Wife and I popped in for a lighter night of cocktails and small bites on a recent Thursday. Drinks…read morewere fantastic as you would expect, and the pickle plate, the cheese board and the hot dog were very good and the cannoli dessert was fantastic.

If you've been following my reviews this season, you probably noticed that I've been hanging out a…read morelot in winter spots! That's b/c I love skiing!! And this year was THE YEAR to hit up Vermont for skiing b/c they got more snow than they've gotten in almost a decade--so the skiing was the best east coast skiing I've experienced ever! And, if you're in Vermont skiing, you must drop by Main Mountain Bar & Motel. We weren't staying there as motel guests, but we heard that Main Mount was the place for fancy cocktails... and whoever told us this information was spot on!! Every cocktail we tried at Main was unique and super tasty. My favorite was the Good 'Ol Boy cocktail, but I also recommend the New England Sour--it's like a Whiskey Sour but with Mulled Wine and Cocoa on top. As for atmosphere and service, both are great! The interior decor is more like a cozy (but slightly modern) mountain house library (an atmosphere you might expect in a hip Brooklyn bar), and it's very inviting! And the bartender and servers are amazing and really friendly. As for food, we didn't try any on the first visit, but we ended up going back to Main Mountain on our last night of the trip b/c we found out that, on Sundays, they host a burger night! Ummm... yes!!!! So, we went back, I had another Good Ol' Boy, and we downed some yummy Smash Burgers and French Onion Mac & Cheese! Oh, and PLEASE order a side of their pickles! They are life-changing! Bottom line = check out this bar if you are in Ludlow, Vermont for skiing at Okemo or just visiting for some other reason. You are sure to love it like we did.

I've tried on several occasions to get a reservation in season without success. Had a lucky…read morecancellation after a summer down pour 4th of July weekend. The place embodies lots that is great about modern dining: homemade inventive cocktails with fresh ingredients and high end craft liquor (fiery ginger was amazing); family style small and main plates that take you around the global and market local (Chinese five star calamari, BBQ brisket with fresh pickles and skillet cornbread; shrimp with black bean zucchini cakes). Just as good an experience as downtown grocery at 25% less cost with a more authentic laid back vermont vibes Nice young people making great food and having fun doing it Get the ice cream sandwich for dessert and you'll know what I mean!! Can't wait to get back

From the moment we walked into the Hostel I felt at home. Our hosts Eliza and Justin were…read morewelcoming and uber friendly throughout the stay. We stayed in the bunk house we had plenty of space, the mattress were super comfy. The bathroom was spacious, clean, modern, the soft TP (cause that's important) and had plenty of hot water... What more could a girl want! Eliza & Justin also provide free homemade granola, cereal, and coffee for guests before you hit the slopes (just minutes from the Okemo base lodge). I recommend trying the Chai tea - it's out of your mind good!! Tip: Book directly via their www it's cheaper then airbnb Thank you Eliza & Justin for a perfect stay!

My sister and I stayed 2 nights in August at the Governor's Inn in Ludlow Vermont. This cozy,…read morecomfortable, charming and immaculate Inn is located so close to the center of town and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic - artfully creative dishes with so much attention to the details that we felt like we were dining in a high end restaurant! Oh and don't forget to grab a homemade treat in the middle of the afternoon. The new owners, Danny and Craig were truly the most amazing hosts. They were incredibly welcoming, kind and so much fun! It is obvious that they truly love what they do! If you are looking for a place that has quintessential New England charm and top notch hospitality, The Governor's Inn is it! Can't wait to go back and sit on the gorgeous front porch! Thank you Danny and Craig xoxo JoMarie and Tracy

This was an excellent place to stay. Everything was so cozy and comfortable. The rooms were…read morespotless and well appointed. The breakfast was just the right size and was excellent. But the high point of the inn are the inn keepers. They were so welcoming and helpful. We stayed during the VT Inn to Inn walk, so we were tired and disheveled and they welcomed us with open arms and made us immediately comfortable. Sitting on the front porch remains one of the high points of my trip.

