Very elegant, did not stay there but have dined twice before. Convenient to Tanglewood.
Excellent food and really good service, pricey but worth it, particularly on a special occassion.

We are a young couple from New York. We went up to the Berkshires for a short weekend getaway and were also attending the BSO performance at Tanglewood. We decided to stay at Wheatleigh for the first time. We were surprised to see the staff waiting at the driveway with a warm, welcome smile and who couldn’t wait to welcome us inside. We had some welcome champagne at the back Terrace before heading to our room. The view was magnificent overlooking to the mountains and lake. This place is exactly what my husband and I wanted. It was so peaceful. The service was extremely personalized. The Front office agent offered us a tour of the property and also gave us a short orientation about the history of the Wheatleigh. Even though it was built in 1893 the interior and architectural design is modernistic. Especially for us, we love staying at a modern and up to fashion hotel which seems hard to find in the Berkshires. We also saw the fitness room and a wonderful wine cellar. There was a great collection of wines from around the world. We were even offered a wine tasting at the end of our tour. We were extremely happy and already enjoying our time here. The last thing we saw was the outdoor heated pool; again I could not believe there is such thing like Wheatleigh up here in the Berkshires. It was such a lovely setting. We requested for an Aromatherapy massage on Saturday by the pool and the hotel was kind enough to arrange for us at the last minute. Our room was a Junior suite on the 2nd floor overlooking the mountain sand the lake with a private covered balcony. We couldn't ask for more with the price we've paid. The room was equipped with a Bang& Olufsen entertainment system and a powermat for my Ipad and Black Berry. At first I couldn’t understand how to use it but the agent noticed and immediately explained it to me. For dinner that evening we went down to the AAA 5 diamond awarded Dining room. We were greeted by the host from the stairway down to the great hall. We were laughing to each other and still can’t believe these young people are so detail oriented and passionate about what they are doing. I noticed the entire staff was young but provided such an exceptional service. We had the seven course chef's tasting menu and were completely filled, but it was a delicious dinner. Throughout our stay we were completely spoiled; it was a memorable experience with prompt service. We will definitely return, let us hope our work gives us more days like this. Thank you to all for such a wonderful weekend.

I have a soft spot for Wheatleigh. My husband and I make an annual pilgrimage to dine there, and recently stayed for the second time at the hotel. One certainly can be at peace here, a transformation that is sometimes instantaneous for me, sitting on deck chairs in one of the most enchantingly peaceful spots in the Berkshires, overlooking the Berks hills (not mountains, but pleasing nonetheless), and the massive trees found throughout the property. This is a quiet place that exudes elegance and historical substance and doesn't feel overly opulent despite the Italianate mansion aspect of the place, because of the spare, modern furnishings. (As an aside, if you haven't been and are comparing to Blantyre, the interiors are vastly different, so check out the photos carefully-- I think of Blantyre as a 'winter, cozy by fireside' spot, and a bit too gloomy for me for the summertime). I was grateful that we were upgraded when we arrived, given that it was our 20th anniversary, never take that sort of thing for granted, and found ourselves in a lovely room overlooking the courtyard fountain, and given some bubbly to celebrate. I can understand why some reviewers here would balk at the price. It is expensive, but that's why we just like to 'hang out' on the property and it feels worth it if that's how you like to spend your time away, without too many other people, if any, to contend with. There is also a lovely staff to welcome you and assist, and though some are 'newbies' they are earnest and sincere. You can literally walk to Tanglewood, for more lawns and massive trees, with music as an accompaniment. One word of advice-- I found that the main restaurant was closed midweek, and although we were able to eat in the library, the food was just not of the standard as the main restaurant, or perhaps I just felt the lack of choices on the prix fixe menu. The experience is decidedly different, and was not my idea of our grand 20th anniversary meal-- however, we have built up sufficient wonderful gastronomic memories there and nostalgia to have tossed off that particular dining experience. So if you are going for the 'total' experience, do make sure you can make a reservation in the main dining room, and that it is open.

We wanted to bring house guests to visit Wheatleigh for drinks on our way to Tanglewood. After calling the prior day, specifying the time of our visit and being assured of welcoming hospitality, we were coldly informed by a uniformed doorman that we should wait while he checked with the restaurant manager. A few minutes later, he returned to tell us that, "No one is available to serve us" and, "Sorry, but you must leave." You can imagine how embarrassed we were to be rudely turned away in front of friends -- especially when a couple seated nearby was enjoying drinks served by a waitress. Avoid this snooty place at all costs. Go to Blantyre or Cranwell.