Stowehof Inn

I was really looking forward to staying here. This was a surprise birthday trip that I had planned for a little while. I got the most deluxe room the Inn has, however checking in and seeing the place I was really disappointed. The place was sort of clean: bed was clean, however the bathroom was not quite and there were crumbs on the couch/​carpet. The sink didn’t drain properly and the whole inn was quite old and dingy. It’s an adorable place that could be so much more with some new coat of paint, putting in carpet that is not burned, dirty, and old, and putting in some pillows that are actually comfortable to sleep on.
I had paid a rate that even in NYC would get me a 5-​star hotel (with all the bells and whistles it offers) in the great city location and what I had received was dingy room, broken furniture, lumpy pillows, clogged drains, noisy neighbors, drafty room, and questionably clean place.
I had thought that maybe this is just me coming with perhaps high expectations until the birthday lady, who is way more relaxed with housing/​rooming expectations than I am, had mentioned something as well.
I decided not to move or make a big deal, as we just wanted to spend time together and enjoy our time playing in snow, however unless something drastically changes, chances are excellent that I will not book here again.

My first time staying in town in Stowe and it was fantastic. Couldn’t have asked for better hospitality. The inn is lovely with an adorable and cozy pub below it. We stayed on the first floor and our room overlooked the mountains and was plenty large enough for the 2 of us and our ski gear.
Coslin’s Pub, located in lower portion, had a great menu. Try the aged cheddar fondue and finish up with the chocolate fondue! Molly, Zach, Matt, and Dave all were fantastic hosts and bartenders. Felt right at home and like I’ve known them forever after 2 nights. There were other options in town recco’d to us, but on both days, we just opted to stay in and head to pub instead.
Free breakfast each morning, and plenty of fireplaces and cozy nooks!

We went to Stowehof Inn because of a Living Social deal, which included a four pack of Heady Topper. We had an awesome time! The staff was excellent & the resort was awesome. Especially, for the Living Social deal ($ 179 for two nights).
The wife & I will definitely look to stay here again the next time we go back to Stowe, VT.

Stowehof truly can be a lovely place to stay– as we learned this weekend, however, it is entirely dependent upon which room one stays in. We learned this the hard way when we booked a last minute trip to VT. Typically, when staying at Stowehof, we have enjoyed rooms within a similar vicinity– sprawling green mountains and comfortable balconies to enjoy them from.
This time, although promised a balcony room when reserving, we were placed in a basic and drastically unappealing space. Upon asking for a room change to reflect the room booked and the price paid, we were placed in an even more insufficient room. Having had a taste of all that Stowehof has to offer, caution should be taken when booking. After having spent several years visiting the Stowe area, we will most certainly be looking elsewhere next time.

EVERYTHING here was fantastic. We ended up eating here 2 nights in a row! It was phenomenal. First night we ate at inside the cozy pub & the next we sat out by the pool/​fire and had a delightful evening. We ate the calamari, mussels, braised ribs (EXCELLENT), mac & cheese, and the BEST strawberry cheesecake. Also, must try the Heady Topper beer that they serve! We were seriously blown away by the good food we had here!!!

Stayed here after buying a 2 night living social deal and was pleasantly surprised! Our room was quaint and had a really comfortable bed and old school décor. The outdoor pool was beautiful, but was quite cold, which wasn’t a problem since it was very warm during my stay. There was also an indoor pool and a hot tub to warm up in. Breakfast was different each morning and was quite good both days. I did visit the pub my second night and enjoyed some appetizers and drinks before sending sometime by the outdoor fire. This was such a lovely, welcoming place and was very clean and tidy despite being a bit old fashioned in appearance. I would definitely stay here again!

