Hotels in Springfield, MA

Resting in western Massachusetts beside the Connecticut River lies the iconic city of Springfield. Home to a wealth of excellent museums and cultural institutions, you’ll have a hard time running out of exciting things to do and see during your stay at top Springfield hotels. Check out the Springfield Museums to observe American paintings and sculptures, scientific exhibits, and Asian art, or pop over to the extensive Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which commemorates the sport with displays, memorabilia, and exhibits. And as the proud birthplace of children’s book author Dr. Seuss, you can tour all things Seuss related during a tour of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss. Any war aficionado visiting will love the Springfield Armory, which documents two centuries of fascinating military history. This historic riverside town offers all the best sights, attractions, and fine dining you’d want from a great weekend away. Check out these must-see things to add to your trip list.

One must-see not to skip while staying at Springfield hotels is the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, more widely known as his pseudonym, Dr. Seuss. Located at the Quadrangle, the Sculpture Garden honors and preserves memorabilia about the author and illustrator, born in Springfield in 1904. Dr. Seuss had a remarkable impact on the world, specifically in encouraging creative expression in children. To commemorate his life’s work, the sculpture garden features five large bronze statues including Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat.

Plan a fun day trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to explore a well-curated American history museum and basketball hall of fame. Not far from the best Springfield hotels, you’ll find this commemorative museum at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield. Not only does the Hall of Fame boast an incredible collection devoted to preserving the history of basketball, but it is also deliberately located in this city because the sport itself was invented in the town of Springfield by the Canadian-American physician Dr. James Naismith. Check it out for a few hours to learn a few fun facts about the sport and see some of the best ballplayers of all time memorialized all from one great location.

If you’re seeking a bit of greenery while staying at hotels in Springfield, head over to Forest Park, a Victorian garden district developed between 1880 and 1920. This neighborhood surrounds the 735-acre nature park and offers easy access to nature and recreation activities within walking distance. To the west, I-91 separates Forest Park from the Connecticut River. While here, you’ll also get the chance to see the 600-house Forest Park Heights Historic District that includes architectural styles ranging from Colonial Revival to Tudor Revival, Queen Anne, and Shingle Style homes.

Enjoy your east coast stay in Springfield, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Lenox, Hyannis, and Burlington.