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University Lodge Amherst, Amherst
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About the Hotel
345 North Pleasant Street,
Amherst,
Massachusetts,
United States of America,
01002,
Massachusetts
University Lodge is situated near several renowned educational institutions, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Amherst College. This smoke-free hotel offers 20 well-equipped rooms designed for comfort and convenience. Guests can easily access local attractions such as the Emily Dickinson Museum and the Mullins Center. The lodge provides essential amenities and services that cater to both leisure and business travelers.
Location
University Lodge is conveniently located just a short drive from popular attractions like the UMass Fine Arts Center and the Amherst History Museum. Guests can enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Holyoke Range State Park and the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. For those traveling from afar, Bradley International Airport is located approximately 40.5 miles away, ensuring accessible transportation options.
Rooms
Each of the 20 air-conditioned rooms features a private bathroom complete with hairdryer. Rooms are equipped with essential amenities, including 32-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffee makers. Guests have access to complimentary wi-fi to enhance their stay. Additional conveniences include desks, telephones, and free toiletries.
Eat & Drink
University Lodge offers coffee and tea facilities in a common area. While there are no on-site dining options, the hotel's proximity to local restaurants and cafes provides guests with ample choices. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves to prepare light meals or snacks. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby to keep guests informed during their stay.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features a business center for guests needing to attend to work-related tasks. A computer station and free newspapers are provided for added convenience. Recreational options nearby include attending sporting events at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium or exploring local parks. The hotel’s lobby also offers a common area for relaxation before and after a busy day.
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Bright & Comfortable
“The room was exceptionally clean, bright, and comfortable, making my stay incredibly enjoyable.” view full review
Cozy Beds
“I found the beds to be incredibly comfortable, allowing for a restful night's sleep that I appreciated.” view full review
Convenient Amenities
“The presence of a fridge and microwave in the room was fantastic, enabling me to enjoy some homemade snacks during my stay.” view full review
Easy Parking
“Parking was a breeze; it was easily accessible and made my arrival and departure stress-free.” view full review
General
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Guest Parking
Refrigerator
Microwave
Room features
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Refrigerator
Microwave
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
345 North Pleasant Street,
Amherst,
Massachusetts,
United States of America,
01002,
Massachusetts
Map view
345 North Pleasant Street,
Amherst,
Massachusetts,
United States of America,
01002,
Massachusetts
City landmarks
Museums
Emily Dickinson Museum
4500 ft
11 Barrett Hill Road Amherst College
Amherst College Museum of Natural History
4700 ft
Museums
Mead Art Museum
4700 ft
Emily Dickinson Museum The Homestead and The Evergreens
4500 ft
200 Commonwealth Ave
Mullins Center
3700 ft
Museums
Amherst History Museum
2300 ft
Museums
Beneski Museum of Natural History
1.2
mi
Pratt Museum of Natural History
4700 ft
War Memorial
4700 ft
151 Presidents Dr University of Massachusetts
UMass Fine Arts Center
4600 ft
University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
4600 ft
Museums
University Museum of Contemporary Art
2700 ft
Movie theater
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
2700 ft
Campus Pond
3200 ft
East Village Historic District
1.3
mi
Brown Fine Arts Center
2100 ft
Parks
Sweetser Park
1100 ft
Amherst
Amherst Tennis Camp at Amherst College
2400 ft
Market
Amherst Farmer's Market
4700 ft
Athletic Fields North
1.4
mi
Nature reserve
Amethyst Brook Conservation Area
1.7
mi
Skills
2600 ft
Church
First Baptist Church of Amherst
3300 ft
Mahar Auditorium
3300 ft
War Memorial Pool
4500 ft
Libraries
Amherst Public Library
1.2
mi
Nearby
Amherst
Hampshire College
1100 ft
Mercy House
1100 ft
Church
Amherst Unitarian Meetinghouse
1100 ft
Church
St Brigid's Church
1100 ft
Restaurants
Lili's Restaurant
1600 ft
197 N Pleasant St
Pita Pockets
2200 ft
103 N Pleasant St
Antonio's Pizza
2500 ft
31 North Pleasant Street
Starbucks
2300 ft
71 N Pleasant St
McMurphy's Uptown Tavern
2500 ft
37 N Pleasant St
Bueno Y Sano
2700 ft
1 Boltwood Walk
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
70%
liked the hotel and would stay again
great location
comfortable rooms
lack of cleanliness
poor dining options
7.0/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
8.4
Service
7.0
Dining
5.1
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 10 reviews
7.7
7.7/10 based on 117 reviews
Caroline
United Kingdom,
June
2024
6.4/10
The motel is centrally located in Amherst, making it very convenient for our needs. While the rooms were a bit scruffy and lacked privacy, the staff was friendly and helpful. The confusing streets made finding the motel a challenge, but its proximity to the university and city center was a plus.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were a little scruffy, dark, and lacked privacy.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and helpful even though they were not around when we returned late in the evening.
