Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort

Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort is as rich in history as it is with hospitality. Over the years, the historic resort has played host to the likes of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oliver Wendell Holmes, the Vanderbilts, and President William McKinley. Standing atop Blossom Hill, the hotel's highest point, it is easy to imagine the Reverend Ward Beecher, the original owner and the brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, marveling "From here I can see the very hills of Heaven."

The history of Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort is also entwined with many stories of The Gilded Age, a highly opulent period between 1880 and 1920. The Wyndhurst Mansion was constructed then and the era's vision of rural splendor is the source of the exceptional beauty still reveled in today. The Tudor-style mansion, boasting elegant interiors including the richly decorated Great Hall with dark, wood paneling and French tapestries, is the centerpiece of the 380-acre estate with its extraordinary views of the Berkshires.

A championship 18-hole golf course surrounds the structure. The resort is comprised of the mansion, four unique guestroom dwellings, cottages suites and townhouses. The estate’s overall beauty becomes less surprising once its pedigree is revealed: The landscape was designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted—the same man responsible for Central Park. A 35,000-square-foot full-service spa, an expansive fitness center and three on-site restaurants reinforce the epic distinctions of Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort.

Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2000, dates back to 1894.

Renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed the grounds of the 380-acre estate, which offer views of the southern Berkshires.

Original Property Opened: 1894

Historic Hotels of America toll-free reservations number +1 800 678 8946

Location 55 Lee Rd Lenox, MA 01240	Check-in time: 3:30 p.m. Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.

Hotel Amenities & Policies
Accessible Rooms: Accessible rooms are available. Please notify request at time of booking.
Adjoining Rooms: Adjoining rooms are available. Please notify request at time of booking.
Age Requirements: Guests are required to be 21 years or older with photo identification to reserve a room and check-in.
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Cribs and Pack-in-Plays: Available upon request.
Early Check-In/Late Check-Out: Available, depending upon availability.
Extra Person Fees: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Hotel/Resort Fees & Taxes: Cranwell Resort assesses a resort fee that covers the provisions of the following resort services. The fee is $20.00 per night, per room (plus applicable tax). Resort Fee Inclusions: Wireless Internet access, In-room coffee, tea & bottled water, NY Times Online, Business Center use, Coffee in Olmsted from 7 am to 11 am daily, Unlimited local/800 number phone calls, Spa usage including whirlpool, sauna, steam room (spa treatments and services are available for additional fee), Tennis court usage (equipment rental and private lessons are available for an additional fee), Fitness Center and indoor pool usage (daily fitness classes are available for additional fee), Cross country skiing and snowshoeing trail passes on property (equipment rental available for additional fee), Activities field with games such as croquet, bocce, and Frisbee®, Bicycle usage, and Guest parking.
Parking: Self-parking: Available.
Payment: All forms of payment are accepted. Payment is required at time of booking. Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover are accepted.
Pet Policy: Service animals allowed: Yes. Pets Allowed: Yes. Fee: $50 per day. Dogs Only. Other: Must register your pet with the hotel when making reservations.
Rollaways: Available upon request.
Shuttle Service: On site shuttle: Available.
Smoking Policy: Non-smoking property. All Cranwell accommodations are smoke-free. Additionally, state law prohibits smoking in public areas, including the Mansion, all dining rooms and lobbies.
The above list may not be comprehensive and information is subject to change without notice. Fees and deposits may not include tax. Taxes, fees, deposits, and policies are subject to change without notice.
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