Blue A Modern Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
1080 Riverdale St, West Springfield, MA 01089, North Chicopee, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
Blue A Modern Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 4-star property in North Chicopee, listed at 4.5/5 based on 84 public reviews. Guest feedback frequently highlights a modern feel paired with strong service at the front desk. The hotel sits at 1080 Riverdale St, West Springfield, MA 01089, positioning it for quick access to Springfield-area attractions.
Rooms & in-room comfort
Reviews emphasize comfortable beds and consistently clean rooms, with some guests noting generous room sizes and suite options. A few stay details mentioned include robes and slippers, plus in-room refrigerators (with at least one comment that the fridge size felt small). Some guests have reported maintenance or functionality issues in specific rooms, such as low water pressure, an unpowered microwave in a suite, and a toilet that felt unsteady, with follow-up service resolving some—but not all—items during the stay.
On-site amenities & recreation (as mentioned by guests)
While the full amenity list is not documented, guests specifically mention a gym and a pool table as on-site features. Some reviews also note a massage chair as an appreciated touch. Service interactions are a recurring point of praise, with multiple mentions of attentive front-desk staff.
Location & nearby attractions
The hotel is within roughly 5–6 km of several Springfield cultural sites, including the Springfield Museums (about 5.0 km) and The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum (about 5.0 km), plus the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (about 5.0 km). Other nearby draws include MGM Springfield (about 5.2 km), Springfield Armory National Historic Site (about 5.0 km), and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (about 5.9 km). For amusement-park trips, Six Flags New England is about 10.8 km away, with rides like Superman: The Ride (about 10.8 km) and Wicked Cyclone (about 10.5 km) nearby.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who prioritize cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly, attentive front-desk service, as these are repeated strengths in guest feedback. It’s also a practical base for visitors planning museum and downtown Springfield outings (around 5–6 km away) or a Six Flags New England day (around 10–11 km away). Guests who value on-site downtime may also appreciate the gym and pool table mentioned in reviews.
Travel tips
If your plans include Springfield’s museums and Dr. Seuss sites, expect short drives of roughly 5 km from the hotel area; MGM Springfield is also close (about 5.2 km). For Six Flags New England and signature rides like Superman: The Ride, plan for a longer but still straightforward drive of around 10–11 km. If you’re booking a suite specifically for kitchen/microwave use, consider confirming appliance functionality on arrival given that at least one guest reported a microwave issue that persisted during their stay.
What guests say
Reviews commonly praise the hotel’s cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the helpful, attentive front-desk staff. Guests also mention on-site features such as a gym and a pool table, and a massage chair has been noted positively. Negative themes are more situational and include occasional maintenance/function issues (e.g., low water pressure, a microwave not working in a suite, an unsteady toilet) and occasional delays in replenishing items like towels or coffee. A small number of comments also point to inconsistencies around morning food availability/quality when offered.
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