From the original bedrooms of the Count and Countess to the aviary converted into a two story suite and made famous by Leonard Bernstein, each of the nineteen guest rooms is unique and individually decorated. The sensibility of contemporary design is combined with well chosen English and French antiques to enhance Wheatleigh's classical Renaissance architecture. Most rooms are large with high ceilings and are filled with light. Many have fireplaces, balconies and wonderful views of the mountains and lake, the sculpture garden or the front courtyard. All have private baths, and, in a bow to the demands of 20th century comfort, are equipped with telephones and individually controlled heat and air conditioning.

Take West Side Drive (which becomes the Henry Hudson Pkwy) to the Saw Mill River Pkwy, exiting at the Taconic State Pkwy. (See directions from Taconic Pkwy).

Take FDR Drive north to the Deegan Expressway. Follow signs for "Upstate", Rte 87N, New York Thruway. Take Exit 7A, and follow signs for Taconic Pkwy. (See directions from Taconic Pkwy).

After the Tribero Bridge and toll booth, stay to the left and follow signs to the Deegan Expressway. Follow signs for "Upstate", Rte 87N, New York Thruway. Take Exit 7A on 87N, and follow signs for Taconic Pkwy. (See directions from Taconic Pkwy).

Stay on the Taconic Parkway until the Route 23, Hillsdale exit. Continue on 23 East to Great Barrington, where routes 23 & 7 intersect. At this point turn left onto 7 north, continuing on Rte 7 for approximately 7 miles. At Stockbridge Center, where Routes 7 and 102 intersect, go straight across the intersection, onto Pine Street. In .2 miles you will come to a fork in the road, bear left onto Prospect Hill Road. Continue for 5 miles to Wheatleigh's entrance on the right.

Take the New York Thruway to the Berkshire Spur exit (21A) then take Exit B3 (Route 22). Follow signs to Route 102. Take 102 East through West Stockbridge to Route 183. Turn left on 183 north, go about 4 miles to Hawthorne Road (before Tangelwood Main Gate). Turn right onto Hawthorne Road, continuing for approximately one mile, where Wheatleigh's entrance is on the left.

Take Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 2, Lee. Take Rte 20 West through the town of Lee, into Lenox. At the intersection of Rte 183 and 7, take a left onto 183 South, Walker Street. After 2.7 miles, you will pass Tanglewood's Main Gate, within .2 miles the road forks. Take the left fork, which is a continuation of 183 South. In .1 miles you will see a road on your left, Hawthorne Road. Go 1 mile down the road to Wheatleigh's entrance on the left.

Wheatleigh Restaurant Like the famed French châteaux, the pride of Wheatleigh is its internationally renowned restaurant. Walk past the Georgian sideboard. Follow the maitre d' through the gleaming mahogany doors into the dining room. Notice the fine English wool carpeting, the hand carved Chippendale chairs, the antique Waterford crystal chandeliers, and the rare ceramic tile wall plaques commissioned by Doulton in 1830. Add to this exquisite flower arrangements, warm candlelight, and beautifully carved moldings and fireplace. Service that is discreet, polished and professional completes the setting. The cuisine at Wheatleigh is a striking contemporary American interpretation of the classic French cuisine. The emphasis is on the finest and freshest ingredients procured locally and from around the world. Light sauces enhance rather than mask flavors. Choose wine from our award winning list, which offers exceptional selections from four continents. The ultimate compliment to Wheatleigh's restaurant comes from our well traveled guests, who regularly place it in a class with the best anywhere. Closure - 02Jan06 through 19Jan06 Hotel and restaurant-closed due to minor renovations and upgrading Meal Plans: 20Jan06 to 31Mar06: Rack Rates include Set Dinner Menu on Sunday to Thursday only.