Where to Stay for Skiing in Vermont

Stowe · Resort / Lodge

A 96-room Austrian-style lodge on 2,500 acres above Stowe, still owned and operated by the von Trapp family (yes, those von Trapps). Cross-country ski trails, a brewery, a spa, and long views over the Stowe valley. The Austrian heritage is real, not costumed. One of the most storied properties in Vermont. Who knows—the family might even serenade you, if you're lucky.

Still family-owned by the actual von Trapps. 2,500 acres. Cross-country trails and the long valley views.

Woodstock · Inn / Resort

A 142-room resort on the Woodstock village green, owned by the Rockefeller family since the 1960s. The property spans the village inn, a golf course, a spa, and the adjacent Suicide Six ski area. Woodstock is often cited as one of the most picturesque villages in New England — the inn is its anchor. Billings Farm & Museum is across the river.

On the Woodstock village green. Rockefeller-owned. Golf, spa, and Suicide Six ski area on the same property.

Warren · Inn

An 11-room Relais & Châteaux inn in Warren village, with each room designed around a distinct Vermont theme — the Trout Room, the Lodge Room, the Ski Room, each with its own character and concealed details. The Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas are nearby. Consistently ranked among the top small hotels in the country. Warren's covered bridge is steps away.

Relais & Châteaux. Each of the 11 rooms is individually designed around a Vermont theme. Warren village setting.

Stowe · Resort

A 90-room resort on 120 acres along Mountain Road, with a 35,000-square-foot spa, tennis center, and direct access to the Stowe Recreation Path. Stowe Mountain Resort is minutes away. The property has been a Stowe anchor since the 1960s and was extensively updated in recent years. The spa program — hydrotherapy, movement classes, treatment rooms — is one of the more complete in Vermont.

Stowe · Lodge / Resort

A ski-in/ski-out lodge at the base of Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort, with slope-side access, a spa, and a golf course in summer. The village-style base area includes shops and restaurants. One of the few true ski-in/ski-out options in Vermont's most well-known ski town.

Stowe · Motel

A family-run motel on Mountain Road with pool, tennis courts, and direct access to the Stowe Recreation Path. In continuous operation for decades, with a loyal return clientele who come for the value and the recreation path access. The most affordable lodging on Mountain Road — a real budget option in an expensive ski town.

Manchester · Resort

A 195-room resort in a white-columned building on Manchester Village's main street, operating as a hotel since 1769. The golf course, spa, falconry program, and Land Rover off-road experience are the activity anchors. Bromley and Stratton ski areas are nearby. The building's Federal architecture anchors the look of the entire village.

Killington · Inn

Vermont's original ski lodge, built in 1938 directly on the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail — hikers pass through the property, literally. McGrath's Irish Pub is in the basement and has been the après-ski anchor for decades. No frills, full character. The most authentic mountain inn in Killington.

Killington · Resort Hotel

A 200-room ski-in/ski-out hotel at the base of Killington Mountain, the largest ski resort in the East. Slope-side access, indoor pool, fitness center, and multiple dining options on the mountain base. The utilitarian end of ski lodging — not design-forward, but the ski access and convenience are real.

Waitsfield · Inn

A barn-style inn in the Mad River Valley with 15 rooms, a bar, and a fire pit that the après-ski crowd has relied on for decades. Sugarbush and Mad River Glen are both within range. Casual, communal, and priced honestly — a counterpoint to the Pitcher Inn's refinement. The Mad River Valley's classic family mountain inn.

Waitsfield · Inn

A 16-room country inn on a back road in Waitsfield, with a restaurant, bar, and access to snowshoe and cross-country trails from the property. Sugarbush and Mad River Glen are a short drive. Quiet and rural, without trying to be a destination in itself — a functional, well-priced mountain base.

East Burke · Inn

A small inn in the village of East Burke, directly in the Kingdom Trails mountain bike network hub. Burke Mountain is walkable in winter; Kingdom Trails trails begin feet from the door. The price point is one of the best in Vermont for trail-access lodging. A no-frills base for the outdoor recreation crowd.

Jay · Resort

A full-service ski resort in Vermont's far north, known for receiving more natural snow than any other resort in the East — the northern location traps lake-effect and northwest-flow storms. The Tram Haus Lodge and other on-mountain lodging options come with direct ski access and access to the Pump House indoor waterpark. The most remote major ski resort in Vermont.

Stowe · Inn

A 25-room manor inn on 38 acres above Stowe, with cross-country ski trails, a pool, stables, and long views of the ski mountain and valley. The building has 1940s bones; the property has operated as a lodge almost continuously since then. Quieter and more removed than Mountain Road, with a rural New England manor character.

Ludlow · Inn

A 17-room inn on Echo Lake in Ludlow, with Okemo Mountain ski area a short drive away. The lakefront setting is the differentiator — most Okemo-area lodging lacks water. The inn has a hot tub and sauna, and the restaurant focuses on New England cuisine. A genuine four-season option with ski proximity and lakefront access.

Waterbury · Inn

A 22-room inn in a Victorian mansion in Waterbury, positioned between Stowe and Burlington on Route 2. Ben & Jerry's factory tour, Cabot Creamery, and Cold Hollow Cider Mill are all nearby — Waterbury is Vermont's culinary souvenir corridor. Stowe Mountain is 10 miles north. An honest mid-price option for accessing multiple parts of Vermont.

Chittenden · Resort

A 65-room resort on 700 acres above Chittenden Reservoir, with cross-country and snowshoe trail networks, horseback riding, boating, and long views over the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Killington is nearby in winter. A four-season outdoor resort that prioritizes the natural setting over amenities — the views and the trail network are the product.

Peru · Lodge

A lodge and tavern in Peru, Vermont's smallest incorporated town, operating since 1926 in a building that was originally a private dance hall. Bromley Mountain is a two-minute drive. The round bar — built from a single log — is the centerpiece. Old Vermont ski culture preserved without self-consciousness.

Stowe · Inn

A 20-room inn on Mountain Road in Stowe, positioned between the village and the ski mountain. The mid-price option on Stowe's lodging corridor — more character than a motel, less expense than the larger resorts. Continental breakfast included; the Recreation Path is accessible from the property.

Landgrove · Inn

A 20-room inn in Landgrove, a small Vermont town with no traffic lights and no commercial center — just farms, forests, and the Long Trail. Bromley and Okemo ski areas are both within range. A pool and tennis court in summer. One of Vermont's genuinely remote inn options — accessed by dirt road, no cell signal in spots.