Northampton Massachusetts hotels, Clarion Hotel near the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Northampton MA 01060

Ideally located off Interstate 91, the Clarion Hotel® & Conference Center welcomes you to the culturally rich city of Northampton, the beautiful Connecticut River Valley and the famous Five Colleges area, home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), Hampshire College, Smith College, Amherst College and Mount Holyoke College.

Northampton is a perfect vacation spot for everyone! There are several unique attractions for families near this Northampton, MA hotel, including Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Dr. Seuss Museum and one of the largest dinosaur footprint collections in the world at the Amherst College Museum of Natural History.

For sports fans, the hotel is a short drive from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, MassMutual Center (home to the Springfield Falcons hockey team), and the Mullins Center (home to UMass Amherst basketball & hockey teams), offering a variety of entertainment options including concerts, theatrical performances and family shows.

For those who love to shop, the area offers Thornes Marketplace, the nearby Holyoke Mall at Ingleside (one of western New England's largest shopping destinations) and several antique shops along the way to Historic Deerfield. Many other attractions are found in our area including golfing, the fairgrounds, parks, museums and other concert venues.

Additional points of interest within 30 miles include:

• Six Flags New England amusement park
• Deerfield Academy college preparatory school
• CLARKE - School for the Deaf / Center for Oral Education
• National Yiddish Book Center
• Emily Dickinson Museum

Montana's Tavern, located on the premises, serves a delicious breakfast every morning and light fare in a relaxing environment every night. Room service is available.

This Northampton, MA hotel offers guests many amenities and features:

• Free wireless high-speed Internet access
• Free local weekday newspaper and USA Today
• Free local calls and free coffee
• Game room
• ATM

Guests are invited to enjoy the regulation tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoes, indoor pool with glass solarium, outdoor pool with patio, kiddie pool, sand box, and poolside bar and grill.

Looking to stay in shape while traveling? Exercise equipment is available for in-room delivery during your visit.

Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like business-class rooms, featuring spacious work desks with ergonomic chairs, office supplies upon request and refrigerators. A business center and access to copy and fax services are also available.

More than 10,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including the elegant Grand Ballroom, is available for a variety of events, receptions and business functions. Our professional staff is happy to assist with customizing a menu, planning decorations and attending to every detail.

All spacious guest rooms are beautifully appointed and include coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Poolside rooms open into the indoor pool area and balcony rooms have balconies overlooking the pool area beneath the glass solarium. Non-smoking, handicap accessible and adjoining rooms are also available.

Ample, well-lit parking is located on the property. This Northampton, MA hotel is pet-friendly; a nightly fee is required.

Experience world-class hospitality in a unique environment that is upscale but never stuffy. Enjoy our warm colors, rich woods, full amenities and easy elegance. The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center maintains an excellent reputation for serving the needs of families, business travelers and all visitors to the Five Colleges Area. Tell us your special request and consider it done.