Okemo was my first Vermont ski experience, and it absolutely delivered. I took the Paragon Sports…read morebus up from New York for what I believe was a three-day weekend, skied Saturday and Sunday, maybe squeezed in a half day Monday, and came back that afternoon. It was definitely cold, but we caught beautiful sun and good conditions, so the whole trip felt worth it almost immediately. Jackson Gore was the highlight for me. The day we were there, it was pretty empty, and we were able to lap that area over and over again with no real lift line. There is a particular kind of joy in skiing 10 to 20 uninterrupted laps when the sun is out, the snow is holding up, and nobody is making you fight for space. Compared with the massive resorts out west, Okemo is obviously a different kind of mountain. Still, the terrain volume felt excellent for Vermont, especially because the trails were well kept, accessible, and easy to keep moving through. The whole place felt comfortable without being sleepy, polished without being sterile, and family-friendly without losing the actual fun of skiing. Ludlow and the surrounding area also add a lot to the experience. It has enough Vermont charm and alpine presence to make you feel genuinely away from New York, the tri-state area, or any other Northeast city you might be escaping from for the weekend. I only went once, but I left wanting to come back, bring my kids, and use Okemo as a starting point to explore more of the region.

I came here to ski on a Thursday morning. I was able to easily park in the main parking lot and…read morewalk to the lodge which was within a reasonable distance. Parking was free. From the main lodge are a couple of very short and slow lifts that take you up to areas which give you access to additional lifts. I really liked the variety of runs and that it wasn't overcrowded. I would love to try some of the other sections of the mountain in the future. The terrain park looks fun (if you're into that). My only complaint was how slow most of the lifts are... but that didn't detract much from my overall experience.

I came here with a group of 12 on a Saturday night. We made a reservation and had an entire room…read moreupstairs to ourselves (with our own bathroom!). This restaurant does shareables so you order a bunch of apps and entrees to split with the table. The waiter was very helpful determining the right amount of food to order. We ordered almost everything off the menu. Not one plate disappointed. Everything was incredible and the portions were good too. The atmosphere was rustic but elegant. Highly recommend this spot for a nice dinner!

Whatever turbulence may have existed during the ownership changeover has been overcome. Wife and I…read morehad a lovely meal last Friday in one of the upstairs rooms. Had the ribs, the mussels and the fettuccine and I would rate them as good, better, best as the fettuccine was the star. Drinks were on point and the Good Ol Boy tasted every bit as good as the night before across the street. Would recommend....

Can't rate it because it's closed, and has been for a few years. Not sure why it's still posted…read more Also last time we stayed there our unit was inundated with chipmunks because the owner feeds them and they take their food and get into our walls. You can hear them running through. Even found some nuts in the room on the chairs. Also water pressure very low in unit. Left before our reservation was ended due to these issues.

Great spot in Okemo. The owners provide impeccable, down to earth service and comfy, Vermont…read moreaccommodations. I wouldn't have to think twice about staying here again. Home cooked breakfast each morning added a great start to our ski day. You're less than 5 minutes from the base of Okemo. Free Wi-Fi. If you need/forgot something, they're happy to help you out: hair dryer, bottle opener, newspaper, an extra fresh out of the oven muffin. Just ask.

