Review of Monument Mountain Motel 2*

I hate chains — chain restaurants, chain stores and chain hotels. The Monument Mountain Motel represents everything that's right about America. It is a local family-owned business. The owner-operator is a local resident who loves Great Barrington and realizes that he is fortunate to live in such a great town. His profits go back into the community. My car broke down in Great Barrington as I was driving north on Route 7. I was lucky to find the Monument Mountain Motel, and the owner was happy to give me a room for a price lower than advertised on the Internet. What I found was a room that was small but adequate. Everything worked perfectly, from the ample heat to the hot shower. The place was spotless. The bed was perfect for me. The next morning, I found a place to fix my car, thanks to the lady at the Home Sweet Home Doughnut shop down the street. Even though it was Sunday, the gentleman at Apex Auto fixed my car. I was on the road again at 10 AM. I don't know for sure, but I think karma had something to do with my success that morning, and somehow, the Monument Mountain Motel was a part of that. I will go back to the Monument Mountain Motel, and I will have a doughnut and coffee at the Home Sweet Home Doughnut Shop. Hopefully, I won't need Apex Auto again, but if I do, it's nice to know they're there. Great Barrington represents everything that's right about America, and so does the Monument Mountain Motel. Here's the funny thing: there is a big chain motel right behind the Monument Mountain Motel. Avoid the temptation to stay at the big chain and pull into the MM instead. It'll be good karma for you and yours, and I guarantee it.