First time going to Vermont and it was the BEST VERMONT experience ever!!!
This place had a very outdoor atmosphere feeling because of the wooden cabin design. The surrounding of the inn was beautiful. The grass and the outdoor furniture was well maintained. This inn was closed to everything such as Mountain Toll Road, a waterfall, local farmers market (on Sunday), and restaurants.
The overall room was better than what I expected. I wish the bathroom could use some more modern renovation. The shower head in my room should be changed because the water pressure was weak. The bed is the same as hotels in the city.
The ONLY BIG THING that I had a problem was with the outdoor balcony. The balcony wasn’t selection off, so anyone can walk from one end of the building to the other end using the balcony. Because of this, there was no privacy. I had to close the curtain every time I was in or out of the room. I couldn’t enjoy the outdoor view because I’m afraid that someone will walk by.
The pub in the inn was ok. The dinner menu had a limited selection. The appetizer portion should be a little bit bigger for the price. The pub had a pool table, which could use a little cleaning. The table felt sticky. Breakfast at Emily’s was good. It had good selections.
I didn’t use the indoor or outdoor pool. The outdoor looks clean. Too much stuff to do in Stowe besides swimming in the inn’s pool.
Great place to go with friends or a family getaway. The cellular reception is so bad up there that it will force people to interact with each other haha.
I would go back there again.

My husband and I visited the Inn for the first time last summer, and cannot wait to go back! We have reservations for this summer again. Our room, the staff, the Pub and food– everything was perfection. There was plenty to do both on the grounds and close by (hiking, winery tastings, gondola ride up mountain). We highly recommend!

Oh goodness. This wasn’t the worst place I’ve ever stayed, but I can guarantee I won’t be back. Some reasons for this are:
1. The indoor pool and spa were closed due to roof maintenance. This should be told to the customer when they’re booking.
2. The pool outside should be ready to use if the indoor pool is closed. It was so nice out, but the water was frigid. Not chilly, but absolutely, intolerably freezing. Either warm it up or keep the indoor pool open a bit longer. How dare you claim to have a pool and then not deliver.
3. The fitness area no longer existed, as it was now converted into a bedroom for interns. Are you kidding me?
4. The breakfast was decent, but a bit lacking. All of the breads were hard and stale. Thank goodness there were boiled eggs, or I’d have nothing to eat. The cheese seemed to be out a long time; it wasn’t even cold at 9am. Breakfast only started an hour earlier.
5. Instead of running the AC (do they even have one?), the Inn decided to leave the doors open. This not only brought in the oppressive humidity to mix with the 80+ degree temps, but it also brought in massive bugs. I have asthma, so it was a bit of a nightmare. I couldn’t enjoy any of the common areas and had to remain in my room for most of my stay with my tiny AC from circa 1975.
6. The bed was the bounciest, most ridiculous bed I’ve ever slept on. We woke up so many times throughout the night.
7. I tried to use my groupon dinner voucher on our first evening there around 8pm. The front desk had advised me that the pub was open until 9:30pm. When going down there, the bar tender told me that the chef had left since no one had ordered food in 4 hours. If I were only staying one night and had lost the opportunity to use my voucher, I would’ve been livid.
7. The housekeeper was vacuuming at 8:30am. This is not necessary.
Sorry folks, I’d just look for another place to stay, honestly. The view from the back deck is gorgeous and, maybe for winter stays, this place much better. I just won’t be back.

My husband and I are just wrapping up our two night stay here. Everything was better than we possibly could have imagined. I bought a living social deal, so we stayed for the weekend for $ 199 plus a $ 40 dining credit. A steal.
The lodge is rustic, warm, cozy and smells like apples, cinnamon and wood burning fire… everything you want in a Vermont inn. The staff was pleasant and helpful. When we walked in our room, our jaws dropped… pictures do not do the Stowehof justice. We stayed in a beautiful, huge room with a comfy King bed that was tastefully decorated in antiques. Our balcony had a beautiful view. Everything was impeccably clean.
We used our $ 40 dining credit at Coslin’s pub, the inn’s basement bar. The pub, just like the entire inn, is cozy, rustic and warm. We shared buffalo wings, boar ribs and bratwurst with homemade sauerkraut. All were amazing. The beer selection was fantastic– lots of local beers. Dessert was a showstopper– we had a chocolate flourless cake and maple crème brûlée. Unbelievable.
The complimentary breakfast goes above and beyond the basic continental. It was a nice addition.
Our one suggestion would be increasing the water pressure in the shower and bath. However, the water was very hot, a plus.
We are sad to be leaving but are already planning our next weekend getaway to the Stowehof!

