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    3.7 (123 reviews)
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    Our first time staying here! We come to stowe every year but haven't stayed at TN until now. They are the best hotel in Stowe by far. The people are so kind. The front desk was wonderful checking in. They even had warm chocolate chip cookies. The older man named John who came to do turn down service was so nice always smiling and willing to help! The pools were so clean and warm. After the first night sleeping on the pull-out we asked for a rollaway bed because the pull out was not very comfortable. They gave us a very cosy rollaway on the house! 10/10 recommend top notch resort.

    I'm upgrading the review because of how the manager handled things, because of his commitment to fix the rooms, and challenges they face trying to find people to work. The walls were very dirty and the furniture was beat up. The tub grout had a lot of mold and mildew and the bathroom ceiling paint is blistered. The shower soap dispenser was mounted over 5' above the floor so it was hard to get soap if your short. The TV system is circa 1984 with no streaming capability. The outlets are not upgraded to offer USB charging. No other time were available. The manager said that room is on a renovation list when the busy season ends. He was also kind and he made an accommodation in price to offset our experience.

    A paint job would be nice to freshen up the rooms!
    Ashley S.

    What would one expect when staying at a hotel for a weekend getaway spending nearly $1100? Being Vermont, maybe a Mountain View at the very least? A room that doesn't have banged up walls and a dead moth in the corner of the room (found immediately when entering)? Once these concerns were brought to the attention of the front desk "manager", I was treated very poorly, told "this IS Vermont, there are bugs," as this is understandable, when you literally just walk into your room you would at least expect a vacuumed carpet, no? Manager was very defensive and argumentative regarding my concerns instead of being apologetic and understanding, seeing that we are paying literally TOP DOLLAR to stay. To rectify the original lack of view (room had windows facing the side of the other building), the manager allowed my husband and I to transfer to another room with a view of the parking lot. He also took $87 off the final total leaving us somewhere around $900 for 2 nights. Staff was always lingering around, using their cellphones and speaking in a different language. As my husband and I were out attempting to relax and use the hot tub we noticed one male staff member right outside the pool area sitting on his cellphone making us very uncomfortable. Maybe he wasn't doing anything wrong but you don't sit on your cellphone facing the pool area when people are trying to relax in their bathing suits. It makes you feel uncomfortable- is he taking pictures? We of course felt too fearful to even bring this up to the front desk manager because we were being treated poorly enough. The sides of the pool were also slimy. One absolutely positive thing was the view from the pool. It is very beautiful and something to be enjoyed. We also really liked the indoor pool and hot tub which we used later on the second evening. The restaurant was very bad. Another time my husband and I felt like all we were doing the whole time was feeling disappointed- and we are NOT PICKY PEOPLE- we just expect a certain quality when spending top dollar in todays economy! The crab dip was completely microwaved, cold on the bottom and a thick slab of lumpy, gross smelling cheese on top. We immediately sent this back. By the time our steak came out we were so starving we ate it but this was no better. Tasted as if it were marinated in vinegar. another $44 down the drain. My husband and I have stayed in Stowe multiple times and always enjoyed the lodge at Spruce Peak. Unfortunately, on this particular weekend, they were sold out of rooms. For comparison however, I called to see how much a one bedroom king-size room would be and it was exponentially cheaper. I think positive reviews regarding this hotel are only because these people have never stayed anywhere else. The lodge at Spruce Peak is really the TOP NOTCH, real deal in Stowe. If you're looking in Stowe and expect, at the very least, a vacuumed carpet in your $1100 hotel room, do not stay here.

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    Jeanie Y.

    Love everything about this place! It's beautiful, super clean and the staff members are warm and attentive. Highly recommend this resort.

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    Very clean rooms, indoor and outdoor pools were great (and heated), nice view of the mountains from the outdoor pools.

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    Field Guide Lodge - Pool and exterior view of the Trail House at Field Guide in Stowe VT.

