Name: University Lodge
Address: 345 North Pleasant Street, Amherst Center, Amherst Center, Amherst Center, MA 01002, United States of America
Rating: 6

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Smoke-free property

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Newspapers

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Interconnecting rooms available

Fridge

Hairdryer

Flat-screen TV

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Iron

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Coffee/tea for guests

Microwave oven

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Free Wi-Fi

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Business center

Fax and copy machine

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UMass Fine Arts Center

Elements Hot Tub Spa

Mead Art Museum

Pratt Museum of Natural History

Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium

War Memorial

Athletic Fields North

Westover Metropolitan Airport

Bradley International Airport

Worcester Regional Airport

University Lodge

Amherst Center

The location is really peaceful and central to a lot of stores and main roads.  The staff are very helpful, and there is a constant presence on site; this promotes the safe atmosphere and clean grounds.
Very nice location for the middle of summer.

University Motor Lodge Review

We were only spending our first night in Amherst, before visiting friends for a couple of weeks.
The lodge was clean and satisfactory. I like simple places like this. It is nice to not be in a large chain motel.
I like the wooded location.

Simple, efficient motel with a central location

I’m giving this hotel 5 stars not because it’s the most beautiful or amazing hotel in Amherst, but because it’s affordable, clean, no annoying noises. But mainly because it’s the best dog friendly motel in the area

Dog Friendly

Folks...for the money and location, it’s fine. It’s a clean room, bathroom, beds, linens, and relatively quiet. You can walk to town in 5 minutes or to Umass in 10 min. Rooms have a fridge, coffee maker, microwave. Endless heat in the frigid winter and AC in the summer. 

Yeah, do I wish for more? Sure, but that’s $100/night plus tax at best and you have to pay to park your car anywhere near town or the university. Seriously, mold in the shower? Come on, it’s not like it’s dirty...it’s just old. I bet we all have some mold at home. Do I think the owners are cheapskates? Yeah. The place could use some love. We did wish the hot water was a little hotter - and the internet a little faster, as we had to work.

If you plan to check in after 5 pm, call them. They have a procedure for getting you a key once the office is closed. 



4 stars for price/spot (tip for late check-ins)

There was mold on the bathroom walls and floor. The toilet didn't flush. The lights had mismatched bulbs and so they buzzed all night. We got bug bites. One of our group had an asthma attack probably due to the dusty old carpet. There is no staff there overnight and no info on who to call. The description on the web site is completely misleading and they prey on parents of college students and its proximity. We felt totally scammed.

Agree with "Yuck" and "Avoid" and would add Gross

The inexpensive rates ought to tip you off that there’s a catch to staying here.  It is an extremely shabby motel- not in need of an update but a whole scale renovation.  When I walked into the room, my heart sank.  I thought, bed bugs for sure: ancient carpet, poor lighting and banged up walls.  I was wrong about the bed bugs - the room was scrupulously clean but the peeling paint on the trim, harsh fluorescent sconce lighting, bathroom door that threatened to fall apart ever time used created an extremely depressing environment.  The kicker is the rooms above the ground floor rooms: you hear every footfall.  My neighbor persisted in banging on the floor mysteriously for hours.  I called the front desk to get him to stop and he then paid me a visit.  Standing outside my door he shouted insults.  I went out to confront him and he feigned surprised , explaining he was there for ice.  This motel has the ambiance of a crackhouse.  Simply avoid.

Avoid

This place has spacious, clean rooms and comfortable beds in an ideal location (walking distance to downtown but away from the hustle and bustle.) The management is friendly and helpful. I was here for a research trip on Emily Dickinson, and it was perfect. Well maintained property and grounds. A great value! And I was able to have my small dog Tashi with me!

Friendly, Old Fashioned Motor Lodge with Ideal Location

Pros: quiet
Cons: gross 

Bugs were here. Bugs were there. Bugs are yucky. We don’t like to sleep with bugs. Yucky yucky bugs. This is our review. We recommend staying someplace else. This is not a place we recommend. 

Yuck

You get what you pay for. The inside is old, a bit old smelling, but the mattress was good, although small for two to share. The room and bathroom is clean and well kept. There is parking right outside the access to the room.

God Night sleep at the price

Great location. Well worn. Keep your expectations low and you will be fine. No ice machine in the Winter as it is usually outside. Wide open parking lot. And most importantly they were dog friendly. My dog barked like hell - unfortunately. No complaints from anyone. Price was right too.

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