My friend and I stayed 3 nights in this rustic resort.
Room had twin beds as requested which were ok, walls were thin though. The bathroom had great hot water and was clean with decent towels.
I loved the cozy downstairs pub, library and common areas which were not fancy, but very homey. The complimentary breakfast was great as was the staff.
The restaurant, though pricey, was very good also. Twice, the waiter brought out complimentary samples from the chef.
Odd thing to be aware of for late night party-​goers returning to the resort. Not only was the lights for the resort sign shut off, but the lamposts that run alongside the roadway leading to the parking lot. Since it was dark and snowing, I found this to be a huge safety issue.
Overall, I would stay at Stowhof again for a no-​frills, rustic resort.

Very nice lodge. We stayed for 2 nights after New Years. The decoration and lighting were really nice. The lodge is very rustic and has a lot of character. They have a nice jacuzzi, indoor pool and sauna. Breakfast was included: eggs, bacon, potatoes, pancakes, coffee and juice. Breakfast was decent. We liked the lobby area with 2 fireplaces and game area.

Stayed here last night. Big, beautiful rooms were very clean. Staff was very friendly. The grounds are beautiful including indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, and volleyball court. Fire pit out back and the staff are more than happy to start a fire for you. Complimentary breakfast had plenty to fill up on before we left. Only stayed one night while passing through. My wife and I will definitely come back to stay for a few days next time so we can enjoy the area a bit more.

We stayed at the Stowehof for a wedding recently. It’s a very cute, cozy looking Inn with lots of interesting décor and character. When we arrived we couldn’t find anyone to greet us or check us in. It looked like staff wandering around, but no one asked if they could help us. We finally checked in and were pretty disappointed by our room. I understand that we were the lowest level pricing of rooms, but it was pretty bad, to be honest. It hasn’t been even remotely updated in what seems to be decades. The carpet was very stained, the bed/​mattress was sunken and had a weird foam insert on top to try and correct that, and the towels provided looked like they’d seen better days. On a positive note, the outdoor space is really beautiful! The pool is nice and brick patio is really nice and the gardens and views are great.
We did have a bad experience that is worth mentioning. Some other guests of the wedding (our friends) checked in that afternoon and later that night around 11pm were asked to pack up and leave their room because they had given them the wrong room (and the guests for that room had arrived late that night). They were fine packing and leaving, but were told, well it’s also sort of your fault because you didn’t read the first names on the invoice when you checked in (these 2 guests had the same, very common last name). It was pretty appalling to tell them that in anyway this was their fault. Apologize profusely, maybe even offer to comp that night’s stay… but don’t say it was in any way their fault.
Also, worth noting that if there is an event (like a wedding), then the outdoor pool and space is closed off to everyone else. So one of the nights someone else was having a wedding and from 3pm-​9pm you can’t use the pool or outdoor space. Kind of terrible.
Overall, I wouldn’t stay here again. The views and outdoor area is beautiful (and the scene for the wedding really amazing and beautiful), but the rooms were so disappointing it sort of ruined all of that. I believe the owner’s Mercedes was parked out front (based on the personalized license plate)…so maybe they could invest some of that into doing some basic and much needed updates (even just a new mattress and towels would help).

The room was small and seedy. The bathroom was tiny; no way it could handle two people, there was not enough hot water, and there were bugs crawling in the morning. The free breakfast was worth exactly what I paid for it.
Drive a few miles down the road and stay at the Stowe Mountain Lodge.

