I stay here a few nights each month as my business is close by. The rooms are clean and neat and cozy, unlike chain motels. The owner, Steele, bends over backwards to accomodate guests and I have found him to be a very friendly and honest host. The motel is laid back, and since it's in the country you might... more

For all of us out there who have seen our share of glassy eyed motel attendants , who genuinely don't care if we enjoyed our stay or not, I think Silvanus Lodge is the antidote. The owner, Steele is someone who does care. The rooms have a small patio adjoining a vast beautiful lawn with a gorgeous pool nestled next... more

We love the area and the Lodge! I travel a couple of nights a week and those big chain type places get old real fast. Sylvanus is a great little place in the stay, relax and enjoy life. The owner takes pride in the work he has done to ugrade the lodge since purchasing it a couple of years back.... more

This motel is a really great place to stay! Unlike those bigger chain motels, the Silvanus has a personality and charm all of it's own. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the owner takes great care of this treasure in HIllsdale. The pool is gorgous!! What a great place to cool off on a hot summer day or... more

The Sylvanus, in spite of its cool website, is simply a motel and a very decent motel at that. It is very clean, in overall good condition and it is centrally located. Another perk is that it is set back from the road so you don't hear traffic at all (though you do hear everything from rooms next door). The... more

As noted, this place is not for everyone. It fits more with the free thinker, one that ventures out and explores the region. Exceptional wealth of things to do. The pool at midnight is breath-taking. The stars and the quiet country air. We were told it was okay to swim anytime as long as we were quiet and didn't disturb... more

July 9 & 10, 2006 THIS WAS OUR 2ND VISIT AND YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE LEARNED OUR LESSON THE 1ST TIME. THE OWNER WAS ARROGANT & UNPROFESSIONAL. THE TWO TIMES WE HAVE BEEN THERE MR. ANDREWS ALWAYS COMPLAINS ABOUT MONEY. 1. Don't use the wash cloths for your face if you have makeup? Ask Mr. Andrews to... more

The Silvanus Lodge is a tiny (9 rooms) motel situated amid acres of grassy fields with trees and a nicely-sized, very attractive, outdoor swimming pool. Hillsdale is a marvelously convenient location, midway between Hudson, NY (great antique shopping) and Great Barrington, MA, the southern gateway to the Berkshires & a terrific town in its own right. Set well back from... more