Inn on Boltwood

30 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002, North Chicopee, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Inn on Boltwood is a 3-star upscale inn overlooking Amherst Common in Amherst, Massachusetts. It’s positioned as a characterful, refined base for exploring this college-town center, with a strong public rating of 4.5/5 from 454 reviews.

Location & Nearby Sights

The inn is a 2-minute walk to Amherst College and about a 6-minute walk to the Emily Dickinson Museum, placing guests close to many of Amherst’s most visited cultural stops. Nearby points of interest include the Emily Dickinson Museum (279 m) and The Homestead at the Emily Dickinson Museum (390 m), as well as the Mead Art Museum (479 m) and Beneski Museum of Natural History (455 m). For farther outings, guests can reach the University Museum of Contemporary Art (1.6 km) and natural areas such as Puffers Pond (4.7 km) and Mount Holyoke Range State Park (7.7 km).

Rooms

Rooms are described as refined and include 32-inch flat-screen HDTVs, pillow-top mattresses, writing desks, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms and suites add extra space with separate sitting areas and/or sofabeds, which can be useful for longer stays or small groups.

Dining

An on-site high-end restaurant serves farm-to-table cuisine and is frequently noted by guests as a standout part of the stay. Some reviewers mention the menu can feel limited and on the pricier side, but overall food quality is a consistent positive theme.

Amenities & Events

On property, guests have access to a guest library and an exercise room. The inn also has substantial group facilities—about 8,000 sq ft of meeting and event space—including a ballroom and a tented garden area for functions and receptions.

Best for

This inn is best for Amherst College visitors and travelers focused on walkability, thanks to its setting on Amherst Common and its short walk to Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum. It also suits event and group travelers who need on-site function space, with 8,000 sq ft of meeting and event facilities including a ballroom and tented garden area. Food-forward travelers will appreciate the farm-to-table restaurant, which guests repeatedly highlight as a strength.

Travel tips

Plan to explore on foot: Amherst College is about a 2-minute walk, and the Emily Dickinson Museum is under a 10-minute walk, making the inn an easy base for a car-light visit. If you’re visiting multiple museums in town, the Mead Art Museum (479 m) and Beneski Museum of Natural History (455 m) are also close by. For nature outings, destinations like Puffers Pond (4.7 km) and Mount Holyoke Range State Park (7.7 km) are better approached with a car or rideshare.

What guests say

Guests consistently praise the inn’s standout location on Amherst Common with easy walking access to Amherst College and downtown. The front desk staff are repeatedly described as exceptionally warm, helpful, and a major reason some guests return. The on-site restaurant is also a frequent highlight for food quality, though a few reviewers note the menu can be small and relatively pricey. On the downside, some guests mention room and building wear, occasional past cleanliness/odor concerns, and at least one report of a very small, awkward bathroom—paired with observations that the property appears to be improving over time.

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