Best thing about this hotel is that it's an easy one block from the Amtrak station. That being said, it's a no-frills motel. The staff were all very nice, and rooms were clean enough if you squint. If you just need a place to rest your head at the end of the day, and don't need an extravagant breakfast (or any other B&B perk for that matter), then should be a fine option if you score a discounted rate online. read more

It was our first trip to Brattleboro, and we spent two nights here. Great hotel in a great location, with a very relaxed vibe and an eclectic, quirky decor. Our room was very clean and nicely laid out for an older hotel. The staff was very friendly, too, and I love that Paris the dog is around the lobby area and the theater. We would definitely come back again. My only slight complaint was the firmness of the mattress - it was just too firm for us. read more

Not your typical hotel. Totally eclectic. Everyone was super helpful and it was clear enjoyed talking about the history of the building. I was so fortunate to stumble on a board member who brought me on a quick tour and told me about the building and Latchis family. The hotel is quirky (in a good way). There is a theatre that shares the building and each night we watched a feature and then went up to our room which overlooked Main Street. Great view of the river and the downtown area. Super place to stay. read more

We intentionally booked an interior room because this is on a busy main street. Our room was given away and we were "upgraded" to a mountain and river view room...on the main street. The room was "quaint" aka old, as the sign in the bathroom politely told us the fixtures are not dirty, just old. We had a big column right next to the tub which made getting in and out of the shower interesting. The room was freezing at night and hot in the morning, which with central air, we had no control over. Unfortunately we barely slept due to the late night hallway noise (no front desk staff after 10 pm to call) and the street noise. There was no outlet in the bathroom and no mirror in the bedroom so getting ready in the morning was interesting. Although this was a convenient location to walk to dinner, we would never stay here again. I do have to say that the staff was very pleasant, but otherwise this was not a good experience. read more

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Love this place! The view is as promised and the room is spotless. Everything you could want (shops, pubs, food) are all within walking distance which is a plus for me. Parking is problematic. The lot behind the hotel is clearly marked "hotel parking" but apparently that's just a suggestion. A bonus for this hotel is the staff. Everyone we met was friendly and helpful. We look forward to coming back read more

Loved our stay at the Latchis Hotel! Great experience with our super friendly concierge Alex- got us a last minute room with beautiful mountain views. We loved the art deco vibe - if you are expecting a sterile holiday inn environment you are missing the whole point if this place! Had a great nap before dinner in the comfy beds listening to a scratchy Supremes album- yes- the room has a working record player and albums!! We would definitely come back! read more

Book at your own risk, I'm a professor and we reserved 4 rooms for a trip taking our senior college students July 31st and got a call from the manager in late August (after everything else was booked) saying that he needed to cancel our reservation for another party--the email confirming our four rooms, which I still have on file, meant nothing. read more

I would give the Latchis 4 stars, but it does need a little updating. Its an antique and it's charming for that reason. The renovation just isn't quite there yet. Not to say it's a dump; it just needs a good decorator and maybe a fresh coat of paint. read more

Came here for an unexpected last minute trip from California. Staff was friendly and helpful , offering recommendations on family friendly restaurants near by. Room was fantastic , plenty of room for a family of five. If we are ever in Vermont again we will definitely be back! read more

I recently stayed at the Latchis to celebrate my birthday. Johnathan, the manager, and the entire staff were so friendly and accommodating. I cannot say enough good about this place. It's clean and cozy and close to everything! I would recommend it to anyone!! Thank you! read more

Charming and simple. A little pricey for what you get, but that's to be expected. Free wireless!!

I have one word to sum up the "newly restored" Latches Hotel...BEAUTIFUL! Most area's of the hotel have been re-designed, freshly painted and upgraded! I spent a night there recently and was impressed. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. My room was clean and "fresh"! The only downfall was my room was a bit warm. I'm thrilled that the "charm" was kept thru renovations! I'll be back! read more

