Deerfield Lunch Box

A charming, well-run inn with handsome antique and reproduction furniture on a tree-lined street of exquisite historic houses. We stayed two weekday nights in a standard room with 2 double beds on the first floor of the Carriage House. That was lucky because the elevator was out of service for the duration of our stay and we had some heavy luggage. Our room was spacious and comfortable with pale-colored wallpaper and drapery. Because it faced the parking lot, we had to keep the shades drawn but we didn't spend a lot of time there, so it didn't matter. The bathrooms are quite modern. We could not figure out how to turn on the high-tech Jacuzzi brand shower, even after a phone call to the front desk for instructions. So they sent an employee to our room to show us. She showed up within a very few minutes and we had a good laugh about it. They serve afternoon tea and house-made cookies from 2 to 5 pm in the sitting room. We ate too many of them. We had 2 breakfasts and one dinner in their dining room, Champney's. Both were good, traditional meals. Service was friendly and competent each time. It appears they have taken out tables to create social distancing. A tent also was set up on the terrace for additional dinner seating outdoors and there are a few tables on the front porch. We enjoyed our stay. Given all the graduations and weddings taking place in late May, we felt fortunate that we were able to get a room.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Deerfield Inn, a beautifully preserved inn in the center of historic Deerfield. Check-in was smooth--I'd heard most of what the receptionist had outlined for the guests checking in before me, so it didn't take long to get me on the way to the room. Our room was lovely--traditionally decorated, large, very comfortable, with a nice bath. We hoped to dine outside but by that time of evening (7:30 the mosquitos were out and the restaurant was happy to accommodate a last-minute switch to inside. Breakfast was ample and well prepared. The central location of the inn allows for guests to ramble the village, which is charming and well-marked. It was a great visit in every respect.

My entire family and I stayed at the Deerfield Inn for my uncle's memorial. It was a perfect stay. The double queen room I was in was large, pet friendly and comfortable. The Inn staff and the restaurant staff were terrific: helpful, accommodating, friendly, and polite. Champney's Restaurant catered our event and the food and service were outstanding. I asked for a custom menu locally sourced where possible, and it was done perfectly. Everything was cooked to perfection, presented beautifully and tasted delicious, from the chilled soups to delicious desserts. The chef(s) exceeded my expectations. The event planner Barbara and Inn Manager Laurie were a joy to work with as were the other staff. They were exceedingly well organized, worked with me on every detail, followed up with me punctually, and were incredibly kind and accommodating. I would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them. Thank you for making our event so special and memorable.

Once again, we had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating our 3rd anniversary. We will be back every year. The Thank You card and Anniversary Wishes was so thoughtful! Great meal and great hospitality in an absolutely beautiful setting.

The room was average. Had a musty smell and some of the furniture was stained and very worn. The toilet is unusually low to the floor! The TVs are very small! Parking was limited and had to park on the side of the main road overnight.