| parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. adjacent to holyoke country club, this refined hotel is a mile from mount tom state reservation and 5 miles from the botanic garden of smith college. some add fireplaces, 4-poster beds and/or sofabeds; studios and 1- to 2-bedroom suites have kitchenettes or full kitchens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available. kids age 15 and under stay at no extra cost with their parents. a steakhouse and a casual eatery are attached to the property. homey rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and coffeemakers. other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, plus a wood-paneled lobby lounge with a fireplace
Bradley International Airport 38 min
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (15 min)
Vast picture book collection & visiting exhibits at museum founded by famed illustrator Eric Carle. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum (22 min)
Visitor center honoring local writer Theodor Geisel, with rhyming games & life-sized characters. The Botanic Garden of Smith College (11 min)
On-campus oasis with native New England trees, shrubs & herbs, plus a conservatory & greenhouses. Dinosaur Footprints (4 min)
Fossil, park, and wilderness Emily Dickinson Museum (21 min)
Birthplace & home of the famous poet & recluse, now offering exhibits, guided tours & a bookshop. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (18 min)
Interactive history displays & memorabilia for hoops fans in the town where it was invented. Skinner State Park (22 min)
Home to the Summit House, a historic hotel, this park offers hiking trails with scenic river views. Mount Holyoke Range State Park (19 min)
3,000-acre lava rock range with thickets of forest, 30 miles of hiking trails & winter sports. Mount Tom State Reservation (6 min)
State park with scenic views boasts premier spot for hawk-watching, plus skiing, fishing & skating. Springfield Armory National Historic Site (23 min)
Historic buildings & large collection of military weapons displayed at Revolutionary War arsenal. Mount Tom (17 min)
Mountain & recreation venue with hiking trails & a road for cycling, cross-country skiing & more. International Volleyball Hall of Fame (12 min)
In the city where the sport was invented, this museum is dedicated to the history of volleyball. Mount Holyoke (22 min)
Mountain peak with various hiking trails, panoramic views & a landmark 19th-century summit house. Springfield Museums (22 min)
1 ticket grants entry to a science museum, history museum & 2 art museums around a grassy quad. Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (21 min)
Whimsical bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss characters fill the courtyard of this multi-museum complex. | 
