The Ellery
259 Elm St, Northampton, MA 01060, North Chicopee, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
The Ellery is a 3-star, Colonial-style bed-and-breakfast at 259 Elm St in Northampton, Massachusetts (listed here as North Chicopee, United States). It has a public rating of 4.3/5 based on 276 reviews and is positioned as a walkable base for Smith College and downtown Northampton.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are simply decorated in a traditional style, with some units offering exterior access. Standard in-room features include free Wi‑Fi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Microwaves and minifridges may be requested for an additional fee, while studios add extra living space plus kitchenettes.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served in a cozy dining room with a fireplace. Guest feedback frequently highlights breakfast as a strong point of the stay.
On-site Basics
Complimentary parking is provided, and hot drinks are available at no additional charge. Other amenities are not documented in the available sources.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The property is about a 5-minute walk from Smith College and an 8-minute walk from downtown Northampton. Nearby cultural and outdoor options include the Smith College Museum of Art (951 m), the Botanic Garden of Smith College (758 m), and Historic Northampton (1,528 m). For day trips, guests have access to Mount Tom (9,105 m), Mount Tom State Reservation (6,399 m), Skinner State Park (5,414 m), and Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary (3,769 m), among others.
Best for
The Ellery best suits travelers who want a quiet, convenient home base near Smith College and downtown Northampton, with walkable access to museums and campus attractions. It’s also a good fit for guests who value a B&B-style continental breakfast, complimentary parking, and straightforward rooms with Wi‑Fi rather than resort-style facilities.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting Smith College, the Smith College Museum of Art (951 m) and the Botanic Garden of Smith College (758 m) are close enough to reach on foot. For bigger excursions, plan short drives to Mount Tom State Reservation (6,399 m) or Look Memorial Park (4,250 m). If you want a microwave or minifridge in the room, request it in advance and note that a fee may apply.
What guests say
Reviews frequently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and highlight the location near downtown Northampton and Smith College as a major advantage. Guests also regularly point to breakfast as a standout, along with the generally quiet nighttime atmosphere. On the downside, some guests report small rooms and bathrooms and question the value for the price paid. A few comments mention limited in-room convenience (such as lack of comfortable seating or TV channel issues), even when cleanliness is noted positively.
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