The Stowehof is a GREAT, cozy place for a nice dinner with family or loved ones. It’s tucked away in a little cove that makes you feel great when you enter: low-​lit lights, Christmas/​snow décor, and just the feeling of an Inn greets you. It’s really awesome.
We come here every year (to Stowe and, usually, to the Stowehof) for our annual VT ski and relax week after Christmas. The food and cocktails cannot be beat. (It’s one of the places that offers my favorite Scotch: Laphroiag 10). The cocktails aren’t badly priced; my Laphroaig 10 was $ 10. The wine selections are also top-​notch, and who can forget the fondue…
FONDUE-​Y.
What really puts this place over the top for me is curbingThis place also has the best Borsch I’ve ever had. Hot, spicy, and made with amazing flavors and seasonings. It’s unbelievable, and I highly recommend it if you’re at ALL into beets or beet soups. Fantastic.
I usually get the steak for my meal, which is cooked to perfection: tender, seasoned well and served with some fantastic sides. The services is great: waiters are attentive and give great recommendations. It’s a bit pricey, but you do get what you pay for.
BABY.

I’m a college student who just spent Christmas up at the Stowehof to go skiing with friends.
The Inn was lovely. There was a small indoor pool with a small sauna and jacuzzi that was open until 9 pm every night, and there was a beautiful dining room with full wait service. There’s also a cute common area with two fire places, one of which you can build your own fire in. I stayed in a standard room with 3 friends. The hotel provided hot breakfast each morning and it was pretty good, but we didn’t like the pancakes.
The only thing is: they advertise free wifi, but the wifi doesn’t reach most of the rooms. If you want to use internet, you will have to use it in the common area. We were mildly frustrated by this, but it wasn’t a big deal.
The hotel didn’t have any salt down on the road leading to the entrance and my friend slipped and banged his elbow when we were leaving one morning, so that could be improved, but it’s really close to Stowe Mountain Resort so it took us no time to get to the mountain.

Just a great place for a vintage dinner.. Old fashion service and old world menu but so good. After dinner save time to walk around and see all the cool rooms… A must for every visit to Stowe

I really liked this place because of it’s Alpine ski lodge architecture. I felt the shape of the building fit well into the hill and the views were beautiful. I loved swimming in the pool and staring into the foggy mountains. Sure the décor is old but I think it’s charming.
The resturaunt inside this building, is exceptional. I had course after course of gourmet food. From a bllueberry cheese brulee to perfectly moist and succulent Vermont Rabbit and duck. There was a list of 5.00 dollar German and Vermont Beers to wash it down with. All this while staring out the window into a mountain sunset.

This review is only for Coslin’s Pub at the Stowehof Inn.
The food was just OK, but the warm, toasty atmosphere is what will bring us back here again.
The low ceilings this basement level pub helps to give it a warm and relaxing ambiance that really just screams, «Throw on a cheesy Vermont sweater, jeans & boots and have a few pints in front of the fire.»
The pub is relatively small with some space to sit at the bar. The staff were happy to push tables together for our party of six, and the party of eight that came in right behind us. They were very quick with the beer service, and offer a great selection from local breweries.
The food service may be a bit slower as they seem to share a kitchen with the main restaurant at the inn. I think that is what led to a couple of our dishes coming out a bit cooler than we would have liked. The wiener schnitzel (if served warm) seemed to be the favorite of our table while the Bratwurst lacked any real flavor. Even the homemade mustard was bland. The sauerkraut was the only redeeming factor to this entrée. Fries were good, and the place seems to be famous for their fondue. Although, no on at our table ordered it.
I think if you are in Stowe over the winter, this is a great stop for drinks, but don’t expect a lot from the food. I am not sure what it’s like during other seasons, but in my mind this place is all about warming up on winter’s day or night.