    Field Guide Lodge

    4.4(92 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    If you want to stay in the heart of Stowe and be able to walk to dining and shopping, this is a…read moregreat location! Field Guide Lodge is a part of the Lark Hotels family. All these hotels have a fun vibe. We stayed in the main lodge. The rooms in the main lodge are very simple, the first floor of the lodge is the communal living room. The area is comfortable and decorated nicely, and has board games, shuffleboard, a few fireplaces and hot water for tea. Breakfast in the morning is included. They had fruit, pastries and a protein of sorts, coffee and hot chocolate. In the evening we enjoyed a cocktail at the bar, which has live music some nights 7:00-9:00. There is a hot tub you can reserve for 30 minute increments. We opted to pass due to the weather and our short visit in the area. In the summer, there is a pool, which looks like a lovely set up. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. We did visit during peak leaf peaking season, so it was pricey for the room type, but that's what you can expect anywhere in Stowe in October.

    We loved our stay here, a highlight of our time in Stowe! Our room was lovely, comfortable, and…read morecozy. The lobby is beautifully decorated and a perfect spot to hang out. Breakfast each morning was delicious, pastries, fruits, oatmeal, it was different each day. The staff is incredibly friendly and made our visit extra special! There is even a hot tub that you can rent out for just your party, making it extra special!

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    Field Guide Lodge - Stunning view of Vermont mountains from suite balcony.

    Stunning view of Vermont mountains from suite balcony.

    Field Guide Lodge - Stowe Vermont hotels accommodations at Field Guide.

    Stowe Vermont hotels accommodations at Field Guide.

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    The Stowe Village Inn - Public area of the inn - main bldg.

    The Stowe Village Inn

    4.9(29 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Outstanding inn in Stowe, VT. So very glad we stayed here. Our room was very spacious and…read morecomfortable. The bed was ultra comfortable; pillows were awesome. The staff was warm and friendly. I only have one criticism. While the A/C was working, we had difficulty regulating it to feel comfortable. It was rather cold and clammy at night, but by morning, we felt fine. It wasn't so much the cold part that bothered me, but the clammy part was what got to me. Everyone kept saying how unseasonably hot and humid it was for Stowe, so who knows... maybe the A/C just had difficulty regulating itself... or we didn't know how to use it properly. It wasn't bad, per se, but it was a little uncomfortable some of the time. The room overall, though, was really great. Also, we loved that they had Netflix and Amazon Prime, so we could settle into the shows we were missing while traveling. That was a nice surprise ! Most hotels don't offer any of that. We had planned to dine out at one of the local restaurants, but we found out they were serving dinner at Grant's, the inn's restaurant. We were tired after traveling around all day, so we stayed at the inn and ate a great meal at Grant's. (See separate review for that.) Also, the common areas in the main building next to the restaurant are very tastefully appointed, spacious, with lots of games, books and sitting areas for people to utilize. We walked around them to see what there was but returned to our room to relax and watch some of our shows. My only regret was that we couldn't stay longer. One night in Stowe just isn't enough, especially at the Stowe Village Inn. Let's hope there will be a next time !

    We had an enjoyable stay at Stowe Village Inn for our VT Christmas getaway. We stayed in the newer…read morebuilding, where the room was clean, large and very comfortable. The price / night was reasonable, the breakfast included was very standard (coffee, tea, some breakfast pastries / bagels) but did its job to keep us energized for the days of exploring Stowe or hitting the slopes (!) The staff were nice, helpful and friendly. We look forward to coming back soon and staying when in Stowe.

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    The Stowe Village Inn - Facing the original inn building

    Facing the original inn building

    The Stowe Village Inn - Part of our guest room

    Part of our guest room

    The Stowe Village Inn - Public area of the inn - main bldg.

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    Public area of the inn - main bldg.

    Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

    Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

    2.7(119 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$$

    "Manager" Kristina Hedger is a case study in leadership incompetence. We had no hot water or TV for…read more2 days, and our room wasn't cleaned over the 4 day stay (they supposedly clean every 3rd day). After informing the front desk of the items we needed help with, we tried to follow up with the manager 24 hrs later; unfortunately it was above Kristina's skill -set/competency level and she was unable to handle a situation requiring critical thinking. She's just functionally incompetent.- She failed the interaction with a customer- panicked ,was triggered and crashed out...hung up on me. It was actually comical if not for the fact that I was looking to her assistance . Thankfully the GM stepped in and handle as a professional. Stop by the front desk for a good laugh at her "Management" style. ...interested to know her Meyers Briggs...lol

    Didn't have a say in this choice by my husband's employer's conference choice location. However, it…read morehas been abysmal. No spa (it's literally part of their name) no restaurant - the staff couldn't (or wouldn't) even provide wine glasses to us. We tried running a hot bath after a day of skiing, only to be mortified to discover the bath water was dark yellow! And after asking maintenance to come check it out, it was suggested that we run hot water for half an hour until it ran clear. Then we were told that housekeeping only comes once every 3 days, but that someone would be by after our 48 hours here - no one ever came by. We talked to THREE different people and no one was helpful - only blamed us for the crap we had to endure here. And Uber Eats does not exist here. We went to a few breweries today; Idletime had great beer & food - but this place!??! Do not be fooled, the "morning breakfast" is likely bulk purchased items from a grocery store - I even heard an 8 year old refer to the croissants as "cheap" and she was not wrong. It's all a gross exaggeration of anything remotely RESORT or SPA related. Spend your money elsewhere. Seriously. We would never pay full price for this place. I feel bad for those who did. What a rip off.

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    Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
    Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
    Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

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    AWOL Stowe

    AWOL Stowe

    3.2(9 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Coming from NYC, this is seriously some of the best food I've ever had. Especially for a place that…read moreisn't even a full restaurant. The food is all fresh and homemade and you can tell. We came here to ski and wanted to stay at the hotel the entire day. The staff is incredibly sweet. This hotel is the ultimate cozy weekend getaway and we are already planning our next trip back. I am shocked at the poor reviews because I would recommend this place to everyone I know.

    This review is for the restaurant only in the evening…read more The building is beautiful the food was dismal , The worst food I have had in a restaurant ever, really ever. We were a party of 9 that night We ordered the humus and it was the best thing on the menu. We had 4 orders of the kale soup, it came out cold and was like water with a few things pitched in. The bartender said there might not be enough servings of the soup, they added water to make more servings. We had mushroom toast and meatballs all very bland and not well prepared. But the awol flatbread was a joke. it was just bread with a hint of toppings. I am not sure if the bartender was trying to cook , but we tried to get food for 9 people , it took hours , It was unbelievable what was served and I came home and made a sandwich . I am at a loss for words how bad this was. This also cost about $300.00, A bag of pretzels and some chips would have been more tasty. This was an obvious example of some one in the kitchen who did not know what to do, and rather not serve bad food they threw together what they could . Horrible , awful , frustrating, amateur, and a total rip off More Date of stay: July 2025

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    AWOL Stowe
    AWOL Stowe
    AWOL Stowe

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    Brass Lantern Inn

    Brass Lantern Inn

    4.7(40 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We stayed at the Brass Lantern Inn for our honeymoon In October. It was a cozy and quiet getaway,…read moreexactly what we were looking for! The owner was so kind and helpful when we needed anything. Great service and delicious food. We loved the breakfast and were always excited to come back from our day to find the afternoon snack waiting for us. The location is perfect. Just 5 minute drive from main street Stowe. We enjoyed the game room and spent most of our evenings there. We also appreciated the hot tub with the view of Mount Mansfield. The inn had a menu of assorted food and drinks to choose from, and the order process was seamless. You order these items on their website and it is delivered to you. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. We had the ability to log into our Netflix account on the tv. I also liked the burning stove in the room. Everything was perfect. We would love to plan another visit to the Brass Lantern Inn. Exceptional service, food, atmosphere, and amenities.

    My partner and I stayed at the Brass Lantern Inn for four nights and had a great experience. Host,…read moreDon, welcomed us and showed us around. For the first three nights, we stayed in the Madonna Peak room and the fourth night at the Pinnacle which was larger with a better view. All the rooms are either upstairs or downstairs a steep flight of stairs but we had no worries as our suitcases were carried to our rooms. We were treated every morning to a different delicious breakfast and a snack in the late afternoon. The beds are extremely comfortable and we spent time in the hot tub which was so relaxing. I highly recommend the Brass Lantern Inn as a place to stay in Stowe, Vermont.

