 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002
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Allen House Victorian Inn
Ranked #5 of 14 Amherst B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
“Victorian to the Max”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Our extended family took over the inn for a three-day weekand on the occasion of a birthday celebration, and we were very pleased. We had all six rooms. The decor is authentically Victorian (it's won several notable awards) and is nothing if not fully executed, from the spectacular stuffed peacock over the mantelpiece to the intensely detailed wallpaper in every room to the Victorian knick-knacks in every corner. Inkeepers Alan and Ann were consistently attentative but not intrusive. Alan prepared wonderful breakfasts. It was too cold to do much walking this January weekend, but downtown Amherst is within an easy uphill stroll. There was plenty of heat, and for those wholike their sleeping quarters cool, the beds were piled high with quilts and comforters. During the interludes when the whole gang was present, we took over the front parlor for conversation, games, and a little football watching, while some used the free wi-fi to check up on email or work. The bathrooms are modest but serviceable. All in all, it was very congenial and we had a fine weekend.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gainesville, Florida
1 review
“Great place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

This was one of our first bed and breakfast experiences. We stayed for one night during a brief overnight visit to the area, but we couldn't have asked for anything more for our stay. The house is beautifully preserved and decorated in Victorian style, but has all of the modern amenities you would want, including comfortable beds, pillows, plenty of heat and hot water (much appreciated during the cold December night we stayed), free wi-fi access, and even an iPod dock in each room. The breakfast was very good, and the service was accommodating and super friendly. This was a great experience in a great area, with an extra touch of hominess added by Panda, the friendly house cat!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Orleans, Massachusetts
1 review
“Great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

The Inn is beautiful. The breakfast was unusually good, particularly the sausages. Wish I could find them somewhere.

Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
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New York City, New York
1 review
“Great Inn in Amherst”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

We spend a wonderful, very comfortable night at the Allen House so my son could look at colleges in the area. It is very convenient to everything in Amherst, and the hostess could not have been nicer. I would most definitely stay there again.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Friendly”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Alan, who runs the Inn, was very pleasant and eager to please. The house is dark inside with lots of antiques covering almost every surface. On a few nights, there was noise of kids on the street outside. Breakfast was good. Not great, but good.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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599 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002
Price range (per night):* INR2,229 - 7,524

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