Name: The Summer White House
Address: 17 Main Street Lenox,Main Street, Lenox, Lenox, Lenox, MA 01240, United States of America
Rating: 8

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I have literally never written a bad review before. Even after terrible haircuts or poor service with food. But this place really ticked my hubby and me off. I booked two nights at the summer White House for a Friday and Saturday night. Had a lengthy discussion with Frank that we were religious Jews and will be bringing our own food and have to be in by Sundown on Friday. He said no crockpot which I agreed to. 
Friday evening it was storming and Frank was nowhere in sight. We waited for an hour and place was locked. We hurried to another bed and breakfast down the block because we had minutes to sundown. Frank then called claiming he was waiting for us the whole time and where were we. Neighbors to the inn who were worried about us because we were standing outside in a storm with a 6 month old told him he was not there so he admitted he had errands to run. Then he started touching my baby claiming he’s a hypochondriac father so he wants to make sure her ears are ok. He put us in a room with 2 twin beds. One for the baby the other for me and my husband. I explained to him two adults cannot fit on a twin. He agreed to put the two beds together but refused to give us another mattress even tho entire house was empty except for a sweet couple next door. 
The next day he got angry our lunch was set up and it doesn’t look nice for people coming in to check the place out. Then told me that religion was created by man so he does not understand why it’s fair to keep the sabbath. He wasn’t too happy.
On top of this the tub had a lot of black dirt come out when we opened it. The place is beautiful but Frank needs to get it together. He seems to really care about the history of the place but needs to be much nicer and accommodating

Relaxing weekend partially ruined by extremely rude innkeeper

What luck to stay here.  I had the Nancy Reagan room with the balcony looking at the church and Main Street.   Breakfast is great.  The husband and wife team want to do everything they can to make your stay wonderful.  Try it.   And you can even walk to Tanglewood.

It’s fit for a First Lady and each room is named for one

Last might trip to Lenox for Tanglewood.  Our initial plans for a B&B fell through and in calling multiple places, one had mentioned to give Frank and Melissa a call to see if they had any availability.  Luckily, they had a room available and even offered to take $50 off the price.  The location was perfect, right in the middle of Lenox.  We were even able to walk to and from Tanglewood, avoiding the traffic in and out of the parking lot.  Our room was nicely appointed with a nice little patio.  There were so many interesting books, paintings and pictures on the walls.  In the morning, we had a nice simple breakfast that was included in the price -- baked egg dish, boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, milk, coffee.  Would definitely come back and stay in the future when we come back to the Berkshires.  Of note, their website didn't allow up to pick a date in 2017 to reserve a room so we had to call in to make the reservations.  Probably easier to just call ahead rather than deal with the website.  Anyways, had a wonderful time and looking forward to going back soon!

Great, relaxing stay!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Summer White House recently.  It's right on Main Street in Lenox, but our room was wonderfully quiet.  Frank Newton and Melissa extend a warm welcome, and were ready with parking tips, etc. about navigating down to Tanglewood, a short and very conveninet 3-4 minute drive.  The Summer White House is themed around former presidents, and there are books, memorabilia, and prints/portraits on the wall that take you back in time to various leaders of our country (and their wives). The decor is an elegant look from former days.
Breakfast was yummy, with an assortment of fresh fruit, pastries, and eggs, and Melissa provided clear directions to some of the other attractions in town. Frank is an art connoisseur and also has a background in music, as evidenced by the pictures of him with some of the "greats," as well as a beautiful Steinway piano.

Berkshire treasure

I stayed here one night to see a concert at Tanglewood and would certainly go back.  I made my reservation through Booking.com and it was $217.81.  The location is terrific.  It's just on the edge of downtown and a perfect location to go to Tanglewood.  I had a Queen canopy bed with an en suite bathroom.  Everything was clean and nice.  the room was large and there were two comfortable chairs.  The breakfast was excellent.  Blueberry pancakes, a blueberry and strawberry fruit cup and fresh OJ were my choices.  The folks running it are very nice as well.

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