It's an old building, the rooms are small, the TV small and the wireless slow, but it's the only hotel downtown and for around $88 a night it was fine for me even though my windows overlooked an evil looking alley. There's a movie theater attached through the lobby, it wasn't very crowded and it was comfortable, I enojyed watching the film. Another reviewer mentioned the Brew Pub. I had dinner there two nights and hung out at the bar. Very friendly local people and soon we were all talking and I was finding out about small town life in Brattleboro - sounded good except for everybody knowing everybodies business. Front desk folks were all very nice and helpful, they made good recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. The lobby was small, but looked cozy and intimate with old style decorations, it's where the morning complimentary breakfast is served. It wasn't as comfortable as a modern hotel, but my grandparents would have thought of it as luxury and it was more important to me to be able to walk out the door of the hotel and be right on the main street with everything in walking distance. I was told that this is the only hotel in the downtown area, all the rest require a drive or a longish walk. They have complimentry parking a block away, but the lot is small and in high season I was told that some guests must find a spot on the street. Finding the lot is also a little tricky, the street comes up very fast and next thing you know you've passed it. didn't help that when I was there the main street was under major street construction and there were orange cones and backups right in front of the hotel. read more

The Latchis is a vaguely deco style hotel built in the 30s. My room was quite nice in a classic older hotel way, quiet, and very comfortable. In room coffee came with half and half and complimentary water in the refrigerator. I hadn't planned to spend the night in Brattleboro and really appreciated the complimentary toothbrush and toothpaste. Brattleboro is apparently a tourist town so there are rather a lot of bars and restaurants. They are all a short walk from the hotel. Latchis has an old theater which is part of the hotel. It would be fun to time a visit to see a movie or live show there. read more

Paid a little extra for the mountain view" room and it was worth it! The king sized bed was very comfortable. The room itself was clean and tidy and felt more like a comfortable, homey bedroom rather than a hotel room. The hotel staff was friendly and professional. The downtown location was great and I loved the decor throughout the hotel. Very cool that there was an attached movie theater next door (although a ticket discount for hotel guests would have been really nice). The free breakfast was okay, nothing special but you can always grab a better breakfast at one of the nearby cafes. I'm knocking off a star because while the window with the view was beautiful...it was dusty and full of GIANT spiders crawling outside the window and in the space between the outer window and the one inner window. Oh man, I hate spiders so this was gross and had me paranoid the rest of the night that they had crawled through into the room :/ read more

The Latchis Hotel feels authentic and historical.

I have stayed at this wonderful hotel almost every time I have had the good fortune of being able to get away to Brattleboro. This last time we went with one of the package deals and it was worth every cent. We had the king room with a mountain and river view and it was breathtaking. To look out every morning and see mother nature in all her glory melted the stress right off of us. The room was neat and clean, with nice artwork on the wall. The staff, of course, was more than helpful (one fellow even gave up his parking space so we wouldn't have to use the pay lot next door, very nice of him!) We recieved two free movie passes as part of the deal, which was great because we saw Thor 2 (the theater was jam packed and the aroma of popcorn permeated the entire building, which was awesome.) We also received a 50.00 gift certificate to The Marina restaurant and had a great lunch there. in short, do yourself a favor and stay here. The breakfast is included, and while it is no frills, it's still a great way to start your day and the coffee is great! I will not stay at any other hotel in Brattleboro. read more

We had a great time here in August. Stayed in Flat Street Queen room, third floor. Beautiful Hotel. Very clean. Quiet and comfortable. Perfect location in town. NICEST people. Easy parking. Brattleboro Food Co-op is next door. It outshines Whole Foods. Whetstone Station Brewery was a block away and a perfect place to have a meal nearby. Check out Sam's store across the street -- a good old department store! We were here on a Sunday night so we missed the hustle-bustle crowds I've seen as I've passed through Brattleboro on other trips. This is a great place to recommend. We took a walk across the bridges and walked a nice trail up the mountain and along the river. read more

the latchis is a sweet hotel, nice beds, great staff, and clean.....yes there are a few wonky features; it takes a long time to get hot water....but overall a great place. The staff was wonderful. there are white noise machines for free to cancel out the (ever present) street noise......but i would definately stay there again i liked the design of the building and rooms. we went t o a movie at the theatre which was fine and ornately decorated. a much better alternative to a chain hotel read more

