Discover the charm of The Little Lion, nestled near Norman Rockwell Museum and Berkshire Botanical Garden. Unwind in the garden or playground, then stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Ski Butternut - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
Norman Rockwell Museum - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Tanglewood Music Center - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 26 min drive
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 45 min drive
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 65 min drive
Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Pittsfield Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Pleasant and Main - 7 min drive
Stockbridge Coffee & Tea - 6 min drive
The Marketplace Kitchen - 4 min drive
Berkshire Mountain Bakery - 6 min drive
About this property
The Little Lion
Enjoy your visit to Great Barrington with a stay at The Little Lion. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests will receive a text message from the property 1 day prior to arrival with check-in instructions. Guests are required to contact this property if they do not receive the text by 2 PM on the check-in date.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Skiing nearby
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
State tax ID - C0005701130
Also known as
Briarcliff Great Barrington
Briarcliff Motel
Briarcliff Motel Great Barrington
Briarcliff Hotel Great Barrington
The Briarcliff Motel
The Little Lion Motel
The Little Lion Great Barrington
The Little Lion Motel Great Barrington
Frequently asked questions
Does The Little Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Little Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Little Lion?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at The Little Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Little Lion?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Little Lion?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Magnolia Bluffs Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Little Lion and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Service staff
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Location
Microwave
Coffee
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Lobby
Refrigerator
What guests liked
The property offers a pet-friendly environment with spacious grounds for dogs to play and a welcoming atmosphere for pet owners. (9 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent, with great selection and service, and a super plus for guests. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Easy and affordable
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Kristen Scarpelli
Kristen Scarpelli, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
Adrienne
Adrienne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
A cozy quiet charming place to stay.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
bernadette
bernadette, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
A nice little motel close to Catamount ski resort!
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Great place to stay for those overnight ski trips.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Perfect for a quick 2 night stay. Didn’t explore the property at all, but the beds were comfy enough and the room was quiet.
Water in bathroom sink got dangerously hot. Didn’t use shower.
No contact check in & check out was great.
Sara
Sara, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
No frills clean and cute spot
I was staying overnight in the area, decided to check out this sale. I was pleasantly surprised. I don't usually like motel style places, but it was a very clean, cute location. Definitely will consider again.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Cute place, comfortable to plop down after a day of skiing. Just stayed one night. Had everything it needed.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Maura
Maura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Quirky quiet cute little place!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Valarie
Valarie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 26, 2025
The room was furnished with tag sale furnishings and a “clothes hanging structure “ bolted to the wall with a lamp in the way. Being quite isolated the lack of a coffee machine was mystifying. The cost was commensurate with the quality of the room.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Exceptionally clean,Management was very kind....Defenietly recommended..
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
So insanely quaint & cozy! The surrounding snow covered mountains were beautiful. 100% recommend!!!
xo,
Laurel Hasara
Laurel
Laurel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 21, 2025
Good value- some rooms better than others
Check in was easy- received a door code via text.
We got a room for the weekend to ski. Options to bring a dog are limited so we took a gamble here vs the main hotel Red Lion for half the price. We stayed in a two bed room double. It was.. ok. The room was cute and kitschy. There was a mini fridge and a mini vintage appearing microwave. The beds were actually comfortable and bedding was overall pretty clean. (Unfortunately, when the sheet pulled up it showed evidence of stains on the mattress cover but we didn’t notice it until we were checking out :-( )
There was still crumbs on the floor and bits of other dogs food there. The bathroom was small— shower was updated but the floor wasn’t. Floor was not clean and had not been vacuumed.
Overall, it was a good value for the price! It was very functional and met our needs for a ski weekend where we just needed somewhere to sleep.We had other friends that stayed in King beds and they were more updated and cleaner. All the rooms had different layouts. Some had a small dining area and others with two chairs and a coffee table. Some bathrooms were really big!
There appeared to be a common area but it was not open.
I’d definitely book again but get a King. Maybe the full sized rooms will get an update soon!
Teresa
Teresa, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 21, 2025
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 20, 2025
Eh..
Cute place. Old motel with some newer kitchy decor. Comfortable bed. Clean enough. Moldy smell and paper thin walls.