Location
8.0
The location is nice and central in Amherst, although the confusing streets made it hard to find initially. It's great for those visiting the university or the city center.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were limited, with better choices available downtown.
Facilities
6.0
The motel had basic facilities with no standout amenities.
Bud
United States of America,
April
2024
5.8/10
I found the hotel to be okay, a bit basic, but perfectly good for what we needed for a couple of nights' sleep. The rooms were acceptably clean and decently furnished, although a bit musty with old beds, bedding, carpet, and furniture. The clogged bathroom sink was a bit inconvenient, and the AC felt like a windstorm at times. The intermittent Wifi was a hassle, but overall, it served its purpose.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were basic but acceptably clean and decently furnished, suitable for a short stay.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly to a fault, going out of their way to be accommodating.
Location
7.0
The location was perfect for my purpose - visiting my daughter at UMass Amherst, and it was central in Amherst, though a bit hard to find due to the confusing streets.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Judith
United States of America,
February
2024
6.4/10
The hotel offers a basic but adequate stay for a couple of nights. The rooms, though a bit basic, serve their purpose well, with the only downside being a slightly unpleasant odor from the window air conditioning unit at the back of the property. The service, while friendly, encountered some challenges like blaming the lack of service on rainy weather and almost missing the staff at check-in due to an early desk closure. The location stands out as the best feature, being close to UMass and within walking distance to downtown Amherst, despite needing some refurbishment. Dining options may be limited, but the convenience of walking to bakeries is a plus.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are okay, a bit basic but perfectly fine for a short stay. There was a slight odor from the window air conditioning unit at the back of the property.
Service
6.0
The service, though friendly, faced challenges like blaming the lack of service on rainy weather and an early desk closure on the night of check-in.
Location
8.0
The best feature is the location, which is very convenient, close to UMass, and just a walk away from downtown Amherst, despite needing some basic refurbishment.
Dining
5.0
While dining options are limited, the accessibility to various bakeries within walking distance adds a convenient touch.
Facilities
6.0
Basic facilities on-site, though nothing luxurious. Could use some updates.
Eugene
United States of America,
February
2024
7.4/10
I found the hotel in Worcester very convenient with equipped rooms including a fridge and microwave, making it a quiet stay. The service was friendly and responsive, though moderation in recognizing diverse guest profiles can be beneficial. The location was excellent, being close to both the town center and UMass campus. Dining experiences varied, but nearby bakeries offered good alternatives. Overall, a worthwhile stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were conveniently equipped with a fridge and microwave, ensuring a quiet stay.
Service
7.0
The service, especially after 9:00 pm, was very nice and responsive.
Location
9.0
The location couldn't be beat, being a short walk to Amherst town center and a quick drive to UMass campus.
Dining
6.0
While the dining options were limited, the proximity to great bakeries made up for the lackluster room service.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Benjamin
United States of America,
February
2024
8.0/10
I had a great stay overall. The hotel was within walking distance of downtown Amherst, Amherst College, and UMass, making it perfect for my visit. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the air conditioning was a bit loud. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating during my whole stay, which I truly appreciated. Although the dining options were limited, being able to walk to nearby bakeries was a nice touch.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were a little outdated but very clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.0
The hotel was perfect for my purpose of visiting my daughter at UMass Amherst.
Dining
7.0
Being able to walk to a number of good bakeries nearby was a plus.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities need a bit of sprucing up but overall decent.
