Guest Amenities:
- High-speed Wi-Fi is available on the Porches network—connect automatically, no login required.
- We serve a continental breakfast in the Yellow Building from 7am-10am Monday-Friday, 7am-11am Saturday & Sunday.
- Happy hour, anyone? Grab a cocktails, beer, or glass of wine from our Lobby Bar in the living room after 3pm.
- The Pool, hot tub, and sauna (located in Building 7) are open daily from 8am to 11pm. Family friendly hours are 9am to 9pm. Towels are available in Building 7.
- Our fitness room, located in Building 8, is open 24/7.
- Just behind the western parking lot, a trail leads to our fire pit, available for activation upon request.
- Stop by our lobby shop to browse for souvenirs, robes or duvets. Or purchase a gift card, and treat someone special to a relaxing getaway.
- For any other questions, please visit our FAQ Page.
- Please do not hesitate to call the front desk (just dial 0) if we may be of assistance.
Local Activities & Restaurants:
- Get outside and explore! From scenic hikes to hidden gems around North Adams, our guide shows you the must-sees so you can experience the area like a local. View our top suggestions.
- Hungry? The North Adams/Williamstown area is full of standout restaurants, including spots just around the corner. Check out our Restaurant Guide.
Studio 9/Fresh Grass Institute:
Studio 9 is a live music and recording space right on the Porches campus, where talented artists perform and create music. The Fresh Grass Institute (FGI) celebrates American roots music through concerts, workshops, and events, bringing artists and audiences together in a vibrant, on-campus setting. Porches guests can enjoy 20% off tickets to Studio 9 shows with code PORCHESGUEST. View the schedule of upcoming performances here.
Sustainability
We believe great hospitality includes caring for the environment. During your stay, you’ll see our commitment to sustainability in action, from refillable amenities to EV charging and eliminating single-use plastics. Through partnerships with Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Hotels program and Hotel for Trees, we proudly support conservation, reforestation, and responsible tourism. Learn more about our sustainability efforts here.
Mini-Bar
Your mini-bar is located in the silver-gray cabinet beneath the TV. To open it, use the small metal key on your key chain—turn the key clockwise with one hand while gently pulling the front edge of the door with the other.
Room Comfort
For your comfort, you can easily adjust your room temperature. If the room feels too warm, set the switch at the bottom of the thermostat to Cool and press the down arrow to lower the temperature. If it feels too cold, switch to Heat and press the up arrow to raise it. For best results, keep the fan set to Auto.
Tivoli Radio Quick Guide
VOLUME
- Turn the volume knob right to increase volume, left to decrease.
- This knob also controls headphone volume when headphones are connected.
SOURCE KNOB
- Turn the source knob to FM, AM, or Aux.
BLUETOOTH
- Switch the source knob to AUX.
- On your phone, go to Settings → Bluetooth.
- Select “Tivoli Bluetooth”.
- The display will change from NOT PAIRED to CONNECTED.
- You’ll hear a confirmation tone from the Tivoli. You can now play music wirelessly.
ALARM
- Rotate the alarm thumbwheel counterclockwise and set the alarm hand to your desired wake-up time.
- Press the alarm button ON. The green LED will light, and the radio will turn off.
- To turn the alarm OFF, press the alarm button again. The LED will go out.
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