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    Brass Lantern Inn
    Brass Lantern Inn
    Brass Lantern Inn

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    Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge

    Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge

    2.4(9 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    Pet friendly
    Free parking

    Although it was a comfortable stay, it is misrepresented online, it's not luxurious, as the…read morepictures suggest. Motel vibes. We stayed for two nights and weren't able to have a fire in our room with a fireplace (that we specifically chose) because all of the wood they provide is wet or green. It was clean, but not immaculate. Sheets and towels aren't bright white, they have a used/yellowed look to them. The pool and the Jacuzzi are nearly pointless - severely outdated, grubby, and depressing to be honest. Breakfast is store-bought pastries, bagels... Kind desk staff.

    I used my points to book a stay here and honestly it felt like they gave us the worst room because…read moreof it. There was an unlocked door connecting to another room which felt really unsafe, especially since it was all women in our group. The bathroom door didn't even close and the rooms looked nothing like the photos. It seemed like they just painted over everything to make it look nicer than it actually was. I mentioned the unlocked door to the front desk and the guy brushed it off like it wasn't a big deal. We ended up switching rooms but the new one wasn't much better. The AC made a loud ticking noise and kept shutting off in the middle of the night. None of us slept well. The shower was awful. Barely any pressure and no consistent temperature. You'd honestly be better off showering in the rain. The next morning we went to grab breakfast and bought a few muffins. Every single one had green fuzzy mold on it. We got a refund but they left the rest of the moldy muffins in the fridge which was honestly really gross. Overall the place just felt unsafe and not properly maintained. The only thing we liked was the pool and hot tub but that alone is not enough to make me want to stay here again.

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    Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge
    Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge
    Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge

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    Outbound Stowe - Restaurant down the road

    Outbound Stowe

    3.7(9 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Outbound Stowe appears to be a newer hotel in Stowe from what I read online. They are motel-style,…read morebut also have little private cabins that are lined up in the back of the property. I stayed in the Double Queen bed, handicap accessible room. It was very spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. I found that they didn't have a lot of functional things in the room. There weren't a lot of places to hang up towels. They didn't give the usual hotel toiletries like the shower caps, cotton swabs, makeup remover wipes, etc. They did have an electric kettle in the room and a little tray where they had some tea bags, hot coco packets, and an ice bucket. I couldn't find the other amenities from the other review like the noise machine. We only went to the main building to check in and check out, but I did see the hot coffee station and the gift shop. I didn't use either of these. I did, however, enjoy the complimentary smores one night when I had a sweet tooth. They put the kits out by the restaurant on site and there were two fire pits with a few chairs. I wish they had more, smaller fire pits so it could be a more private experience. (The people sitting at the fire pit didn't seem to appreciate when we asked if we could use the fire for smores.) The fire pits are also by an inground pool and a hot tub. The pool had signage that said it was closed, but they did not cover the pool. I'm not sure if the hot tub was open and I didn't see anyone use it during my stay. The WiFi was abysmal, which really was inconvenient because my boyfriend and I did not get great cell service for the entire trip. We were really relying on WiFi when we went to different businesses to plan things and make reservations. Because WiFi was not great at the hotel, some functions of the TV were unusable. These could be growing pains for the hotel if they are a newer business in Stowe, so hopefully they continue to grow and improve because the location is great and the foundation of a great hotel is definitely there!

    Attractive property. We stayed in between seasons there so the restaurant/bar was closed as was the…read morepool, but the hot tub was open and there were a few fire pits around. Beds were comfortable and the staff was friendly and always willing to help. My family of 4 stayed comfortably in a two queen room attached to the main building. The nature path that backs against the property makes it a short stroll to the numerous shops and restaurants around the hotel. Really nothing negative to say. The room met our needs and the desk clerks and housekeeper gave us everything we asked for. Would stay here again.

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    Outbound Stowe - Cabin bedroom; comfortable platform bed with en-suite bath; no black-out shades so if you're sensitive to light, bring an eye mask

    Cabin bedroom; comfortable platform bed with en-suite bath; no black-out shades so if you're sensitive to light, bring an eye mask

    Outbound Stowe
    Outbound Stowe

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