I've stayed at Latchis several times over the last six years. These visits have been spaced out, as I chose other area hotels when in town and hoped that, over time, Latchis would improve. I want to like Latchis. Alas. What Latchis wants to call "charming" might also be called "broken and dirty." Worn bath fixtures, stained bathtubs (mine was blue-green), slow drains... I took a shower in two inches of water. Then there's the peeling paint, the too-hot radiator where someone insulated the piping with bright pink foam but didn't bother to trim the excess, and the tired carpet that feels yucky under bare feet. There is one tiny desk in the room. It's not at all suitable for business travelers. All of this for $115. I will say, there was no mold in the bathroom this time. I've had that before, likely a consequence of there being no ventilation in the bathrooms. Breakfast is a pretty sad affair. Best to go elsewhere, Brattleboro has many good restaurants. At one point there was a dog hanging around in the lobby with no associated human in sight. It looked like an older weimeraner. I love dogs and know I wiemeraners to be generally friendly, but obviously not all patrons will feel the same. Some may be allergic, some may have been bitten and are afraid. The hotel management has no way of knowing how its guests feel about dogs, and that's why you don't have them roaming the lobby. Latchis deflects these many issues by saying that it's an old hotel built to the standards and expectations of a bygone age; that they have a plan to restore old bath fixtures; that the bathrooms are "sanitary" even if they may appear otherwise. There was actually a card in my room that states this (they must have had many complaints). I have heard these things over six years of occasional visits, but I see no real progress. And here's the thing: I have stayed in old hotels in many cities and towns in New England, New York, western Michigan, Cincinnati and Chicago. They were all in far better shape. The next time I'm in town, I'll look for another option. read more

I am going to try to keep this as professional as possible. When I went downstairs for coffee after the first night of arguing with the manager about the size of the room I paid 199$ for, which was the same size as my master bathroom (which is not big at all- stand up shower, sink, this was slightly larger than the cell that I occupied in prison a few years ago, I'd say twice the size). Small tv. Bathroom was disgusting. Cobwebs in every corner of the ceiling. I kindly talked to the manager about either a discount, or we were leaving. He said that I've already paid, and they don't give refunds or allow for discounts once the room has been paid for. I threatened to call the police, and immediately ran a chargeback on my credit card. Mean staff, cold coffee, small rooms, TOTALLY OVERPRICED stay away from this place. read more

I stayed here in March and shortly after returning home my wife and I started to notice strange bites on our arms and neck. We have now confirmed that we have bed bugs. I can't be 100% sure they came from this hotel, but it's a strong likelihood as we have not traveled elsewhere or had any guests in our home since the trip to VT. I'd check your room carefully for bugs. We are likely going to be spending $1,500 to have our home treated....not fun. read more

This is a Landmark recognized by the Vermont Historical Society. The ground floor has restored 1938 theaters. It is a LANDMARK first, then a hotel on the 2nd and 3rd floors. 《 Be aware! 》The Rooms do not have air conditioning. My 2nd floor room had an old old factory-style window abutting the top of the first floor roof. The metal window latches were very loose and flimsy, and there was no window screen. The window was insecure. On a happy note, the manager provided an extra table lamp due to the room's dim lighting, -- when I went down to retrieve it. And there was a portable standing fan found in the closet. I checked in on an 80+ degree day. The front desk told me that there was air, but did not inform me that there wasn't air conditioning. I learned later that the floors were set to 68 degrees. I mentioned the insecurity issue with the only window in the room, and inability to leave it open. 》》 But it was a good location.《 《 If you are okay staying at a hotel without a FEW things, and want to sleep in a historical building that "is being updated."You'll have a great time. 《But...》Word to the wise: Don't complain. They aren't used to hotel customers with direct feedback. They are NOT afraid to FIRMLY tell you. I realize they have quite a task on their hands. They have to continue restorative work on a landmark, run 3 or 4 movie theaters nightly, while meeting modern day expectations for hotel accommodations. That's a goal! read more

Had a great stay here. All the staff was very nice and accommodating. I leave early for work and the cleaner for the front office was nice enough to share some of the coffee he had made for himself, that morning. Also decent wifi. All in all a great stay. read more

My husband and I had a little weekend getaway that we purchased through Groupon back on 11/11/11. It is in a great location, near all kinds of littler eateries and shops and only a block from the Amtrack station. The parking lot is tiny, but we had no problem getting a spot all weekend. In the event that there were no spots left, the front desk had other solutions on hand. The lobby, although small, is really lovely. Very tastefully decorated. Our room was very comfortable and clean. We both slept very well. I loved that there was the tiniest Kuerig coffee maker I have ever seen in our room. We were provided with K-cups of Green Mountain coffee and also tea. A small fridge housed little pots of cream. It was nice having a steaming cup of coffee in our room before setting out for the day. In the lobby, tucked in the corner, was a continental breakfast set up. There was fresh coffee and tea, little pastries, bagels,muffins and packets of instant oatmeal. In a small fridge was OJ and cranberry juice, single serving yogurts and cream cheese as well as milk and cream for your coffee. Not very fancy, but perfectly adequate. We grabbed a quick bite to take the edge off while we hunted for a little brunch spot. All in all, if we want to visit Southern Vermont again, we would definitely come back. Thanks for a lovely a dn comfy stay! read more