Eric
United Kingdom,
November
2023
6.2/10
The hotel's location is great, close to UMass and within walking distance to Amherst College. The rooms were comfortable and had a coffee machine and refrigerator, but I found hair on the blanket. The service was a mix of positives and negatives, with blamed service issues on the rainy weather. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Amherst, but could use a basic refurbishment. Dining options were limited, with room service being a disappointment. The facilities were decent, but the hotel could improve in some areas.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable with a coffee machine and refrigerator, but I found hair on the blanket.
Service
6.0
The service had its positives, but blamed service issues on the rainy weather.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Amherst, close to UMass and walking distance to Amherst College.
Dining
5.0
Dining options were limited, and room service was disappointing.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent but could be improved.
Steve
United Kingdom,
October
2023
6.2/10
The hotel's location is fantastic, right in downtown Amherst, close to UMass and within walking distance to Amherst College. The rooms were above what we expected, but ours had not been cleaned by housekeeping before our arrival. The service was a bit lacking as they blamed it on the rainy weather, but shut down the desk early on the night of our check-in, almost causing us to miss it. The location is great for a quick stay, close to everything you need in Amherst, though the hotel badly needs modernization. The dining options are terrible, but you can walk to a few good bakeries nearby. The facilities were good overall, though there is room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
Our room, while advertised with WiFi, only worked for about 15 minutes. It was above our expectations. However, it had not been cleaned by housekeeping before our arrival.
Service
6.0
The staff blamed the lack of service on the rainy weather and shut down the front desk early on the night of our check-in, almost causing us to miss it.
Location
8.0
The location is great, right in downtown Amherst, close to UMass and within walking distance to Amherst College. It's superior for a quick stay, close to everything you need, but badly needs modernization.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience is terrible at the hotel, but you can walk to a number of good bakeries nearby.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, though there is room for improvement.
great location
lack of cleanliness
James
United Kingdom,
September
2023
7.2/10
The motel offers rooms that are basic but adequate for a couple of nights' sleep, fairly clean, and situated in a quiet area. The advertised WiFi worked for a short time, and the room size was spacious. The helpful service accommodated a request to allow an 18-year-old daughter to check in independently.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were okay, a bit basic but perfectly good for what we needed. They were adequate, fairly clean, and in a quiet location. The advertised WiFi worked for about 15 minutes. The room size was large.
Service
7.0
The service was accommodating, allowing my 18-year-old daughter to check in independently and dealing with a TV remote problem. However, no comment was provided regarding the bathroom cleanliness or room issues.
Location
9.0
The motel's best feature is its location, close to UMass and an easy walk to downtown Amherst. Although the winding streets made it a bit hard to find, the proximity to UMass, Amherst College, and the town center makes it worth it.
Dining
5.0
However, there are good bakeries within walking distance for a better meal.
Facilities
7.0
Quiet Location
WiFi Issue
Lindsay
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.0/10
The hotel is perfectly located in between the town of Amherst and UMass, within walking distance to most attractions. The rooms had a slight issue with the smell of old carpet, but were still decent. The service was a bit rushed due to early desk closure, which was a minor inconvenience. The dining options were limited, but the hotel's ideal location made up for it.
Rooms
7.0
Rooms had a slight smell of old and dirty carpet, but were still comfortable.
Service
6.0
Service felt rushed due to early desk closure, but staff remained friendly.
Location
9.0
The location is superior, right in between the town of Amherst and UMass, within walking distance to most attractions.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were limited, but the convenient location made up for it.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were basic but adequate for a short stay.
Joseph
United States of America,
July
2023
7.4/10
The hotel had its ups and downs. While the rooms were in better shape, they were loud and needed to run the AC all night to stay cool, with a slight old carpet smell. On the bright side, having a refrigerator and a microwave was convenient. The service was very accommodating despite some confusion at check-in, making it pleasant overall. The location was excellent, especially for visitors to UMass and downtown Amherst, with good proximity to Bertucci's and relevant areas. Dining options varied, including bakeries nearby, but room service left much to be desired. Facilities were satisfactory, but some improvements would be welcome.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were in better shape, but needed the AC running all night to stay cool, with a slight old carpet smell. Having a refrigerator and a microwave was convenient.
Service
8.0
The service was accommodating despite some check-in confusion, making the experience pleasant overall.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, especially for visitors to UMass and downtown Amherst with good proximity to relevant areas.
Dining
6.0
Variety of dining options nearby, but room service was lacking.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were satisfactory, but some improvements would be welcome.