We arrived here in the late afternoon on a Monday. The property is about 3.5 miles southwest of the…read moretown of Ludlow on Hwy 103. You pull in at a motel that fronts the highway - the sign reads "The Pointe at Castle Hill". Regardless of which property you stay at, you check in there. Afterwards, you proceed up the hill to the inn. You park either just in front of the building or, if the spaces are full, there is a bit more space to the side of another building close by (probably their spa). We never heard any traffic noise during our entire stay. The building itself is about 120 years old, built by a former Vermont governor from this area. It still has the feel of a mansion, with lots of dark wood finishes inside. They have a small desk in the large foyer when you enter who can assist as needed. There is also a lounge with couches and chairs (for reading, mostly). The restaurant is also located on this level. The wide staircase to the upper floors is to the left off the foyer. The 2nd floor had at least 9 rooms. Down the hallway there was another smaller staircase up to the 3rd level, which I think had fewer rooms (I did not go up there). Our room was nice, with a queen sized 4-poster bed (you might enquire if they have a room with a king-sized bed). There was plenty of additional floor space, with a small table and chairs near the front windows. There are a number of relatively subtle upgrade touches like the phone line and water pipes for the adjoining bathrooms. A few things we noted about our room: * It had limited electrical outlets, which was addressed via power strips for each of the main plugs. * There is no central air conditioning, which is probably fine for this latitude (barring some heat wave). You can open the windows for a breeze, as needed. * The heating is central and is not turned on until some point in the season when it turns sufficiently cold. They do offer a space heater in the room (if needed), there is a fireplace (we didn't use ours), and the comforter was quite warm. * The amount of counter and table space available was limited (due to the small antique table). This wasn't a huge issue, but you have to be mindful of where to leave things like a wallet, glasses, phone, etc. You can book a massage at the spa, but we did not make use of that service. The hotel's fine dining restaurant is a great option for a special occasion meal. You should book this in advance (I'm not what is a safe time - at least a month or two, I'd guess). On the night we ate there, we had a formal oval dining room for the home to ourselves for half of our meal, as the larger dining room across the hall was full from a tour bus. The food was very good! They also apparently serve a modest breakfast here in the mornings starting at 8 a.m., but we were trying to get an early start each day and ended up getting breakfast in Ludlow instead. Given the somewhat isolated location, your dining options outside the hotel are a bit limited. There is at least one restaurant in Proctorsville (within 0.5 miles). There are a few restaurants in Ludlow, but many have varying days on which they're closed during weekdays. It may be easier on weekend, and is almost certainly easier in the winter, as there is a ski resort adjacent to the town. Also, Ludlow apparently suffered flooding in July of 2023, so that appeared to have impacted the number of businesses / restaurants that were open downtown (at least temporarily). Another observation about location - on the two full days we had in the area, we drove 45+ minutes to the north both days to check out a variety of places near Windsor and Lebanon. That wasn't a problem, but if I had the same itinerary again, I might have stayed one night at Castle Hill (and dined at their restaurant) and then moved on to lodging closer to other things we were touring. If you are going for a cozy / romantic country inn vibe, this is a great place to stay. There are just some trade offs vs. the location. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed here recently for one night and I have to call out the high points. The grounds of the…read more"Castle" building are spectacular. It's so pretty and the landscaping and flowers are wonderful. We loved the pool and hot tub as well. It's very peaceful and relaxing. The Castle building really is gorgeous as well. The staff at the hotel are very nice and want to be helpful. We used the spa and it was okay. The gym is large and well equipped. I had a massage which was okay. The room I was in had a window which faced the road and the traffic noise was louder than the spa music that was playing so didn't lend itself to relaxing. The massage was over $200 so I didn't think it was a great value because I didn't really feel fully relaxed after it. Ask for a treatment room on the pool side of the building if possible. We ate at the restaurant and it was pretty good. Prices were high but seemed to be about on par with another meal we had in the area. Service was nice. Our room was okay...very spacious but the lack of outlets is tough to manage in 2025 with so many devices to charge. I understand the building is very old so I get that there aren't a lot of plugs. My Verizon connectivity was terrible in the whole area and due to a wide-scale outage, Wifi was not working when I was there, which was problematic because I had to take a business call. That and a couple of other issues with our room led to us leaving early to find someplace that had a working Wifi connection but I have to say the staff were helpful and understanding. It was the off season and I think maybe they were a little short staffed but I get that it's tough for businesses these days. Overall, this place was fine and it is very beautiful.

