Amherst

The Black Walnut Inn

1184 north pleasant street, phone: 413-549-5649, fax: 413-549-5149, (http://www.blackwalnutinn.com). 10 rooms.

Emily's Amherst Bed & Breakfast
71 Prospect St

71 north prospect st, phone: +1 413-549-0733, (http://www.amherstemily.com). great location, close to the center of town.

Birdsong Bed and Breakfast

815 south east street, phone: 413-256-0433, (http://www.birdsongofamhe...). 3 rooms. breakfast included. $95.

The Lord Jeffery Inn
30 Boltwood Ave

30 boltwood avenue, phone: +1 413-253-2576, fax: +1 413-256-6152. forty rooms and eight suites. dining on the premises. $79-$239. (http://www.lordjefferyinn.com/). owned by amherst college.

Accommodations are sometimes tough to get and are damn near impossible during high demand times like graduation, parents' weekend at the colleges, or football Saturdays. Book ahead of time if you know you're going to be in the area. Also look to Hadley or South Deerfield for some closer lodging or stay in Holyoke, or Springfield and make the 45 minute drive.

Allen House/Amherst Inn
599 Main Street
413-253-5000
$105

Award winning Historical bed and breakfast inn opposite Emily Dickinson Homestead. 15 Rooms