Love love loved this hotel! This hotel was smack in the middle of town. With a sensational view of the water way, nearby mountain and bridge to New Hampshire. The Art Deco style was really fun! The room was comfortable, very clean, renovated , with air conditioning, two very comfortable beds and a lovely 1920 s bathroom ! The women at the front desk were extremely helpful! They gave us tips on where to visit and where to eat. If staying in Brattleboro and you are interested in staying in town, definitely check out The zakat his Hotel. Be sure to ask for a room with a mountain view. read more

As they say location location location! And that is the only reason why we stay here, cause it's the only game in town. Its clean and does the job but don't plan on getting zzzzzzs cause the beds is like sleeping on a concrete slab. read more

We rented a room for my mother-in-law (ish) recently. We inspected it prior to paying for it for cleanliness and ambience. If you are looking for a Fairmont Hotel, you will be very disappointed, but we feel this is the best Brattleboro has to offer. We had flowers delivered to the room before hand (done by Sally, the talent at Windham Flowers) to add to the simple unprentiousness of the room. The Latchis is charming in that it is an original Deco building and they have tried hard to respect it as such. No one puts their mother or mother-in-law in a seedy hotel, right? We were happy to rent a room for her here (She can't get up the stairs in our home) because the room and lobby were very clean and cute. The Latchis has the vintage charm that large cookie cutter chain accomodations never possess, by their very nature (Fairmont Hotels being a possible exception). The staff at the front desk were very accomodating and helpful, offering to assist us and our elderly family member in any way they could. read more

Great Hotel., Great service and Staff make you feel right at home. Solidly Built and the rooms have a good balance between modern but still retain original fixtures which is a nice touch that reminds you of it's period. If you like old buildings this one is great and holds a lot of history. Walk Downstairs and check out the cinema schedule, if you don't see something you like walk outside and there is a very interesting and great old downtown area with a variety of Book and Antique Stores, restaurants, brewpubs, and entertainment here and there. Very quite after hours at night, even on the street side where I was. 5 stars because of the unique location, staff and service, and the access you get to the downtown businesses. There really are not many downtown restored locations like this if you travel a lot and like to get out, it's easy. read more

We took an adventure trip with two grandsons via AMTRAK from Burlington to Brattleboro. We all loved The Latches Hotel and Theatre. Fun and funky place right in the middle of town. Great service, friendly staff, free breakfast and wireless, and first run movies in the theatre...... a great value. read more

We stayed one night in August in this lovely, stately, art deco hotel. It's a one-of-a-kind building in the best sense of the term. It was clean and tastefully decorated with beautiful granite touches throughout, including in our room (and one would assume, in all the rooms). The breakfast was included and, though basic, was just fine: breads, pastries, packaged oatmeal; choice of PB, butter, jams as spreads; coffee, tea, and a few different juices. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location -- within walking distance of several restaurants, and an excellent coffee shop with yummy pastries. Parking is a short walk behind the building. Would definitely stay again. read more

Stayed here for a night a night and was very impressed. The room was very clean and charming. I love how they kept the original decor. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return. read more

I stayed at the Latchis Hotel for five days on business. From the beginning, I was utterly charmed by the place - the art deco vibe, the historic theater inside the building, the old-fashioned keys. The Latchis has the personality and warmth of a B&B without the nosy innkeepers. Because it's a small hotel, I felt like a person and not a number, and yet I was always treated professionally, left alone when I needed to be, and happily accommodated when I had special requests (which was often). My room was very clean and spacious, and I had all the necessary amenities befitting a hotel at this price point: coffee, filtered water, continental breakfast, WiFi, an extensive personalized guidebook for shopping & restaurants, etc. It's an old building, so it's not going to have the same amenities as a new place, so if you go in with that expectation, you will be very happy. One of the best things is that I was steps away from downtown Brattleboro and always felt "in the mix" while still able to enjoy a quiet, "tucked away" room. I highly recommend this place to anyone, but especially business travelers, couples, and anyone who just wants to get away for a little while. You won't regret it! read more