The Constance
Historic Victorian boutique inn with a design-forward, slightly playful rebrand. Warm common areas, eclectic room decor, and a strong sense of 'home base' energy. No spa, no pool, no restaurant on-site — but you can walk to Lenox's main drag in minutes.
Book the Constance Suite for the turret — the circular living room overlooking Lenox is genuinely worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide selected, Tablet Hotels listed, and formerly part of The Lenox Collection — this property punches above its price point. The turret suite (Constance Suite) is genuinely special. Location is hard to beat: 3 minutes to Tanglewood, walkable to Lenox's shops and dining.
This Victorian inn has been through a few lives — opened in 1825 as a tavern, spent decades as The Rookwood Inn, became The Constance under The Lenox Collection, and most recently rebranded as Hideaway Inn Lenox under the new Hideaway Inns ownership. The bones are the same: a three-floor historic building with a wraparound porch, a grand piano lounge, and 24 individually designed rooms one block from downtown Lenox. The new operators have leaned into a design-forward, contactless ethos — think vinyl records in the living room, arcade games in The Commons, and a kids' playroom called The Hideout — while the Victorian architecture does most of the atmospheric heavy lifting.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Constance Suite
The crown jewel. Top-floor suite with a one-bedroom layout and a living room tucked inside the building's historic turret. The circular, window-lined sitting area delivers panoramic views over Lenox — genuinely hard to beat. Features a fireplace in the living room. Private en suite bathroom with shower. This is the room that still bears the inn's former name.
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Hideaway Basecamp
The family room — a king bed and two twin beds in one space. Good for families or groups of three or four. Some have a brick fireplace. Designed for 'making memories after a day of adventure.' Private en suite bathroom.
King + Two TwinsHideaway Duo
Two plush queen beds designed for families or groups of friends. More space than the standard rooms. Some configurations include a fireplace. Private en suite bathroom.
Two QueensHideaway Hive
Bright queen room for couples or solo travelers. Features vintage-style bathroom with black-and-white checkered floors and wall sconces. Described as 'cloud-like' for the queen bed comfort level.
QueenHideaway Mainstay
The entry-level king room. Individually curated with eye-catching decor and local-charm touches. Good for solo travelers or couples who want a solid room without paying suite prices. Private en suite bathroom included.
KingRockwood Suite
The most spacious room in the house. King bed plus a queen pull-out sofa in a curated living area — good for couples wanting extra room or small families. Private outdoor seating area is the key differentiator. Features a fireplace and floral wallpaper. Named for the original Rookwood Inn identity.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes can be hired for exploring Lenox and the surrounding area.
An outdoor fire pit for evening gatherings. Described as the spot 'where conversations crackle and time slows down.'
The signature feature of the building. Perfect for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or evening wine. BYOB-friendly — guests report the inn provides glasses and ice. Best in summer and early fall.
The historic lounge featuring a grand piano, impressive fireplace, plush leather seating, and sun-warmed nooks. A holdover from the Constance/Rookwood era.
A hangout space with classic arcade games, bookshelves, and lounge seating. The new Hideaway Inns brand has leaned hard into this as a social gathering point for guests.
A sun-filled common room with record players, a vinyl collection, board games, and lounge seating. Guests have noted this as a highlight of the new Hideaway Inns renovation.
Kennedy Park's Cliffwood Street Trailhead is close by, with multiple trails for all skill levels through forests and rolling hills. The concierge can suggest routes.
25 minutes from the hotel. One of the Berkshires' best ski mountains with a mix of beginner-friendly trails, steeper runs, and reliable snowmaking. A strong reason to visit in winter.
Three minutes by car. The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra — the main reason many guests visit the Berkshires in July and August. Lawn seats are a Berkshires rite of passage. Tickets must be purchased separately.
A dedicated playroom for kids, which freed up the parents in recent reviews. A clear addition from the Hideaway Inns rebrand.
Dedicated coworking tables with plenty of outlets for guests who need to work during their stay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting and banquet facilities available for groups, retreats, and events. Full property buyouts available.
Free WiFi throughout the property, with speeds noted as 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) in some references.
On-site library with books, games, and puzzles for guests.
Available on advance request. Extra beds or cots are not available.
Garden and sun terrace/sun deck on-site. Landscaped grounds surrounding the Victorian building.
Entirely non-smoking throughout all rooms and common areas.
All rooms have air conditioning. Some historic-inn reviews noted difficulty controlling temperature precisely.
48-inch smart TVs with Netflix and digital channels in rooms. Some reviews noted streaming performance issues (freezing/buffering) under previous ownership.
Skip the front desk entirely — go straight to your room on arrival. Guests receive check-in instructions via email within 24 hours of arrival. For after-11pm arrivals, contact the property in advance.
Free private parking on-site. Rare for a property this close to downtown Lenox — a genuine selling point.
Complimentary fitness center on-site. Fitness classes and Pilates have also been mentioned in some OTA listings.
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