By the Best Mountain Hotels editorial team ·
The Lodge at Spruce Peak is the only true ski-in, ski-out luxury hotel at Stowe, the grand old resort of New England. Set at the base of Spruce Peak, opposite Mount Mansfield, it has rooms and suites with kitchens and fireplaces, a heated outdoor pool and hot tubs facing the slopes, a spa and several restaurants, with the lifts a minute's walk away.
The Lodge at Spruce Peak is the only true ski-in, ski-out luxury hotel at Stowe, the grand old resort of New England. Set at the base of Spruce Peak, opposite Mount Mansfield, it has rooms and suites with kitchens and fireplaces, a heated outdoor pool and hot tubs facing the slopes, a spa and several restaurants, with the lifts a minute's walk away.
Location: Stowe, Vermont
The lodge sits in the Spruce Peak base village of Stowe Mountain Resort, with ski-in, ski-out access and the lifts about a minute's walk away. The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center is a short stroll, and Stowe village is about 15 minutes by car or shuttle. Morrisville-Stowe State Airport is around 20 minutes away for private flights.
Beyond the slopes, Stowe is one of the most charming towns in New England. The 5.3-mile Stowe Recreation Path winds along the river and through covered bridges, Cold Hollow Cider Mill serves warm cider doughnuts, and the Trapp Family Lodge, founded by the family who inspired The Sound of Music, has miles of cross-country trails. Ben & Jerry's original ice-cream factory is a short drive away in Waterbury, and the dramatic Smugglers' Notch road, closed in winter, climbs between towering cliffs in summer and autumn. The mountain is famous for the Front Four, a quartet of steep, narrow expert trails: Goat, Starr, Liftline and National.
Stowe, in northern Vermont, is the classic New England ski town: a white-steepled church, covered bridges, red barns and maple-sugar shacks, set beneath Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in the state at 4,395 feet. Stowe Mountain Resort spans Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, with the steep, narrow trails of the Front Four and gentler terrain for families. Burlington International Airport is about 45 minutes to an hour away, Boston around three and a half hours and New York City around six.
Rooms and suites at The Lodge at Spruce Peak
There are around 250 rooms, studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, many with kitchens, fireplaces and mountain views, making the lodge especially practical for families and groups. The style is warm, contemporary Vermont, with timber and stone.
Many rooms and suites have kitchens or kitchenettes, gas fireplaces and balconies facing the slopes or the forest, and the larger suites are ideal for families who want to cook some meals and spread out. Ski storage and boot lockers make mornings on the mountain effortless.
Facilities at The Lodge at Spruce Peak
The heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, steaming beside the slopes, are the place to be after skiing. The spa offers massages and hydrotherapy, and there is a fitness centre and a golf course for summer.
There are four restaurants on site, including Tipsy Trout for seafood and Alpine Hall, and the base village has shops, cafés, an ice rink and après-ski bars. Dogs are welcome in pet-friendly rooms.
The Spruce Peak village around the lodge has an outdoor ice rink, shops, cafés and the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, which hosts concerts, theatre and comedy. The Gondola SkyRide links Spruce Peak with Mount Mansfield, so skiers can reach the whole mountain from the lodge. In summer, there is golf, hiking, mountain biking, zip-lining and concerts on the lawn.
The mountain moment
The Spruce Peak moment is the ride up the gondola to Mount Mansfield on a cold, clear morning, with frosted forests and the Green Mountains stretching to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Then ski back to the lodge, straight to the steaming outdoor pool.
Why The Lodge at Spruce Peak is one of the best mountain hotels
The Lodge at Spruce Peak earns its place for convenience and comfort: it is the best ski-in, ski-out base at New England's most famous ski resort, with practical suites for families and a pool and spa to come back to. It is a large resort hotel rather than an intimate inn, and it is a drive from Stowe's historic village.
For a classic spa resort on Mountain Road, see Topnotch Resort.
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When to go to The Lodge at Spruce Peak
The ski season runs from around late November to April, with January to March offering the best snow. Holiday weeks and February vacation week are busiest. Autumn foliage, from late September to mid-October, is spectacular, and summer brings golf, hiking and concerts.
January and February offer the most reliable snow and coldest temperatures, while March brings longer days and spring conditions. New England school vacation weeks are busy. Autumn foliage, from late September to mid-October, is one of the most spectacular sights in North America and the busiest season of the year, and summer is lovely for golf, hiking and concerts.
Questions, answered
- Is The Lodge at Spruce Peak ski-in, ski-out?
- Yes. It is at the base of Spruce Peak, about a minute's walk from the lifts.
- Does The Lodge at Spruce Peak have a pool?
- Yes. There is a heated outdoor pool with hot tubs facing the slopes.
- How far is Spruce Peak from Stowe village?
- About 15 minutes by car or shuttle.
- Is The Lodge at Spruce Peak dog-friendly?
- Yes. Dogs are welcome in pet-friendly rooms, which should be requested in advance.
