Stowe Mountain Lodge

Views were good. Top of the hill gift shop, eating, etc disappointing. Gondola was safe and comfortable. Washrooms down below were johnny huts. Parking was good. Drive to get theee from Stowe. Lots of parks etc to stop on the way. Bring a sweater. Much cooler on top of hill.

Accommodations were fantastic but service was terrible. The staff seemed to be overwhelmed with the number of guests. We had no room service two days. The restaurant service was equally bad. It took 25 minutes for the restaurant to fulfill a small to-go order and items were missing from the order.

Resort was excellent. Room (356) however seemed to be missing some furniture? One wall was just void of anything and an awkward empty space. The room also did not have a fridge in it? When talking to other wedding guests, they said they had a fridge and were able to chill their drinks.

Stowe mountain resort is absolutely beautiful. The food is great and the scenery is picturesque. If you ski, there is no better place to be in the East. Or, if you just want to get away it's a great place to relax. It truely is the "Aspen of the east" as I have heard it called. Loved it! Can't wait to go again. Be aware that it is also as pricey as Aspen and worth it.

We ended a 2 week road trip at this resort and it was a beautiful place to unwind and relax! The check in staff was friendly and welcoming and gave us an upgrade without us asking! The upgrade really made a difference for our enjoyment of our stay. Our room was a suite with a kitchen area, pull out queen sofa bed, fireplace and king bedroom with a balcony that gave a mountain view. With regards to the facilities, my family loved the stunning pool area the most. It promoted community around the fire, with the seating and in the hot tubs. We only wished the snack bar stayed open a little later. My husband and son made use of the extensive gym. There was top notch equipment in a spacious room that overlooked the pool area. We only ate at the hourglass lounge patio and the coffee shop, both of which were tasty. We wished the other casual food options were available for longer hours. We enjoyed the farmer's market on Friday - food, shopping, music - even free face paint for the kids! There were some activities that sounded like fun onsite - rock climbing, zip lining, a day camp for kids, the gondola ride - but we found those pretty pricey so we opted to go into town and enjoy the local offerings at a more reasonable price. The real plus for us during this stay was the hotel staff - the valet/guest services staff was professional, accommodating and went beyond what was expected to offer guidance and greet us every time we ventured out and returned. We really found this attitude with all the staff we encountered - from the wait staff to the pool service staff to the front desk to the shops staff- just utmost professionalism and friendliness. We will definitely recommend this to friends and family coming to visit this great area of Vermont!!