Gardner, a town in north-central Massachusetts, is known as the “furniture capital of New England” because of the large number of showrooms and outlets. Not only can you spend the day shopping for furniture, but you can see what was once the largest chair in the world. At the end of the day, relax in one of the area's pleasing accommodations.
The Colonial Hotel offers guest rooms with one king or two double beds, cable televisions, private baths and wireless Internet access. Suites with whirlpool tubs are also available. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant, Carmela's, or enjoy drinks and appetizers at the on-site Papou's Pub. The hotel is a short drive from the Gardner-area furniture outlets, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area and the Gardner Ale House Brewery and Restaurant.
The Super 8 hotel has guest rooms with complimentary high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers and small refrigerators. A maximum of two pets can stay with you, but you must pay a nightly fee for each pet. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast or walk to one of the nearby restaurants, such as Friendly Ice Cream or Taco Bell, for a meal. The hotel is within driving distance to Wachusett Brewing Company and both Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State University.
The Wachusett Village Inn, six miles southeast of Gardner in Westminster, offers guest rooms, suites and cottages with cable televisions and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the inn's restaurant, or indulge in a massage and spa therapy at the hotel. Pets may stay in certain cottages. The inn is within driving distance of Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Nashoba Valley Winery in Bolton and Coco Key Water Resort in Fitchburg.
The Rodeway Inn in Westminster features guest rooms with microwaves, refrigerators and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The hotel is pet-friendly; you may bring four small or two large dogs. Start your day with complimentary pastries and coffee before exploring nearby attractions, such as hiking in Dunn State Park or shopping at the Mall at Whitney Field. The hotel is a short drive from restaurants such as the Old Mill and Joseph's Bistro.