We rented 1BR suite 1st week in May, 2026. All the staff were friendly, welcoming and…read moreaccommodating. It was a pleasure to be treated as a valued guest!. Skye was amazing even before we arrived at the Inn, when I called to inquire about the accommodation, amenities and tips in the area; she made us feel welcomed already and excited about our trip. Starting with our late arrival on 5/1st because of traffic delays, Rafael and Michelle welcomed us as the check-in and Michele showed us the parking garage, helped us with the luggage cart and showed us how things work in the our suite (absolutely perfect service from both of them))! During our stay Skye proved to be amazing! Anything we needed was promptly addressed and taken care of! The remaining staff we met were professional as well, friendly and welcoming: Nikky, Steven and Susan, who is in charge of the breakfast were always pleasant and attentive. The accommodations itself was beautiful, clean, renovated and comfortable; I especially appreciated the fireplace and fully equipped kitchen with very good quality cookware, utensils, full size fridge and electric hot pot for boiling water for tea. Still too cold to use the balcony but the pretty Valley view made up for it! TV in each room lots, of electric outlets and one of the 2 bath tubs had jets which we didn't use enjoying the heated indoor whirlpool. The tavern was closed but we didn't mind as we rented after the season an we enjoyed the peaceful week! The breakfast was served every day and included which was helpful and appreciated. A separate beverage station offered all day and evenings excellent coffee, teas, cappuccino, latte and hot chocolate as well as sparkling and flavored waters. We definitely would love to return one day, depending on our time and life circumstances. Thank you Jackson Gore Inn for a very nice stay!

Worst experience ever! I actually didn't even have water to take a shower in the morning!!! Not a…read moresingle apology or call from management. Places is terrible

Is this place for real? I have never met someone so rude in my life. I walk in to pay for my…read morestay... no hi how are you, no greeting. He is absolutely miserable. Wrong industry to be in. The guy's demeanor was horrendous. I got in my car and my mom said I was visibly upset and I told her my experience. They also charged me an additional $30 and never told me why. We went into the room and immediately left. Didn't even stay. Left the keys and ran. Place should be torn down.

I have mixed feelings about this place…read more My fiancee, her friend, and I stayed here one night, January 30th, 2010. We had a double (2) queen bed room. Room decor is up-to-date and clean. Bathroom has ample space, but not enough supplies were left (soap, shampoo, etc), but there were ample amounts of towels. Ski racks were installed near the door, which were very handy to hang up all our equipment and outerwear to dry. The beds, however, were ROCK HARD, and there was no fitted sheet on the mattress, only a tucked-in flat sheet (which came off halfway through the night). We barely got any sleep, if any. We had a corner room, upstairs, next to the access stairs. We could hear every footstep within 50 feet. Not so bad, because skiiers in this ski-town want to sleep to have energy for the slopes, so we only heard footsteps before 10pm and after 7pm. Continental breakfast offerings were mediocre. Pastries were still-frozen, fruit was not ripe (totally-green bananas), and their waffle-maker tripped the circuit every couple of minutes or so (obviously overloaded). I voiced my concerns about the beds and the waffle-maker circuit (fire hazard!) to the hotel website, and was promptly replied to by the hotel owner (locally owned). He said they planned on replacing the bedding and mattresses after ski season. and were going to address the circuit issue. i'll leave that to future reviewers to confirm if this was done or not. If they fixed those issues, i'd stay there again. The rooms were pleasant (except for the mattresses and sheets), and the location was great. Throw in a good night's sleep, and it would be ideal. But until they do address these issues, i'd stay somewhere else.

The location can't be beat...we were right at the base of Okemo Mtn. The accommodations were…read moresimple and campy, which was right in line with the price. The reason for the lower rating is that the owner is a grumpy unaccommodating man. I needed a hair dryer (because it was 5 degrees outside) and they only had one for the entire establishment. Thankfully i had a nice neighbor that let me borrow hers. Wouldn't want to get frozen hair!

The best. Everything works. Betty Ann and Jean keep the place spotless. I go to Vt a lot and I…read morealways stay there.