The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Stowe

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Stowe

If it's your first trip to Stowe, Vermont for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Stowe. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Stowe. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Stowe for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Stowe beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Stowe for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Green Mountain Inn

Inn with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 18 Main Street, Green Mountain Inn has great rooms from $144 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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The Lodge at Spruce Peak

4-star Resort with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Stowe
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Lodge at Spruce Peak which has nice rooms starting at $223. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7412 Mountain Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.5 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


343 Studio Spruce Peak Lodge at Stowe Mt Resort Sleeps 4

3-star Resort with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found 343 Studio Spruce Peak Lodge at Stowe Mt Resort Sleeps 4 to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $244. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 7412 Mountain Rd. You'll also find a bar, hiking, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 6.5 miles from the center of town. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool


Topnotch Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $210, Topnotch Resort, at 4000 Mountain Road provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 3.3 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


345 Studio Spruce Peak Lodge at Stowe Mt Resort Sleeps 4

3-star Resort with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Stowe
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

345 Studio Spruce Peak Lodge at Stowe Mt Resort Sleeps 4 has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers skiing, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $226 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 7412 Mountain Rd. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 6.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool


145 Lodge At Spruce Peak Ski In Ski In Ski Out King Studio By Stowe Mountain Rentals

3-star Resort with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of 145 Lodge At Spruce Peak Ski In Ski In Ski Out King Studio By Stowe Mountain Rentals is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $247, and it's located at 7412 Mountain Road. We also love the hiking, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 6.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool


Awol Stowe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Stowe
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Awol Stowe because it has great rooms that start at $183. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 691 Mountain Road. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Northern Lights Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Northern Lights Lodge offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $114 (before taxes). It's located at 4441 Mountain Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a hot tub, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.9 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Field Guide Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Stowe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 433 Mountain Road, Field Guide Lodge has great rooms from $111 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a bar, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find city views, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and an indoor play area which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


1117 Lodge At Spruce Peak Ski In Ski In Ski Out King Studio By Stowe Mountain Rentals

2-star Resort with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is 1117 Lodge At Spruce Peak Ski In Ski In Ski Out King Studio By Stowe Mountain Rentals which has nice rooms starting at $247. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7412 Mountain Road, 1117. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a hot tub, a spa, free parking, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 6.5 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Stowe, Killington, Magog, Sherbrooke, and Burlington.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Stowe, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Stowe, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Stowe, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Stowe, Best Hotels for One Week in Stowe, Best Hotels for One Night in Stowe, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Stowe, Best Hotels for Skiing in Stowe, or Best Business Hotels in Stowe.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Stowe?

Stowe Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$165

After analyzing 19 first time trip hotels in Stowe, Vermont, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $165. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Stowe.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $217
  • 3-star hotels: $161
  • 2-star hotels: $153


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